For those of you who cut your own hair

[gordon gekko 979]

What instrument do you use for line ups?


And can you guys recommend me a clipper or trimmer or something that cuts your hair at about 1.5-3 inches?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[sheed]

 

[daytona 5000]

I have an Andis T-Liner and it edges up pretty nicely, even better after you adjust the blades.

 

[elpablo21]

I got a Wahl Kit from like Walmart that works pretty well for cutting my hair

for lineups get yourself an Andis T-Liner

 

[crumbs]

WHAL clippers, dif sets/ trimmers to suite your needs...i give myself buzzcuts..not straight lines necessary here

 

[gordon gekko 979]

Originally Posted by DAYTONA 5000

I have an Andis T-Liner and it edges up pretty nicely, even better after you adjust the blades.

does the andis t-liner work well if i normally get my hair cut around 1.5-2 inches? i thought andis products don't go past 1 inch, and mostgoing go by 1/8,2/8...etc until it reaches 8/8 and that's the limit.

am i incorrect?

 

[gordon gekko 979]

Originally Posted by Elpablo21

I got a Wahl Kit from like Walmart that works pretty well for cutting my hair

for lineups get yourself an Andis T-Liner

what's it's limit? I usually get my hair 1.5-2. and it seems like t-liner is only good for really really short hair

 

[thebachellor]

The Andis T-outliner is a trimmer...which is used for line-ups.

You're asking for a clipper? There are many to choose from... but the 2 best ones (the ones the barbers use) are the Oster Classic 76, and the AndisMaster.

The difference between these two is that the Master is an adjustable clipper (you can adjust the blades, and thus the length of the cut by manipulating thelever on the side), while with the Oster, you have to buy different blades for different cuts.

You can buy clipper guards to offer even more flexibility with your cut length.

 

[elpablo21]

I wouldnt know about that...I always cut my hair down to 1/8

 

[gordon gekko 979]

Originally Posted by TheBachellor

The Andis T-outliner is a trimmer...which is used for line-ups.

You're asking for a clipper? There are many to choose from... but the 2 best ones (the ones the barbers use) are the Oster Classic 76, and the Andis Master.

The difference between these two is that the Master is an adjustable clipper (you can adjust the blades, and thus the length of the cut by manipulating the lever on the side), while with the Oster, you have to buy different blades for different cuts.

You can buy clipper guards to offer even more flexibility with your cut length.

From your personal experience which do you think is better, a regular andis t-liner or a Andis pro styliner 2 trimmer?

http://www.amazon.com/AND...id=1239391278&sr=8-2

 

[mextra45]

Both of them cut very well when the blades are adjusted properly but the big difference is the Styliners run cooler because the housing is hard plastic .Thereis almost a break in period for the T-Outliners cause they run hot for a while but after a while its doesnt run as hot . Ut if you are only cutting yourselfthe heat shouldnt be a problem .

 

[thebachellor]

Originally Posted by Gordon Gekko 979

Originally Posted by TheBachellor

The Andis T-outliner is a trimmer...which is used for line-ups.

You're asking for a clipper? There are many to choose from... but the 2 best ones (the ones the barbers use) are the Oster Classic 76, and the Andis Master.

The difference between these two is that the Master is an adjustable clipper (you can adjust the blades, and thus the length of the cut by manipulating the lever on the side), while with the Oster, you have to buy different blades for different cuts.

You can buy clipper guards to offer even more flexibility with your cut length.

From your personal experience which do you think is better, a regular andis t-liner or a Andis pro styliner 2 trimmer?

http://www.amazon.com/AND...id=1239391278&sr=8-2

I haven't used the Styliner, but i've heard good things about it (even about how it's better than the Outliner). The Outliner is thestatus-quo... there really isn't anything too wrong with it other than the fact that I think it overheats a little too fast, but most trimmers probablyhave that problem anyway.

At the end of the day, I suppose you can't go wrong with either one.

 

[t11time]

i use a blade myself

 

[fenixconnexion.]

i use oster fading clippers to shave my head and fade, and a straight edge razor for line ups

 

[foshizzle]

I line it up with the blade as well

 

[gordon gekko 979]

Originally Posted by mextra45

Both of them cut very well when the blades are adjusted properly but the big difference is the Styliners run cooler because the housing is hard plastic .There is almost a break in period for the T-Outliners cause they run hot for a while but after a while its doesnt run as hot . Ut if you are only cutting yourself the heat shouldnt be a problem .

what CLIPPERS do you use for your hair? i'm looking for a clipper that doesn't cut hair too short

 

[flyny]

Originally Posted by SHEED

Listen to this guy and you'll have a bald spot in your head like the guy in his avy

 

[pr1nts]

i just made a similar thread the other day, there was some good suggestions in it here is the link http://niketalk.com/topic/166263 hope it helps

 

[elpablo21]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

I line it up with the blade as well

Yeah I use those sometimes hard sharp corners....Eyebrow shavers work

 

[sheed]

Originally Posted by FlyNY

Originally Posted by SHEED

Listen to this guy and you'll have a bald spot in your head like the guy in his avy

side burns and back of the neck will require that instrument.

 

[gordon gekko 979]

yeah, i think i'll just start out with


Amazon product ASIN B000I1S18Y

and see how it goes.

 

[sylvestermcgrizzly]

Need that andis t-liner...gotta get that barber hustle goin again...

 

[pr1nts]

Originally Posted by SHEED

Originally Posted by FlyNY

Originally Posted by SHEED

Listen to this guy and you'll have a bald spot in your head like the guy in his avy

side burns and back of the neck will require that instrument.

no it will not, i use my straight razor for all that.

 

[the takeover]

Originally Posted by SHEED

Originally Posted by FlyNY

Originally Posted by SHEED

Listen to this guy and you'll have a bald spot in your head like the guy in his avy

side burns and back of the neck will require that instrument.

Don't do it.. I've tryed it before and it gives me bumps on the back of my neck

 

[kicktionair]

Ive been cutting my hair for a while and got an Andis machine..

I need something better.. that is able to fade and cut using those plastic blade guards to adjust lenghth.

need a really good overall machine. For line ups I use a blade.. that razor posted above is decent because of the blade it has on the back..... practice is amust tho