For the neck hairline, I use smaller clippers to trim down the longer hairs and then finish it off with a razor. My neck hairline is naturally balanced and slightly rounded, so it's pretty simple.

Crucial for all of this is having folding mirrors in the bathroom so that I can see and work with my hair from all angles.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5845821&forum_id=2...id#49745032)

I bought high-end but used clippers on eBay for around $100. They were around $200 new six years ago.

Scissors for around $30 I think on Amazon.

Clipper lube for like $8.

Had to replace the top blade on the clippers once so far. Replacement blade cost like $12.

The first 2-3 times you do it, it's awkward and may not come out perfect, but after that you get the hang of it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5845821&forum_id=2...id#49745054)

I'd typically have to go to barber every 2-3 weeks because the back of my neck looks like shit at that point even though overall length was ok. Even more than saving the fraud $40-50, I love the intangible not having to deal with some barberfag and being able to do it myself at 8pm on Sunday night or whatever.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5845821&forum_id=2...id#49745127)