16 - FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRIM | GB |
1st STAGE : THE CUT
To ensure a consistant and Professional result when cutting the excess hair.
For this cut, work without a removable comb. a) Around the ears (fig. 37 and 38).
•Comb the hair in the required style.
•Place the upturned hair trimmer between the sideburns and the ear and make sure that the blade angle is placed at the roots of the hair (only use the tip of the hair trimmer).
•Move the trimmer slowly above, around and behind the ears. b) Nape (fig. 39).
•For the nape, hold the hair trimmer upturned, pressing lightly against the hair.
•Proceed as shown in the sketch below, moving downwards, in short strokes.
c) Sideburns (fig. 40).
Move the trimmer downwards, holding it upturned,
with the cut line at right angles to the head. Proceed in short strokes.
17 - FOR A SUCCEWSSFUL “SHORT BACK AND SIDES”
With this cut, on the sides and nape only, your hair is kept long on the top (fig. 41).
•Combs necessary: 3 or 25 mm, according to the required length (fig. 41).
1st STAGE: THE CUT
•Cut the hair on the nape of the neck and the sides (following the procedure described in the "Round Crew cut" paragraph), using the hair trimmer fitted with comb 3 or 25 mm (according to the required length), up to point A (see sketch).
•Starting from point A (located a few cm above the ear)
(fig. 42), use a flat comb to obtain a perfectly clean line.
Tilt the comb in relation to the skull (fig.43) and cut the hair exceeding the comb, using the hair trimmer without its
removable combs (use this comb as a guide) (fig. 42).
• Do not cut the hair on the top.
2nd STAGE: CONTOURS AND FINISH
• See the "Contours and finish" chapter in the "Round Crew cut" section.
18 - HOW TO CUT A BEARD?
•For a beard in its initial stages, use the 5 positions of the fine adjustment cutting wheel (from 0.8 to 2mm)
•For all other types of beard, use the different combs provided
1st STAGE: THE CUT
•Important!: begin by using the comb set at the highest setting (before using another comb)
•Begin the cut under the chin. Move the clipper upwards and towards the sides, symmetrically (Fig. 45)
2nd STAGE: CONTOURS AND FINISHES
•Cut the hair at the edge of the beard keeping the clipper turned over and perpendicular, moving downwards. Use small strokes.