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  • The first thing a barber asks when you sit in his chair is, "How do you want it cut?" So you should know how hair clippers are numbered. Each number on a clipper guard refers to the length to which it cuts the hair.

    No. 1

    The No. 1 guard cuts hair to a length of one-eighth of an inch from the scalp.

    No. 2

    The No. 2 guard leaves hair at one-fourth of an inch in length.

    No. 3

    The No. 3 clipper attachment cuts hair to three-eighths of an inch.

    No. 4

    The No. 4 guard leaves hair at half an inch from the head.

    Nos. 5 and 6

    These guards are used for special tapering procedures on the hair.

    Nos. 7 and 8

    The No. 7 attachment cuts hair to three-fourths of an inch, and the No. 8 guard cuts it to one inch.

    Source:

    Hairfinder Website: Clipper Cuts and Lengths

    CareFair Website: General Clipper Questions

    Resource:

    Pro Haircut Website: Haircut Tips

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