First blood, hopefully last

I don’t have formal training as a hair stylist / dresser. However, I’ve been cutting Hubby’s hair for 6 years, and our son’s for 2.5 years now. Most of the time it turns out really well. Our son always gets complimented on his haircuts, and once in a while even Hubby gets complimented. Not too shabby for someone who’s never had any training. Ah, I also cut my own hair. That, though, requires a little bit more practice as I have to hold a mirror in one hand and steadying a pair of scissors on the other.

Today, for the first time ever, my hair clipper saw blood. I nicked our son’s ear. I felt a huge pang in my heart as blood oozed out. Luckily it stopped bleeding after a short while. It’s a very small cut, although it might leave a tiny tiny scar, it’s in a place where it’ll only be noticeable if his future girlfriend / wife nibbles on his ear with open eyes. I hope I’m not practicing my optimism here. Seriously. I don’t think I could live with myself if the damage is any greater.