I'm ready to Big Chop and need help!!!

I want to do my Big Chop tomorrow myself and don't know a good way to tell the difference between the two textures. I heard using conditioner was a good way to tell. Any other ideas?

Thank you!

good luck I know your excited!! I plan on doing mines next month and cant wait..and most people just load their hair with conditioner I haven't seen or heard any other methods

I just sprayed mine with water/conditioner mixed in a spray bottle by sections and cut sections as i went until i had done my whole head

I did the same thing as Ebbz. Just make sure you have some hair shears (ones made specifically for hair) so you don't get split ends. I actually filmed some of mine if you want to take a look

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNdp6fnX5N4

Have a chair ready...it will take longer than you think! Just go slow and take breaks as you need them. Can't wait to see pics! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I just cowashed, detangled and started cutting. You may need someone to help or hold a mirror for the back. Also, I still had to trim missed ends during the first week after the bc. Have fun!

I admire you brave ladies for doing your own BC --- I was too chicken and went to my hairdresser. She just spritzed water and started snipping away.

@ Kicha- your hair has a lovely shape! That's the benefit of having a professional do it. The only reason I did it is because if I messed up, I would only have myself to blame. I didn't want to be mad at the hairdresser.

Thanks so much freckledmom4 (love that name), and I certainly understand your reasoning.

Kicha, your cut looks amazing!

Thanks ladies! And all of your hair looks gorgeous. I can't wait to do this today!

freckledmom4 wrote:I just cowashed, detangled and started cutting. You may need someone to help or hold a mirror for the back. Also, I still had to trim missed ends during the first week after the bc. Have fun!

I had that same problem....they would pop up after washes or after applying gel for my wash and gos and i would just snip them right off.