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September 30, 2026
By Delaney Miller

Haircut Terminology 101: The Terms Every Guy Should Know

We talk about haircuts a lot around here. Fades, lineups, tapers, shape-ups. It's easy to assume everyone already knows what all of it means. But haircut terminology is one of those things that’s constantly thrown around without anyone taking time to define it. So if you’ve ever felt like you were missing something in a conversation with your barber or mid-haircut at home, you likely could’ve been. Here's the language that is used most, what it actually means, and how it applies when you're doing it yourself. The Basics Fade:... Read more...
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How to Fix Patchy Hair After Using Clippers at Home - The Cut Buddy
September 22, 2026
By Delaney Miller

How to Fix Patchy Hair After Using Clippers at Home

It happens to almost everyone who cuts their own hair. You finish your haircut, take a look in the mirror, and there's a patch that's noticeably shorter than everything around... Read more...
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How to Trim a Mustache at Home (Without Messing Up) - The Cut Buddy
September 15, 2026
By Delaney Miller

How to Trim a Mustache at Home (Without Messing Up)

Mustaches are back. Not in an ironic way, not in a costume way. They're back and a lot of guys are growing them out for the first time ever or... Read more...
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Taper vs. Fade: What's the Difference and Which One Should You Get? - The Cut Buddy
September 01, 2026
By Delaney Miller

Taper vs. Fade: What's the Difference and Which One Should You Get?

If you've been cutting your own hair at home and you're not quite sure what separates a taper from a fade, you're not alone. These two words get used interchangeably... Read more...
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What Do the Numbers on Hair Clippers Mean? - The Cut Buddy
August 27, 2026
By Delaney Miller

What Do the Numbers on Hair Clippers Mean?

If you've ever sat in a barber chair and nodded along when they asked what number you want without knowing what that means, you're not alone. The numbers on clipper... Read more...
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The Parent's Guide to Back-to-School Haircuts at Home - The Cut Buddy
August 19, 2026
By Delaney Miller

The Parent's Guide to Back-to-School Haircuts at Home

It’s that time of year again. Back-to-school season is moving fast and barber appointments don't always cooperate with everyone’s new schedule. Shops fill up, kids start practice, and somehow the... Read more...
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Why SPF Is Essential to Your Daily Routine - The Cut Buddy
August 11, 2026
By Delaney Miller

Why SPF Is Essential to Your Daily Routine

Summer is winding down, and for most people, that means the sunscreen is returning to the cabinet. That’s a problem. UV damage doesn’t stop when the weather starts to cool... Read more...
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Why a Dirty Electric Trimmer Could Be Causing Skin Irritation (And How to Clean It) - The Cut Buddy
August 04, 2026
By Delaney Miller

Why a Dirty Electric Trimmer Could Be Causing Skin Irritation (And How to Clean It)

Most people never think to clean their trimmer. They use it, set it down, and pick it up again next time they go to shave without a second thought. But... Read more...
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Should You Exfoliate Before Shaving? Yes. Here's Why. - The Cut Buddy
July 28, 2026
By Delaney Miller

Should You Exfoliate Before Shaving? Yes. Here's Why.

Most shaving routines start with water and a cream. That works, but if you're skipping exfoliation before the blade touches your skin, you're missing a step that makes the whole... Read more...
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How to Keep Your Waves Fresh in Hot Summer Weather - The Cut Buddy
July 21, 2026
By Delaney Miller

How to Keep Your Waves Fresh in Hot Summer Weather

Summer is the hardest time of year to maintain 360 waves. The heat makes you sweat, which disrupts your pattern, and if you're not adjusting your routine for the weather,... Read more...
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How Often Should You Replace Your Razor Blade? - The Cut Buddy
July 14, 2026
By Delaney Miller

How Often Should You Replace Your Razor Blade?

Most people wait too long. The blade begins pulling instead of cutting, the skin gets irritated after every shave, and the common assumption is that something in the routine is... Read more...
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We Ranked the Haircuts of Every World Cup Quarterfinalist So You Don't Have To
July 07, 2026
By Delaney Miller

We Ranked the Haircuts of Every World Cup Quarterfinalist So You Don't Have To

The 2026 World Cup quarterfinal field is officially set. Eight teams, four matches, and one question nobody else is asking: who showed up to the biggest tournament in football looking... Read more...
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