Cutting your hair or your children’s hair at home allows you to save money while always looking your best. Unlike men’s trimmers or men’s shavers and razors, hair clippers come with a variety of attachments and guards so that you can choose from a wide range in terms of the length you want your hair to be.

Not only do hair-cutting machine attachments allow you to personalize your haircut, but they also allow you to choose different lengths for different areas of the head. Whether you want to give yourself, your spouse or your child a simple buzz cut or a seamless fade, a hair-cutting kit and some practice will help you achieve the right look.

When choosing the best hair clippers for you, think about what attachments you would like and whether you want a plug-in clipper or a battery-powered hair clipper, which can offer you more freedom in terms of where you cut hair.

To keep your hair clippers functioning their best, make sure to follow all the manufacturer’s directions regarding cleaning and maintenance. You will also keep your clippers cleaner if you use them only on freshly washed hair.

While hair-cutting kits make it easy to give yourself a haircut, you still want to have a good bathroom mirror to inspect everything, especially if you plan on cutting your own hair. Thanks to the guard combs and skin-friendly blades, you don’t have to worry so much about nicks and cuts that may occur with scissors, but do take your time to pick the right guard for the look you want. It’s better to go with the long side and make adjustments rather than go too short.

If you find you love cutting hair, you might expand to create an at-home spa setup for yourself and your friends. You can even try your hand at styling longer hair with curling irons, flat irons and blow dryers for all sorts of dashing dos.