u/CheekyChicken59

Hi all,

I have shoulder-length straight-ish hair, and I really don't enjoy going to the hairdressers! I've been experimenting with the unicorn cut, but am currently experiencing three issues:

• The layers don't cascade the way I want them to, what I mean is that some at the front are slightly longer than the ones that are further back, which creates a slightly weird fall
• The shorter layers really cut into the shape of my head, which almost makes it more like a mullet
• I barely get any off the overall length, and there seems to be a lot of layering up top then nothing beyond that

In essence, I love what the unicorn cut does and, a long time ago, I used to have my hair cut in a way that looked like the unicorn cut but without the above problems, and the hair would fall more straight downwards, so I am trying to understand what I need to do differently!

Hi all,

I recently got a new dentist, and he has made a point of telling me on a few occasions now that my gums are receding and that the bone in my jaw is deteriorating. This has probably caused me more stress and exacerbated the situation, but he seems to think that it may be caused by poor brushing, and keeps asking if I use a manual toothbrush. I use electric, and have done for over 10 years now. I don't get any alerts that I am brushing too hard, but is there anything I could be doing wrong that is accelerating recession? I use gentle movements and guide the brush over my teeth slowly. I replace the toothbrush head with genuine brushes (Oral-B) every 3 months, but is it possible that the brushes are too harsh for me?

I also want to get an idea of how normal receding gums are. I am not a drinker, or a smoker, and am in my 30s. It's not clear if he is worried about the rate of their recession or if the level of recession he's seeing is normal for someone of my age. Obviously, I know you guys can't see this for yourself but is some recession normal?

My other concern is that I definitely know that I grind my teeth in my sleep, and I am very tense in the jaw while sleeping. This probably isn't helping the receding gums, and I am looking into a guard to use at night. It's clear to me that a guard would limit damage to the teeth from grinding, but I want to know if some damage is caused by simply tension in the jaw (ie something that the mouth guard cannot eliminate?)

A few questions here, so thanks to anyone who can shed some light or offer their experience/knowledge!!