How to Use Hair Clippers
Choose your guard size., Dry your hair., Hold the clipper with the blades down and work against the direction of your hair's growth, so you can catch more hair with the guard. , Take care not to go too fast so you don't tug on the hair or hit your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose your guard size.
Every hair clipper comes with a number of attachments that allow you to cut your hair to different lengths.
Many people choose to cut the sides of their hair shorter than the top.
The longest is a size 7 or 8, depending on the clipper, which leaves about an inch of hair on your head.
Using a guard shorter than a size 4 will show your scalp, which leaves you vulnerable to sunburn. -
Step 2: Dry your hair.
Never cut wet hair with clippers because this will cause the blades to rust. ,, By going slowly, you not only ensure that you're giving a comfortable cut, but a smooth, even one as well.
Your goal is to cut all the hair in one pass. , Carefully cut a clean line at the back of the neck and around the ears.
Go slowly so you don't make a mistake. , This leaves the neck feeling smooth and comfortable. , If you or the person whose hair you're cutting has facial hair, use a guard to provide a smooth transition from the sideburns to the beard. , Use the oil that came with the clippers. -
Step 3: Hold the clipper with the blades down and work against the direction of your hair's growth
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Step 4: so you can catch more hair with the guard.
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Step 5: Take care not to go too fast so you don't tug on the hair or hit your scalp.
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Step 6: Remove the guard and turn the clipper over in your hand.
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Step 7: Draw the clipper down from the hairline at the back of the neck to clip the hair in that region.
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Step 8: Cut a line at the bottom of the sideburns
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Step 9: comparing their lengths to ensure they're even.
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Step 10: Clean your clippers by brushing the blades free of hair
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Step 11: disinfecting them with alcohol and then applying a thin film of oil.
Detailed Guide
Every hair clipper comes with a number of attachments that allow you to cut your hair to different lengths.
Many people choose to cut the sides of their hair shorter than the top.
The longest is a size 7 or 8, depending on the clipper, which leaves about an inch of hair on your head.
Using a guard shorter than a size 4 will show your scalp, which leaves you vulnerable to sunburn.
Never cut wet hair with clippers because this will cause the blades to rust. ,, By going slowly, you not only ensure that you're giving a comfortable cut, but a smooth, even one as well.
Your goal is to cut all the hair in one pass. , Carefully cut a clean line at the back of the neck and around the ears.
Go slowly so you don't make a mistake. , This leaves the neck feeling smooth and comfortable. , If you or the person whose hair you're cutting has facial hair, use a guard to provide a smooth transition from the sideburns to the beard. , Use the oil that came with the clippers.
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