I've been cutting my own hair for a few years now with mixed results, watching tutorials and trying to improve from time to time. But this is the first video that really clicked it for me and the results has gotten much better since. This technique is really easy and foolproof. Thanks for a brilliant tutorial, you've made a lot of people happier!
I just use a number 12 guard i got from amazon works fine, number 12 leaves enough hair to comb hair back compared to a number 10 which leaves my hair spikey 😂😂😂
@@JR-vr6ri yes, the 12 guard is 38 mm I first bought the number 10 guard to test which is 32 mm but it left my hair spikey after I took a shower since hair was still short, but with the 12 guard it left just enough length where I could comb it back without it sticking up 😂👍
Dude, I've been cutting my own hair during lockdown with increasingly distasterous results AND whilst following TH-cam tutorials! I've just used your method to blend the top with the sides and some sort of magic happened and it now looks like a half decent haircut 5 mins later. Genius dude! THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'll venture out tomorrow without wearing my cap😂
just got the wife to try out your method on me, I was beginning to look like something from a dodgy 70's movie, absolutely brilliant ! I cant thank you enough, I feel human again. top man.
Absolutely what I was looking for! So many videos on TH-cam are overly complicated. I truly appreciate you showing us your methods. Thanks a million!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Super helpful. I've gotten confident about cutting the sides and back, but couldn't figure out how to cut the top or upper sides without a lot of stress and time. Thanks for saving me time, money, and stress!
Been cutting my own hair since COVID lockdown but was never pleased with my blending techniques on the sides and trying to use scissor cuts on top. Tried the with the grain technique and will never go back. The top and sides are as even as they used to be with the pro barbers. Thank you sir!!!!
LEARN MORE FROM ME: I also teach barbering over on UDEMY www.udemy.com/course/become-a-barber-with-the-one-minute-barber/?referralCode=42BF2C51051CEA42A664
After looking at other methods, yours seemed to be the easiest and it gave me the results I wanted. Used a 12mm on top and came down the sides with a 9mm. Turned a mop head into a respectable look. Now just have to maintain it every 2 weeks and all done. Thanks for the great vid's from the back woods of Alabama USA
Brilliant tips!! I have been cutting my husband's hair and I'm fine doing the back but get a bit lost on the top and sides. I will do this next time. Thank you
I’ve learnt such a lot with this video, more than any other self cut on TH-cam. Firstly to keep the blades in the closed position as they cut better, the video is must watch based solely on this piece of advice. Next your blending technique using the different guards in different directions while respecting the skull shape. Thanks for this.
Best self hair cutting videos on the net...really helped me out and made me feel million times better with a fresh cut. No more barbers for me not thatbwe can go anyway.amazing stuff thank-you
I’ve been cutting my own hair for over 30 years. Based on 10 cuts per year at $20 per cut, I estimate that I have saved well over $6k ! Guys.....you can cut your own hair.
Thanks for this. I'm giving hubby a Covid Cut this weekend, and this is a great tutorial !! Also..you could recite the Privacy Agreement for Apple, and I'd still listen...lovely Scots brogue !
Wow. Works very well indeed. I've tried a few times to cut my own hair over the last year with limited success. Despite being a bit apprehensive about using the clipper this way, this method is by far the easiest with the best results. Got my wife to finish the back edges, and around the ears. Thank you very much - appreciated!
Wow, you are a lifesaver, I've been cutting my own hair for decades and after all that time i never thought about going from the back to the front! I can't wait to try this 2morr. And you're absolutely right, if you cut the top from the front to the back, it'll just hack it all off. 🙏🏻👍🏻🙂
It's an unusual technique for sure but the results can be surprising. All the best of luck with your cut and share to anyone you feel would also benefit. 👍👍👍
By far the best tutorial on TH-cam. Ive been cutting my hair for years but this video shows me where I was going wrong. I have the same hairstyle as you which made it so much easier. Thanks for the video
The best self haircut videos on TH-cam. Thanks for your straight forward instructions and advice. You gave me the tools and courage I needed to cut my own hair without worrying too much that I would screw it up. I've successfully cut my own hair 3 times since April thanks to your videos. Stay well Michael.
