bangs!!

Hi everyone,I like to wear my bangs cut in graduated layers to the side, with a bluntish fringe to create a full look. It is so simple, yet so difficult to get a hairstylist to understand what exactly I want! The rest of my hair is just a blunt cut, slightly below the shoulders. It is a fairly "classic" look which I'm partial to on myself. Does anyone have any ideas on how I may be able to trim my bangs into the shape I have described, or how to explain it to a hairdresser so that they understand exactly what I'm asking for? I know it sounds crazy, but I know what I want! Unfortunately, I'm not a trained hair stylist and I'm scared to cut my own hair!! Thanks for any and all advice. :)

> Kathleen,Thank you for your advice...I appreciate you taking the time to help me! That is a good idea...I actually do have some pictures of myself when I was happy with the bangs! That may just do the trick! :) Thanks a million!Belinda,> A picture is worth a thousand words, at least that is> my experience with hairstylists. Do you have a photo> of yourself with the bangs you like? If not, I suggest> finding a photo from a magazine that comes close. You> may have to find the bangs you like on one picture and> the rest of the haircut on another, but at least there> is no room for your stylist's interpretation. Once you> find someone who can do it, simply ask them how you> can touch up your bangs between regular trims-also> just watch in the mirror. If the initial cut is good> you should be able to follow it for 1 or 2 trims.> Also, use good haircutting scissors, not the scissors> you also use to clip coupons, or you will end up with> ragged, split ends. My stylist knows I'm going to try> it anyway so he figures I might as well be shown how> to do it right or he'll be stuck trying to fix my> mess! Good luck!