


Starting at the very center of the forehead, move the clippers from the hairline straight back to the occipital bone. “You will get the best performance from your clippers when you go against the grain.” On Top, Move Front to Back

“That’s where you get to practice and see what the tool can do.” Move the tool from the bottom of the hairline up to the ear-line in straight, parallel lines, one next to another, with slight overlap as if you were mowing a lawn. “For a goodīuzz cut, there’s always going to be 2-3 passes to get the length you’re looking for and an even cut throughout your whole head.” Make your first pass at the center of the back, from the nape of the neck, straight up to the occipital bone. This is where injuries can happen.” Start Big and at the Backįirst apply a bigger clipper attachment to remove the bulk and weight off of the hair, then work your way down to the desired length.
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“You want to have free space to move the machine around. Also clear any obstacles that it might catch on for the same precautions (beware of chair and table corners). To avoid injury or a heinous hairline, make sure your clipper cord has enough slack that it won’t pull out of your hands at even the furthest point of the cut. A small hand or kitchen towel can be used to wipe off hair from your subject’s head and face while you work.

A Makeshift Cape and a Small Towelįrom an old t-shirt to a towel or a bedsheet, wrapping something around the person who is getting their hair cut avoids future irritation brought on by the inevitable dusting of tiny, fine hairs. Looking down and having your arms and shoulders at a comfortable stance is key.” In other words, choose a dining chair over a bar stool. “You want to be able to work all sides of the head without raising your arms up. For the person holding the clippers, arm fatigue and vantage points can make or break a haircut. “Chair height is important,” says Silvestera. Residual oil and hair product will only slow down your machine. Clean, Dry HairĮspecially when using a cheaper tool, clean hair is an easier canvas for clippers to glide through. Beyond that, a cordless tool will go a long way in providing a less dangerous experience.
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It also allows you to make adjustments at the perimeter of the hairline.” For home buzz cuts, he recommends the Wahl Color Pro Hair Clipper, which is useful in a pinch but won’t last a lifetime, he warns. “This gives you the ability to start long and to work your way down to your desired length. “You can do it yourself if you have mirrors, but I would recommend having someone else do it for you because having a 360-degree perspective will give you a much better outcome.” A Multi-Tasking ToolĪt the most basic level, a set of clippers should have multiple guard attachments, says Silvestera. Ideally, if you’re doing this for the first time, you’re not doing it alone. If you’re going to do it, too there are a few precepts you will need to follow: Another Person
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We set up a FaceTime appointment with Silvestera, who walks us through a step by step guide of how to achieve the perfect buzz cut.