Great methods! I tried your previous two video methods adapted with one length higher on my new Wahl and it worked a treat. I appreciate my Barber 100% more now though you guys are magicians
That's great to hear. I'm glad this has been a big help to you. It can be done. All I'd say is and I'm sure you know this anyway. Even if you are getting good at cutting your barber will produce the highest standards for you as they can cut without mirrors and generally have all the tools.
I bought myself 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. 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.
FINALLY another woman on here. Can I ask what kind of hair you have? Straight, wavy, curly...I wanna do this myself but with my hair it's hard to tell if it'll behave
My hair was a Covid mess. Long and uneven as hell and bushy. Following your instruction I combed it down all over an then just whacked it with the 9mm on top and all around, just working downward. It looked great in 5 minutes after some work with the 6mm as you suggested. Very pleased, very easy and I'm confident to try it again. It looks a lot better than I'd dared to hope. Thank you.
I now realize I should've watched this video BEFORE ruining my boyfriends hair 🙈 Figured it can't be that hard with the machine but got VERY confused at the top 😅 Will try again after watching few of your videos, he's got a little hair left so maybe all is not lost after all 😄
I've started doing 2 months ago self haircuts. Always wondered how to cut the top, and the sides, and blend the side fade. This is insane technique really! So easy , and simple , and it just works! The only thing I need to practice is behind. Even with mirrors I can't make it good. I mean I did, but I need time really, while side fades and top I do fast, especially after this tutorial! Thanks a lot man!
Great tip going down a # for the edges of head. I did feel that the edges were a little too long after using this technique from your other video, but I was scared to try until now. Cheers mate
Hi Michael..love love love your videos. Would like to see a video on finishing off the back of your head..ie: for those of us who wear our hair a bit longer? How to get that nice straight line across the back of the head, and around the ears etc. I'm having small problems in this area and need advice from a pro like yourself! You rock Michael! 👍
John I'm making a video on this subject. Generally I'd avoid a neck line and go for a tapered finish. A taper gives a cleaner regrowth. The neckline looks great too but as the neck hair regrows the clean finish is messy qicker.
After a year's worth of DIY haircuts based on a number of TH-cam videos, for myself and my boy we ended up with some really questionable results. But I have to say your video is the best one ever. So easy to do. I shall be making a contribution to your page :) Thank you from myself and my boy from Bradford, United Kingdom
OMB is the best self haircut mentor on TH-cam. I have not gone back to my barber since 2/2020. The buzz haircut was getting old so I researched online videos how to give self cuts. Now I cut my hair twice as often and it gets easier each time. I’m also getting compliments.
I tend to have my hair short at the back and sides but a bit longer and messy/textured on top. On the first lock down I ended up buzzing the top down using an 8 and shorter at the sides. It was ok but far too short for me. Followed your technique this afternoon and it worked brilliantly - still have enough on top to work with. Thanks man!
TY..I've been cutting My hair for Yrs..I even went to BS..I used a peanut..Whal..I am a FM and using a clipper ..which I Always do..I never am able to get that "lacy" look..always real streamlined..But this SIMPLE reverse of direction..Boom drop the mic...TY TY TY...I definitely will watch all Videos You drop..Thank You one more time..so easy Great Results...
Great guide but WATCH THE COWLICKS! I’ll preface this by saying this technique works insanely well for the top. I’ve cut my own hair for 10 plus years and at the age of 35 can confidently give myself a professional cut especially the sides and back with the help of a hand mirror and door 3 panel fold out mirror (these made cutting the sides so much easier.) the only problem I had was the top with scissors and time it took matching and using hair clips to hold to get a good result, and as would happen every now and again I’d do this late at night tired before bed and find myself botching a bit when not taking the time and needing to go shorter than I wanted. I’ll try this method again but really wet the cowlicks. I’ve had worse but I wish you mentioned those and to be careful on them. Looks great but my cowlick on my bangs area got a nice buzz
Super grateful for your videos. Been cutting my hair on and off for the last 8 years. Always has just devolved into a buzz cut I ultimately loathe. Using your methods I’ve finally got a self cut I’m actually satisfied with. Thanks, man. Keep it up!
