Going into the Size 2’s and again there is little difference between Oster and Andis.Īndis Size 2 measures 1/4 inch (6.3mm) though there is also Size 2 3/4 in an Andis UltraEdge blade which is 5/16 inch (7.9mm). Their Blades 0000, 000 and 0A come in at exactly the same measurement as those of Oster too.īoth manufacturers have the same measurements for their Sizes 1, 1A, and 1.5 sized hair clippers.
#CLIPPER SIZES SERIES#
The closest trims do not require a hair clipper guard at all though the size of the blades varies too.īoth Oster and Andis use blade numbers that use a series of zeroes for their smallest hair clipper blade sizes.įor Oster, they begin at Blade 00000 which is 1/125 inch in size (0.2mm) and the next one is Blade 0000 at 1/100 inch (0.25mm).īoth Blades 000 and Modified 0A are 1/50 inch in size (0.5mm) while Blade 0A is 3/64 inch in size which is 1.2mm.įor Andis’ CeramicEdge Blades, they also begin at Blade 00000 which has the exact same measurements at 1/125 inch in size and measures 0.2mm. This would be classed as a very close buzzcut as only a sixteenth inch of hair will be left. If you go in and ask for a ‘Number 0 haircut’ then typically no hair clipper guard is used and your scalp will be exposed. You may be a better customer than that and are used to walking into your hairdressers or barbers and asking for a specific numbered trim.įor instance, “A Number 1 haircut please” would instruct them to attach the Number 1 Guard to the hair clippers which should leave around an eighth of an inch of hair, a really short cut then.Ī ‘Number 4 haircut’ is longer and would only leave a medium length of around half an inch of hair. Try not to confuse the person who is about to wield some hair clippers on your head. That could mean a lot of things and with so many hair clipper guards you could literally pick a number from 0 to 8. Whether that is a uniform buzzcut or a layered look, in certain places it should be short though in other areas it is nice to have some hair to play with and style.Ī huge bugbear for hairdressers and barbers is someone wandering in simply asking for a ‘trim’. Over time, we appreciate how we like our hair.
There are three main brands to look out for Oster, Andis, and Wahl. However, there may be some slight discrepancy between one brand and another. Most brands measure their range of blades and clipper guards in increments of an eighth of an inch, which is also converted into millimeters. The smaller the number, the closer the trim. Haircut numbers themselves refer directly to hair clipper guard sizes which are etched into the guard. These hair clipper guards are numbered and occasionally come color-coded for ease of use.Įach number, or color, refers to its specific length, specifically the length of hair that will be left should it be used properly. That may be in a uniform length all over or maybe different lengths for certain places in a more intricate style. Hair clippers are quite straightforward to use if you spend the time to learn how they work.ĭifferent length settings can be achieved with removable hair clipper guards that let you get the trim you want and the haircut you desire. That is if you have the right-sized blades with the clipper guards, and you are not afraid to use them. Once you understand the equipment, certain haircuts are simple to achieve. The measurements should be simple yet there are some discrepancies to make a note of. In this definitive guide, we will look at the ranges of hair clipper blades and clipper guards that are available and how you should use them.
#CLIPPER SIZES TRIAL#
Once you do decide to cut your hair, you may be surprised by how many hair clipper sizes there are.įinding the right size (or sizes) for your hair and the trim you want could be a case of trial and error.įirst, you have to understand how small the hair clipper blades are and then consider the hair clipper guards. Yes, there is an investment at the start but you may find that buying your own hair clippers pays for itself in a few months. Having to book an appointment or waiting your turn for what seems like hours while you watch everyone else getting their trim.Ĭutting your own hair and giving yourself a trim at your own convenience is a serious game-changer.
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