Men's haircuts with a machine: varieties, choice and technology

The services of a male hairdresser today can be quite expensive, and it is not always possible to carve out the time to go to him. The modern world forces people to save money, which contributes to the development of new useful skills. In order to save the family budget and if you have free time, it is quite possible to master the haircut of your man with the help of a typewriter. A man can perform some types of haircuts on his own. So how do you get a man's hair cut with a typewriter? Let's figure it out.

Almost any men's hairstyle can be done with a typewriter at home. Do not worry during the process, because with the experience gained, it will be possible to cut your man's hair beautifully and quickly, without the cost of a hairdresser.

Whichever haircut you choose, it is a good idea to divide the scalp into zones in order to properly plan different lengths and transitions, depending on the model. So, zones (parts) are distinguished:

• inferior occipital;
• occipital;
• temporal;
• parietal.

When planning a haircut, it must be remembered that hair in the exterior (temporo-occipital zone) grows downward, and in the interior (parietal zone) forward. Comb the hair in the direction of hair growth, and cut against it.

Almost all men's haircuts are performed using a typewriter, therefore, having mastered this tool, you can make any of them at home. Basic models of men's hairstyles.

• Zero or athletic. The hairstyle is the simplest: all hair is removed, performed with the additional use of a razor.

• Versatile or classic... Moreover, in all parts of the head, the hair has the same length. It is carried out easily, without changing attachments, transitions and other subtleties.

• Boxing and semi-boxing. A more complex haircut option, since different hair lengths are left in different areas, while the transition between them stands out. The difference between boxing and semi-boxing is in the length of the hair at the crown. In this case, both a clipper and scissors, and even a razor, are used, so you should be extremely careful in the process.

• Hedgehog... The fundamental difference from boxing is the smooth transition between the length of the hair on different parts of the head.

Modern models of haircuts:

• Canadian - a large volume is left in the region of the crown and a short length of hair in the region of the temples and the back of the head, there are smooth transitions;

• undercut - a large volume on the crown and back of the head, the temples are short-shaven with an absolutely clear border;

• quiff - long bangs like "Pompadour" or Indian Mohawk, blending smoothly into a shortened nape, whiskey shaved or very short-cropped;

• british - shaved temples and short nape in combination with long hair on the front and on the crown, combed back.

The selection of a hairstyle model is carried out purely individually for each man, taking into account the characteristics of the hair, the shape of the head and face. The ideal face shape is considered to be oval, and therefore haircuts are designed to bring any shape as close as possible to the oval with the help of volume and hair shortening. It is not necessary to highlight the areas in which the head has pronounced protrusions by shaving.

So, a haircut under zero, seemingly the simplest, does not at all fit the irregular shape of the skull, as it will emphasize all the shortcomings.At the same time, it works wonderfully for classic masculine strong-willed chins and rough facial features. It is the best solution for those who suffer from alopecia or bald patches. A haircut like this is suitable for any hair type.

A hedgehog haircut is suitable for very thick and coarse hair. Looks perfect with a square face shape (with wide cheekbones, a massive chin and a low forehead). A half-box haircut is also good for a square face. She also looks good with a round and oval face shape on thick and straight hair.

Haircuts that visually stretch the face to create a semblance of an oval are perfect for a rounded face shape. For this purpose, choose undercut hairstyles, Canadian or long hair.

After the hairstyle has been chosen, you can safely start preparing for the very process of creating it. Preparing for a haircut for a man at home includes the purchase of the necessary equipment and hair preparation for the upcoming procedure.

One of the most important things to consider is buying the right hair clipper. Ideally, the device is selected for the individual needs of a newly-made hairdresser, but there are general principles of choice.

• So, the advantage will be such a moment as the absence of wires, because the batteries do not need to be changed so often, but you can look for an outlet on the road for a very long time.
• You should also pay attention that the machine should not be very heavy, otherwise it will be extremely inconvenient to work with it.
• A large selection of various removable attachments will significantly expand the possibilities of a haircut, because it will be possible to more accurately measure the length of the haircut and make a hairstyle with a smoother transition. Another plus is the additional attachments on the sides to make it easier to work with the behind-the-ear area.
• The presence of a speed switch on the device is an undoubted advantage, but experts say that 2 speeds for a haircut at home will be quite enough. An important point is the motor of the device, since only the rotary form does not give vibrations, which means it will not interfere with work.
• A good clipper has a self-sharpening blade, preferably coated with titanium or ceramic (nickel coatings are also available, but they can cause allergic reactions in some people).
• Another important point is the shape of the cutting elements. They can be in the form of W and X, which are the best at capturing hair. The shape is usually indicated in the name of the typewriter model. Professional craftsmen often use a special lubricant to improve the quality and facilitate the work process.

