buzz cut aprehension
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Topic: buzz cut aprehension
Posted By: Missie May
Subject: buzz cut aprehension
Date Posted: April 15 2004 at 2:24pm
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Hey I wasn't sure where to post this sooooooooo..... I would love to get a short buz cut (no I am not looking for some one to do it, or watch) The only problem is I am scared...what do the clippers feel like? they look like they hurt! Missie |
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Posted By: loveshorthair
Date Posted: April 15 2004 at 5:04pm
| They don't hurt at all. In fact, it feels pretty cool. The noise may scare you more than anything (most are loud - unless you have a really good pair) Are you doing this yourself or are you going to a barber? I did it myself (I'm a guy) and it wasn't very hard - yes the back can be a little tricky but if you have a stand alone mirror, you can position it in front of your bathroom mirror and can get a good view. I would use one of the guards though (1",1/2"...whatever you desire) before trying to go without until you get use to it. |
Posted By: MightyH
Date Posted: April 15 2004 at 11:00pm
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Missie, the clippers don't hurt at all, but the odds are good you'll jump the first time you turn them on, it kind of sounds like a small beehive buzzing with activity. Anyway, my suggestion (and this is ONLY a suggestion) is get a friend to help you, especially with the back. I used to buzz myself when I was younger and more athletic (used to play sports) and I always got the back messed up. Good luck. |
Posted By: HAWG
Date Posted: April 19 2004 at 8:17pm
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The clippers feel wonderful; so relaxing. The gentle vibration is soothing. Don't be afraid of them; they won't hurt you. ------------- HAWG |
Posted By: HAWG
Date Posted: April 26 2004 at 9:02am
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What's the verdict? Did you go for it? Mark ------------- HAWG |
Posted By: miss brenda
Date Posted: May 02 2004 at 1:05am
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No it doesn't hurt. It feels good actually. ------------- |
Posted By: HAWG
Date Posted: May 03 2004 at 10:19am
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That's all we get?? You don't seem very excited about this. ------------- HAWG |
Posted By: BaldJasmine
Date Posted: May 03 2004 at 7:06pm
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I'm an African-American woman who has worn a very short afro, (more or less a buzzcut) for a number of years now. I'm 33 now and first got a short afro/buzzcut when I was 18. It was very exciting going that short with my hair the first time I did it. I still enjoy getting my hair cut and the salon experience being at the beauty salon with my beautician and lady friends there.  ------------- . |
Posted By: HAWG
Date Posted: May 04 2004 at 9:12am
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I know what you mean BaldJasmine, I recently retired from the Marine Corps. While on active duty, I had to keep my hair very short. Upon retirement, I tried to let it grow out. Once it touched my ears, it started to drive me crazy. I found a new barber close to the house instead of the one I used to go to close to the base and asked her to take me back to a flattop. She did a great job, it was perfect, tapered on the sides and back, about a half inch long down the middle of my head (never have gotten one with that landing strip look). Two weeks later, I went back to her, sat in her chair, she asked, "Same as last time?" I told her "yes" and sat back and relaxed. I had a feeling she was cutting me much closer than last time and when she spun the chair around it was confirmed. I found out later that she had mistaken me for a state trooper that had started coming to her and she gave me a high-and-tight horseshoe flattop. I had never had one but it was quite exciting. ------------- HAWG |