Zero haircut – This is the shortest guard length, usually 1/16 of an inch or less. It'll give you a
AVAILABLE SIZES: Ancable clipper guards caompatible with Wahl allows you to easily trim any length of hair on your face: 0.5 and 1.5(1" and 1 1/2"), can meet Your various needs.
Andis T-Outliner: This clipper features a close-cutting T-blade that can cut hair very short, often down to 0.5 mm. It's popular for fades and outlining.
The numbers correspond to the length of hair the clippers will leave behind. The rule of thumb is that for every 1 increment on clipper size, it's an eighth of an inch in length. A 1 is 1/8'' hair, 2 is 1/4``, 3 is 3/8'', and so on up to about an inch at #8.
A 0.5 fade is just a bit longer than a zero fade. The 0.5 fade follows the zero fade as it moves up the neckline to the top of the head and the sides where it can grow to a 2-inch taper fade.
The point where the pencil and ruler intersect reveals the answer: If the distance from your earlobe to the point of your chin is less than 5.5 cm, head over to the salon to get that short haircut without a second thought! If it's longer than 5.5 cm, a longer haircut might be the better way to go.
The 0.5 fade is a perfect option if you still want that faded look,but want to keep it a little bit longer then a skinfade, show this to your barber if you like this haircut!
Number 5 haircut – This guard length measures ⅝ of an inch, giving you a longer cut that falls just above the ears. It is great for those who want a longer, more styled look.
There's an easy, and we mean easy, way to decide if short hairstyles are in your future. We call it the 2.25 rule. Practically fool proof, this rule states that if the longest part of your chin is less than 2.25 inches from the tip of your earlobe, then short hairstyles are for you.
According to Leviticus 19:23, "When you enter the land and plant any tree for food, you shall regard its fruit as forbidden. Three years it shall be forbidden for you, not to be eaten." Some Jews apply this principle to cutting a child's hair, so boys are not given their first haircut until the age of three.
A cut above the rest: Hairdresser Konstantinos Koutoupis from Greece holds the record for fastest haircut - 47.17 seconds 💇🏻♂️
Both of these clippers will take hair as short as 0.5mm which is the ideal starting point for a perfectly clean shave.
A 0.5 FADE IS A HAIRCUT THAT STARTS AT A 0.5 GRADE AND GRADUALLY 'FADES' UP TO A LONGER LENGTH AT THE ROUND OF THE HEAD. STEP 1: GRADE NUMBER 3/2. IN ORDER TO FADE THE BACK AND SIDES, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO FIRST REMOVE THE WEIGHT WITH A CANVAS GRADE.
What are zero gap clippers exactly? It's a barbering technique that involves adjusting clipper blades to achieve closer cuts than you would with a manufacturer's settings. Aligning the blades as close as possible without touching allows for more precise cutting — especially in hard-to-reach areas.
You don't get any shorter than the zero haircut. A zero cut means your barber won't use a clipper guard. This hairstyle is basically a skin fade or a shaved head.
Examples of What to Ask For a Haircut
For a short, classic style: “I would like a short back and sides with a little length on top, tapered at the back and sides with a #2 clipper guard. Leave about two inches on top for a bit of styling.” For a modern look: “I want an undercut with a fade on the sides.
Just one week is enough breathing room to allow even the starkest of changes to grow into something that's the right amount of lived-in—the idea here being that if your hair looks at ease, so will you.
Wahl Close Cut Clipper: Ultra-close cutting blades that cut twice as close as a normal clipper. Ideal for balding men, a barely there buzz cut.
The #0.5 clipper guard is the shortest guard available, leaving behind a super-close buzz cut or even shaved hair. With a cutting length of 1/16 of an inch or 1.5mm, this guard is perfect for those who love the low-maintenance, no-fuss look. It's ideal for achieving a clean and defined shaved head.
Number 1 (⅛ inch or 3.2 mm): Leaves a very short length, ideal for a close buzz cut or fade. Number 2 (¼ inch or 6.4 mm): Slightly longer than number 1, still in the buzz cut category but with a fuller look. Number 3 (⅜ inch or 9.5 mm): Provides a short but manageable length, suitable for a crew cut.
A low skin fade is a hairstyle where the fade begins just above the ears and seamlessly blends into the scalp. This transition from short to longer hair on top creates a sharp contrast, giving the style a clean and modern appearance.
Tapers and fades both require regular maintenance to maintain their shape and look. However, tapers tend to last longer than fades as they don't have as much contrast between the hair lengths.
Grade 0.5 (1.5mm) & 1.5 (4.5mm)
This attachment will leave the hair at a length of 1.5 millimeters after using the hair clipper. It is quite short and often used for very close cuts or creating a stubble look.