Don't ask me!  Mind ended up crooked.  But seriously, don't be afraid to try something new and fun.  The beauty of hair is that it grows back.

A couple things I did learn:

Start long...you can't add length but you can keep trimming

If you find a tutorial online that tells you to twist your hair first, DON'T listen.

and finally, although it worked out okay, this decision should probably not be made on a whim at 12:30 am.