How to Buzz Cut Your Own Hair

Video Transcript

"Getting a buzz cut, not sure how to do it yourself at home. My name is Sylvia Russell and this is how you can buzz cut your own hair. Make sure you have the right tools. You are going to need clippers and several different types of guards. They come in small and large. Remember a buzz cut is considered a very short cropped cut. So making a mistake is almost impossible. Make sure you have clean linen and towel to drape the neck. And make sure that you have someone there that can guide you along your way. Be sure to get all the information possible to help you with your buzz cut from your friends and family. Making sure that that's the right cut for you. Once you are on your way, you are going to take your clippers and turn them on. Make sure that the clippers are plugged in. Make sure you have a mirror where you have great visibility on getting your hair cut. So you want to make sure and hold the clipper upside down and your hand should be facing the mirror. And then you simply keep the clippers even and begin on the side going back. Once you start seeing the hair come off, you are well on your way to creating a buzz cut. You are going to continue this process all the way from the sides to the top, to the other side of your head. Remember you may need to change your guards to get the desired length of cut. Getting a buzz cut is something that you can do yourself. Make sure it's the right cut for you. My name is Sylvia Russell and this is how you can give yourself a buzz cut."