Black guy hair cuts

[titang545]

I prefer foil shavers if you want that no stubble bald cut. I've got the Braun Series 9 and it's perfect. Depending on your skin type and whether you're prone to ingrown hairs it might not be the best move. In that case you don't want to go any shorter than a trimmer.

I will have to check out the Braun, been looking at them the Phillips/Norelco.

Ingrown hairs

I can't even cut my facial hair below the skin or it is a wrizzap

Have you tried Tend Skin air shave gel? Followed up with the Tend Skin solution. Lastly, make sure the blades are sharp and replace them often.

 

[stay lurkin]

titang545

Don't laugh but I have never put a razor to my face. Only clippers with no guard.

 

[titang545]

titang545

Don't laugh but I have never put a razor to my face. Only clippers with no guard.

I will do you one better, shaved my chest in high school with a razor. Chest was on fire when it was growing back. I tried a razor on my face listening to old heads, yeah just wash your face with high water and use a razor. Naw different type of hair type that ain't for me. I need gel to use a razor or clippers. Currently using some Andis, similar to these but an older model.

Pivot Pro T Blade Trimmer | ANDIS

The Pivot Pro Trimmer, ideal for shaping necks, beards and mustaches. The sharp, carbon-steel T-blade glides through all hair types with accessible control

andis.com

March might get a new pair, because they no longer make replacement blades for my trimmers.

Recently bought these and they are JUNK.

Slimline Pro Li T-Blade Trimmer - Black

Features slim, lightweight profile & extra-sharp blades, the Andis Slimline Pro Li T-Blade Trimmer was built for ultra-close detailing for barbers & stylists.

andis.com

The only time these are good is if I am lazy and haven't shaved my head in a couple of days. It will take it low, so I can use a Norelco shaver to take it down bald. Unfortunately, I got them from Sally's and you can't return them.

 

[AZwildcats]

titang545

Don't laugh but I have never put a razor to my face. Only clippers with no guard.

Same since I was like 18, can’t be walking around with all those bumps

 

[Blake P]

I will do you one better, shaved my chest in high school with a razor. Chest was on fire when it was growing back. I tried a razor on my face listening to old heads, yeah just wash your face with high water and use a razor. Naw different type of hair type that ain't for me. I need gel to use a razor or clippers. Currently using some Andis, similar to these but an older model.

Pivot Pro T Blade Trimmer | ANDIS

The Pivot Pro Trimmer, ideal for shaping necks, beards and mustaches. The sharp, carbon-steel T-blade glides through all hair types with accessible control

andis.com

March might get a new pair, because they no longer make replacement blades for my trimmers.

Recently bought these and they are JUNK.

Slimline Pro Li T-Blade Trimmer - Black

Features slim, lightweight profile & extra-sharp blades, the Andis Slimline Pro Li T-Blade Trimmer was built for ultra-close detailing for barbers & stylists.

andis.com

The only time these are good is if I am lazy and haven't shaved my head in a couple of days. It will take it low, so I can use a Norelco shaver to take it down bald. Unfortunately, I got them from Sally's and you can't return them.

Did you zero gap the Slimline or just use it straight out the box? Properly adjusted they are a great trimmer.

 

[finessence]

Then y'all gotta pay to play then

They should at least learn how to touch themselves up. Not necessarily a full fledged haircut, lol

 

[a blinkin]

One of the best things I ever did was learn how to cut my own hair. My uncle’s a barber so he began to teach me while I was in high school. Been doing it on my own ever since. A lot of trial and errors in the beginning, but worth it in the end. Especially when I see the prices you all are posting in here.

 

[titang545]

Did you zero gap the Slimline or just use it straight out the box? Properly adjusted they are a great trimmer.

No never did, I heard of zero gaping but never done it with any of my trimmers.

Good looking out I didn't know that is what it was called, I did that back in the day with some "cheaper" quality clippers. Might have to perform it on all my clippers now. One of them I really need the blade sharpened, because they don't make the blades anymore. Curious if a knife sharpener would work?

