nails, I didn't skip actually, I read your MSG today and try to reply. I had to run somewhere, so I couldn't reply your Q, yes #1 hair cut is kinda short, you see some funky Mexsa cut. #2 is appropriate cut as my choice. Mr.lonely said I am kinda bald, so I don't have to worry about my thin hair if I cut #2. People still can see my hair all over my head in perfect balancing way. you can catch #2 hair with your two fingers. For #4 cut, you could hold your hair through your 5 fingers. Is that clear answer, if still hard to U to understand more clearly I have to contact Barbara-gal.