HOW TO CUT YOUR OWN HAIR | Simple guide for cutting a gents hairstyle
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00:57 how to cut the sides of your own hair
06:37 how to cut the top of your own hair
10:45 how to blend in hair on your own head
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I really wish I could get you to give me a very short recon style haircut, using the clippers with a #1 guard on top, and cut the back and sides as close as possible with the clippers and no guard.
brother I cant thank you enough for this! I'm going through a divorce right now and my ex was a hair dresser and 3x a year she could clean me up lol. Now I can do it on my own and honestly my hair looks better then she ever did it! Also had people at the local market look it over and said it looked top notch! Not all heros wear capes, some make youtube videos helping peasants lol
I'm so pleased to hear that thank you and well done for making a good job 👍👍👍👍👍
I can see why she left, you are a cheapskate. The claim you made that you do a better job than she did is either you are bitter or she's a real terrible hairdresser. Or, she fucked up your hair on purpose.
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I mean…he kinda is wearing a cape…
I can feel your pain brother. Divorce can be very very ugly. Good luck to you man. I'm fixing to cut my own hair for the very first time. Wish me luck. I'll let you know how it went
Here's my personal story: I'm now 29, and I've been getting my hair cut by barbers since I was 15. Before that, my mother used to cut it, but you know how complicated and stressful that can be, especially if you don't have the best relationship with your mom. By December 2023, I hadn't cut my hair for two months, and it was really long (I usually cut it every month). My girlfriend asked if I had ever thought about buying clippers to cut my own hair at home.
So, I bought a Kemei clipper, and since then, my girlfriend's been cutting my hair. However, she always gets nervous during the cut, so I decided to learn how to do it myself. That's when I discovered Michael's TH-cam channel and his amazing way of teaching. He made it so simple and straightforward that anyone, even those who don't know anything about barbering, can do it themselves.
Honestly, I don't know if I'll ever return to a barbershop, maybe for a special occasion, but definitely not regularly. There's something incredibly satisfying about being able to do it yourself. It's not just about saving money.
Michael, I want to thank you for the wonderful videos you've made. You've made a difference in a lot of people's self-esteem.
My pleasure I’m so glad to hear the video was useful 🙏
I realize this is 2 years late, but our budget at home has gotten really tight so I needed to cut even some of the small things now. I watched your video a few times, and took a chance I could do it without making myself look silly. Your method in this video worked beautifully. I just wanted to thank you for this knowledge. Rick J
FINALLY. It's rare to get a simplified explanation of a haircut that is supposed to be non-complicated. Super easy to follow along! Great work.
Thank you Alex 👍👍👍🙌
My wife and I both like short hair. We just bought clippers and are now learning from you. A genuine public service. Thanks Michael!
Thanks Pete good for you both. And thanks for watching 😁
I've been clipping my own barnet for well over 20 years & today I discovered your tutorial, I've gotta say it's the best haircut I've ever given myself, even me Ma commented on how nice it looked, and she rarely notices!🤣
Thank you for your excellent tutorials, I wish I'd found you sooner!
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You are so welcome! And welcome to the channel
Cutting with the grain is a game changer. Also, that blending technique is genius
Thanks Brian 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I watched dozens of self-haircut-tutorials. This is the only one that actually taught me to do it without looking like a donkey. Thank you so very much. Listening to that wonderful accent sure doesn't hurt.
Thank you Sebastian 😁
Glad seen this I'm getting ready to now. I'm just nervous cause mines a lil longer ontop so ima try to use like a 4 clipper not the 2 . N if 4 is to long ill go to 3 atleast lol wish me luck uhhh boy lolol
Awesome u did say wat I thought go with higher number guard thank God
This guy just helped me get my first half decent cut since lockdown. I've watched many vids but this guy simplifies it.
Too many people are trying to do fades at number 1's and 2's who have never even picked up clippers before or, don't realise how you need the right lighting and mirrors.
I'm going to miss my dumb and dumber bowl cut 😂
My barber of 30 odd years retired and after being mocked by my kids for being reluctant to find someone else (and being called a hobo) I found your guide and the results are surprisingly good. Fooled the family into thinking I'd finally found a new barber anyway. Thank you so much.
