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the bottom upwards. Hold clipper lightly against
the hair with teeth of the attachment comb
pointing upward, yet flat against the head.
Gradually lift the clipper
upward and outward through the hair, trimming
just a little at a time.
comb. Or hold the hair between the fingers and
cut to desired length. Always working from the
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.
Repeat around sides and
back of head.
If you want hair to be even
shorter:
A) Apply more pressure
to the head with the
attachment comb that is
in place. This takes a little
practice, of course.
OR
B) Just switch to a
shorter attachment comb.
Remember, it's better to
leave too much hair than
too little. For longer hair on
top, use the barber comb
and lift hair on the top of
the head, cutting over the
OUTLINING:
Outlining requires no attachments. Comb
hair into the desired style. Position the clipper
between the sideburns and the ear (Fig. 1), mak-
ing 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
(Fig. 1) and, holding it against the skin at the
length desired, move the clipper downward.
Fig 1
STOP. COMB. CHECK.
For best results, do as the professionals do:
comb hair often, and check clipping results as
you comb. This way you avoid uneven sides,
bangs, neckline, etc.
SHORT CUTS TO PERFECT FLAT
TOPS, CREW CUTS, ETC.
Always cut from the back of the neck to 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.
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