How to Do a Peaked Cut

Select attachment guard #2 (1/4") or #3 (3/8") for your Wahl clipper. Begin in front of the ear, blending the back of the neck and under the rim of the head (Sections 1 and 2. See infographic below.) as you move around the head. When working over the ears, bend them down and out of the way so you can easily cut the hair.

You’ll need at least three inches of hair on top to achieve this look. Start with freshly washed hair or use a spray bottle to dampen your hair and then comb it down to remove tangles. 

You’ll need at least three inches of hair on top to achieve this look. Start with freshly washed hair or use a spray bottle to dampen your hair and then comb it down to remove tangles. 

Blend the rim of the head into the top of the head (section 3 into section 4) using an upward rocking motion.

Trim the hair in the center of the top of the head (section 4) using your clipper and attachment guards #2 (1/4") or #3 (3/8"). Then push the hair up and away from the head.

Use a preferred hairstyling product to make the hair on top of the head stand up into a peak.

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