Are these good enough for cutting my own hair?

For bangs and simple trims, yes. For layered cuts, slide cutting or thick hair, the edge is too coarse and the blades dull too fast.

Do they work on thick or curly hair?

Only with small sections and clean, dry cuts. The soft steel and loose tension struggle with dense or coarse hair.

Cut clean, dry hair only, wipe the blades after each use, oil the pivot, and keep the tension screw snug. Store them closed.

They can trim beard hair, but pet fur is denser and will dull them faster. Keep a separate pair for hair if you can.

It supports your pinky so the hand stays steady, which helps beginners keep an even cutting line. It can be removed if it gets in the way.

Yes, the tension screw at the pivot can be tightened or loosened, but it tends to drift and needs checking before each cut.

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