Once my husband started to loose his hair, he decided he'd rather go bald than look half way there. He delighted in the fact he'd never again have to pay someone to trim his hair. And our boys benefited too for that matter. The now all sport neatly trimmed hair and on a regular basis and we save about $10 per person per month.

Spending anywhere from $50 to $150 on professional hair clippers from a beauty store is your best bet to ensure your clippers are quality and will last. Sharp, quality blades make a big difference when it comes to the efficiency of professional hair clippers.

Professional Hair Clippers for a Very Short Hair Cut

Trimming very short hair is a breeze with professional hair clippers and you can do it yourself. Stand over a sheet on the floor so that it catches all the hair clippings. You may also want to wear a cape because as you soon will find out, all that hair somehow gets inside your shirt sleeves! Set the professional hair clippers to the shortest setting and begin at the nape of the neck. Run the clippers along your head in a line from back to front and repeat all over your scalp. You will have to go back and pay attention to the nape of your neck, sideburns and around your ears. Also any low areas or indentions usually are a little tricky! But you really can't cut yourself with most professional hair clippers, just the hair.

If you want a smooth, really close cut, you will have to then opt for a razor to finish the job. Professional hair clippers only go so far. It's smart to take a hot towel and wrap it around your scalp before applying a razor. Use shaving cr me to soften the hair follicles and scalp and prevent razor burn.

Professional Hair Clippers for a Longer Hair Cut

When it comes to longer hair, over inch or more it will take practice for you to use professional hair clippers and trim it yourself. You would think that trimming the hair evenly would be simple. But it can be quite challenging, especially at the hairline. It's easy to come out with an uneven hairline. Your best bet would be to ask for help. They don't need to have much practice in order to get it right. They just need to be comfortable with the workings of professional hair clippers.

Start in a well lit area and have your helper even out the front of your head, the nape of your neck and behind your ears. The back of the neck might need a little more attention because it tends to be an uneven surface, but with help, you'll have a clean, affordable hair cut.