How to Use a Hair Clipper
Keeping up your physical appearance is an important thing, especially in today’s world. For most of us, our hair is one of the most difficult to maintain parts of the body. If you fail to keep up on it, hair can become messy and impact how people view you. Generally speaking, you’ll go to a barber or a salon to get your haircut every few weeks. But, this can become expensive and if you are looking to save money you might consider cutting your own hair. Cutting your hair at home can be a daunting task, especially if you have never cut hair before.
Cutting your hair doesn’t have to be intimidating, and depending on the style, you can save a good deal of money. Generally speaking, men's hair should be cut every two to three weeks. If your hair grows faster than this you might have to cut it more often. You can purchase a haircutting kit from most mainstream stores, and the cost is as little as a few bucks. The art of cutting your hair is not so intimidating, and once you get the hang of it you’ll probably never go back to a barber.
The Clippers
First and foremost you aren’t going to cut hair with a pair of scissors. You are going to need to invest in a pair of clippers, most notably a complete haircut set. The haircutting set should come with all of the extensions that you’ll need to get the job done. The haircut kit should cover most of the basic men's cuts such as the fade and other well-known hair cuts, and there is generally a good deal of help videos online.
The right pair of clippers does make a difference, so naturally, you want to invest in a quality pair if you can. If the price is a factor then you’ll just stick with the most inexpensive pair that you can find. Any pair of clippers is good enough to cut hair with, and if you have the fortune to get a complete set, you’ll be in good hands. You don’t need a salon-quality setup to cut hair at home, but you do need to have a reliable pair of clippers that you can trust.
Learning How to Cut
Once you have a quality set of clippers, you can set out to learn how to cut your hair. The process shouldn’t be a difficult one, but it is recommended that you watch some how-to videos beforehand. Some haircuts are going to be more difficult than others, such as the fade. It’s smart to start out cutting hair with someone who knows a thing or two. If you have a friend who knows how to cut hair, you should have them guide you the first few times. You’d be amazed at how quickly you’ll be able to pick up cutting your hair.
Take Care of the Clippers
No matter what, you have got to take care of your clippers. Nothing is worse than trying to cut hair with a dirty pair of clippers; in fact, often it will end up hurting your head. The clippers should be oiled and cleaned after every use, and you might need to take the blades off to clean the hair out of them. If you are cutting hair that has a lot of dandruff, you are going to clog up your clippers sooner, so take the time to look and see what kind of dirt is in there.
Practice a Few Cuts
It helps to get some practice under your sleeve, and kids are a great option to get you started. You can give your children a simple haircut to get a feeling for the razor, and a smaller head is generally less difficult to cut. The key is practicing with the clippers and getting a feeling for them. Once you get the arm motions down, you’ll have an idea of what you have to do with your hair. While cutting your hair might seem intimidating, the actual process is an easy one. The key is just learning how to fade and which extensions to use.
Cutting Your Hair Can Save You Money
There’s no doubt that everyone loves to be pampered at the salon or barbershop, but sometimes you aren’t going to have the money. Taking a little bit of time to learn how to cut your hair can save you a good deal of money. You’ll get the satisfaction of doing it yourself and you can keep your hair looking great more often, instead of needing a touch up every two weeks. Sure, there are a lot of styles that you might not be able to do but once you get the hang of it, cutting your hair can be a great thing.
Resources— Good Housekeeping, Seventeen
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