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Hairstylist's Tips For Shaving Your Head at Home

Important Things to Know Before Shaving Your Head, Especially If It's Your First Time

Hairstylist's Tips For Shaving Your Head at Home
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Shaving your head is one of the ultimate power moves. (Just think of how many movies have shown a woman buzzing her head to mark a turning point in the plot.) It's no wonder so many people at home are giving the bold hairstyle a try. Why not, right?

But there's trimming your hair, and then there's shaving your head. A trim leaves room for error — worst-case scenario, you need to take a little bit more length off than you originally intended to fix a mistake. Shaving your head, on the other hand, is a bit more high stakes.

More people than ever are playing at-home hairdresser while salons across the country are closed. Whether you're shaving your partner's head, attempting a DIY haircut on yourself because your hair has just gotten too long, or in Bruce Willis's case, giving your daughter a buzz cut, you want to make sure you're fully prepared with not only the right tools but also expert tips and a step-by-step on the process.

Before you grab the hair clippers, there are a few things you should know about shaving your head, especially if it's for the first time. Nunzio Saviano, salon owner and master stylist, walks us through them.

Step 1: Gather the Right Tools For Shaving Your Head

To shave your head at home, you need a pair of hair clippers, preferably with multiple guards. "Use clippers with a guard for different lengths," Saviano told POPSUGAR. "If you want to cut the hair closer to the scalp, no guard is necessary, but if you want longer hair, choose guard number four or higher." You'll also need a pair of scissors and a towel.

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