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• Part 2 of 4: Performing different haircuts
• Part 3 of 4: Edging
• Part 4 of 4: Caring for your hair clipper
• Tips

1 Explore the nozzle position numbering system for your clipper. The numbers on the attachment refer to the positions it assumes for different hair lengths. Usually, the lower the number set, the shorter the clipper cuts. For example, in position "0" the hair will be cut at the root, while in position "8" the hair length can be up to 2.5 cm. mm. SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

Arthur sebastian

Professional hairdresser Arthur Sebastian is the owner of the Arthur Sebastian Hair Salon in San Francisco, California. He has been working as a hairdresser for over 20 years, received a cosmetologist's license in 1998. I am convinced that only those who truly love the art of hairdressing can achieve success in this matter.

Arthur sebastian
Professional hairdresser

You can use different bit lengths to create a smooth transition. Arthur Sebastian, owner of Arthur Sebastian Hair Salon, says: “Fade is popular these days, so a lot of guys who come to me are asking me to start at medium-short length, like number 2, and make the transition to 0 when the hair are cut off completely. You can use 1 or 1.5 to create a smooth transition along the neck. "

2 Wash your hair thoroughly. Before cutting, hair should be washed so that it is easy to comb and does not have unnecessary curls and kinks. If your hair is very tangled, it is also wise to use a detangler.

• There are different opinions on whether the hair should be dry or wet before cutting. You can try to cut them this way and that, so as to choose the option that suits you best.

3 Cover your shoulders to keep the hair out of the cut. If you can't shower immediately after a haircut, find some slippery material to tie around your neck and cover your shoulders. Clipped hair will roll over the slippery fabric to the floor instead of clinging to clothing.

• Cutting your hair and keeping it clean won't work, so so you don't have to clean up less, try going out into a garden where clutter won't play a big role. Another solution is to get a haircut in the garage. If you do not live in a private house, but in a city apartment, or the weather conditions do not allow you to use either option, choose an easy-to-clean place in your house for a haircut, for example, a bathroom or kitchen.

4 Start trimming with the longest length setting on the clipper to trim any overgrown hair first. If you have a lot of hair to cut, start with the longest length you want to keep. In this way, you can simply cut your entire head, and then go back to individual sections and make them a little shorter. This method is especially good for when you need to remove long hair.

• For example, if you want to trim the top at setting “4” and the sides at setting “2”, start by trimming your entire head at setting “4”.
• Where exactly to start is up to you. You can start cutting from the back or move from one side to the other. You can also start at the top of your head if you like. Whatever you choose, try not to rush from one place to another, so as not to accidentally miss individual sections.

5 Move the clipper with the blades forward against the direction of hair growth. If you think about the direction in which hair grows, then on the sides and on the back of the head, they usually grow down from the crown. When a haircut is performed with a clipper, it needs to be moved against the growth of the hair, that is, from the bottom up the back and sides. The upper part of the hair is cut in the same way, only the machine moves from the forehead to the crown.

6 Pick up your hair with the clipper blades when cutting. Bring the machine to the head with the blades parallel to the skin, and when moving up, make a kind of light pick-up movement in the direction from the head. Use these short catching strokes all over your head to create softer cut lines.

7 Remember to smooth out the transitions between sections with different cut length settings. If you have used several length settings for a haircut, then the edges of the transition between different hair lengths may be noticeable. To smooth them, use the intermediate positions of the machine attachment between those that you used. For example, if you have trimmed the sides with setting “2” and the top with setting “4”, smooth the transition line with a haircut at setting “3”. Just use the clipper to follow this line and soften the transition between sections of different hair lengths.

Part 2 of 4: Performing different haircuts

1. 1 Use setting "1" for a hedgehog cut. A hedgehog haircut is a classic military style haircut, with the hair being cut entirely to one short length. Set the clipper attachment to setting "1" and trim your entire head this way. Start clipping at the back, then work your way to the sides. Finish trimming by trimming the top of your head.
2. 2 Make a boxy haircut using the "2" and "1" settings. Start by trimming your entire head at attachment setting "2". Then go back and shorten the sides and back of the head at setting "1". Work evenly, leaving a straight line of longer hair in a circle above the nape of the head. Sequentially shorten all hairs from one side to the other, moving through the back of the head.
3. 3 Start trimming the half-box with setting "2" or "4". Trim the sides and back of the head using the clipper setting “2” or “4”. Just choose the length you prefer. Go to the crown by gradually increasing the settings, leaving the greatest length for the very top. Trim the front at the longest setting you want to use, and then gradually work towards the crown while decreasing the clipper setting for successive rows.
4. 4 Use a lower clipper setting to create a basic men's haircut. Start by trimming the entire head with the attachment in position "3" or "4". Once you have trimmed your entire head, change the attachment setting to a shorter hair length. Use the clipper on the sides of your head to trim the hair in these areas to the desired length. If you want to keep the hair at the top of your head longer, be sure to leave a clear cut in the length of the hair along the entire circumference of your head.
   • If you are cutting yourself, place your free hand on top of your head for control. Use it to guide the clipper and prevent it from getting too high.
   • The haircut can be started from the back or moved from one side to the other.

Part 3 of 4: Edging

1. 1 Set the clipper for a shorter haircut around the ears. Even if you only want to cut one length, it is a good idea to cut a little shorter around the ears and the side of the tank. This will make your hair look neater.
2. 2 Trim the tanks and trim the back of the neck using the clipper blades. The bucks need to be trimmed to give the hairstyle a neat, finished look. In this case, this work is performed in the direction of hair growth, that is, with the downward movements of the machine. Shorten one of the tanks to the required length. When you move on to the second tank, make sure that both are the same when looking at the person in front or at yourself in the mirror.
   • At the back, complete the edging, also trimming the hairline with the blades of the machine.
3. 3 Use scissors to cut off any unruly hairs around your ears. If you finished your haircut with a clipper, but there are still some messy hairs around the edges of the hairstyle, scissors will help get rid of them. For example, you can additionally walk around your ears with scissors.
   • Be sure to use sharp hair scissors. As a last resort, you can try replacing them with sharp embroidery scissors.
4. 4 Use a dust roller to collect the cut hairs. The dust roller helps you pick up stubborn hairs from your neck skin and clothing. Just run it over the neck and back of the trimmed person to remove the trimmed hair.

Part 4 of 4: Caring for your hair clipper

1. 1 Wash the blades in soapy water. First, brush off the hairs from the blades. Then, scrub them with a cloth or soft brush and soapy water to clean any indentations and grooves. Then leave the blades to dry on a towel.
2. 2 Brush off hairs from the appliance itself. Do not immerse the machine itself in water, as this is dangerous. Instead, take a brush and brush as much hair as possible from the appliance and the inside under the blades.
3. 3 Lubricate the blades. Turn on the clipper and put a drop of machine oil on the blades. Let the clipper run for about a minute to distribute the oil over the blades. Then turn off the clipper and wipe off excess oil from the blades.
   • In some cases, hair clippers are immediately sold with lubricating oil.
4. 4 Lubricate the inside of the appliance. Some types of clippers also require lubrication of the inside of the appliance. Information on this will be indicated in the accompanying user manual. Usually, in this case, you need to unscrew the panel on the machine body, but some models have a special hole for lubrication in the body, which is indicated by the arrow.

Tips

• A hairdryer is a good choice for removing short cut hair from the neck.If you use baby powder on your neck, the hairs will stick to the skin less, making them easier to remove.