@@theoneminutebarber I wanted to ask a potentially dumb question...so I’m wanting the top of my hair to grow out more. Would it be best to just do the sides and top side blend and skip the top or continue doing as shown so it refrains from being too bulky? If that makes sense
Just leave the top Dustin. When it comes to hair there isn't really any rules as to what is correct. By all means keep the sides neat and let the top get some length. My most recent video was the first time I'd cut the top in three haircuts.
Love your DIY tutorials. Been cutting my own hair for about 6 years now and stumbled upon your channel. This is a technique I’ve never seen before and will try it soon. Question though: if you’re only removing the bulk on top and continue this method for the next several hair cuts, would you eventually have to cut the length at some point? I typically do a #6 or #8 guard on top going against the grain. Don’t feel comfortable using scissors for the top
Good video, some techniques that I have not tried before but will next time. Cutting the back of your neck line can be tricky if you have dangling hair.
This is great!! My gal likes the hair longer so I can I do a 2 on side and 4 on top or should I do a 3 on side and 4 or 5 on top? Would that be too long for the side? (Mushroom look?) thank you! I thought you were nuts with how simple but you’re a pro and idk nada
Bought the Wahl colour clippers, no lever on this, didn't even know there was such a thing, should have watched your videos first. I just used scissors up top, still worked out fairly well. Good video again, subscribed.
Hi Michael, first off THANKS for all your videos, they're absolutely brilliant & have hugely improved my self cutting technique. One question on this cutting with direction of the hair & that is, what would you say the length of hair would be when using a 3 & 2 guard i.e. would that be the equivalent of an 6 & 4 if you were just cutting back the way? Also, I have pretty short hair (start from a no guard/closed blade at the sides then build up to the fade) so in fact could I get away with using a 2 & 1 or would I be, as you say 'in for a shock' haha! Cheers anyway, as I say, your work presentation style & the way you explain & demonstrate everything is miles better than any other guys I've watched. Top man!
Hi neil. If you go against the grain with a 6 it will make the hair shorter than if you go with the grain with a 3. This is because a 3 with the grain takes the density of the hair down a it stacks up on itself and not the length. Against the grain raises the hair up into the blade and cuts at that length. Does that make sense?
I feel so stupid to have needed a video like this but it was so helpful! I didn't know that a simple push with the right angle would change everything 😂 Glad that I didn't break it! Thank you!
@@theoneminutebarber 😂 something's wrong with me today. I thought I was commenting on another video which showed how to change the trimmer head of a certain Wahl model 😂well, I'm sure your video is also awesome, so I'm leaving my "random" comment here😂
I've heard of people doing it. But have never even touched a set of dog clippers so can only honestly say I don't know. What I would look for myself is I'd find out if the blade was any different to a normal hair blade. That would be the main thing.
I've been cutting my own hair for a few years now with mixed results, watching tutorials and trying to improve from time to time. But this is the first video that really clicked it for me and the results has gotten much better since. This technique is really easy and foolproof. Thanks for a brilliant tutorial, you've made a lot of people happier!
I just use a number 12 guard i got from amazon works fine, number 12 leaves enough hair to comb hair back compared to a number 10 which leaves my hair spikey 😂😂😂
@@thatguy3213can I ask what mm is your 12 guard you normally use?
@@JR-vr6ri yes, the 12 guard is 38 mm I first bought the number 10 guard to test which is 32 mm but it left my hair spikey after I took a shower since hair was still short, but with the 12 guard it left just enough length where I could comb it back without it sticking up 😂👍
Dude, I've been cutting my own hair during lockdown with increasingly distasterous results AND whilst following TH-cam tutorials! I've just used your method to blend the top with the sides and some sort of magic happened and it now looks like a half decent haircut 5 mins later.
Genius dude! THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'll venture out tomorrow without wearing my cap😂
That's brilliant Melkor. I love a success story 😁😁😁🙌
just got the wife to try out your method on me, I was beginning to look like something from a dodgy 70's movie, absolutely brilliant ! I cant thank you enough, I feel human again. top man.
