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Before you even get near your hair with the clippers, get familiar with them. Find the power button, turn them on and off, practice changing out the blades, clip the guards on and off, run through the speed settings, etc. Clippers tend to be heavier than people expect, so get a feel for their heft first. Mid-buzzcut is definitely not the ideal time to reference the manual, so get to know your tool. The best space to use is your bathroom, since you can jump right into the shower after and easily sweep/vacuum the hair up from the floor. Hair can be very difficult to get out of your clothing, so wear a plastic bag over yourself or do it without clothing altogether (another reason why the bathroom is the ideal spot). If you're going from a longer hairstyle to a buzzcut, it will be easier on you and your clippers if you chop off most of your length first. Use a sharp pair of scissors and cut off the hair, leaving only a few inches. Don't worry about cutting it evenly, since you're about to buzz it off. Just chop most of the length off and then you're ready for the clippers. Hair growth direction is different for everyone and it also may vary on different parts of your head. Run your fingers through your hair to figure out the direction of growth – the places where you feel the most force against your fingers indicates growth in that direction. If you have a lot of variation all over your head or if you’re afraid you might forget the growth directions, take down a few notes for reference. If this is your first time using clippers or if you currently have long locks, first buzz all of your hair with a guard that won’t cut it too short. When you use anything less than a #3 clipper guard, your scalp will be visible.  If you've never had a buzz cut before, you probably won’t know if you have any bald spots, lumps, scars or any other scalp issues that you wouldn’t want to be visible.  Always start a cut with clean and groomed hair, which will extend the life of your blades. Start at the back of the neck and move the direction of the clippers up to ear level. Trim around the ears with a special clipper, which you were hopefully able to obtain. If you don’t have this, buzzing around the ears may be a little more difficult, but it can be done. Then buzz from ear to temple level.  If you have persistent long pieces, cut them carefully with scissors.  Go slowly and pay close attention to what you’re doing around the ears. If you’re right handed, place your left hand on the back of your head in a horizontal position (if you’re a lefty, reverse those instructions). Your hand will act as a guide so that you can avoid cutting too far up or crookedly. Starting at the bottom, drag the clippers up through your hair until you bump against your hand. Put the clippers down and use the second mirror to check your work.  Repeat the process of making one pass with the clippers and then checking the mirror until you’ve buzzed all of the back of your head.  If you don’t have a second mirror on hand, use the camera on your phone. Do a couple of passes with the clippers, then check to see if anything needs fixing. Due to the curve of the head, it's easy to miss some longer pieces. Try different directions to get any stray pieces that might be lingering.  Try going side to side across the top of the head, and both forward and backwards. Feel for any leftover long pieces with your fingers and clean up whatever remains. Do the back of the neck without a guard on the clippers. Use your hand, a headband, a piece of tape, or something else as a guide for the back of the neck. Apply pressure with the clippers and move them move slowly until you hit the edge of the guide. Be careful doing this, since the clippers can easily push under your guide if you aren’t paying attention.  Use two mirrors or a camera to check your work and clean it up if needed. Be careful not to cut an uneven line at the bottom of the style.

summary: Get to know your clippers. Prepare your space. Cut long hair off before buzzing. Buzz in the opposite direction of hair growth. Start with a guard that doesn’t cut too short. Do the sides first. Use your hand as a guide for cutting the back. Drag the clippers from forehead to crown to buzz the top. Clean up the hairline.


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Find someone who is a good listener and who cares about you. Don’t feel like you’re a burden or that you’re weak for talking about your feelings. Someone who cares about you will support you and be there for you when things are difficult. While it’s best to meet with people in person, a phone call, email, or video call can also help.  Find time to meet with friends regularly. If you feel like isolating yourself, make an extra effort to connect with others. Remember to let your friends share about their lives, too, and do your share of listening. This can help negate any feeling that you are burdening them. Friendships are give and take, so encourage your friends and family to lean on you, too. A support group is a place to join with others who have similar experiences as you. It can be a place to share stories, offer support, give and receive advice, and connect with other people. If you feel alone in your struggles or like nobody can relate to you, a group can show you that you’re not alone. Join a local support group or find an online support group. If you’re struggling to let go of something and think you may need some help or support, a therapist can be beneficial. Perhaps you’re worried about new behaviors or habits you’ve started developing or you’re not coping well with the stress. If you think you could benefit from talking about your difficulties, find a local therapist near you. Find a therapist by calling your insurance provider, local mental health clinic, or general practitioner. You can also ask friends and family for a recommendation.

summary: Lean on friends and family. Join a support group. See a therapist.


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Wait until your base coat is dry to the touch before adding more paint. This will prevent the colors of your more intricate designs from bleeding into the base coat. Some enamel paints will instruct you to leave the paint to dry for 5 to 7 days. This is necessary to set the paint, but not needed when you’re doing multiple coats of paint.
summary: Let the base coat dry for at least an hour.