millionaire75
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I started getting a buzzcut about two years ago. I've tried varying lengths and recently figured that a number 5 attachment is ideal for me because it is short but not too short where the hair sticks up. The only problem is almost every barber I go to says that they don't have a "number 5 attachment." They say they can achieve the same effect by cutting with no attachment to the same length of the number 5. I find that is not the case at all. Just cutting the ends of the hair with a clipper instead of running the clipper with attachment through the hair achieves two very different looks. I find the plastic attachments give a softer, more consistent look to the hair. I have gone to 5 or 6 barbers in the area and none of them use the plastic attachments to cut the hair. Does this strike anyone as odd? Would a hair salon have a better chance of using the attachments? I've actually run my own clippers through my hair (with the 5 attachment) at home and it looks great. The thing is it's pretty messy and there is a big chance of error when cutting your own hair. Any suggestions?