Okay, so I’ve been seeing Addison Rae’s haircut everywhere lately, and I just had to try it out for myself. I mean, who wouldn’t want to look like a TikTok superstar, right? I’m not gonna lie, I was a little nervous about chopping off my long locks, but I figured, what the heck, it’s just hair, it’ll grow back.
First, I did some digging online to see exactly what I was getting myself into. Turns out, her style is all about that ’90s vibe, kind of like a modern take on the classic “Rachel” cut from Friends. Lots of layers, face-framing pieces, that sort of thing. It looked pretty simple, so I thought, “I can do that!” Boy, was I in for a surprise.
I gathered my supplies: scissors, a comb, some clips, and a whole lot of hope. I started by sectioning off my hair, just like those YouTube tutorials show. It was a mess, honestly. Hair was everywhere, and I felt like I was wrestling an octopus. But I kept going, snipping away little by little. The layers were the trickiest part. I tried to feather them out like the pros do, but it ended up looking kind of choppy. I kept telling myself, “It’s a work in progress, it’s a work in progress.”
- Sectioning the Hair: This was harder than it looked. My arms got tired, and I definitely didn’t have enough clips.
- Cutting the Layers: I watched a bunch of videos, but it’s way harder to do on yourself than it is to watch someone else do it.
- Face-Framing Pieces: I think I went a little overboard here. I wanted that subtle, wispy look, but I ended up with some pretty blunt chunks.
After a couple of hours, and a few minor panic attacks, I finally finished. I took a deep breath and looked in the mirror. It wasn’t exactly Addison Rae, but it wasn’t a total disaster either. It was… different. My hair was definitely shorter, and there were layers everywhere. Some were good, some were questionable. The face-framing pieces were a bit intense, but I figured I could style them to blend in a bit more.
I washed and blow-dried my hair, trying to add some volume and that effortless, “I woke up like this” vibe that Addison always seems to have. It took some practice, but I finally got it to a point where I didn’t hate it. It was actually kind of cute! Not perfect, but definitely a fun change.
I’ve been rocking my new ‘do for a few days now, and I’m getting used to it. I’ve learned a few styling tricks along the way, like using a round brush to add volume and a straightener to smooth out the choppy bits. It’s not exactly what I envisioned, but hey, it’s a learning experience. And who knows, maybe I’ll even start a TikTok trend of my own with this “unique” look. One can dream, right?
Here’s what I learned from my DIY Addison Rae haircut adventure:
- Leave it to the professionals: Seriously, cutting your own hair is way harder than it looks.
- Patience is key: It takes time to get used to a new haircut, so don’t freak out if it’s not perfect right away.
- Styling is everything: With the right products and techniques, you can make almost any haircut work.
So, there you have it. My little adventure, overall, I am happy with how it turned out. Would I do it again? Probably not. But am I glad I tried? Absolutely! It’s all about experimenting and having fun, right? And who knows, maybe I’ll inspire someone else to take the plunge and try something new. Or at least, learn from my mistakes. Either way, it’s a win-win!