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If you want a buzz cut (something you can do with clippers and a single length attachment), doing it yourself is really no problem at all. If you want something more complex, you probably want to see a professional.
Yeah, I've gotten 3 or 4 haircuts in the last 15 years that were from barbers. But I don't care as much about what others think I guess. I cut the sides with a single length, then the top with scissors or buzz it to a longer length if I'm lazy. The only tough part is getting the back straight, which you learn tricks for. I'm so not bothered by it at this point it is the only time I use selfie mode on my phone. Turn away from the sink mirror, selfie mode on and trim it carefully. Blend the top with scissors if needed, but really it isn't often needed for my hair.
Edit: that said, if your are worried and you have a spouse, friend, family member, cleaning the back up only takes 2 minutes of their time.
just be careful with the attachments. They sometimes can be easy to change during use.
The one a friend used tended to change its length without much pressure. And suddenly he got a full lane of 2mm length cut
Last professional haircut when i was 15. Have been cutting my hair with a 30€ battery cutter from Amazon for years. Need a new one about every 10 years. Its awesome and you can even vary in length. ;)
Yeah, I used to give myself buzz cuts. 1 length all around. Not too difficult.