Well done Mike and especially well done to your wife 🙌🙌🙌
Absolutely what I was looking for! So many videos on TH-cam are overly complicated. I truly appreciate you showing us your methods. Thanks a million!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Super helpful. I've gotten confident about cutting the sides and back, but couldn't figure out how to cut the top or upper sides without a lot of stress and time. Thanks for saving me time, money, and stress!
Glad I could help! Thank you
I've been cutting/trimming my hair for ages. Your tutorials are great. Will continue to watch them. You are a true professional.
Thank you Joe 😊
Been cutting my own hair since COVID lockdown but was never pleased with my blending techniques on the sides and trying to use scissor cuts on top. Tried the with the grain technique and will never go back. The top and sides are as even as they used to be with the pro barbers. Thank you sir!!!!
LEARN MORE FROM ME: I also teach barbering over on UDEMY www.udemy.com/course/become-a-barber-with-the-one-minute-barber/?referralCode=42BF2C51051CEA42A664
I think ur the easiest to understand amongst all I’ve seen in the last 1 year
I've done this twice now since covid started and the second cut is even better than the first. Thank you for the no BS beginner friendly tips!
I've been cutting my hair for years now and it was only recently that I got a compliment when I followed your method. Thanks!
After looking at other methods, yours seemed to be the easiest and it gave me the results I wanted. Used a 12mm on top and came down the sides with a 9mm. Turned a mop head into a respectable look. Now just have to maintain it every 2 weeks and all done. Thanks for the great vid's from the back woods of Alabama USA
Thank you so much I'm glad you found them useful 😁
The real MVP for 2020/2021 lockdown! Thank you sir
Hey man, you literally saved my awful haircut thank you.
Glad I could help
Brilliant tips!! I have been cutting my husband's hair and I'm fine doing the back but get a bit lost on the top and sides. I will do this next time. Thank you
oh this method is so simple and yet magical!!! thank you so much!!
Love the video. Used your method 4 times now and no longer go to get a haircut. First time was OK but got better the more I did it.
I’ve learnt such a lot with this video, more than any other self cut on TH-cam. Firstly to keep the blades in the closed position as they cut better, the video is must watch based solely on this piece of advice. Next your blending technique using the different guards in different directions while respecting the skull shape. Thanks for this.
Best self hair cutting videos on the net...really helped me out and made me feel million times better with a fresh cut. No more barbers for me not thatbwe can go anyway.amazing stuff thank-you
Thank you Lewis 😁
I’ve been cutting my own hair for over 30 years. Based on 10 cuts per year at $20 per cut, I estimate that I have saved well over $6k ! Guys.....you can cut your own hair.
It's like £9 in Scotland 😂
Thanks for this. I'm giving hubby a Covid Cut this weekend, and this is a great tutorial !! Also..you could recite the Privacy Agreement for Apple, and I'd still listen...lovely Scots brogue !
From Toronto, Canada. Excellent video. Have a new problem though...fighting the ladies off! Many thanks.
Wow. Works very well indeed. I've tried a few times to cut my own hair over the last year with limited success. Despite being a bit apprehensive about using the clipper this way, this method is by far the easiest with the best results. Got my wife to finish the back edges, and around the ears. Thank you very much - appreciated!
You know what the hair your talking about. Great advice.
I do like the way you cut your hair, that is great education. thank you. bravo
Wow, you are a lifesaver, I've been cutting my own hair for decades and after all that time i never thought about going from the back to the front! I can't wait to try this 2morr. And you're absolutely right, if you cut the top from the front to the back, it'll just hack it all off. 🙏🏻👍🏻🙂
It's an unusual technique for sure but the results can be surprising. All the best of luck with your cut and share to anyone you feel would also benefit. 👍👍👍
Easiest and most effective method I've ever seen..Thanks a lot.
Your welcome Amit
By far the best tutorial on TH-cam. Ive been cutting my hair for years but this video shows me where I was going wrong. I have the same hairstyle as you which made it so much easier. Thanks for the video
Glad I could help! Thank you
I got to watch this video once a month right before I cut my hair. Thank you enormously!