Can't even be mad at dude doing a YouTube video with customers in the shop and dude in the chair.

 

[ace]

One of the best things I ever did was learn how to cut my own hair. My uncle’s a barber so he began to teach me while I was in high school. Been doing it on my own ever since. A lot of trial and errors in the beginning, but worth it in the end. Especially when I see the prices you all are posting in here.

I been cutting my hair since HS but now that fades have taken off I'm back at the barber. I can't blend the way I want at home, even with the youtube tutorials. I just drop the $30 every few weeks on a crisp fade and do my own shape ups and beard maintenance in between.

 

[ace]

Also facts at never using razors. I stopped after college and haven't had a ingrown hair since. I don't think razors are made for black skin.

 

[a blinkin]

I been cutting my hair since HS but now that fades have taken off I'm back at the barber. I can't blend the way I want at home, even with the youtube tutorials. I just drop the $30 every few weeks on a crisp fade and do my own shape ups and beard maintenance in between.

Understandable. Fading definitely takes time. A lot of trial and error for me over the years. But it’s doable with the right amount of practice. I can recommend trying to pay attention to your barber’s hand next time you go for a cut. And then in the weeks in between cuts, you can try to work on touching up the blends that they did. That way you can get a sense of what the different levers on your blades can do, and you can pick up on what should be done better on your next attempt. At the very worst, you can stop and go have him clean you up since you already had a cut pending.

 

[Remy LeBeau]

I only shave on my neck and I'm tempted to get lazer hair removal there.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

 

[laced navajo]

Any tips on zero gapping my Andis? When I zero gap, the clippers end up cutting the skin

 

[calye2da]

 

[dontsteponmyshoes]

What's the best foil shave for $100 and under preferably under, as I still get regular cuts just need something to maintain

 

[datznasty]

Any tips on zero gapping my Andis? When I zero gap, the clippers end up cutting the skin

0 gap and come back a fraction of the smallest amount you can. Like i use a mirror or a straight wall to zero gap the blade and the clipper so tilt it just so the blade comes back a mm

 

[ace]

0 gap and come back a fraction of the smallest amount you can. Like i use a mirror or a straight wall to zero gap the blade and the clipper so tilt it just so the blade comes back a mm

Yup. Did the exact same using the bathroom mirror. Also be prepared to be more light handed doing line ups.

 

[Blake P]

0 gap and come back a fraction of the smallest amount you can. Like i use a mirror or a straight wall to zero gap the blade and the clipper so tilt it just so the blade comes back a mm

Exactly, I set mine near the edge of the counter and tilt toward me about 45 degrees and push the cutting blade down as I tighten the screws so the blades don’t shift.

 

[fluid hips]

Any tips on zero gapping my Andis? When I zero gap, the clippers end up cutting the skin

 

[Mark Antony]

Yeah i've gotten one of those zero gap tools and it never did better than me using a flat surface like a mirror and rocking it back a bit.

Really if you already been cutting your own hair a fade isn't too far off, just takes time patience, a leap of faith and some confidence.

 

[Blake P]

What's the best foil shave for $100 and under preferably under, as I still get regular cuts just need something to maintain

BabylissPro FX3 Shaver

barber supplies including clippers, trimmers, razors, shears, aftershaves

atlantabarber.com

 

[goledensilence]

What my joint currently looks like. Still need to work on lining myself. Just bought some new gold trimmers off EBay for the low.

 

[dacomeup]

Old barber before moved his shop downtown.

I mean he nice but......

If he can get it go get it!

My one partner still goes to him and he don't plan on stopping lmao.

Aye man we go to the same barber too . Since I only go to Cincy from time to time I’d consider. He’s still the nicest barber I’ve been to

 

[goledensilence]

My boy 360 Jeezy just came out with his own brush that cost damn near $60. I love using him for motivation and tips, but I can't rock with that pricing. It does look nice though.