Should i shave my head gq

Of course, you can grab the scissors and cut your own hair. That stuff takes skill. Which leaves you with a pair of hair clippers , and not totally unfounded fears that you'll end up looking like a young Vincent D'Onofrio in Full Metal Jacket.

You won't. Not if you do it properly, and avoid conversation with rifles. But to alleviate those concerns, we spoke to the experts. And as professional hair cutters remain closed indefinitely, he knows that a buzzcut may feel like the only option for guys who are rightly cautious to attempt cutting in a classic men's haircut.

Of course. There's nowhere else you can do it. To go it alone, Mills recommends the Super Taper clippers by Wahl, and more mirrors than a Kylie music video.

Another yes. Thicker locks will give the impression of full hair coverage, but if you're thinning out, perhaps take this opportunity to take the plunge: embracing baldness will look better than you think.

Confidence, mon frere! You do not want it to look patchy. A bit of stubble can even out the newfound shortage up top, and in an age of peak sleaze 'stache, you can go all out. If you're losing your hair, shaving it all off is the badass move you need to make. Kanye West always keeps his hair induction-cut short and precisely groomed—a good move. Guys with gray hair, you'll look good with a buzz cut, too. A shaved head, scruffy beard, and confident suit is a style move more men should be making.

BuzzFoto via Getty Images. Hoodies look better with buzz cuts. Just saying. As seen on Angus Cloud The Burr cut takes things slightly further than the induction. You can still administer it yourself, and should leave the guard on a 1 or 2 setting. So, yes, your friends will still be rubbing your head for good luck. With the Burr, thinning and recession will be accentuated, so proceed with caution. You can see on Cloud that his one slight patch, probably a scar, is visible up top.

It looks cool, but serves as a good example of how this style puts everything on display—including his awesome lined-up hairline. Guys with textured hair like Swain will note the fullness this style grants, since the hair is just long enough to move a little.