Ah that's pretty good they can't tell the difference. Thanks villan 👍👍👍
Have just cut my husbands hair, we are in lockdown month two. You need to be given a noble peace prize, for sharing this. A brilliant teacher, short and sweet, and too boot my husband is looking oh so great! Lesson learnt 2 mm is not a No2 👀
That's awesome Natasha, I'm guessing you are in Australia? Hope everything gets back to normal for you soon
Been cutting my own hair for the last year (for obvious reasons) and this is revolutionary. For anyone else staring at their reflection thinking "Am I really going to take this razer to my head? Oh god I'm going to be bald" just take the plunge, you'll be as surprised and as pleased as I was with the results! Thanks for making this video, you've saved me a couple of hours of pain a month 😂
I cut my older son & my husbands hair at home with clippers and have been for quite awhile now and I have watched many hair cutting videos for extra info, but it's hard to find videos that show just using clippers and finally I found your videos and this is one of the better videos. So Thank you.
The best self haircut video I have seen so far. Thanks.
Thank you 😊
I've been cutting my hair for 30 years and I've never found an explanation as useful and precise as this one... thank you very much for uploading this video! 👍
Thank you Miguel 😊
I just tried this, didn't have an extra mirror so I had to call a friend and he helped me with the back of the head. It went surprisingly well even with how I adjust based off what my barbers do and how my hair/head is. Thank you for existing
I have always been scared to cut my own hair but after watching this video I can't wait to try it. Thank you very much.
Good luck David
This is the first video I’ve watched that advocates cutting with the grain rather than against it. I’ve really struggled trying to go against the grain, so I’m definitely going to give this a try. Thanks for the video!
This really is an excellent guide. I’ve cut my hair a few times during lockdown and it always takes me ages. End up spending an hour or so trying to correct mistakes but this is so straight forward. Cutting with the grain is an absolute game changer for me. Thanks Michael
I've watched haircut video's and there are many about fades you see all the young guys wearing, but very little about Gents plain haircuts. I'm 71 and I don't want to be sporting a fade. So Thanks Michael besides haircuts are expensive these days and I just don't have the funds ,So I think you really helped out humanity with your video. Thank you so much...
My pleasure, glad I could help
I never thought I could cut my own hair and it was really depressing me but watched your video and did it in an hour and it went great so massive thank you. If I can do it anyone can just the way you showed. Well done mate you're a life saver 😁
Brilliant Carl, I always say if you look good you feel good. I'm glad I could help 😊
Okay, so I just finished my first haircut using this video. I cannot believe how well it came out. The part on how to cut the hair on the top of the head...why does no one else ever mention this in their videos? It is incredible. That was always the part that baffled me; I knew using scissors and a comb was too advanced. This technique is so simple. It was a little bit stressful seeing so much hair being removed (it has been a long while since I had a haircut), but it came out great. This is literally the only video I needed. Thanks.
That's absolutely brilliant Mondriano. I'm so pleased to hear comments like this 😊 well done.
Thanks to your videos I've cut my own hair five times now. I bought some Wahl clippers off Ebay during the first lockdown and was brave enough to cut my own hair after watching one of your videos. I use number 8 (25mm) on top and usually number 3 at the back and sides. I haven't been brave enough to use number 2 or 3 to go down the back and sides to blend it in more...but I might do now after watching this video ! 👍
Its a bit of a leap of faith that first time the clipper goes into the sides but it does work. Good job for having a go at your own hair 🙌👍
Man I wish this video came out in March of 2020!! This is the most helpful self cut video on TH-cam. Thanks so much for posting this!
Was really fed up with my hair that had been looking more and more untidy since December: so I took the plunge, watched some of your videos and bought myself some clippers. It turned out really well, mainly because of your clear simple instructions - thanks.
Achievement unlocked: cut own hair :)
My wife offered to cut my hair, but I wanted to be able to say I'd done it myself. Thanks for the video tutorial, I'm currently feeling awesome!
You taught me how to get a haircut on my own. I've been doing it since this summer and it gets better every time. Thanks to this video, I learned how to shade the sides.
Thank you my teacher.
Awesome Rafal. I bet your haircuts get better every time. I'm glad to hear the techniques are working for you.
I just did it myself for the first time today thanks to your vid. It was way clearer than the vast majority that I found, not only that, it instilled a confidence that I had not had before. The cut turned out better than my local barbers- and for free. Thanks, dad.
Awesome lucky bucket. That's exactly what I hope viewers get. Good on you for giving it a go 💪👍
Thank you so much for making these videos! I just did my own haircut for the first time and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results! I used higher clips because I don't like to go quite so short, but the techniques are the real key. If it looks this good for a first try I can't wait to see how I improve over the next few cuts!
