Haircutting & ShavingQuestion 47 of 100
Cutting with a '0-guard' or no attachment leaves the hair:
a.Longer than a 3-guard
b.The same as a 2-guard
c.About one inch long
d.Very short, close to the skin
Explanation
With no attachment comb, the clipper blade cuts closest to the scalp, leaving the shortest length. Higher-numbered guards progressively leave more hair.
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