How to Cut the Sides of your own Hair with a number 1
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- Опубліковано 18 бер 2021
- In this video I show you how to cut the sides of your own hair using a Number 1 guard.
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Home haircut rule #1.....you can always take a little more off but you can't put any back.
I think that’s just a general rule, one time my barber cut to my brain
@@jaydennguyen-xk1yodid you get it back
Great piece of information. Beed cutting my own hair for over 30 years, ( I am 72) but seeing this I now know how to do it properly 🤓 thank you.
Man, I stayed up sooo late last night, watching your videos. Im determined to start cutting my own hair, but its scary. Your videos are definitely giving me the courage to try it out! Thanks for putting in the work on these vids. I really do appreciate it!
All the best R R, I hope it goes well. Just take your time.
@@theoneminutebarber Since this comment, Ive actually cut my hair 5 times now. Some cuts were great, others not so great. But I have the courage to do it now because of you! I still watch this vid every time right before I cut my hair, for inspiration. The top of my hair is too long now and it drapes down to my ears... feels weird when I have a #1 cut. I need to gain courage to cut the top and sides now. But, thank you so much for this vid again!
Thank you RR, and well done for taking the leap.
@@RR_12014 you can do it man,don't worry we've all experienced the same thing you're going through,and after all hair grows back and you can keep perfecting your hair cut as you go
@@oxbadcode6573 thanks brotherrrr!! Ive cut the top a bit and it feels soooo much better now.. but its not the way I want it. But youre right, itll grow back and I feel like im getting better and better every cut. I did mess up the sides and went up a bit too high and it curves over a bit, but that was last week and its grown a lot since so, its almost time to cut again.
Michael- Appreciate the creative solution. Afraid it doesn’t work with these glasses. Thick rims don’t hold up, but I will continue to cut my hair at home from your other tutorials, as I have been doing the last 2 years. I learned to do it by feel and judgement. I like my fade. #3 on top and #2-1-0 on the sides/back. The lever on my Wall clipper is useful to blend. Grateful I have thick hair at 62 years old. Thank you for your kindness.
I did this today and it came out pretty darn good. Just need to practice some more to get the hang of it. Thank you for teaching.
Just tried this technique on myself and honestly, it looks better and is easier to do than what I've tried from other tutorials before (granted, most of them were for self made fades, which are more detail orientiert due to their short length).
It's so WONDERFUL to see how far your channel has come in a year's time! You deserve it! I knew you were "special" when I found your channel a year ago to help me cut my hubby's hair and beard in lock down. Well done Michael! Cheers from across the pond!!!!!
Chrissy thank you so much for your kind comments. Hope you are all getting on ok over there and looking forward to getting some normality back soon
Thank you so much man. Been following this guide for my last few cuts. The straight up method is foolproof!
this method works fantastic,i used a wahl 1.5 clip first and got my best results so far and that’s after trying several other methods before.Thanks very much for sharing with us 🍺👍🏻
This is very helpful for me in learning to cut my husband's hair! Thank you so much!
Thanks for another informative video you really have helped me and give me confidence to cut my own hair during the lockdown.
I love this self cut videos I would try them soon so I don't have to wait at the Barbers everytime. Thank you this is really helpful. If possible please add in the description items used as most is just link of the items I would love it better to see the names immediately instead of just links for easy reading. Thanks again this is so far the best tutorial.
I’ve been cutting my hair twice now with your instructions Michael. This side cutting method, it’ll be my next one. Thanks 🙏 a lot
Thank you Parid. 😁
The best explanations. Thank you!
Mr. Holm, thank you ever so much for your helpful and informative videos!!! During this period when it is almost impossible to go to a barber, these tips/videos help us to keep matters neat until such a time we can actually have the job done by a professional. Again, thank you so much!!!!
