Every Term Barbers Use and What They Actually Mean | GQ

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  • Опубліковано 20 тра 2024
  • Matty Conrad breaks down the most misused and misunderstood terms in barbering so you can become an expert at asking for what you want at the barber shop. From fades and tapers to mullets and side parts, we're making sure you and your barber are on the same page your next haircut.
    Director: Noel Howard
    Director of Photography: Callum Gunn
    Editor: Graham Mooney, Phil Ceconi
    Host: Matty Conrad
    Producer: Graham Corrigan; Sam Dennis
    Line Producer: Jen Santos
    Production Manager: James Pipitone
    Casting Producer: Cynthia Simpson
    Camera Operator: Oliver Smith
    Gaffer: Luke Strahm
    Sound Mixer: Alex Shamku
    Production Assistant: Miranda MacDougall
    Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
    Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
    Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
    Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
    Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
    Designer: Lea Kichler
    Animation: Brady Jackson
    Filmed on Location at: Victory Barber & Brand Gastown in Vancouver, British Columbia
    00:00 The Grooming Guide
    00:32 Fades
    01:42 How to Ask for a Fade
    01:55 Tapers
    02:39 The Number System
    03:36 Blocked Outlines
    04:31 Layering
    05:00 Feathered vs. Flowback
    05:35 Disconnected vs. Blended
    06:06 The Undercut
    07:07 Combover vs. Side Part
    07:46 The Hard Part
    09:00 Edge Up or Line Up
    09:44 The Mullet
    11:04 Volume vs. Lift
    11:36 Spiky vs. Textured
    12:23 Fine vs, Thinning
    13:35 Haircut vs. Hairstyle
    14:24 Until Next Time
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  • @javiervasquez8797
    @javiervasquez8797 3 місяці тому +302

    I’m pretty sure 10-30% or barbers need to watch this too

    • @maxpain45678
      @maxpain45678 25 днів тому +3

      Most wouldn’t even know how to do these cuts besides a fade.

  • @iMoha46
    @iMoha46 3 місяці тому +272

    The fact that they got Travis over Boosie in the photo is so crazy

    • @jackreacher4547
      @jackreacher4547 3 місяці тому +33

      Lol, they don’t even know boosie has a fade. They ask for the Travis kelce. Haha.

    • @mrweekers89
      @mrweekers89 2 місяці тому +5

      That is a Boosie-fade, its a different level of fade 😁

    • @braam7939
      @braam7939 2 місяці тому +32

      The gentrification is real 😂

    • @BrandRobersonTV
      @BrandRobersonTV 2 місяці тому +4

      Boosie fade is a legendary cut

    • @Dontask9513
      @Dontask9513 2 місяці тому +1

      To say that a taper isn’t a fade is crazy

  • @louuwalton
    @louuwalton 3 місяці тому +113

    The fact the they’re using Travis Kelce as an example for the bald fade and taper is ridiculous… cmon GQ

  • @ItsJustKaya
    @ItsJustKaya 3 місяці тому +145

    Yea my turkish barber gonna be like. Show picture or you get the same cut like the dude before you.

  • @jacrispycracker
    @jacrispycracker 2 місяці тому +66

    Has an entire series on GQ about haircuts, wears a hat in all of them

  • @zenecoley7965
    @zenecoley7965 2 місяці тому +60

    Black American barbers invented the fade. We’ve known what a fade is for decades now.

    • @socialwild222
      @socialwild222 2 місяці тому +2

      It's the culture

    • @DonceBeats
      @DonceBeats Місяць тому

      who

    • @somefrog6089
      @somefrog6089 13 днів тому +1

      Incorrect.
      Short, tapered sides with longer tops became popular during the 1940s, influenced by the impact of World War II. The prevalent styles embraced practicality and neatness, reflecting the military-inspired cuts of the time. The “Ivy League” haircut, featuring short sides and slightly longer tops, gained traction, often associated with sophistication and academic circles.
      The Ivy League haircut predates the fade and served as an early influence on barbering styles that eventually led to the development of the fade haircut.
      And the Ivy League haircut is actually predated by the 1920s and 1930s Undercut, which looks a lot like what we today call "fade".

  • @spiercephotography
    @spiercephotography 3 місяці тому +51

    Me, a woman, watching and learning about mens hair and who will probably never use any of this info: This is absolutely fascinating!