You're so welcome!
Great tip. Tried this today and turned out perfect!
Thanks man, your instructions worked well for me
The best self haircut videos on TH-cam. Thanks for your straight forward instructions and advice. You gave me the tools and courage I needed to cut my own hair without worrying too much that I would screw it up. I've successfully cut my own hair 3 times since April thanks to your videos. Stay well Michael.
Im so happy to hear my videos are of genuine use. Thanks Howard
Great methods! I tried your previous two video methods adapted with one length higher on my new Wahl and it worked a treat. I appreciate my Barber 100% more now though you guys are magicians
Thank you Pappa Kilo🧙♂️
As I am a seaman,sometimes I don't have chance to go to barbar, I learn from your video and cut my hair myself. Good for me.
Thank you for the help you provide in your videos! 😃
My pleasure! And thank you Eduardo for the support 🙌
Haven’t been to the barbers since the first lockdown and this is the best tutorial video I’ve watch so far! Thanks mate
That's great to hear. I'm glad this has been a big help to you. It can be done. All I'd say is and I'm sure you know this anyway. Even if you are getting good at cutting your barber will produce the highest standards for you as they can cut without mirrors and generally have all the tools.
just did this an hour ago and it worked much better for me than i had anticipated. thanks for this great tip!
I bought myself 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. 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.
FINALLY another woman on here. Can I ask what kind of hair you have? Straight, wavy, curly...I wanna do this myself but with my hair it's hard to tell if it'll behave
My hair was a Covid mess. Long and uneven as hell and bushy. Following your instruction I combed it down all over an then just whacked it with the 9mm on top and all around, just working downward. It looked great in 5 minutes after some work with the 6mm as you suggested. Very pleased, very easy and I'm confident to try it again. It looks a lot better than I'd dared to hope. Thank you.
Nice one Tom that's great to hear. 👍👍👍
I now realize I should've watched this video BEFORE ruining my boyfriends hair 🙈 Figured it can't be that hard with the machine but got VERY confused at the top 😅 Will try again after watching few of your videos, he's got a little hair left so maybe all is not lost after all 😄
Hope the video helps
I've started doing 2 months ago self haircuts. Always wondered how to cut the top, and the sides, and blend the side fade. This is insane technique really! So easy , and simple , and it just works! The only thing I need to practice is behind. Even with mirrors I can't make it good. I mean I did, but I need time really, while side fades and top I do fast, especially after this tutorial! Thanks a lot man!
Well done Isaac 🙌
Thank you for showing this verry helpful to get that extra puffiness down 😉
thanks buddy. I keep getting terrible haircuts. just finished doing this and its all even and looking really decent. I will be doing this from now on
My hair came out exactly how I wanted it to with your techniques . Thank you
That's excellent Marco, I'm so pleased it worked for you. and well done for attempting it 🙌
I appreciate these tips. Gives me hope to improve my haircut. You da best 👏🏻😊
Thank you Glasgow 😁
Hi bud just tried this after watching you do it and it worked out brilliantly. Mega thanks .
Been doing this for few years now thanks to this video. Thanks mate. You're a ⭐
Glad it helped thank you 🙏
Very helpful...... I finally found an easy tutorial... Thanks a lot
Barbers make look so easy they're are true artist it's definitely a skill that will be in need for ever
Until AI takes over..
Thanks! The top is such a struggle for me. I'll definitely give this a shot 😀
Thank you so much. This is what I needed.
Great piece of tutorials. Thank you.
Hi, i did this with my beard trimmer with 12mm guard i was afraid of doing with beard trimmer, but finally did this, it went great so far, thanks 😊
Thanks man. Very helpful. I just used this method and did a great job
Fantastic. You made my self haircut going forward a lot easier. Wish I seen this video earlier this morning.
Great tip going down a # for the edges of head. I did feel that the edges were a little too long after using this technique from your other video, but I was scared to try until now. Cheers mate
Your welcome I knew I had to remake the first cutting the top video and include the edge technique. And glad to hear that it is useful too.