I've watched so many videos, but this one is the BEST of them all. Thank you
This is the best instruction for cutting hair on TH-cam
Thank you Alvin 😁
After watching this guide, I cut my own hair for the second time ever. It looks so much better than last time.
Thank you for the clear and detailed walkthrough!
The blending of the side technique/tip was very helpful. I have straight hair and this is the number one problem I have of getting the visible line to not be so noticeable. Thank you.
Gave this a go today, the back is a little dodgy but overall I’m really pleased with how I got on!
Thank you for posting and for the tips, really, really helpful!!
Thanks from another DIY at home barber! I've watched so many videos on the subject, but yours is one of the best. Your technique is great and you explain the steps well. Great video.
Thank you for this. Simple instructions with no showing off and clearly explained. Excellent
There are a couple of useful tutorials that I've been using to good effect for my first attempts at cutting my hair, and the tip for thinning your hair by using the clippers following the hair direction instead of going against it works really well. Your tip for going down to help blend also helps. so thanks for that :O)
Thank you, Michael your videos are really a saver. I have been cutting my own hair since a retired plus my grandson. Your technique is incredible and easy to follow. The Occipital Ridge has always given me so much trouble. Usually, I ended up with something like horns or Mohican style. Considering that I am almost 80 years is OK for me but not for my wife and granddaughters. I like to go to the barber every two or three months and they make a lot of fun with my hairstyles.
This is hands-down the best tutorial, especially the part about how to easily blend in the top. Great explanation and simple technique that's easy to master.
Thank you. This is the best video on the net for men to cut their hair. You saved a lot of trouble and fear going outside and I could do it myself
Many thanks for such amazing tutorial and video. Really helps a lot when you're literally locked down and not other options exists. it works and it's really easy to do by yourself.
Wow! Just did it my own and I can’t believe the result. Thank you for this video! It took some courage and self confidence, but the instructions are clear enough to help those who have no idea of how to begin.
Super helpful!! Thank you for this video. I’ve been cutting my hair since the pandemic. This vid helped me with some problems I had before, trying to even my sides.
Thanks AGAIN!
Third time done. Getting more confident and finally got it almost as short as my barber does.
Very conservative the first two times, which meant I needed a new trim 2 weeks later. This time should last my usual 4 weeks.
I keep about an inch and half on top, so fading/merging takes patience for a newbie!
Watched this last night as my barnet had got totally out of control and my girlfriend scalped me last time she tried with my clippers. Did it today and really happy with the result, thank you so much fella!
This method works great for a tidy up while to barbers are closed. Remington clipper does the job, and thanks to the method for trimming the top, I don't look bald like last time when I just chopped the lot off due to lack of skill! Many thanks.
Thanks, I picked up some tips. I started 10 months ago using my Brio Beard trimmer with a Covid Haircut and am getting better, but now with your advice I think I can take it to the next level. Truth be told, I like cutting my hair. I find it kind of exciting to do, although I always enjoyed the barbershop banter I probably will not go back. 💈
Best tutorial ever I still follow it
Thank you so much. My poor hubby had a little bowl cut for the longest time but that clipper going with the growth of the hair to blend is an amazing technique for diy. 💕
Excellent tutorial. I have always used the clippers in an upward motion, never thought you would go downward. Looks like it's much easier to blend and will be doing this next haircut 👍🏼
I have seen many videos but this is the best of all. At first I was very skeptical about the top technique but today I gave it a try and the end result is excellent, simple and easy. I used to waste a lot of time trying to cut it with scissors, thank you very much!
This is such an amazing tutorial!
Thanks so much for the simple yet awesome tips!
Just wanted to say thanks. I cut my own hair today following your guidance in your video. I’m really happy in how it came out. I like your simple and easy techniques to cutting your own hair. Big cheers!
This is a game changer for me, I've been doing my own hair for about a year now but this is by far the best video instruction I've ever seen, I like the fact that your hair isn't totally straight & 'perfect', especially the fringe which is exactly like mine (sort of curls up), you've just shown me the best way to cut this, plus the tip of following the direction of the hair is brilliant & gives a far better cut. THANKS!!
Thank you Neil 😊
Just cut my hair with clippers, following your video and tips. I thank you! Very pleased with the outcome.