Thank you Canpat
Amazing tutorial for the sides. I’ve added a step for sideburns/nape where I use a 1/2 guard open lever to closed. Then for the top of the head I have a #10 guard and #16 for the fringe then scissor cut the fringe to make sure it’s even which I also learned on this channel. All in all it’s better than any “super cuts haircut” but obviously not anything near what I’d get from a pro barber. Thanks again!
Well done Philo 🙌
all your hair cuts are great and beautiful at the same time you are funny. and amazing i love it
This is my favourite haircut tutorial video! Thank you! God bless you!
You're so welcome!
Can't wait to try some of these new tips on my next cut. Thanks
I like to watch your video because you explain the cuts so clearly plus you have so beautiful eyes that look like my nephew's eyes. thank you for your great explanations
I'll try this. Thanks for the video.
Great technique , thank you
Everyone I work with needs to see your videos. I am recommending you. Thanks!
Thank you woka 😁
Was waiting for you to show me/us the next step on the "bushwack harcut. Thx you ARE THE GREATEST!
This is great, I now sport a very nice haircut! I tried other tutorials from other channels, where they faded it in three layers using a 3,2,1...but I could never get rid of the hard lines, hence it never looked any where near as good as it did in the tutorials. For the first time doing it myself I have a great hair cut without the hard lines...thank you once again!!!
Thank you Ian
Really liked it and will rewatch a couple of times before trying on my self. The last step is the hardest i think
I did it exactly you did it and came out awesome 👏 you the best !!!thanks for you time and your knowledge 🙏🏻🙏🏻👌👌
Well done Angel. And thank you 😊
I never considered using sound as a tool. I’m going to try this!
What a FANTASTIC HELP this is - thanks Michael! 👍😎
You are very welcome! 🤗
Thnks! So simple and effective
4:02 This is so key for me (an armchair pandemic self-barber). So often when I go a barbers & ask for a No.1 on the sides they go too high & eat into that area way too much. It makes the haircut look too harsh, almost like a cheap military cut, when I want it to look like yours.
I love the way you stress this point over & over. Excellent videos & you come across very well.
Thank you makeshift
I don't think I have been to a barber, I may of be when I was small but I can always remember my parents cut my hair, now I do it with a big mirror and hold one with one hand and slow speed trimming
Reminder set, making a snack & hot chocolate - looking forward to the premiere! 😀
Great video! Very helpful. Thank you!
Your welcome Sharon. And thank you 😁
Whew. Watched twice, then a third time where I followed along with the video. Bro, thank you.
Thank you. Now I know where to aim for at the back.
lots of great tips. thanks
Awesome! Looks great man. Just bought myself a wall magic clip and premium wahl guides from amazon. Can’t wait to begin cutting my own hair.
Greetings from San Diego mate ✌️
The magic clip is a brilliant clipper and will last you years. Make sure you go slow. Don't rush at all and good luck with it. 👍👍👍
Gave myself the best haircut using your vids, best tutor on UA-cam and I've seen them all
Mate I'm floored by that praise. Thank you
I agree
Really Nice bush haircut that would get me appointed to the next haircut appointment. 😊
Holy moly, I'm not sure my hair has ever looked this good... Professional barbers included lol (they always cut the top too short)
Combined this with the trick video you did for the top hair and what the hell... Not sure if I'll be going back barbers anymore lmao
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Yipyip hooray nice one 😁😁😁
Going to try this with a 2 then 3 then 2.5 👍this is a great cut...havent been to a barber for atleast 10 years thanks to people like yourself sharing your skills 👍
Now i gotta cut ✂️ my dads hair lol 😆
Good to hear. He was obviously impressed with yours. 🙌
Nice guy.very usefully ,very enjoyed I have learnt a lots .Thanks buddy
Thank you Akwarista
Nice hair cut !!!😊
Nice tips about the bones.
its great and useful
Just Amazing!!!
Such a proffesional explaining...Just wondering why this channel has less than 1000000 subscribers ((
Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's high praise Eugeniu thank you.