    • @Purpleblackviolet
      @Purpleblackviolet 2 місяці тому

      lol even i wont use this info

    • @amberderilo9279
      @amberderilo9279 2 місяці тому +1

      When you start hating ur partner’s haircuts, you’re gonna need it

    • @Padlock_Steve
      @Padlock_Steve Місяць тому

      use it to insult random people on the street

  • @josephagug3715
    @josephagug3715 3 місяці тому +28

    He knows his thing

  • @whyme8068
    @whyme8068 3 місяці тому +18

    Please discuss the hair products for men. This confuses me most😂
    For example, I like the hold and feel of texture paste but can't find one with a little shine. When I try to combine it with other products to make my hair look not so dry, I lose the hold of the paste. I don't like things such as pomade since it makes it feel oily and sticky.
    I'm sure a lot of other guys, like me, don't know what to do to achieve the look they want.

    • @mysticmagicsmurfdarklord6844
      @mysticmagicsmurfdarklord6844 2 місяці тому +2

      I agree, this is something Matty Conrad should talk about. Product is not talked about enough these rdays

  • @Goldielox-hz3pk
    @Goldielox-hz3pk 3 місяці тому +23

    I use to show picture and barber still messed up haircut lmfaooo

  • @gerrychatelain1115
    @gerrychatelain1115 3 місяці тому +7

    Fantastic info-well presented----so much new knowledge.

  • @OMDAT
    @OMDAT 3 місяці тому +27

    Came for the info, stayed for the puns

  • @brendan4859
    @brendan4859 Місяць тому +2

    In my experience, any time I've tried to use this terminology, they have no idea what I'm talking about.

  • @Firstnamelastname..
    @Firstnamelastname.. 2 місяці тому +3

    please 🙏this needs to be a mandatory video for barber students and modern barbers

  • @SLIME-qo1hf
    @SLIME-qo1hf 3 місяці тому +7

    great video, surprised you did not cover longer hair for people growing it out (like shoulder length) maybe wanting it cleaned up

  • @andilegumede8639
    @andilegumede8639 2 місяці тому +4

    I usually fade my own hair because me and my previous barbers spoke two different languages in terms of the look I wanted. It's an everyday struggle to find a barber who truly understands you.

  • @martyrobertson
    @martyrobertson 3 місяці тому +3

    Amazing thank you 🙏🏽

  • @user-ik6qy4uk6w
    @user-ik6qy4uk6w 2 місяці тому +4

    We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

  • @sonampalbar9040
    @sonampalbar9040 2 місяці тому +3

    13:35 haircut vs hairstyle vs Harry styles 😅

  • @stavi7316
    @stavi7316 3 місяці тому +18

    Literally perfect timing. Got my cut scheduled in an hour😂

    • @TitusK1ng
      @TitusK1ng 2 місяці тому +2

      How did it come out cuh..

    • @stavi7316
      @stavi7316 2 місяці тому

      @@TitusK1ng real nice👊

  • @AlbertMinky-li7bm
    @AlbertMinky-li7bm 3 місяці тому

    You are blessed with your father’s wisdom.

  • @lancecahill5486
    @lancecahill5486 3 місяці тому +6

    “Just cut it short, please!”.

  • @KevenSandoval
    @KevenSandoval 2 місяці тому +2

    The fact that this video would be virtually impossible without constant pictorial references exemplifies the fallibility of language and why what you say to your barber, no matter how meticulously worded, will probably not cut it.

  • @danzbeard
    @danzbeard 2 місяці тому

    Great information here 👌🏻

  • @silvAlejandro
    @silvAlejandro 2 місяці тому

    Aaaaand another video for the holy grail playlist! Add ✅

  • @herpderp749
    @herpderp749 3 місяці тому +2

    Looking to finally get a haircut after over 3.5 years of growing it out. I just don’t know what exactly to get tho. I think my head shape is more rectangular (tall and narrow) and my ears do stick out a little. If anyone has any suggestions or inspiration I can look into id appreciate it 🙏🏾

  • @ghostcoyoteproductions
    @ghostcoyoteproductions 2 місяці тому

    Great information

  • @sodamanthegr8
    @sodamanthegr8 3 місяці тому +4

    I'm not sure why I'm watching that since I'm bald, but still found it interesting.

  • @youknowwithMartyKauffman
    @youknowwithMartyKauffman 3 місяці тому +1

    Can you do one about long hair because I have long hair like down below my shoulders

  • @AustinRalls
    @AustinRalls 2 місяці тому

    Can you do this but for beard cuts?

