How do you do this correctly? I was trying to give him a not so high and tight but now it looks like he is a student because I keep on messing up the fade. And the combs that go on the buzzer dont say which is which. How do you fade correctly so you can get rid of the line around his head?
And be nice! I'm trying to figure this out! And going to the barber isn't an option..that's why I'm cutting it.
Thank you!
2007-11-12 15:27:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
OK "Top Contributor"....It's not about how I'm spending my money....it's about SAVING money. Eight bucks every week really adds up. I'd rather spend my money on something else. I'm sorry that you're to lazy to try and do something like that. Cutting hair isn't brain surgery. I asked a simple question about fading and I figured it out. Why don't you try getting off of the computer for once and trying something new? Like I am.
Hopefully you can get a new hobby instead of being rude to people over the internet for no reason.
And thanks to everybody who answered my question in a polite way. I really appreciate it!
2007-11-13 07:01:32 · update #1
Oh and by the way...with the Marines it's a fresh cut on Sunday EVERY week...I don't know where you got this every six weeks thing from....maybe you should figure out what you're talking about before you answer a question?....Just a thought.
2007-11-13 07:03:32 · update #2
I'll be nice to you, promise!
Don't worry, I'm a stylist.
Combs have all numbers on it. From #1 to #5>
I give you couple of options, see which works for you.
When using the cuter, its all about the hand motion.
I'm not sure how short you've cut, but use the #2 or #3 (depends on the height of the hair) and move your hand in "V" motion in order to get rid off the line.
LIKE SCOOPING UP!!
If you have the time, first do this with #4, which is not going to cut any hair. So, you could get the feel of the "V" or scooping.
Remember, you're mainly using your wrest when scooping,
going in under the hair, in an angle and getting off as same angle. Like 'V', right?!
TRUST ME, when you get a feel of it,
Change it to #2/#3 and wallah! Start slow then you'll do it.
Then next method, there's scissor on comb which is also my favourite but of course takes lot of time and practise to get a hand of that. But you're not cutting to make cash either!!
So, grab a regular comb and do the "V" thing again OR scooping the hair. REMEMBER, you're only working on the line that you 'hate'!
With the comb, scoop the hair, little by little then cut till you get the touch of it.
Continue this act over and over till the line is gone or you're satisfied.
The first method is safer and much easier for you to do.
Good luck
2007-11-12 15:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I start with a #3 or #4 guard on the top (#3 is shorter), once it has a nice even look, I trim the sides without a guard. (I have Gray temples but dark hair, so I "whitewall" the sides to hide the gray.)
Start from the bottom and trim up and around the ears, then start low on the neck and trim up to match the sides. Don't go all the way up yet, just to the point you made trimming around the ears.
Once the sides look good, start sculpting the top edge. Simply hold the clippers sideways, start from the front above the eyebrow and move toward the rear. Leave the back alone until you get the sides even.
The rear requires a bit of artwork, you have to "scoop" upwards to fade it correctly. Just start slightly, go slow and "scrape" the hair off until you get it even with the two sides.
It also depends on the hair type and "cowlicks" or bald spots. Some creative license may be required.
2007-11-13 00:28:45 · answer #2 · answered by John S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use the shortest blade first. Start at the neck and work your way up. When you start at the bottom hold the blade toward the head, but as you work up position it flat against the head so that the blades kind of point to the ceiling. Then use the longer blade to do the top. Remove the blade to get the hair on the back of the neck and a little bit around the ear. But BE VERY CAREFUL! You don't want to screw up with the blade off. I usually have the most trouble with the bangs. If you're leaving bangs on your husband I suggest you cut them with scissors. I hope this has been helpful. I'm pretty good at giving the haircuts now. Don't know how I am with the directions.
2007-11-12 23:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by zil28ennov 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if he is in the military currently, don't run the risk of getting him into trouble for being out of standards. spend the $7.50 at the base barber. if you can't afford that every six weeks, there is something seriously wrong with your budgeting skills.
2007-11-13 10:49:23 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
does it have an adjustable blade? Make the biggest gap with the blade guard and use that to fade with no comb.
2007-11-12 23:33:17 · answer #5 · answered by Suzie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know what your talking about....do you have electric shears...and the different sized blades.....that will make you a barber. big comb on the top and sides, then go to the desired comb length for the back and sides.........
2007-11-12 23:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by mrliteman001 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's really easy, just make sure the hair doesn't touch the ears and on top it isn't REALLY long. That will get him through tomorrow and you can perfect it after that
2007-11-12 23:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by K 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
if you dont get a good answer try this one in beauty or barbers - a man probally can tell you better than a woman -
2007-11-12 23:31:27 · answer #8 · answered by imissmahboo 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
wow see if you can look it up on your p/c. i think you will find it. and by the way get him a HAT. have a nice day
2007-11-12 23:32:35 · answer #9 · answered by freeman3905@sbcglobal.net 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
just take off the guard on the clipper! then go for it!
2007-11-12 23:53:39 · answer #10 · answered by john stud 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