Outlining:; Shortcuts To Perfect Flat Tops, Crew Cuts, Etc. - Conair HC318DWXCSC Instructions Manual

front to the back of the head, gradually cut
the hair shorter by reducing the space
between the comb or fingers and the head.
Comb often to check for uneven strands,
and to get rid of trimmed hair. For thicker
hair and more cutting power, press the turbo
button on the side.

OUTLINING:

Outlining requires no attachments. Comb
the hair into the desired style, Position the
clipper between the sideburns and the ear
(see sketch) and make sure the corner
edge of the blade is against the hairline.
With the outline of the hair as your guide,
slowly move the clipper over, around and
behind the ears. For the back of the neck
and the sideburns, hold the clipper upside
down (see sketch) and, holding it against
the skin at the length desired, move the
clipper downward.
For longer hair on top,
use the barber comb
and lift hair on the top
of the head, cutting
over the comb, or
hold hair between fin-
gers and cut
desired length. Always
working from
STOP. COMB. CHECK.
For best results, do as the professionals
do: comb the hair often and check results
as you comb. This way you can avoid
uneven sides, bangs, neckline, etc.
SHORTCUTS TO PERFECT FLAT
to
TOPS, CREW CUTS, ETC.
the
Always cut the hair from the back of the
neck toward the crown, using the longest
comb setting. Hold the comb attachment
flat against the head and slowly move the
clipper up through the hair. Use the same
technique for the sides, cutting from the
bottom to the upper side of the head.
For the front of the crown, cut the hair
against its natural direction. Then even it
up with the sides.
For a flat top use a flat comb, not the
attachment comb. Just cut top hair by
running the clipper over the comb.
To taper hair down to the neckline, use the
lower settings attachment comb. Comb the
hair and check for uneven spots. Outline the
sideburns and neckline areas (see Outlining).