Okay, so yesterday I decided deku needed a trim. His hair was getting all wild and crazy, like a little dandelion gone to seed, ya know?
First things first, I grabbed my trusty clippers. These things are ancient, I swear my grandpa used them, but they still do the job. Gave ’em a good wipe down, made sure the blade was oiled and ready to go. Nobody wants a rusty haircut, right?
Then I wrestled deku into the bathroom. This is always a struggle. He hates getting his hair cut. I swear, he thinks I’m trying to shave him bald or something. Popped him up on a stool, threw a towel around his shoulders to catch all the little hairs that were about to fly.
I started with the sides. Nice and easy, using a guard comb attachment. Didn’t want to go too short too fast. We’re aiming for “presentable,” not “military buzzcut.” You know how it is.
Things were going pretty smooth, until… BZZZZZT! The clippers started making this weird sputtering noise. Crap. Dead battery. Of course. I swear these things always die at the worst possible moment.
Okay, no problem. I got a backup pair. Plugged those bad boys in and got back to work. Whew! Crisis averted.
Finished up the sides, then moved onto the back. Gotta be careful here. Can’t see what I’m doing back there, so I just kinda go by feel. Hoping for the best, ya know?
Finally, it was time for the top. This is where I usually screw things up. I always end up taking too much off. But I was determined to do better this time. Took it slow, snipping away little by little. Kept checking in the mirror to make sure things were looking even.
After what felt like an eternity, I was finally done. Took the towel off deku, and gave him a once-over. Not bad! Actually, not bad at all! A little uneven here and there, maybe, but nothing too noticeable. Plus, he’s a kid. Nobody’s expecting perfection.
Here’s the breakdown of the steps I took:
- Got the clippers ready (oiled and wiped down).
- Convinced deku that a haircut wasn’t the end of the world.
- Started with the sides, using a guard comb.
- Dealt with the dead battery debacle.
- Tackled the back, going by feel.
- Carefully trimmed the top, trying not to overdo it.
- Did a final check and clean-up.
deku looked in the mirror and actually smiled. “Thanks, dad!” he said. Made all the hassle worthwhile, ya know?
Lessons Learned:
- Always charge your clippers beforehand. Duh.
- Have a backup pair on hand. You never know.
- Take your time, especially on the top.
- Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. It’s just hair. It’ll grow back.
All in all, not a bad haircut. deku’s happy, I’m happy. Time for a beer. Cheers!