Your content is incredible! Glad I checked the links so I could donate, I'd recommend mentioning in the video - I reckon you've helped many other like myself who'd be happy to contribute! Also, the link didn't take me to your Ko-Fi page, maybe it's because I am based in Canada? Either way, thanks again for the content, you've given me the confidence to have a crack at doing all this myself. I've gone from someone who cuts their hair once a year to once a week :)
Seàn that's brilliant, I'm glad you've picked up something useful from the channel. And thank you so much for the Ko-Fi support. I really appreciate that. I've got a little project on the go at the moment making an online barber course and intend to add some of it to KO Fi.
I'm actually part Canadian myself btw. My gran was from Alberta.
Amazing content! Please make a video to show how to blend the hair between 0 + lever open and 1 + lever closed without .5 guard. Thx, great channel!
Thanks Adrian, theoretically the the .5 guard (half) is the same as no guard but lever open. For some reason though the plastic .5 guard seems to make a better job. So both are the same length but the half guard for some reason which I will investigate makes the job easier. It can be done without
Thanks for sharing . this will help me a lot,, I am about to "shave" my hairs for the 3rd time.. hopefully this time I will not need to wear a hat for few weeks ,,:)
Good luck Jose
You are the man. I'm off to try it.
Good luck
Very helpful sir thankyou
Most welcome
I remember watching this when it was new and I was scared to try it. Now 2 years later I am pretty confident doing a zero fade on myself. Its still not perfect yet but I can get it so it looks half decent.
Anything half decent and above is pretty good.
Thanks. Been lloking for a video like this. Can you show us how to cut the top?
This is the best video to watch HOW TO CUT YOUR OWN HAIR | Simple guide for cutting a gents hairstyle
ua-cam.com/video/5JpAy_RTjos/v-deo.html
Hi, of the myriads of self cut videos, yours is best, glad I found you. Getting ready to do self cut for first time but my clippers don’t have a lever and they have 2 left and right “taper ear guard combs”. Can you explain what these are and how to use them and how I can fade without a lever? When I go to barber I ask for a 1.5 (guard not mm) on sides and back and “messy” on top. I have very thin straight hair mostly grey…
I like that salt and pepper look. It looks distinguished. Those taper guards are a mystery to me. I know exactly what you are talking about but I have never used them. Let me know if you do and how you get on. And good luck with your cut.
Appreciate your videos explaining how to cut the sides, helped me a lot, I was making a few mistakes before I found you! I have a question about cutting the top, I am trying to decide between 2 methods: Your #3 'with the grain' method (which you say thins the hair), versus using a super long #12 guard 'against the grain'. Does one method have an advantage/disadvantage over the other? You seem to prefer the with the grain method? Cheers from locked down Auckland
What happens sometimes with the very long guards is the hair collapses or bends before it reaches the blade. Not a big issue really though. It just means you need to make lots of passes. Also using a #12 will make it uniformly the same length. It is also fine to do that. The with the grain method will probably leave it longer than a #12 but be thinner.
Thankyou
I took the leap and had a go at cutting my own hair this weekend. Went half decent thankyou to your videos so thankyou very much! Easy method and I can tell practise will make perfect. Can you recommend a good set of starter clippers? Mine died half way through. I'm happy with the result though, and saves paying £12 to get a cut I was never happy with anyway. Thanks a lot!
These are a pretty good set, not too expensive www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08M614XGR?psc=1&crid=FBC5P9BXR5DL&keywords=suprent+hair+clippers+for+men&sprefix=supreme,aps,215&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWktYSEM2Tk9RWlE3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTIyNzc1MzQzRlU0S1BQRU5PVCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTMyMjI2MkUzT1ZVNzkwNjlPSSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&sr=8-1-spons&linkCode=gs2&linkId=28a3f403678859137fc30d9bb287168b&tag=1mb-21
Looks good and great for me to try cause I'm wearing a hat cause it's still cold out and what's the difference between a good hair cut and a bad one ???? Two weeks 😆
Its nice haircut 👍👍👍
Thanks! 😃
Super nice
Great viewing
When we do the sides and the back with the number 1, are we making that lining artificially, or would we gain that lining/shape simply by following the instructions to go straight upwards with the clipper?
