Introduction: How to Shave the Back of Neckline (without a Mirror!)
Im a female. Which means that by most social standards I am supposed to be a size "6" with long flowy, feminine, Jhirmack "bounce back beautiful" hair, and should enjoy things like fields of daises, puppies, and unicorns, all whilst riding my pale pink beach cruiser on the boardwalk with a basket full of cupcakes. What would a girl like me know about shaving the back of my head? Nothing. Which is why I have enlisted the help of my male counterpart! Apparently, before we met, he was able to do things for himself like cook, clean, and do laundry. And every once in a while, I give him the opportunity to prove that he doesn't "need" me. So today's lesson is how he managed to shave an even line in the nape of his neck without the use of my assistance, extra hands, or a mirror.
Who needs a barber when all you need is a baseball cap and some decent clippers.
Step 1: Line Up Baseball Cap Bill
Take a baseball cap. Its helpful if the bill is nice and curved. So if you are going to use your fancy limited edition, never been worn, tags still hanging on the top, silver hologram sticker still on the bill, black and white Lakers hat, id rethink that.
Place the bill across your neck and use it as a stencil or a straight edge.
Then start clippin baby!
Step 2: Admire, and Wait for the Women to Flock
Ta Da! Your done. Now go out into the wild and catch that lioness with your freshly shaven, cleaned up neckline. rawr.
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77 Comments
2 months ago on Introduction
this is awesome. thanks! been cutting my own hair (2 guard all over), but always relied on someone to clean up my neckline. this is a great trick. tip though: i have a big head and my chosen old ball cap had a narrow brim. i had to extrapolate some to complete the arc, so i would suggest using a plenty wide brim. i have another hat with a wider, more flexible brim and that would be ideal (for me). this is so great. thanks. no i truly dont need my ex.
Question 10 months ago
What are clippers and can I just use the pink razor I usually use for my armpits?
4 years ago
Great instructable! Thanks!
8 years ago
Great idea! Love your humor too: D
9 years ago on Introduction
I have been shaving my head by myself for 24 years.......thank you for this
9 years ago on Introduction
OMG thank you for this. My fiance keeps asking me to do this and I'm afraid I will mess it all up and make it crooked. Now he can do it his dang self ;)
9 years ago on Introduction
Brilliant.
9 years ago on Introduction
Works great!
Want to clean up the loose hair on your back or shirt when done? Use the compressed air can that you dust your keyboard or cell phone with. Makes quick work of it.
11 years ago on Introduction
Just wanted to add my .02 and thanks as well. I just started cutting my own hair about a year ago and couldn't quite figure out what to use as a template for the back. Simple, straightforward, and ingenious - what more could one ask for in an Instructable? Well done.
11 years ago on Introduction
thanks i wanted to know this. favorites and 5 stars
12 years ago on Introduction
OMG! I did 20 years in the military and no one else thought of this!?!? I've been cutting my own hair forever and I still keep my hair in a short buzz cut and am going to try this tomorrow. Many thanks and my wife will thank you too! I usually wait until she's available because I'm double mirror challenged.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
How did the hat trick work? I'd imagine it takes a bit of practice still to do it with ease
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I've only done this once so far. I ended up with a minor slant on the hairline, but it was totally my fault and not a problem with the technique. I blame the 65 watt equivalent (14 watt) CFL bulbs in the bathroom and my eyesight. It still beats the heck of just cutting blind. Thanks again!
11 years ago on Introduction
I use to use an extension cord for this, but I believe this is a much better idea. Tried it and it works wonderful.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
An extension cord? I'm trying to envision. Would you use that as a guide to create a straight line?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
exactly. It was a thin extension cord, so it worked. but I couldn't get the tapered edge that the hat makes, so your solution is definitely better.
12 years ago on Introduction
I have cut my own hair for a long time now and tend to work mostly by feel, but this idea is an excellent thought.
12 years ago on Introduction
Gracias, Gracias... GRACIAS!!!!!!! (Thanks o sea)
12 years ago on Step 2
Wow! Awesome, ten years of contorsionism solved here :-) thanks!
12 years ago on Introduction
Bravo! Great job! Thanks for sharing. Ditto on everyone else's comments. This is one of those AH HA! moments, an epiphany; I grok this.