Uh…I’ve been doing a lot of braids lately because I’m growing my bangs out, and they’re driving me bananas, and for the life of me I cannot braid my hair while looking at myself in the mirror.
Is that just a me thing? Is anyone else having this issue??
Like, sometimes I’ll be sitting there NOT looking in the mirror, and I’ll bust out all sorts of cray-cray braids that don’t turn out half bad, but the minute I try to do it looking in the mirror (like if I go into the bathroom and braid my hair in there), I get lopsided, uneven braids.
What’s up with that?
Shouldn’t it be easier if you can see yourself in the mirror? Am I just a weirdo? Does this happen to you too?
Deep thoughts today, LOL! 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Holly says
Yes! Looking in the mirror makes it harder braid. I think because your brain gets confused by everything being backwards. I once had my hairstylist ask me how I could braid my own hair (she couldn’t). I told her, “Don’t look in the mirror!”
Chris25 says
I think using a visual aid raises your expectations for a better braid, so when you don’t create a nicer style you ask yourself why it looks so bad.
Karen says
That might be it! Hmm…
Colleen says
I am like incapable of braiding my hair, BUT I have never tried doing it while not looking in a mirror, so maybe I’ll give that a shot!
Karen says
I bet it’ll be easier. Let me know how it goes!
Colleen says
It definitely felt easier, and didn’t take as long, but it still came out terrible. I think with some practice this could be the way to go 🙂 Thanks for the tip!
Tammy says
Omg, I thought I was the only one! I can’t braid hair while looking in the mirror, too. Plus, why bother? You can’t see what you’re doing in the back of your head anyway.
Karen says
I’m happy to know I’m not alone in this, LOL! I wonder if there’s some sort of science behind why it’s so difficult…
Lisa says
I can’t braid my hair or put in contacts using a mirror.
Karen says
Wow, I wish I could put contacts on without a mirror! That’s talent!
Kate & Zena says
I use a mirror to divide my hair into even sections and pick up even sections when doing braids for something fancy, but I never ever try to see what the hey is going on back there. Mirror Me and Real Me don’t get along. Normally though, I don’t use a mirror at all.
It’s also good for practical purposes because if you are in the mall (and need to put it up quickly) or, I don’t know, stuck in the wilderness, there are no mirrors. So, it’s more practical to not depend on Mirror You.
Karen says
That’s a good idea! I’m going to use a mirror next time I have to section pieces off before braiding.
How’s Zena doing? Been a while since I’ve gotten a Z. update.
Chelsea says
I can’t braid while looking in the mirror! The reverse image makes me move my hands the wrong direction.
LindaLibraLoca says
I can’t braid when looking in a mirror either, my hands seem to go the wrong direction if I do. Blind braiding it is.
Kim says
Agreed. I think it would be the same for any kind of technical work requiring fine motor skills. When your eyes see what your hands are doing, backward, it totally messes you up. 🙂