For beginners, sticking to a buzz cut is best. If your clippers aren’t grabbing hair, switch to a lower number of guard. Take some “before” photos in advance, in case of disaster.

Many men have receding hairlines — and many of those men wonder if just buzzing it off would be the easiest solution. But is a buzz cut good for a receding hairline?

With this cut, you can expect to receive a longer guard, like a 2 or 3 all over. This haircut style for men also features hair on the back, sides and top at a uniform level, hence the name.

For the simplest buzz cut — a Captain Picard cut, joked Axl — you can forego a clipper guard and just buzz your head all the way around. "If that's OK with you, then go for it." ...