Cutting your own hair at home saves you money.
If you're thinking about doing a men's haircut at home, you may want to know exactly which tools, techniques and tips you need to use to get a professional, salon-style result. Luckily, there are plenty of methods to try when you're planning an at-home haircut for men. From special clippers to at-home hair-cutting systems and easy instructions, there are lots of ways to get a polished result with your own tools and skills.
Clipper Cuts Are a Basic Technique You Can Master
An electric clipper can help you get fast, perfect results. The device will cut the hair quickly and easily all over the head. The easiest way to use a hair clipper is by doing a short buzz cut. That style requires you to use the clippers to cut the hair short on the top, back and sides. Every part of the hair should be the same short length. Usually, a buzz cut is 1/4 inch long on the top, back, and sides. Such cuts have a military look, and they are very masculine and low-maintenance.
At-Home Haircutting Systems
You can buy some systems that guarantee a professional salon result at home; the most well-known is probably the Flowbee, which has been touted in countless ads and infomercials. The machine works with the power and suction of your home vacuum cleaner. Your vacuum must have a hose-attachment feature. By using suction to draw and pull the hair straight, the Flowbee can deliver precise cuts with its blades. That type of vacuum hair cutting device can be used to trim an existing cut to your satisfaction. A similar hair-cutting device for men is the RoboCut machine.
Hair Cutting Tips for Great At-Home Men's Haircuts
Be careful when trimming around the ear! Grasp the ear itself with one hand to protect it when you're cutting with clippers. Use a 1 or 2 setting on your clipper device. Work slowly and carefully, clipping or cutting toward the upper part of the ear. You must be certain you don't create an uneven edge by cutting too close. It's better to start by taking a little hair off this area and then going back over it if you need to remove more on your next pass.
Select the Proper Hair Length at the Top of the Head
Inspect the crown of the head in a mirror, picking up sections and deciding on the length of layers you would like on top. Then comb the hair on top of your head forward, separating a first section to prepare it for cutting. Use your hand to mark the length to be cut by placing the hair in between your fingers, and then use scissors or clippers to trim off the ends. Use your first and second fingers to help your hand stay balanced (rest them on the head) as you cut. Repeat the process all over the top of the head.
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