I've watched a few of your videos now and man they are so helpful. God bless you.
I'm assuming you mean the line that appears around the parietal ridge and occipital bone. Ideally you want to make every effort to get rid of any lines on the first pass with the one. We already know that won't work but it will soften the work that the #2 has afterwards. Hope I've explained that ok.
Follow up question on my previous one: Would using the n.1 guard, then a 1.5 guard and then a n.2 guard give the same results? Instead of using a n.1, a n.2 and then a n.1.5? Basically using the 1, then go slightly higher with the 1.5 and then use the 2. Thanks for the help.
Yes that is also a system I use regularly. And makes perfect sense.
Another great video dude! Just wondering how I would blend the No.2 into a No6 onto? I basically want to buzcutt my entire head to a No.6 guard and then go froma 1, 1.5 to a 2 like in this video. I hope this makes sense :)
Hi Craig. I think the easiest and most achievable method for blending in is the method I use to blend in this video. It's not what your going to get from a pro but it's can look pretty good. Just work down the grain of the parietal ridge with a number two. Check the video though as a picture speaks a thousand words. ua-cam.com/video/5JpAy_RTjos/v-deo.html
Thanks for making this video. You never explain open vs closed position with the clippers.
Closed. The lever is only useful when blending short numbers together like a zero into a one. Otherwise you never need it
@@theoneminutebarber Thank you!! 🙂
I appreciate that you took the effort to provide close-ups - it makes it clearer and gives us more confidence to do this. I also like your assurance that this is not meant to be perfect but will tide us over until we (someday) are able to actually visit our barber. Great job on the video and thanks for sharing!
BTW …. what's the general rule if you want to use, say, a #2 or #3 instead of a closer trim with a #1?
Thank you Mac, the rule is exactly the same. But for longer numbers you can often get away with just using that number only.
In this video I'm going higher with a two to try and buff out the dark area around the parietal ridge. Longer numbers are easier because the skin is not as visible and two tone.
Step #1 go straight up with number 1. Deal with back separately
2:35
Step #2 go straight up a little more tight with #2 guard and pull away when you start hearing hair being cut
7:00
Step #3 1 1/2 guard. Go straight up until to hear it being cut then pull away.
10:00
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Good luck just take your time 👍
Thanks for your efforts,brilliant content
Thanks for the video. I am struggling to understand something: when you use the n.2 guard you follow the same steps you already did with the n.1 guard? Or do you go a little bit higher than you went with the n.1 guard?
Go slightly higher with the #2 but don't round over onto the top. The idea is to make the upward stroke so it is cutting something but not very much.
Can you do this with a number 4 and number 3 ? Basically a beginner fade without really doing a true fade correct ? Thanks !
Yes it's actually much easier with a 4 and a 3. Those numbers don't show up mistakes so obviously.
Can you make a video about how to dry our hair? What is the difference between hot air, cold air, towel drying? Which one is better?
Yeah good shout that's important knowledge. Consider that added to the list 🙌🙌🙌
Thanks for this video. I cut my sons hair. I use a number 6 for the shortest length.
Can I use the same concept and just use a 7 to blend the top.
Guess I will use the lever to adjust to 6.5.
You could possibly just make the guard a little bit longer. Or try blending down the way with a number three like I do in this video.
ua-cam.com/video/bMOifv4Wvys/v-deo.html
For this cut if I only have a 4mm to 6mm attachment and my little thing on the side of the clipper ranges from 0.5 to 2, could I use the 4.5mm for my 1 the 6 for my 2 and then something in between like 5mm or 5.5mm for my middle?
Yes. So normally 1 is 3mm and 2 is 6mm
So I would use the lever to add two extra grades in between, 4 mm and 5mm
In your case just 4 5 6 should be fine and blend nicely
Great video as always, Michael. One question - you say about shaving straight up. I find that if you do this correctly you don't really need to rely on a mirror too much, although you still need one- would you agree with this statement?