Awesome video. Huge help for me and my boy. Thanks brother Merry Christmas
Just tried this and was a bit nervous but whoa brilliant tip and worked perfectly. Not as good as the barbers but looks good and easy to do.
Wow, what a lovely guy-no nonsense video, so refreshing!!!!
Thank you Peter 😊
you're an absolute legend
Wow fantastic easy way to trim your own hair. Thank you will go and try your tactics.👍👍
I did my sons hair this way looks great in these lockdown times thank you so much !
Hi Michael..love love love your videos. Would like to see a video on finishing off the back of your head..ie: for those of us who wear our hair a bit longer? How to get that nice straight line across the back of the head, and around the ears etc. I'm having small problems in this area and need advice from a pro like yourself! You rock Michael! 👍
John I'm making a video on this subject. Generally I'd avoid a neck line and go for a tapered finish. A taper gives a cleaner regrowth. The neckline looks great too but as the neck hair regrows the clean finish is messy qicker.
This is genius!! Thank you, great video.
You are so welcome!
Awesome.. Been looking for a DIY haircut video, this is the best one I've seen so far.
After a year's worth of DIY haircuts based on a number of TH-cam videos, for myself and my boy we ended up with some really questionable results. But I have to say your video is the best one ever. So easy to do.
I shall be making a contribution to your page :)
Thank you from myself and my boy from Bradford, United Kingdom
Thank you so much Terabyte. I really appreciate your support and we'll do e for having a go at it yourself 🙌
Nice haircut ❤️
Thanks for sharing
your tips👍
I did mine before watching this and it turned out ok but will def do this next time!
OMB is the best self haircut mentor on TH-cam. I have not gone back to my barber since 2/2020. The buzz haircut was getting old so I researched online videos how to give self cuts. Now I cut my hair twice as often and it gets easier each time. I’m also getting compliments.
That's awesome Chiaussie 🙌
I tend to have my hair short at the back and sides but a bit longer and messy/textured on top. On the first lock down I ended up buzzing the top down using an 8 and shorter at the sides. It was ok but far too short for me. Followed your technique this afternoon and it worked brilliantly - still have enough on top to work with. Thanks man!
The way you describe your normal style is really the perfect style for these techniques
@@theoneminutebarber really appreciate your videos and getting back to people in the comments. That's something really special
TY..I've been cutting My hair for Yrs..I even went to BS..I used a peanut..Whal..I am a FM and using a clipper ..which I Always do..I never am able to get that "lacy" look..always real streamlined..But this SIMPLE reverse of direction..Boom drop the mic...TY TY TY...I definitely will watch all Videos You drop..Thank You one more time..so easy Great Results...
Thank you Gina 😁
Brilliant. I do my husband's hair. Great help.
Great guide but WATCH THE COWLICKS! I’ll preface this by saying this technique works insanely well for the top. I’ve cut my own hair for 10 plus years and at the age of 35 can confidently give myself a professional cut especially the sides and back with the help of a hand mirror and door 3 panel fold out mirror (these made cutting the sides so much easier.) the only problem I had was the top with scissors and time it took matching and using hair clips to hold to get a good result, and as would happen every now and again I’d do this late at night tired before bed and find myself botching a bit when not taking the time and needing to go shorter than I wanted.
I’ll try this method again but really wet the cowlicks. I’ve had worse but I wish you mentioned those and to be careful on them. Looks great but my cowlick on my bangs area got a nice buzz
That’s a bit of a problem for this method. It maybe just go forward until just before the cowlick. And then stop and cut that part with scissors.
Super grateful for your videos. Been cutting my hair on and off for the last 8 years. Always has just devolved into a buzz cut I ultimately loathe. Using your methods I’ve finally got a self cut I’m actually satisfied with. Thanks, man. Keep it up!
That's great to hear Dustin. Thank you 😁
@@theoneminutebarber I wanted to ask a potentially dumb question...so I’m wanting the top of my hair to grow out more. Would it be best to just do the sides and top side blend and skip the top or continue doing as shown so it refrains from being too bulky? If that makes sense
Just leave the top Dustin. When it comes to hair there isn't really any rules as to what is correct. By all means keep the sides neat and let the top get some length. My most recent video was the first time I'd cut the top in three haircuts.
