Changing grips secret?

[DebW]

I have SRAM grip shifters and I HATE the rubbery grips themselves, they are too thin and not cushy at all. I want to change the grips, but how do I get the old grips off? They aren't attached to the shifters but they are really stuck on the handlebars. Since I have never removed grips before, what's the secret? Am I going to have to cut the darn things off?

Thanks!

Hairspray. Work a screwdriver under the grip and squirt in some hairspray. Work the grip around the bar until it starts sliding easily. Use hairspray also to help the new grip slide on. When the hairspray dries, the grip will be secure on the bar.