Great video!!! It has given me the confidence to cut my own hair every two weeks (nice to feel a clean cut), all while using the Wahl Clipper Lithium Ion Cordless Kit. During full Covid lock down I was hesitant at doing a cut just once a month, when using others guidance. Your coaching and this video in particular shows us a fool proof blending method that completes the cut. I will be adjusting the comb attachments to vary my hair length based on Summer or Winter needs. Thank you for sharing your experience.
You are absolutely welcome Christopher 🙌
Brilliant tips tried it just there the top turns out so well , only bit I found tricky was cutting the back of the head up top and blending it with the sides , thank you 👍
Great presentation! You took the time to explain comb lengths, techniques and head structure. I learned what I've been doing wrong. My next cut should look similar to yours. Thank you!
brilliant. been doing my own like this since watching your video in first lockdown. scary doing that top first time but love it now! I like it longer at front than back so playing around with different guides 2/3 seems to work!
You have just saved my boyfriend and I many hours of stress. Thank you so much!
All I can say is WOW! My wife and I followed your advice and we used a 3 on the sides and 4 on top. The results are truly impressive. Thanks so much for the video, absolute legend!
I'm glad it helped. Thanks St. Steve 🙌
Hair cutting tuition par excellence!!!!What a fine instructor!
Followed this last night and finally got the best self-cut I’ve ever tried. Great video. Thanks.
Nice one Paul 🙌👍
Thanks for the technique. This is the first time here. I have been cutting my own hair over 20 years, high and tight fade. As I am getting older, I am starting to like the length of your final result. The new challenge includes my unmanaged beard.
Best tutorial on this so far. Thanks, really. The best.
What a great explanation! I've been trying to do this for months and just butchering my hair. I'm going to try this now. Thanks 👍
I've watched too many self-haircut videos. This is by far the best. Breaking each step down to super simple techniques is great. Thanks.
Thank you Mondriano 👍🙌
Seriously. Really good 👍
Been cutting my own hair for years. Decided to watch your video to see how you do it..... and what has always been an hour long, incredibly stressful time.... was suddenly easy and completed in less than 20 minutes. Thank you! Brilliant video and now, thanks to you, I have a great haircut!
That's absolutely brilliant to hear. 😁👍👍👍🙌
Brilliant Michael. Many thanks for all the hints and tips. Have been cutting my own hair since last March with reasonable success, according to my regular hairdresser who has rescued it during the break in lockdowns. But we're back where we were, so seeing your tutorials has explained much, and given me confidence re direction of comb and cut. Will put it all into practice tomorrow. Thanks again. Cheers for now. Roj.
Good on you Roj. I'm glad it was useful and not to bad for your normal barber to bring back to something professional. 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Thank you Michael , a video that shows how its done. Off to have a go, will come back later and tell you. Back 30 mins later, looks ok , luckily I have curly hair .Wife did it and were still speaking .
Good to hear. Well done t23 fan 🙌
This is the best ever self haircut video I watched on TH-cam. Thank you so much Michael for showing how to do it easily and still have a "professionally done" look. You are an amazing teacher, thanks again!
Thank you Thirumurthi, I'm always pleased to here I've helped someone. 😁
I bought a hair clipper set for Christmas and gave myself first haircut today using your clear, concise, informative and entertaining instructional video. I learned a lot and felt confident. My first haircut, I'd rate myself an 8.5/10...with practice it'll get better! Thanks mate, couldn't have done it without you ✌️
PS. The "phaser" blow dryer 😆
PS2. as a woman with a longer hairstyle, I used an 8 on top, 7 on the side, 6 on neck taper. Fantastic results with your "cut with the natural direction" method.
That's brilliant I love to hear the method is working for people. 😁
I’ve been cutting my own hair since March 2020. Just came across this method, by far the easiest way to get as close as you can to the barbershop in very little time. Thanks!
Thank you Kunal 😁
@@theoneminutebarber When I do go back to the barber how do I ask for this exact haircut?
I think the best way is to show him the video.
@@theoneminutebarber haha, sounds good thanks!
Thank you Michael, great video. I appreciate the all in one in this video. My self cuts have never been better! At the halfway point between my haircuts, I like to just trim up the edges and around the ears as well, keeps me looking great until the next cut.
Cheers!
