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    Posted: November 19 2007 at 7:51pm
Whats the pros and cons? I know that with a Wtg your barber cuts toward your hairline. And an Atg, your barber cuts toward your crown.
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I always use WTG. ATG, people say its for when your waves are set. WTG is when your trying to get waves

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote S.C. King Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 19 2007 at 8:00pm
well a wtg leaves ur hair thicker and cuts less hair... and atg cuts more hair and makes a more even cut... i alwayz get a atg...
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Gristyle Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 19 2007 at 8:06pm
oh I didn't know he wanted to know that lol.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 360 wavesman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 19 2007 at 8:50pm
YEAH BUT REALLY WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO IT FOR WAVES IT REALLY WON'T MATTER. WHEN I FIRST STARTED I WAS GETTING ATG CUTS AND DIDN'T HURT ANYTHING.
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Ok, i think im gonna get a wtg cut
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Originally posted by wave connection wave connection wrote:

When you cut ATG, your hair will look thinner than an identical cut WTG.  An ATG haircut makes your hair look thinner because you are cutting against the direction that your hair lays down.  These cuts usually stay fresh longer. 
 
When you go ATG, the clippers and guard are actually lifting your hair before it is cut.  If you go ATG, you should use a higher number guard than the one you would use for the same cut WTG.  This compensate for the difference in the way your hair's cut.  On the other hand, WTG haircuts cut your hair from the backside and will make your hair look darker. 
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I kind of have bald spots that aren't really noticable, but if i get a ATG cut then i'll look like an old man lol So i think im gonna stay with WTG unless im deep ion the wave game, don't wolf anymore, and just want it shorter
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I say WTG just because I'm extra cautious when I give myself cuts. ATG has ALWAYS slowed my progress.
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I do both. I'm leaning towards ATG though.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote C-fiftie Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 21 2007 at 5:05pm
WTG 4 life homies, ferreal WTG is where its at, but it really depends on the person though.
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Can anybody explain why they prefer wtg besides its darker cuz u can jus go a higher guard ATG so...
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well with texture like mine
my hair is pretty long
so even if i get a higher gaurd then i would get wtg it would cut off ALOT more then me getting a wtg cut
so a wtg cut does good for me!
ive gotten a wtg cut a few times before
it was ok, it felt weird cause it was some of the first times,
but most of the time i prefer wtg
ATG leaves ur hair more even



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I do both. I go atg first with a #2 guard then clean
up all the loose hairs with a #1 wtg. Comes out
fresh everytime. It's the best of both worlds!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote chrisdog212 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 25 2007 at 3:59pm
honestly
i think that if ur trying to get a good crown and all
that u should go with wtg
then after u get it then atg but still : /



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true very true, because I go with WTG all the time and it helps my waves immensely. And with my consistant brushing and getting cut WTG my crown is comin in very nicely. It also makes your waves look more uniform.
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