I Miss A Haircut

[jaytex1969]

I bought a clipper 20 years ago. I have a simple method. Whenever it begins to look like it needs to be combed, I cut it all off.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Just did mine for the first time in a while. Broke out the razor too. Before and after:

 

[anotherbob]

if this doesn't end soon we might all end up shaved or shaggy.

 

[judcole]

Barber shops are open. I was kinda shaggy for a while, there, but back on the routine.

 

[Old School 3319]

I have had a shaved head for many years I let it grow for about 8months and then shaved it bald again

 

[tenton]

Haven't been to a barber in 15 years or so. Bought a Robocut hair cutter and never looked back.

 

[ChickenT00th]

I had the same problems when I had very long hair, it's a pain in the arse. Especially in the summer, when it would get really hot and sweaty.
I did used to tie it in a man bun sometimes........ I'm sorry, very sorry?

Definitely! The summer is tough for sure, it becomes hard to justify the length. But I'd be sad to get it cut off, it's a weird dichotomy. If these Covid times seem like they're here to stay, I'll probably get it cut half way. Just too much to fiddle with all the time. Then again, I'm kind of in a "grow it while ya got it" situation. Who knows!

 

[BROBS]

Just did mine for the first time in a while. Broke out the razor too. Before and after:

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[PaulTheScandinavian]

I'm quite a picky about my hair cut, and this is costing pretty significant sum of money during the year, yet skillful barbers are becoming rare event these days,

 

[anotherbob]

Definitely! The summer is tough for sure, it becomes hard to justify the length. But I'd be sad to get it cut off, it's a weird dichotomy. If these Covid times seem like they're here to stay, I'll probably get it cut half way. Just too much to fiddle with all the time. Then again, I'm kind of in a "grow it while ya got it" situation. Who knows!

yeah my cycle is start to grow it out and then in the spring chop most of it off and feel way better. Seriously when my hair grows out I don't need a hat in the coldest part of the winter.

 

[mso489]

I go to a hair cutting chain and try to over-tip since I go so infrequently. chasing and alaskan, you do a great job, better than some of the "stylists," easily. Do you have a double mirror or do it by brail? Do you sweep up or do it outdoors? Women barbers/stylists seem to do a better job for me, listen to what i want and make an effort. Some of the guys just pretend to listen and then do whatever they want, and when it grows out, it looks okay.

 

[alaskanpiper]

You have no idea how proud you just made me. I have a houndstooth shirt waiting for Halloween this year.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I go to a hair cutting chain and try to over-tip since I go so infrequently. chasing and alaskan, you do a great job, better than some of the "stylists," easily. Do you have a double mirror or do it by brail? Do you sweep up or do it outdoors? Women barbers/stylists seem to do a better job for me, listen to what i want and make an effort. Some of the guys just pretend to listen and then do whatever they want, and when it grows out, it looks okay.

A lady had done mine for years, since '86 I believe so when she was talking of retirement a few years ago, I set out to learn how to do it. I use a bathroom mirror and a handheld to see what I'm doing and use a Wahl Senior Magic Clip for the cutting and do the cleanup with a hand vacuum.

 

[alaskanpiper]

I go to a hair cutting chain and try to over-tip since I go so infrequently. chasing and alaskan, you do a great job, better than some of the "stylists," easily. Do you have a double mirror or do it by brail? Do you sweep up or do it outdoors? Women barbers/stylists seem to do a better job for me, listen to what i want and make an effort. Some of the guys just pretend to listen and then do whatever they want, and when it grows out, it looks okay.

Haha, I shouldn’t have said “I”. By “I did mine” I mean I drove my ass to great clips dressed like Dustin Hoffman in “Outbreak”.

Usually we’ll get everyone done when my sister in law is in town though, she is a cosmo......cosmi.......cosmetologist?

 

[mso489]

chasing wins my self-haircutting award. Judging from my job on my mustache, which is just okay, it may be a while before I try this, but it is tempting. If I chopped it up, I'd hear about it from my wife, who has to look at me. Obviously, I don't care that much, don't spend much time at the mirror. If no one laughs out loud or cringes, I figure I look pretty good.

 

[Chasing Embers]

chasing wins my self-haircutting award. Judging from my job on my mustache, which is just okay, it may be a while before I try this, but it is tempting. If I chopped it up, I'd hear about it from my wife, who has to look at me. Obviously, I don't care that much, don't spend much time at the mirror. If no one laughs out loud or cringes, I figure I look pretty good.

Start with the longest guides if you want to give it a try. I was also using a cap band as a guide for the neck line when I first started, but now am comfortable using the edge of the blade as my guide.

 

[ChickenT00th]

If only we could all be as good looking as Ricky...

 

[mso489]

Hey, it would be liberating to free myself from the barber's chair, as little time as I spend there. Thank you for the short course. Like anything else, it would require a learning curve and a bad haircut or two for me to get it down.

 

[gerryp]

I'm due for a haircut myself. Time to make an appointment with my hair stylist, Mr. Wahl, plug him into the bathroom electrical outlet, and let him work his magic. He also trims my beard without an additional charge.

 

[gerryp]

I blend instead of fading. Starting in the front and working back: 8.5, 8.0, 7.5, 7.0, and 6.5 at the crown.

For the sides working top to bottom: 6.0, 5.5, and 5.0 at ear level.

In back starting at ear level and working down the neck: 4.5, 4.0, 3.5, and 3.0 at the hair line.

Here's my technique (above the sideburns):

Summer: #1

Winter: #2