The temptation is nothing if not understandable — sometimes you really need a haircut but aren’t inclined to pay for it, and how hard could it really be?

Probably harder than you think, not that that’s stopped many of us. Maybe you’ve watched some YouTube tutorials or even done a stint in cosmetology school, instilling a level of confidence that may or may not be earned. Buzzcuts are simple enough, whereas giving yourself bangs is a much more perilous affair that’s probably best left to the professionals.