Q&A for How to Cut Your Own Hair (Men)

Flip the clipper over and hold perpendicular to the skin. Carefully trace along the edge of your hairline.

If you want a skin fade you should use an unguarded clipper for the edges.

The writer of this article used the wrong word. As the pictures show, the instructions should read "Cut parallel to your fingers or the comb."

You could use a sharp knife, but it would be very dangerous. If you don't have scissors, I would suggest buying some or getting your hair cut by a professional.

Either cut it shorter, shave it off, or go to a professional and see if they can fix it for you.

Simply don't cut it.

You can use electric or battery-powered clippers that fit in the palm of your hand. (Remington and other brands sell this kind of product.)

Use a comb to section what you want to cut off the back, then determine how low you want to cut with the clippers by using a handheld mirror. Start clipping, but look in the handheld mirror often. Feel the back of your hair every so often to make sure it's even.

To section parts of your hair, first use a comb. Decide what parts you want to divide into sections. Then, with the comb, divide it. This works best when hair is wet.

Using a comb, make a part between where you want the shaved area to be and where you will not shave it. Comb the hair above the part so that it is as far as possible away from where you will be shaving, and comb what you will shave in the opposite direction. Then, shave as you normally would.

Take a breather, and if your hand is still shaking when you come back to cutting your hair, don't go through with it. Your hair could end up looking very uneven.

If you want a sleek, clean look, it’s best to get your razor or electric clippers and shave about 1/2 an inch around your ears and your temples. Your sideburns should run smoothly into your shaved hair.

If the cut is really deep and/or won't stop bleeding, go to the emergency room. If it's relatively minor, clean it with soap and water and apply a band-aid. Be more careful next time.

It is recommended that you get curly hair cut by a professional.

You can, but only if you are looking for a buzz cut type of style. Use a larger blade than on the sides.

Yes. Either that or a wall-mounted makeup mirror with an arm that allows you to see the back while also having the front view of your main bathroom mirror.

Measurement and practice. It will get easier each time you do it, and you'll soon get the hang of it.

If you want your hair cut as pictured, then yes. There are other articles that may be useful, though, including How to Cut Your Own Long Hair and How to Cut a Girl's Hair .

When the corona virus pandemic is over. Or at-least when cases have decreased to safe levels.

It depends on the haircut you want and the haircut you currently have if you just want a buzz cut: yes. If you want curtains or longer hair that hangs and dangles: no

You can cut your hair on your sides to a number one or two with scissors. However, if you do not wish to spend a lot of time doing that, you can buy clippers.

If it's long, lift the hair straight up and see where it falls. If it is short, try combing it in different directions and seeing what way it naturally falls. Usually your hair will grow downwards (towards your neck).

Thinning scissors are only used to add texture to your hair. You should be fine with normal scissors.

You can, but be aware of the risk. Set the clipper to the longest setting. If possible, use a large, thick-toothed comb to "protect" the bottom of the strands, to make sure you aren't cutting it too short. Take your time, and be careful. In case you have an important event coming up in the next few days (like a meeting or a party), it would probably be better if you used an ordinary pair of scissors like this tutorial says.