The buzzcut is a great hairstyle for women.It looks great and is the perfect solution to the heat.It's one of the easiest to do at home.It takes a little practice to get this haircut right, but once you get used to it, you'll be good to go.
Step 1: Invest in a pair of clippers.
Buying clippers is a one-time investment and since you will be saving tons of money cutting your own hair, it's worth getting the best pair that you can afford.You can get a decent pair for less than $50.If you are going to be cutting your own hair for a long time, you should get professional grade clippers.Sturdy blades that won't dull quickly are what you should look for.The Oyster brand is known for making high quality tools, but they tend to be on the expensive side.
Step 2: You can get guards and blades.
If you want to change your style whenever you please, look for a pair of clippers that have a variety of guards.Special guards for the ears are a plus.It's good to have an assortment of blades on hand.
Step 3: There are 2 accessible mirrors.
If you want to cut the back of your hair, you will need to use both of the mirrors at the same time.A comb, scissors, hair thinning scissors and a razor blade are optional tools that you might want to have on hand.
Step 4: Get to know your clippers.
Get familiar with the clippers before you use them.Find the power button, turn them on and off, practice changing out the blades, clip the guards, run through the speed settings, etc.Clippers are heavier than people think, so get a feel for their heft first.If you want to reference the manual, you should get to know your tool.
Step 5: Take care of your space.
The best space to use is your bathroom, since you can jump right into the shower after and easily sweep/vacuum the hair up from the floor.The bathroom is the ideal spot because hair can be difficult to get out of clothing, so wear a plastic bag over yourself or do it without clothing altogether.
Step 6: Before buzzing, cut long hair off.
It will be easier on you and your clippers if you chop off most of your hair first.Cut the hair with a pair of scissors and leave a few inches.Since you're about to buzz it off, don't worry about cutting it evenly.You're ready for the clippers if you chop most of the length off.
Step 7: There is a buzz in the opposite direction of hair growth.
Different parts of your head have different hair growth directions.The places where you feel the most force against your fingers indicate growth in that direction.Take a few notes for reference if you have a lot of variation in your head or are afraid you might forget the growth directions.
Step 8: A guard that doesn't cut too short is what you should start with.
If this is your first time using clippers or if you have long hair, first buzz all of your hair with a guard that won't cut it too short.If you don't use a #3 clipper guard, your hair will be visible.If you've never had a buzz cut before, you probably won't know if you have any bald spots, scars, or other issues that you wouldnt want to be seen with.Clean and groomed hair will prolong the life of your blades.
Step 9: First, do the sides.
The clippers should be moved up to ear level by starting at the back of the neck.If you were able to get a special clipper, trim around the ears.It is possible to buzzing around the ears if you don't have this.Then buzz from ear to temple.If you have long pieces, cut them with scissors and pay attention to what you do around the ears.
Step 10: Use your hand to cut the back.
If you are a right-handed person, place your left hand on the back of your head in a horizontal position.If you want to avoid cutting too far up or crookedly, your hand will act as a guide.Start at the bottom, drag the clippers up through your hair.To check your work, use the second mirror and put the clippers down.When you have buzzed all of the back of your head, check the mirror and repeat the process of making one pass with the clippers.If you don't have a second mirror, use the camera on your phone.
Step 11: To buzz the top, drag the clippers from forehead to crown.
Check to see if anything needs fixing after a couple of passes with the clippers.The curve of the head makes it easy to miss longer pieces.Stray pieces can be found if you try different directions.Go across the top of the head both forwards and backwards.If you have any leftover long pieces, feel for them and clean them up.
Step 12: The hairline needs to be cleaned up.
Without a guard on the clippers, do the back of the neck.Use your hand, headband, piece of tape, or something else as a guide for the back of the neck.Move the clippers slowly until you hit the edge of the guide.If you don't pay attention, the clippers can push under your guide.If you need to clean your work, use two mirrors or a camera.Don't cut a line at the bottom of the style.
Step 13: You should maintain your blades.
After using the blade, remove any hair.The guards need to be in order.Place the pieces in a case with the clippers.Rub a few drops of oil into the blade.If the clippers aren't in use, use a guard to cover the blade.Check your manual for any instructions on how to care for your blades.You may start to notice that your clippers are pulling at your hair after a while.You can either sharpen or replace your blades.
Step 14: Hair gel or wax can be used for styling.
Gel or wax can be applied to the top of your head.To distribute the product, run your fingers through the hair.This will give it texture.If you want to make your hair spike up, wet it first and then use a blow dryer.After blow drying hair, apply a small amount of hair wax or cream.
Step 15: It is a good idea to watch for overheating.
When you are done cutting, always put the clippers away.Some clippers can become too hot to handle while you are in the middle of cutting, so pay attention to the heat the clippers are generating.If you feel this happening to you, immediately turn them off and let them cool down.Over time, this will keep your clippers working.