philmayfield 6,089 Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Or do what I do on mine BK. Just grab a handful of the long stuff, twist it round and chop it off. I’m quite pleased with the results but I must confess I do wear a cap when I go out! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 philmayfield you have just jogged my memory. Went to a big hair show oh! quite a while ago and (these are/were top Stylist) the stylist/hairdresser said to the client tip your head upside down please, then went out the back, came back with some headge cutting shears, then just chopped the ends of this clients hair. He got a perfect result. Don't try this at home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Sorry Mary1947, but it's all as clear mud ! None of it made any sense to me at all. Wasn't referring to scissors, but with hair trimmers. Tina uses them on me with a 3mm guard attached, (not quite sure what is meant by 1, 2, 3 or whatever the numbers refer to. Those markings are not on my guards, they're 3mm, 6mm and 9mm. Without looking in the box I can't remember if there's any more. I assume these refer to lengths of hair left after cutting. Don't think I would dare to cut her hair with scissors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 your right 1 cuts hair about 1/4 inch then the 2,3,4,ect just cut longer. if you use you clipper's it easy with a guard just use sections then you can see were you have been. But don't forget to feel hair rather than look at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Having cut my own hair for the last year and having not been mocked on my public appearances, I doubt I will ever go to the barber's again. Perhaps my acquaintances are just too polite and go away and laugh in private! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 If we must do these things then carry on. If your Happy then I'm Happy. x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 I'm always happy Mary. Just had a large Scotch and I'm even happier! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 @mary1947 I thought you written hair cutting tutorial was very clear. @Beekay the angles refer to the position of each section of hair in relation to the head. @philmayfield I sometimes do the ‘twist and cut’ on my own hair too! (not the same as twist and shout, unless you jab your neck with sharp scissors) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Thanks Margie. That confirms my tonsorial expertise! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 You took your tonsils out as well Phil? I'm impressed. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Multitalented me BK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 I'm in Awe of a master. I salute you sir ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Jack of all trades me BK, but master of none! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,377 Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 Today I ordered hair clippers, del Friday and the weekend will see the big shear off. Maybe then I can get some sleep and not be smothered by my own hair, quite how ladies managed long hair is beyond me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,711 Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 Have you not tried a fab trendy pony tail Jim? They're all the rage you know... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,377 Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 Herself has offered a 'bobble' several times but I really can't see myself having a pony tail or a bandana. A neighbour, next door to our local Covid victim, has one and every time I see him RR's comment springs to mind - most off putting... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,268 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 My new hair clippers arrived within 48 hour. Charged up and ready to try them out this pm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 Looking forward to hearing the result. Best of luck mate. By the way, who's doing the deed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,268 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 Brilliant clippers. Did most myself in about a minute then Mrs PP trimmed back and sides. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,377 Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Mine arrived this AM. It's now sitting on the worktop daring me to open it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Go for it Brew. " Who Dares Wins ". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boris The Bear 1 Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Some of the budget clippers off Amazon are a lot better than the equivalent priced wahl etc. I’ll post a couple of links. These are all spec’d The same as the high end barber shop wahl stuff priced at £100+ and performance is comparable. personally I rate the hatteker set bit I’ve posted 3 different ones: Hatteker SK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08NJQ1NN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_BSBVGJK0MB3DMDYRG8SC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Kemei 2010: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08KY2DXXV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_QA39K219T96Y6DG7M3QT?psc=1 Atomoko: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B086MYQ2KY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_1ZYTQNCF07AP2Q51WTV3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boris The Bear 1 Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Oh and all 3 I posted are cordless with lithium-ion batteries and 8w motors too so good for around 8000spm/rpm which compares to the wahl magiclip and wahl senior which are £120 and £150 respectively. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 16 hours ago, Brew said: Mine arrived this AM. It's now sitting on the worktop daring me to open it.. you have up-set me Brew i was looking forward to giving you a trim, next meetup. x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Boris The Bear said: Oh and all 3 I posted are cordless with lithium-ion batteries and 8w motors too so good for around 8000spm/rpm which compares to the wahl magiclip and wahl senior which are £120 and £150 respectively. Wecome to the mad house Boris no relation to PM are we? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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