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STEP 1 – NAPE AND NECK
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Set № 1 (3 mm) or № 2 (6 mm) comb.
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Hold the clipper cutting edge up and begin the haircut. Start at the center of the head at the base of the neck (fig. 1).
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Slowly lead the clipper, working upwards and outwards, through the hair, trimming just a little at a time.
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Continue to cut back area from the bottom of the neck upwards to the top of the ears.
STEP 2 – BACK OF THE HEAD
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Set № 3 (9 mm) or № 4 (12 mm) comb and cut the back of the head (fig. 2).
STEP 3 – TEMPLES AND SIDE OF THE HEAD
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Set № 1 (3 mm) or № 2 (6 mm) comb and cut hairs in temples area.
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Set № 3 (9 mm) or № 4 (12 mm) comb and continue to cut hair to the top of the head (fig. 3).
STEP 4 – TOP OF THE HEAD
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Set № 3 (9 mm) or № 4 (12 mm) comb and start to cut top of the head from back to front along the direction of normal hair growth (fig. 4).
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Comb attachment № 1 (3mm) or № 2 (6mm) are used to achieve a close crew cut or short cut.
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For longer haircut on the top of the head use the flat comb and lift hair on the top of the head. Cut over the comb, with the hair lifted or hold the hair between the fingers to lift it and cut it to desired
length (fig. 5-6). Always start from the back of the head. You can cut the hair shorter gradually by reducing the space between the comb/fingers, and the head. Comb out trimmed hair and check for
uneven strands.
STEP 5 – FINAL HAIR LEVELING
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Finally, use the lowest blade adjustment level. You don’t need any comb. Trim hair around the base of the neck,
sides of the neck and the ears with the clipper.
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Reverse the hair clipper (fig. 7).
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Press the clipper right angles to the head, tips of the blades lightly touching the skin and work downwards.
SHORT HAIRCUTS AND FLAT TOPS
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Set № 4 (12 mm) comb and move the clipper from nape to the top of the head.
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Hold the comb parallel to the head and slowly move the clipper through the hair as shown (fig. 8).
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Cut the hair against the direction of their growth from the front to the top of the head. Then cut the side parts of the head.
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For “flat top” use the flat comb, not attachments. Starts to cut from the top of the head lifting hair with the comb.
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Using lower blade adjustment levels or smaller attachment combs cut hair to taper the hair down to the neckline.
BLADES ALIGNMENT
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Blades must be realigned if they have been removed for cleaning or replacement.
