Using an upward, rocking motion, cut the sides and back of the head, rotating the clipper head as you change sides. Use your clipper with the taper level at its closed position. You could use either a cordless or corded clipper for this.ġ. You will be looking to leave hair no longer than 0.5mm. When choosing a clipper, make sure you get one that will cut closest, like the Wahl Lithium Ion Clipper. This will require regular upkeep to maintain, however it’s the easiest style to achieve yourself. Choose the guide comb based on the length you want to cut to. For example, the #1 Guide Comb will show ‘3mm’ on it, meaning when you cut you hair, you will be left with a length of 3mm on your head. These guides will also have a second number on it in ‘mm’ which indicates the length of hair it will leave on your head. These will be numbered #1, #2, #3 and so on, the lower the number, the shorter the hair it will leave. Your chosen clipper will usually come with guide combs. For all hair types, start by washing your hair.
For example, having either long and straight or short and curly will determine where you start the haircut. How you need to cut your hair will vary depending on your hair length and texture. When it comes to cutting your own hair, you need to persevere as the more practice you have the better you will get! The following three styles are recommended if you’re just getting started with home haircutting and want something that’s easy to achieve.
HAIRCUT BLADE SIZES FULL
You may find it easier to start by doing your own touch-ups on your hair and then ease into a full haircut as this will build up your confidence in using hair clippers.
HAIRCUT BLADE SIZES PRO
We recommend trying the Wahl Stainless Steel Trimmer and the Wahl Colour Pro Chrome Cordless. Shape the hairline with a steady, single-direction motion. When working over the ears, it’s often easier to bend down the ear so it’s out of the way for quick trimming.ģ. Use your trimmer or the inverted clipper technique to tidy up the area above and behind the ear.Ģ. Cut in a downward direction to reach desired shape of sideburn tips.ġ. Using your trimmer or clipper with the blades in the closed position, use an inverted position and gently apply to sideburn. Comb your sideburns in the direction of growth.ģ. It’s easiest to trim the sideburns if they’re damp.Ģ. Use a mirror or your touch to make sure no patches have been left behind.ġ. Using the trimmer or the clipper in the normal, upright position, run it in an upward direction on the back of the neck to eliminate the growth.
HAIRCUT BLADE SIZES SKIN
Use your Wahl trimmer or clipper with taper lever in the ‘closed’ position where the blades are close together and you will be cutting closest to the skin as possible.Ģ. Trimmers are best used for the sections where you need precision, such as the neck, ears, sideburns and beard.ġ. When grooming hair, it is best to use a clipper as it can do larger areas in a shorter amount of time, keeping your cutting consistent. If you have curlier hair, you can usually get away with just tidying up your neckline and sideburns between haircuts. To tackle this, use a clipper with the same number attachment comb as your original haircut. Usually, this is around two weeks after your haircut. Straight hair tends to grow out on the sides, you may notice that the shape of your haircut starts to look round. How much you need to do this will vary depending on your hair type. You might just be considering a way to keep your hair tidy during this challenging time. From little touch-ups to full haircuts, our guide will take you through step-by-step. Taking on home hair cutting for the first time can be daunting, but there's a good chance in the next few weeks you will need to give it a go.
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