Haircutting & ShavingQuestion 31 of 100
On a clipper, a longer guard (attachment comb) will:
a.Cut the hair shorter
b.Leave the hair longer
c.Remove the blade
d.Have no effect on length
Explanation
The guard, or attachment comb, holds the blade farther from the scalp, so a higher-numbered guard leaves more length. Removing the guard cuts closest to the skin.
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