  • @brandonbrown2652
    @brandonbrown2652 3 місяці тому +1

    Ive always been surprised when i go into a place to get my mohawk cleaned up aka sides cut down to 1 usually . They have no idea what i mean . Isnt a mohawk like common knowledge lol idk

  • @BrandRobersonTV
    @BrandRobersonTV 2 місяці тому +1

    Sonny Liston is the first ever with a line up. And Travis kelce instead of boosie for the fade is crazy

  • @bbounce803
    @bbounce803 2 місяці тому

    Great video

  • @areitz1962
    @areitz1962 2 місяці тому

    What a great vid

  • @lilbeckham9
    @lilbeckham9 2 місяці тому

    Awesome video

  • @donhatter159
    @donhatter159 3 місяці тому

    I love haircut

  • @Moneymitch_
    @Moneymitch_ 2 місяці тому +3

    Who did the research for this 😂😂 bald and skin fade are the same thing 😂

  • @actuallyarjun
    @actuallyarjun 3 місяці тому

    Matt, please do a tutorial for curly hair on men😭 we need your help

  • @simonports
    @simonports 2 місяці тому

    what's the song at the end?

  • @jcampztiktok8109
    @jcampztiktok8109 2 місяці тому

    now I finally understand

  • @patrickwalker6698
    @patrickwalker6698 2 місяці тому

    The haircut that changed my life was when I walked in with an afro and told my barber, "Give me something YOU'D wear." I've since swapped it up but I now care about my hair.

  • @nova_kane
    @nova_kane 3 місяці тому +1

    ... I think I'm just going to show my barber a picture of what I want.

  • @carolynanney
    @carolynanney 5 днів тому

    I’m learning to cut my boyfriend’s hair, this is so helpful thank you 🙏

  • @thamithwala3011
    @thamithwala3011 2 місяці тому

    You forgot about the Mohawk!😂😅😊

  • @jmains
    @jmains 2 місяці тому +2

    My barber literally speaks a different language

  • @xDrew292x
    @xDrew292x 2 місяці тому +1

    So then their is no such thing as a drop fade ?

  • @MntDrew-rd8iu
    @MntDrew-rd8iu 2 місяці тому

    What's the best haircut for receding hairline?

    • @yunbha4418
      @yunbha4418 Місяць тому

      I think buzzcut if you have the headshape or textured fringe with a fade, if you're a bit younger and have enough hair.

  • @RAWDEAL064
    @RAWDEAL064 23 дні тому

    I learned that a skin fade was done with a razor down to, idk, the skin. But I guess that explains why every barber I went to in California never did a razor fade unless I specifically asked for it in crayon... and even then, I wouldn't get it. Best Barber I've had to this day is in Connecticut

  • @victor5180
    @victor5180 2 місяці тому +1

    The supposed “non” fade Jayson Tatum has is a fade it’s called a taper fade

  • @JohnEpto-ng6ml
    @JohnEpto-ng6ml 28 днів тому

    What's pc style?

  • @Stark7Ghost
    @Stark7Ghost 2 місяці тому

    No Mohawk? Burst fade?

  • @shawnwalker816
    @shawnwalker816 2 місяці тому +5

    Why people saying he didn't mention Boosie?!?!? Look at this dude and ask yourself does it make sense 😂😂😂 I wouldn't let dude cut my hair and im bald😂

  • @Phantom.MX.13
    @Phantom.MX.13 2 місяці тому

    Nah cause when I ask them to thin out the top it’s cause I want them get rid off volume but keep the length the same

  • @BMo33
    @BMo33 3 місяці тому

    Love when Matty comes around GQ. He used the term "PC" a few times - anyone know what he means?

  • @housechores504
    @housechores504 Місяць тому

    As a barber, no guy with a combover asks for a combover, they ask for a side part 😆

  • @RBernsCarter
    @RBernsCarter 2 місяці тому

    Watched this video even though I only get my hair cut once every 6 months when it gets annoying 😂

  • @Isaac_Arango
    @Isaac_Arango 2 місяці тому

    Me: I only want you to cut a little bit of the sides
    The barber: GOTCHU I'MA MAKE YOU BALD

  • @United_Wings
    @United_Wings 2 місяці тому

    👌🏼

  • @talldrinkofanightmare6775
    @talldrinkofanightmare6775 3 місяці тому +5

    You CAN NOT read any culture appropriation in that title lol 😅

  • @aftwelve
    @aftwelve 2 місяці тому

    You missed the boosie fade

  • @TheoInart
    @TheoInart 2 місяці тому

    really short or really long, makes men attractive/handsome in my opinion 🌀

  • @alivirk3074
    @alivirk3074 Місяць тому

    The only problem is that even my barber doesn't know all these things.

  • @OldMate94
    @OldMate94 2 місяці тому +1

    Are all these terms used all over the world? 😂guess that's what I'm worried about hahah walking into a barber shop in Australia using these terms and they look at me like what

    • @Leaderofalunited
      @Leaderofalunited 2 місяці тому

      I'm German tell me about it. I don't think some of these words exist in the German language

  • @moshecohen127
    @moshecohen127 3 місяці тому

    didn't i see this video before?

