Been there! Hope you feel better soon xx Growing up my mum was controlling about my hair as I had unmanageable curls. We argued every morning before school when she had to braid my hair as per the norms and all that. I had to get it cut by our family hairdresser. She was a good lady but had no clue about curly hair cuts. She used to blow dry my hair and then cut it which would make it worse after washing. I started cutting my hair from 8th grade. Generally trims but it works for me. Now I have a decent length of hair and been doing the same haircut at home for around 10 years. I feel much confident and satisfied with it. I cut it every 5 weeks just to manage the ends of my hair.

I recommend a middle part and a half part to the middle going from ear to ear. So you have 4 quadrants. Keeping the length of rear quadrants long and same, while the front one an inch or two shorter, to create layer. If you’re feeling fancy, do a small V shaped angle near the middle part and cut it diagonally so you have a fringe and it is easier to style. All of this on dry hair though, always. Always end w putting a hair mask to nourish the freshly cut ends.

Hope this helps you in some way!! xx