u/BillJenkins3x

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Struggling to blend lines

What’s up guys, so this is my second time cutting my own hair, first time was honestly a bit better I think but both times I’ve really struggled to get the lines out. I know I need practice but I don’t understand what to do differently to actually blend the lines. I’m using a vgr 285 if that matters.

My process is I start with debunking everything with a 2 guard lever open and debulk everything. I then use a silicone guide band and go no guard lever closed and set my bottom line. Then I go lever fulll open and flick out going about a half inch above that first guide line. Then I go half guard lever half open and do the same thing a half inch above the last line. And then from there I try a bunch of different stuff to get the lines out, I mainly try almost “scrubbing” with the clippers using the corner and different lever settings/guards to try to blend the lines but nothing seems to be working.

I have realized that literally no one cares or pays attention enough to other people’s haircuts unless they’re a barber so that’s reassuring haha. Any direction would be appreciated so I can keep improving, thanks!

u/BillJenkins3x — 15 hours ago

I don’t know if this is allowed so please forgive me if it isn’t. My department used the Whelen LF35 portable lights, however they’re discontinued so they’re phasing them out, a chief let me have a couple lights that were OOS broken with charging issues to try and fix but they dont have any charging bases available.

The only charging bases I can find in stock for sale online are 400-1000 dollars and I’m not willing to spend that much on a broken light that I’m not sure I can even fix yet. This is a long shot but does anyone possibly have access to a charging base they can sell me cheaper than that? I dont care what condition it is, it just needs to work. Thanks! And I apologize again if this isn’t allowed.

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u/BillJenkins3x — 12 days ago