How to Do a Men's Precision Haircut

The length of a man's haircut comes down to personal preference.

Men's haircuts tend to be simple. It's mostly a matter of getting the hair to be even all the way around and removing any uneven sections of hair, unless that unevenness is there for a reason. Men's haircuts have colorful names such as the flat top, pompadour, high and tight and the fade. Getting a precision men's haircut is a matter of determining what style is wanted, how long it should be and using the right equipment.

Things You'll Need

• Brush (optional)
• Cutting comb
• Electric hair clipper
• Clipper gates

Instructions

1. Determine the length and shape of the haircut. Brush or comb the hair in the direction of growth.

2. Start at the point where you want the hair to be the longest. Select the correspondingly large clipper gate for electric hair clippers. Properly secure the gate to the clippers.

3. Begin cutting at the front hairline, cutting back to the nape of the neck. Cut all hair the same length as you go all the way around the head.

4. Select a smaller gate and place it on the clippers. Clip all of the hair on the head precisely, except where you want it to remain longer. Repeat with a smaller gate until you achieve the shape and length desired.

5. Remove the gate from clippers. Shave hair on the back of the neck. Trim hair behind the ears.

6. Trim the hair in front and around the ears and anywhere that you see an uneven hairline using the fine teeth of a cutting comb and sharp scissors. Style as desired.

References

• Laura E. Carlson; Cosmetology Student: Rudy & Kelly Academy; Virginia Beach, Va.; August 2011
• Hair Finder; Clipper Cutting Techniques; Men's and Boys' Standard Cuts
• ProHairCut.com; Home Hair Cut How to Guide; 2006
• Hudson's FTM Resource Guide: Men's Short Haircuts and the Barber Shop