Thank you bro!!🙌💪
Love your DIY tutorials. Been cutting my own hair for about 6 years now and stumbled upon your channel. This is a technique I’ve never seen before and will try it soon. Question though: if you’re only removing the bulk on top and continue this method for the next several hair cuts, would you eventually have to cut the length at some point? I typically do a #6 or #8 guard on top going against the grain. Don’t feel comfortable using scissors for the top
Yes and one of the downsides is that it will become very thin on top as well.
@@theoneminutebarber thanks for the info
Great lesson! Thanks a million!
Amazing simple technique!
Thanks for this vid, it come in so handy knowing how to do it easily on my teens mop! It really does help 👍
Thanks for sharing this! I'll try it out on my next cut
Such a help mate, brilliant!
Good video, some techniques that I have not tried before but will next time. Cutting the back of your neck line can be tricky if you have dangling hair.
Very much appreciated!
Awesome. Thank you. The last time I tried, I just shaved my head. I’m pretty shaggy now so I’ll try it again.
Good luck Dave 👍
@@theoneminutebarber Between my wife and I, I’ve got a pretty good haircut. Thanks again.
you saved my dads hair from a buzz cut thank you 🙏🏻
Just tried it out! THANKYOU SO MUCH!! Works Great 😊
Thanks for this. Literally what I'm looking for.
Fucking hair cut
This is great!! My gal likes the hair longer so I can I do a 2 on side and 4 on top or should I do a 3 on side and 4 or 5 on top? Would that be too long for the side? (Mushroom look?) thank you! I thought you were nuts with how simple but you’re a pro and idk nada
the with the grain method pretty much only works with a number 3 guard. You'd probably find anything longer won't take anything off
Bought the Wahl colour clippers, no lever on this, didn't even know there was such a thing, should have watched your videos first. I just used scissors up top, still worked out fairly well. Good video again, subscribed.
Thank you Ronald and well done
Holy jeeze it really worked!
😉
Excellent tutorial
Since watch you always do my self very useful buddy
Hi Michael, first off THANKS for all your videos, they're absolutely brilliant & have hugely improved my self cutting technique. One question on this cutting with direction of the hair & that is, what would you say the length of hair would be when using a 3 & 2 guard i.e. would that be the equivalent of an 6 & 4 if you were just cutting back the way?
Also, I have pretty short hair (start from a no guard/closed blade at the sides then build up to the fade) so in fact could I get away with using a 2 & 1 or would I be, as you say 'in for a shock' haha! Cheers anyway, as I say, your work presentation style & the way you explain & demonstrate everything is miles better than any other guys I've watched. Top man!
Hi neil. If you go against the grain with a 6 it will make the hair shorter than if you go with the grain with a 3.
This is because a 3 with the grain takes the density of the hair down a it stacks up on itself and not the length.
Against the grain raises the hair up into the blade and cuts at that length. Does that make sense?
Leaving a note for myself later. 10mm guard from top to front, 6mm guard from side straight down.
Superb! I've been cutting my own hair for about a decade, but this video has been a revelation! From a fellow Scot too!
Tapadh leat!
Glad it was helpful! Cheers
I feel so stupid to have needed a video like this but it was so helpful! I didn't know that a simple push with the right angle would change everything 😂 Glad that I didn't break it! Thank you!
Brilliant Sertac 🙌
@@theoneminutebarber 😂 something's wrong with me today. I thought I was commenting on another video which showed how to change the trimmer head of a certain Wahl model 😂well, I'm sure your video is also awesome, so I'm leaving my "random" comment here😂
Thank you so much for sharing this!
Seems doable. Going to try it. Thanks. New subscriber
Can I use my Wahl Dog Clippers?
I've heard of people doing it. But have never even touched a set of dog clippers so can only honestly say I don't know. What I would look for myself is I'd find out if the blade was any different to a normal hair blade. That would be the main thing.