Let’s start from the basics in case there are any women planning on helping their men trim facial or head hair. Haircut numbers refer to clipper gu...

Here are the haircut numbers and their respective clipper guard sizes (lengths): 1. Number 1 – one-eighth of an inch 2. Number 2 – one-quarter of a...

A “Number 0 Haircut” has no guard attached and therefore uses the permanent guard attached to the clipper for a short cut. A zero is often used to...

A “Number 1 Haircut” is about 1/8 of an inch, which is a little longer than a number zero. The #1 guard is still ideal for buzz cuts, or you can us...

The “Number 2 Haircut” is one of the most popular clipper sizes for fade haircuts. Not too short or long, the #2 gives you 1/4 of an inch in length...

The “Number 3 Haircut” cuts your hair down to 3/8 of an inch, and is generally the longest clipper size most barbers will use to maintain short fad...

A “Number 4 Haircut” leaves hair 1/2 inch long, making it the medium length of the clipper guards. With the #4 size, you can start to get a brush o...

The “Number 5 Haircut” length is 5/8 of an inch, although most brands use the #5 and #6 clipper guards for taper styling.

The “Number 6 Haircut” is 3/4 inches long. As mentioned above, the #6 size is reserved for tapering your hair.

The “Number 7 Haircut” is a 7/8 inch long cut. Because of its length, the #7 may be used to style a crew cut for men with thick hair. However, just...

Let’s start with the basics of hair terminology. Haircut numbers and clipper guards refer to the clips that attach to electric hair trimmers. You c...

As we stated, the higher the number, the longer the haircut. For example, asking for a “Number 1 Haircut” means the #1 guard will be attached for a...

The number 0 haircut is the shortest buzzed haircut possible because it requires no guard to be attached to the clippers. A zero is basically a sha...

A number 1 haircut leaves 1/8 of an inch of hair on your head. Barely longer than the zero, the #1 guard is used for faded sides or very short buzz...

The number 3 haircut is the other very popular clipper size used. The #3 guard allows for 3/8 of an inch of hair, and is the highest number barbers...

A number 4 haircut is used to get 1/2 inch of hair. The #4 clipper size will not produce a very short buzz cut, and starts to border on a brush or...

At 5/8 of an inch, the number 5 haircut leaves longer hair which can be styled and brushed. It is a good setting to use if you wish to taper the si...

The number 6 haircut is for styles that require 3/4 of an inch of hair length. Like the #5, a #6 size is usually used for tapered sides. At this le...

A number 7 haircut can be used to get a crew cut with clippers. At 7/8 of an inch, a #7 guard is best for buzzing your hair on top without the hass...

Lastly, the number 8 haircut is the longest clipper size for most brands. At a full inch of hair, an 8 haircut is ideal for trimming the longer hai...