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Step 2 of 4 · Trim Your Own Hair Between Cuts

Against grain on sides, with grain on top

Against grain on sides, with grain on top — step 2 of 4 in Trim Your Own Hair Between Cuts. Sides/back: clippers up from neckline. Top: lighter passes with longer guard or scissors if you have them — skip if unsure.

Check the back with hand mirror every minute.
Check the back with hand mirror every minute.

Free beauty & grooming tip: Against grain on sides, with grain on top (step 2 of 4 from "Trim Your Own Hair Between Cuts").

Sides/back: clippers up from neckline. Top: lighter passes with longer guard or scissors if you have them — skip if unsure.

Multiple light passes beat one aggressive stripe.

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