Another thing - you went straight up with a number one, right? How come you were able to go up with a number 2 and still get hair to come off? I would have assumed that, if you were following the same angle with the number 2 as you were the number 1, that no hair would have come off due to the number 2's guard being longer.
Cheers!
Good question ink. As I go up with the 2 I make my angle ever so slightly tighter. If you've not done this before try doing it carefully so you take nothing off. Then keep tightening the angle until you hear the hair cutting.
Also you can do it without the mirror. But the mirror let's you examine how the cut is progressing and if you've missed anything, plus it's always good to have a look at your handsome face while you work.
@@theoneminutebarber Thank you mate, I understand now. Great video!!
@@theoneminutebarber So " tightening " means going inward slightly ever so delicately until you hear hair cutting ? And again when would you know to use this technique over the upside down comb attachment technique ? Thanks
The upside down method is used to remove the weight where the top and sides meet. But because it's not against the grain it won't cut close enough to be useful blending in a one.
When cutting the sides, do you comb your top hair to the side youre cutting or brush everything to the middle?
Get all the hair going in its natural direction. The only thing to keep out of the action is the fringe.
You look very handsome. You did a great job!
Thank you reba ☺️
Been cutting my own hair for over 10 years now 9mm on top and 3mm on the sides, I'll try the blending in method next time but my hair clipper needs replacing i now use the babyliss pro 45 which i have nearly 10 years now but i would like to try something new .... any recommendations ? I'm considering the wahl magic clip
Wahl magic clip are excellent quality and will last you another 10 years easily
@@theoneminutebarber first of all thanks for answering and i think i will go for the wahl magic clip
This isn't just good enough to get to your next barber's haircut, this is good enough not to ever go back.
I’m glad you liked it 😁
Hi, this channel is super helpful!!! but there are something i’m not sure because i dont have the same clipper as u, can u plz tell me what is the mm length for number 1, 1.5 and 2 while u are cutting ur hair with the clipper level open or close???
Thx very much in advance!!!!
The lever open always adds 1.5 mm to whatever the length is on the guard you are using
thx very much!!!
is it possible to make a fade using 1,5mm 4,5mm and blending the line with 3mm? Not sure if it will look good
You are getting the idea Kev, that is essentially what many barbers do, they just go through the range of guards available
The pandemic force me to cut my own hair since barber shops were not open. I went with out hair cut for 6 months.
I just tried it for the very first time and failed spectacularly (it was my fault), but if I didn't have a guide and tried to do it the way I originally intended there would be no person on earth capable of fixing that. Either way, very grateful that I was able to learn I should leave some things up to professionals 😂
It’s not always easy first time. At least you tried
Why wouldn't you go upside down with the number 2 (straight down) to blend the sides like your other videos ?
You could. But the 2 upside down won't make much of an impact going down on a one. You need to go up to catch the hair against the grain.
You need to areas of hair that are not more than 3mm in length difference. Going against the grain ensures that.
Can you do this exact same technique with no guard?
Yes you can if you feel confident. The only thing I will say is that the blade with no guard is less forgiving, any small discrepancy will be more visible
I Watched u go upside ur head and was like bet and just said fuck it and I love it how it looks thnx man
Do you have the lever open or closed?
Always closed unless there is a line that appears above the area you've been cutting. I often join a #1 into a #2 with a #1 and a half. (#1 with the lever down)
Thanks Michael, would a guard 3 or 4 with the clipper work too? Could 2 shorten the side fringe too much? I previously tried scissors which worked, but top half was cut, and bottom half of hair wasn't cut lol...so I made a disconnect step... 😅
3 or 4 would actually be a lot easier.
But keep that 2 away from the fringe. Or comb the fringe to the side out of the way if you're using it.