In addition to a typewriter, it is worth buying for work:

• a peignoir cape so that the hair does not clog the man's clothes;
• perfectly sharpened hairdressing scissors;
• scissors with cloves (thinning) - to soften the transitions between different lengths and reduce hair density;
• spray gun for spraying hair with water during the cutting process;
• a comb with one row of densely spaced teeth.

This is the entire list of tools that you may need to create both simple and fashionable men's hairstyles at home.

To cut smoothly and well, you should prepare your hair in advance. To begin with, you just need to wash them thoroughly with regular shampoo to wash off the fat that the skin glands produce. If this is not done, then this fat can clog the blades during operation and dull them in the future.

The next thing to do is blow dry your hair a little so that it stays a little damp.Given that men often have short hair, you can just wait a bit and it will dry out on its own. This is necessary so that the machine glides through the hair and does not touch the skin.

For a novice hairdresser, there are many step-by-step instructions and diagrams on the Internet. Each haircut has its own characteristics and technology. For the first time, it is better to choose the lightest hairstyle for the experiment, and then, acquiring skills, you will be able to perform even very complex elements, for example, shaving patterns.

The easiest to do is to cut the same length. A man can learn to do it even to himself at home. In this case, you need to first select the nozzle with the maximum length (with the largest number) and go through all the zones step by step. You should start at the back of the head, then go to the temples and finish at the top. The length is removed in strips (first in the center, and then on the sides), without lifting the machine from the head.

A sports haircut according to the technique is considered a one-length haircut, so you just take a clipper and cut all the hair from the parietal zone towards the back of the head, and then shave the rest, moving the device against hair growth. It is worth carefully working out the areas behind the ears, as they are very delicate in terms of haircuts. Do not forget about the sides, since in these areas hair growth can have a different direction, which should be taken into account when cutting.

For a boxing haircut, you should immediately define a clear boundary between long and short hair, making it with hairdressing scissors. For this purpose, take a conditional line connecting the most protruding part of the back of the head with the tops of the ears. Under the conventional line, the machine needs to shorten the length at the back. Then shave on the same attachment. The parietal region should be cut, fixing the strands with your fingers, carefully working through each row. At the end of the haircut, you need to profile the hair with special scissors.

The semi-boxing technique is very similar to boxing. The area below the middle of the back of the head is made as short as possible. The strands at the crown and crown of the head should be cut by pinching them between the fingers. The transition between different hair lengths should be as smooth as possible, almost imperceptible. To do this, they begin to smooth the transition 2 cm above the control line with thinning scissors, gradually going down and adjusting to the length on the occipital region.

A hedgehog hairstyle is performed, like a half-box, by cutting the interior area on the fingers, leaving about 4 cm in length. After that, apply a gel or wax for styling and use a hair dryer to fix the hair, making it stick out upward. Then the strands are combed towards the crown and fixed again with a hairdryer. The back of the head and temples are processed gradually, shaving off the overlapping hair strips (simultaneously capture the processed and unprocessed parts). This will make it easier to arrange the transition zone, to make it smooth.

You do not need to spare time to work out the area of ​​the temples, because this area is one of the first striking, and any mistakes will be extremely noticeable. The temples are made oblique or straight, they can reach the lobe or middle of the ear. During the haircut, the rest of the hair is separated with a diagonal parting, and in the temporal zone it is combed towards the face, leveling the transition line, and then down and forming a second line.

You should also not forget about the design of the neck area during a haircut. This line can be rounded or trapezoidal, and the transition from the neck itself can be clear or gradual. If this boundary is too low, then you can trim it with a typewriter. But you should not shave the neck area of ​​a child, as this will lead to premature growth of coarse hair.

A haircut with a clipper at home can be complicated by bald patches. Patterns have become very popular in our time, but sections of hair torn out by a machine are not to anyone's taste. This can happen if the hair was not well combed before the procedure, remained too wet, or the man was too lazy to wash his hair first. All this can lead to the fact that the blades of the clipper become clogged and begin to chew the hair, pulling it out.

With the knowledge gained from this article, you can safely start your career as a hairdresser and delight the male half of the family. A valuable skill will help you create a stylish haircut and please its new owner. The main thing is to remember that in this matter, haste is not the best friend, and following the instructions will greatly facilitate the process and make the haircut an exciting experience.

The technique for cutting a semi-boxing machine is given below.