My pleasure Bob, good to hear from you and good to hear that your self cuts are progressing. 👍🙌
I bought myself some clippers and I just finished my very first self hair cut, and it was all thanks to this video. It gave me a lot of confidence and also the techniques you shared, were really good. Don’t take me wrong... my haircut is by no means perfect, but it came out pretty damn good. I’m sure with more practice and once I familiarize myself with how my hair behaves when I cut it, I’ll get better at it. Thank you very much for the video! And I’m subscribed to your channel now. Next stop, how to make a good fade hehe
Brilliant Leo. Well done, you will definitely improve as you go 👍👍👍
This is class. I watched another tutorial way back in the early lockdown and have been doing my own hair since, but now I wish I'd seen this technique of using clippers and going with the grain earlier. Massively helpful
Thanks for the experience ❤
Thanks for a solid beginner haircut video! I feel confident I can do this myself and have been wanting to try a self-cut but was afraid I'd butcher my hair. Appreciate your simple approach for newbies!!
You can do it! Let me know how it goes
Thankyou my friend. I've been self cutting for awhile now but watching this has definately shown me a few places I will try some of your techniques. Top video and much appreciated.
I am impressed. I have never seen this method where you run the clippers downward to get a fade. I always see barbers go upward. Interesting tips. Thank you for sharing mate, from USA.
I literally cut my hair today, and I wish I had seen this video before. I'll try your blending technique next time, it looks really easy. Thanks for posting this!
it looks easy because it's done by a professional
This is one of the best self barbering videos on TH-cam. Thank you!
Thank you so much Ink for supporting the channel I really appreciate your comments 😊🙌
@@theoneminutebarber Thanks for making this video. It's actually the best I've seen on TH-cam - very simple techniques to follow and very comprehensive.
Thank you Michael, very informative my friend and I can’t wait to try out your neck technique. Stay safe, well and may your God bless you........and let me be the first to wish you a very Merry Christmas from here in Cornwall 🥟🎅👍🤣
Thank you Mark and good luck with your haircut. Hope lockdown is bareable down there and you guys can get unlocked for Christmas. 🎅
Thanks Michael for the hair cutting lesson, I wish I watched it yesterday. But at least I can go over it again the right way, and make it look better.
wow, this was easy and came out perfect, thanks so much, I usually end up with a bowl cut after I'm finished, simple and it works.
I cut my hair myself since 9 years. First it was quite difficult. I watched a lot of youtube tutorials. However yours was the best and most pragmatic tutorial i ever watched. Will test some of your techniques (like the trimming the bulk) tomorrow. Very cool!
Thank you Ganba, good luck 👍👍👍
Thank you. Your method looks a lot easier. I am going to try it.
The cutting from top to bottom is amazing. It can be difficult to cut against the direction your hair grows and get a clean look. Thanks! Amazing!
I totally agree!👍
Agree with other comments. This is amazing! So helpful. Thanks!
Have followed this man's videos before and they are brilliant.
Cutting my own hair during lockdown using his method . It works so well I can not believe it.
I use a small Remington clippers . But when I cut my boys hair they complain it pulls the hair a bit. Would anyone recommend a good cordless clippers to buy. Nothing crazy expensive , but good for a DIY .
Thank you for making this video! I've had one haircut this year and my mop was driving me nuts. Your clear explanation gave me the courage to try it out and it worked! My wife says I look "hot". 😄
Awesome Paul. The main thing is that you can pass inspection. Sounds like you did 👍
Michael, absolutely brilliant! Perfect tutorial, great results, for the very first time....thanks!
Thanks David. 😁
I used to be so scared to do fading but your demonstration of fading gave me the courage to do fading but not good but you are teaching me little by little. thank you, I am so happy that I found you on youtube
I have been cutting my own hair since 1969. I almost don't need mirrors to trim my medium length hair. I usually strip down to cut just before a shower. Takes 5 minutes every couple of weeks.
Very useful tutorial,, appreciate I m going to try this method
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been cutting my hair myself for a while but always struggled on the top. Your tipp literally cut the time I need in half. Best video out there!
You are so welcome!
Michael, thanks. Excellent delivery, instruction and insight/experience shared. The next day after viewing, I cut my own hair following the instructions and steps just as you had advised. Results: Am very satisfied. Many thanks again!
That's great to hear.nice work tcong
Just ordered some Wahl clippers as my bouffant has become untameable now. Thanks for the video!
I've been doing my own hair for at least 7 years but just found this and learned a lot from it!
Thank you so much!
Edit: Liked and sub'd
Thank you Jeff 😁
Thank you for posting this vid. Very helpful.
This is probably the first TH-cam video I watched in its entirety. This is gold, mate! Thanks.
Thank you Alex. Your welcome 😃