What are the numbers for hair length?

What are the numbers for hair length?

Oster Hair Clipper Guard Size Chart

Is it OK to show your barber a picture?

Bring a picture (but only of your hair) There’s a catch though — the best photo you can bring in to show your barber is a picture of yourself after a haircut that you really liked. A picture of someone else’s hair doesn’t take into account your hair’s individual traits, like thickness, texture, and hair line.

What should I tell my barber for a side part?

Tell him how much you want taken off and where “Short and long are all relative from barber to barber,” he says. So say things like “an inch off the top” or “a quarter inch off the side.” If you don’t know exactly how much you want taken off, let your barber know you don’t know.

Do barbers hate pictures?

Barbers have a sort of love-hate relationship with their clients bringing in photos. We love when you have a reference because we want to know exactly what kind of hairstyle you’re looking for. But we hate when you bring in pictures that are totally unrealistic.

Can a barber make 6 figures?

Hear us out—you can make six figures as a barber. Seriously, this isn’t a crazy concept! As a barber, you can absolutely do what you love and simultaneously be rolling in the dough—you just have to be willing to work hard, dedicate yourself to it, and not be afraid to monetize your passion.

What do the numbers on a haircut mean?

These are, in a way, associated with the hair length. Every haircut number symbolizes 1/8 of an inch of hair length. The length of the hair increases as the number rises. If you’ve selected number 2, it entails that 2/8 of your hair will remain on the scalp.

What’s the difference between haircut number and hair clipper size?

Barbers make different lengths on both sides of the scalp to give a bold look. Usually, haircut number 1 and haircut number 2 are used for sideburns and neckline while clippers are used to maintain the top length. Haircut Number Vs. Clipper Size Now we will discuss the haircut numbers and the lengths you get from them in detail.

What’s the correct number for a haircut guard?

Number 4 Haircut. A number 4 haircut is used to get 1/2 inch of hair. The #4 clipper size will not produce a very short buzz cut, and starts to border on a brush or crew cut. As the middle length available on most clippers, a number 4 guard provides a reasonable length of hair for more conservative haircuts and styles.

How to know the length of your hair?

We have piled up detailed descriptions along with images so that men can understand and visualize the clipper guard sizes and hair lengths (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) starting from number 1, all the way down to number 8. Perfecting your haircut is an art. Especially if you want to invest in a hair trimmer and save money on haircuts in the long run.