Despite having shoulder length hair in the 70s, and wearing it styled and over the ear most of the 80s & 90s, I've had a buzz cut since back-to-back shoulder surgeries in the late 90s prevented me from blow-drying or brushing my hair. After the shoulders healed, I never went back to longer hair. I usually get a #1 buzz in summer and 1.5-2 in colder months. With barber shops closed for 3 months last year, I bought a Mangroomer last May. It works just fine for a short buzz. When done, I have my wife check to see if I missed anything and trim the back neckline if needed. Even if I was still going to a barber, the thing would be worth the money just to tame my eyebrows between shaves.