How to do the High & Tight Haircut at Home

How to Do a High & Tight Step-by-Step

• 1

  Dampen your hair with the spray bottle. Comb your hair down so it is lying straight.

• 2

  Attach guard #1 (1/8") or #2 (1/4") and buzz the back of the neck and under the rim of the head. (Sections 1 and 2. See infographic below.) At this length, using upward rocking motions, start from the bottom and work your way up.

• 3

  Use guard #5 (5/8") or #6 (3/4") to clip the hair on the top of the head (section 4).

• 4

  Blend into the rim of the head (section 3) using the #2 guard (1/4").

• 5

  Use the inverted clipper technique to touch up the area around the ears and the back of the neck.

• 6

  The High & Tight haircut requires a trim every two to three weeks to stay fresh, but overall is easy to maintain.