How to Use Different Guide Comb Sizes

How to Use Guide Combs & Which Size to Use

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  Guide combs attach to the clipper and are designed to cut hair at a certain length. Guide combs help you get specific hairstyles, such as the Fade Cut . Without the attachments, these hairstyles would be hard to achieve.

• 2

  There are different guide comb sizes/lengths. The smaller the number, the shorter the cut. The larger the number, the longer the hair will be. For example, if you use a #2 (1/4") guide comb, you will be left with hair that is a quarter of an inch in length. Whereas a #8 (1") guide comb will leave your hair at 1-inch in length.

  Wahl guide combs are measured in inches. See the chart below.

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  Wahl clipper guard comb lengths:

  Guard Comb Number	Size in Inches
  #1/2	1/16"
  #1	1/8"
  #2	1/4"
  #3	3/8"
  #4	1/2"
  #5	5/8"
  #6	3/4"
  #8	1"
  #10	1" - 1 1/4"
  #12	1" - 1 1/2"

  Wahl's 10-piece clipper guide comb set includes all of the sizes above. They are color-coded and numbered so you can easily identify the right one to use.

  All Wahl hair clippers come with guide comb attachments. Sizes included may vary. You can buy additional or replacement guide attachments here . They can be used on any person's hair.