@@theoneminutebarber Thanks again Michael! If my side fringe (at the lowest point just above the undercut) is 2” long, does that mean when I pull the side hair horizontally outward, any hair that is longer than the vertical line of that 2” should be cut?
Yes
What if we got up by the number 1? can you do that
Fouad I'm not sure I understand the question.
Hello so no 1 guard is it 1 mm or 1 inch?
Hey Alex the #1 guard is 3mm but I have made a video to try and explain clipper guards a bit better ua-cam.com/video/BH8skjChs30/v-deo.html
When you go straight off the sides with a #2 to remove the "weight" are you going higher than the parietal ridge ? It looks like you are going into the top "cave - in " area. Thanks
And when would you know to use this method over the upside comb attachment method....attachment combs under #3 ???
The upside down method doesn't work when trying to remove the shade difference. it doesn't cut close enough.
I still use the straight up method with the two but tighten the angle ever so slightly until I hear the blade cutting.
OK thanks. I always appreciate your well detailed responses.
Is that open or closed? I mean for number one and two?
Closed on both occasions.
And for the back of the neck?
I don't often add that into my DIY videos because the bare blade can easily ruin something that is reasonable. but there are some of my videos that include it
does number 1 and number 2 refer to centimeters we want to cut it on the side?
No it simply refers to the name of the guard. #1 = 3mm
#2 = 6mm
@@theoneminutebarber Thank you very much!
What if you didn’t want it so high?? I have hair about an inch and a half longer than yours at the top ( before u cut it ) I do scissor cut it but it’s so thick I have thinning shears but I only chop the tips which does nothing , thanks
I'd need to make a video on that one. Cutting it lower if a lot harder. It's not as simple as the straight up method.
With thinning shears and the length your hair is. You can cut the end third of the hair with the thinners. This will remove bulk whilst reducing the risk of puffing and popping. (Puffing and popping is another video also)
@@theoneminutebarber I appreciate the reply man love the content , that would be a great video, the back is very hard to blend when trying to keep it slightly lower , my crown is needs blended abit but nothing anyone would notice lol, I wish u were my barber haha
@@theoneminutebarber also with the thinning shears the way u would cut length off, would u go over it after cutting length section by section with thinning shears ? Or do u recommended other way to use them?
Just use 2 mirrors. Still hard though.
If you go to the 7:39 mark, that bit of hair above the clipper towards the back always seems to be left long when I'm cutting. NO idea what I'm doing wrong :(
You can keep combing it down and going against it, it should cut eventually. Reasons it might not would be wet hair, clipper blade too fine for the volume of hair or the plastic guard isn't collecting it properly. Sometimes very soft hair gets pushed out of the way by the blade without falling through the teeth.
@@theoneminutebarber I'll try combing between passes. See if that works. Could just be the shape of my head too :/
Another question from me: What is this kind of haircut called? It's not a regular fade, right?
I’d probably just call it a simple short back and sides or 1 on the sides.
@@theoneminutebarber I've been doing a similar hairstyle on myself using a 0.5 going straight off the head. Then from the parietal ridge downwards I went from n.2 to 1 open, 1 closed and then 0.5 open. It blends right in. Is that another viable way to do it in your opinion?
I could watch this geeza all day!!!
I look like a hobo at the minute as I haven’t had my hair cut for about two months plus and my wife does it so I’ll be letting her watch these vids as last time I started moaning and she scalped me ha ha!
Great vids and looks so easy but you are a pro 👍🏻
Thank you Starwin
I’ve just messed my haircut up didn’t see this video before I cut it 🥲
Not so good. I hope you can salvage it? How short did you go?
I’ve got long on top and grade 1 at sides looks like I got a wedge nightmare
You could possibly soften the join by using a number two then not going as high again with a 1.5? Might work
Also check out this video as you may be able to use the top cutting and blending techniques. It's very easy when you see it. ua-cam.com/video/bMOifv4Wvys/v-deo.html
I not got one half ur going to laugh I bought beard trimmers and the clippers lol