  • @MoKiShea
    @MoKiShea 3 місяці тому

    It's giving, you think this is slicked back?! This is PUSHED back

  • @UncleBuZ
    @UncleBuZ 3 місяці тому

    My barber gave me a hard part that looked like a WW1 trench. Bro....

  • @localblackman427
    @localblackman427 2 місяці тому +1

    Oh this for a different demographic

  • @lelozulu3423
    @lelozulu3423 2 місяці тому +1

    no Nas for the hard part and Boosie for the fade is crazy. not enough black representation in this video, typical GQ

  • @sonampalbar9040
    @sonampalbar9040 2 місяці тому

    Now how do I tell this to a street barber in India 😅

  • @Jay-nm5yl
    @Jay-nm5yl 3 місяці тому +1

    Turkish barbers need to take note ahahahahaha

  • @Unknwn733
    @Unknwn733 9 днів тому

    I can’t believe this guy called a mid fade a high fade smh

  • @capturedbycell3162
    @capturedbycell3162 3 місяці тому +11

    Just show a picture

  • @rizzo3412
    @rizzo3412 2 місяці тому +1

    So you guys are saying there is no such thing a number 1 fade? So once there is no skin it's not a fade? 😂😂

  • @JohnEpto-ng6ml
    @JohnEpto-ng6ml 28 днів тому

    6

  • @chrischarles4628
    @chrischarles4628 2 місяці тому

    Another thing NEVER IN YOUR LIFE TELL A BARBER TO TAKE A LIL BIT OF THE TOP OFF YOU WILL WALK OUT BALD!

  • @daimonrivera3569
    @daimonrivera3569 2 місяці тому

    I disagree with a lot of this. Most of it is spot on though. Comb over is def a term I will use as a barber for what he will call a side part. Cuz you wouldn't call it a side part if there is no PART in the hair. A lot of people want a "side part" but with no part. Comb over is def more universal for someone who just wants there hair combed over to the side, if u want to part your hair then say u want a side part

  • @tehbakedpotato
    @tehbakedpotato 3 місяці тому +2

    I trust a hat-wearing barber as much as a skinny chef.

  • @MrOvlov02
    @MrOvlov02 3 місяці тому

    M A T T I N G L Y C U T T H O S E S I D E B U R N S

  • @inyostudio
    @inyostudio 3 місяці тому

    Are all barbers gonna know these terms?

    • @rizzo3412
      @rizzo3412 2 місяці тому

      These are the terms where he works only for sure

  • @BobRoss-wm3lc
    @BobRoss-wm3lc 2 місяці тому +1

    What barber on earth doesn’t know what a fade is 🤣. This dude just wanted an excuse to make a new video

  • @2eaze
    @2eaze Місяць тому

    Ima get a disconnecter foo

  • @tekkingi6956
    @tekkingi6956 3 місяці тому

    I have perma muffin top syndrome pray for me XD

  • @highway67theband
    @highway67theband 2 місяці тому

    Please don't do a number two on anyone :D

  • @gilneyn.mathias1134
    @gilneyn.mathias1134 2 місяці тому

    I wish i knew a decent barber... ;/

  • @andrewzhang598
    @andrewzhang598 3 місяці тому

    first

  • @Killercroc20000
    @Killercroc20000 3 місяці тому

    🐈👈🏿

  • @ItsCoolRight
    @ItsCoolRight 2 місяці тому +1

    More African American hairstyles

  • @braam7939
    @braam7939 2 місяці тому

    Bald fade? you mean boosie fade sir

    • @alejandroquinonez1836
      @alejandroquinonez1836 14 днів тому

      In American lingo it maybe common to call it a boosie fade, but a really bald fade has different names in other countries.

  • @megamike420
    @megamike420 2 місяці тому

    Only place a number two belongs is in the toilet

  • @bqb9591
    @bqb9591 2 місяці тому +2

    With Black History Month we couldn't have someone black teach us about these haircuts. Im just saying 🤷🏼

  • @adamweber4126
    @adamweber4126 3 місяці тому

    But why can't we see YOUR Hair though?!!

  • @qhoffa9568
    @qhoffa9568 2 місяці тому

    They put a pic of Jayson Tatum and said this not a fade…of course not…it’s a taper lol….why is a white person trying to inform us what a fade is lol

  • @EStephensII
    @EStephensII 2 місяці тому

    GQ should credit the Black culture, who have been wearing fades for hundreds of years.

  • @rapperogsmooth2783
    @rapperogsmooth2783 3 місяці тому +1

    I don’t like this guy

  • @priscillasappier1735
    @priscillasappier1735 Місяць тому

    GQ what is ur email?