The first time I ever got a haircut at a barber shop, I was surprised to learn that there were different sizes of guards on the clippers. In fact, barbers use different-sized blades depending on what kind of cut they want to give their clients. Over time, though, I’ve learned about the advantages and disadvantages of using each one as well as what kinds of cuts most often require each type.

You can get hair clippers with higher guards, but they’ll be more expensive than the ones that have smaller guards.

Higher guards are more precise, durable and comfortable to use. They last longer as well!

If you want a super short cut, you can use a #16 guard and then go over it with a #0 blade to get an even closer cut.

If you want a super short cut, you can use a #16 guard and then go over it with a #0 blade to get an even closer cut. The #16 guard is very short (only 2 inches), so if you want your hair really short, this might be the way to go!

If that sounds like too much work for your taste or budget, there’s another option: Get yourself some clippers with different length guards and just change them when needed.

While one of my favorite hair clippers have a #16 guard, I also have a couple of lower-cost ones that are still quite effective at getting the job done.

While one of my favorite hair clippers have a #16 guard, I also have a couple of lower-cost ones that are still quite effective at getting the job done.

The higher the guard number, the shorter the cut. So a #16 guard is really short and you can get one for about $20 online or at your local drugstore or big box store like Wal-Mart or Target. If you don’t have any experience using clippers on your own head (or anyone else’s), then this would be my recommendation for first timers as well as experienced barbers who need something small enough to keep in their bag when traveling or working on location without having access to electricity all day long!

There are plenty of other options for getting a shorter cut if you want to keep it simple.

You can use a #0 blade and get the shortest possible cut, which will leave your hair looking like stubble. A #2 guard, on the other hand, will give you just over an inch off your length. That’s shorter than what a #1 guard would give but still not quite as short as using no guard at all (which would leave your hair at half an inch).

If these options seem too extreme or time-consuming for your liking, there are still many other guards available that provide shorter cuts without completely shaving off all of your locks:

If you want the most precise haircut, you can try using the smallest guard available to make sure your barber is cutting as close to skin level as possible.

If you want a very close shave, it’s best to use a #16 guard or smaller. You’ll be able to get an even closer trim by using a #0 blade on top of that, but this will limit the amount of length that can be removed at once–and if all your hair is already very short, there’s no point in going through all that trouble!

If we’re talking about getting rid of stubble or peach fuzz (which isn’t technically hair), then any kind of clipper will work just fine because these types of hairs are so small in diameter that they don’t require any special tools before being shaved off with ease.

Now that you know about the different guards, you can decide which one is best for your needs. If you’re looking for an affordable solution that still offers precision and sharpness, then I recommend going with a clipper with a #4 or #5 guard. However, if you want something more high-end that will give your barber more control over how short they cut each hair (which means less chance of mistakes), then consider getting one with a smaller number like #16 or even lower!