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How are you (or are you) cutting your own hair?

I just gave myself a good scare.

I hadn’t trimmed my hair in three weeks. I was doing it in front of the bathroom mirror, and when I was done I turned and jumped when I saw a large spider sitting in the toilet seat next to me.

Except that it wasn’t a spider, it was a clump of my own hair.
 
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Thomas Veil said:
I just gave myself a good scare.

I hadn’t trimmed my hair in three weeks. I was doing it in front of the bathroom mirror, and when I was done I turned and jumped when I saw a large spider sitting in the toilet seat next to me.

Except that it wasn’t a spider, it was a clump of my own hair.
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We have a Dyson V8 Animal. Good for cleaning up the bathroom when you're done cutting.
 
Thomas Veil said:
^ Thanks. What was your address again?
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NH. But Dyson's a UK company so availability and pricing should be much better where you are. The V8 Animal is an old model. I couldn't justify getting a V10 or V11. The V10 and V11s have much better battery life than the V8 - more powerful motors too.
 
At this point I think I've come to the realization that it's going to get cut once things open back up. I'll just trim around my ears as needed.
 
hallux said:
At this point I think I've come to the realization that it's going to get cut once things open back up. I'll just trim around my ears as needed.
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The nice thing about doing it yourself is that you can do it whenever you feel like it or whenever it is convenient.
 
pshufd said:
NH. But Dyson's a UK company so availability and pricing should be much better where you are. The V8 Animal is an old model. I couldn't justify getting a V10 or V11. The V10 and V11s have much better battery life than the V8 - more powerful motors too.
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I’m kidding of course. But we have an older Dyson and I think it’s that model. (Purple?)

Couple years ago we got a Shark and they’re awesome too. Now all I need is a Flowbee.
 
Thomas Veil said:
I’m kidding of course. But we have an older Dyson and I think it’s that model. (Purple?)

Couple years ago we got a Shark and they’re awesome too. Now all I need is a Flowbee.
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I just use a pair of scissors that are really sharp and a triple-edge razor. I keep it simple.
 
Thomas Veil said:
I’m kidding of course. But we have an older Dyson and I think it’s that model. (Purple?)

Couple years ago we got a Shark and they’re awesome too. Now all I need is a Flowbee.
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Kind of OT, but yeah, when our Dyson crapped out, we went to a Shark too, cheaper and better, and it's only needed one coupling replaced ($10 from Amazon) after like 4, maybe even 5 years. In fact, we semi-recently got a Shark hardwood floor / tile cleaner, and it's awesome.

OK, back to haircuts :D
 
I'm a male, with usually shortish hair. Since COVID I've been letting my hair grow longer and I saw an ad for this Microtouch Tinanium Trimmer which puts the hard sell on cutting your own hair, but when I looked it up, apparently it's a piece of junk.


Then I started looking at different brands of hair trimmers at Amazon, and most of them had some scathing reviews for the prices in the $50 range. I mean I'd think if you were buying a trimmer for $20 or less it's a piece if junk, but even some of the $50 Wahl and Phillips got bad reviews.

Also am considering the Wahl 5 Star trimmer set for $110. Good, yes?

So, what make and model of hair trimmer do you use to cut your own hair that you are happy with?
And how hard is cutting your own hair? This video makes it look...not that hard. 🤔

 
Huntn said:
I'm a male, with usually shortish hair. Since COVID I've been letting my hair grow longer and I saw an ad for this Microtouch Tinanium Trimmer which puts the hard sell on cutting your own hair, but when I looked it up, apparently it's a piece of junk.


Then I started looking at different brands of hair trimmers at Amazon, and most of them had some scathing reviews for the prices in the $50 range. I mean I'd think if you were buying a trimmer for $20 or less it's a piece if junk, but even some of the $50 Wahl and Phillips got bad reviews.

Also am considering the Wahl 5 Star trimmer set for $110. Good, yes?

So, what make and model of hair trimmer do you use to cut your own hair that you are happy with?
And how hard is cutting your own hair? This video makes it look...not that hard. 🤔

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I just use a good pair of shears.
 
Huntn said:
...Then I started looking at different brands of hair trimmers at Amazon, and most of them had some scathing reviews ....
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I use one of those with the scathing reviews!

Mine is maybe 10 years old and was left here by my nephew. I've only used it during the pandemic and it's worked out ok. Back in the decade after college I used to cut my own hair with scissors and from that I know developing some technique is important.

"Shortish" but not shaved down completely? I'd say that requires a bit of experience to get a smooth cut. Leaving it a little longer is more forgiving, at least until you develop some skill with the clippers.
 
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pshufd said:
I just use a good pair of shears.
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That’s a negatory good buddy. ;)
Macky-Mac said:
I use one of those with the scathing reviews!

Mine is maybe 10 years old and was left here by my nephew. I've only used it during the pandemic and it's worked out ok. Back in the decade after college I used to cut my own hair with scissors and from that I know developing some technique is important.

"Shortish" but not shaved down completely? I'd say that requires a bit of experience to get a smooth cut. Leaving it a little longer is more forgiving, at least until you develop some skill with the clippers.
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When I get t cut, it probably cut to 1.5”, then grows from there.
 
I use a Remington HC4250. Usually use a barber - plan to go when it's a bit less risky. Meanwhile, this device, a pair of shears and a comb seem to work OK. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked except for right over and around the ears.

Then again, I have less to cut than lots of other folks ;)

Tom
 
I haven't, I decided to grow it long for now.

I have the option of using clippers but I would most likely need help with that.
 
I use a Wahl rechargeable clipper with No. 3 comb for the top, No. 2 comb for the sides and back and a bit off the bottom of the back with no comb. It’s so easy, quick and you save heaps of time and money. No mirror. Just do it by feel outside where a mess doesn’t matter and catch any tufts I missed later. Takes about 5 minutes.

I used to use the clipper without any comb but realised that was a bit extreme.
 
Got a clipper set. My wife uses in on my hair, I use it on my beard. With all the combs to "adjust" the amount cut off, it's pretty idiot proof (like I said, even I use it).
 
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