5 reasons you struggle to fade

[@ChopOn414]

This guys videos are great. Right to the point, well spoken, no nonsense music in the background...just knowledge left and right.

[@steezyplaya452]

Music in the background isn’t a bad thing 🤣

[@1jsolano]

I agree with you on the flicking motion. I cut hair on my ship, and I’ve only been cutting hair for 6 months. The flick can become a habit, then you have to un-learn to do it. The challenge for me is the different textures of hair people have. There are a few guys that their fades come out solid every time, yet other types of hair is much harder to blend. I’m not discouraged at all though, I love cutting hair, and I’m glad that I get returning customers that understand I’m still a newbie.

[@SP-ig3vs]

He should make a video on this cutting different textures and it's challenges

[@heavychevy383]

as a barber of 30 yrs experience, i gotta say, im always learning & wanting to improve, & i always learn something from ur videos man, thanx & god bless dude

[@stevenevers9071]

i'm in barber school, but my real education comes from this channel

[@arcangeltv5802]

i learn to fade now because of your teach thanks bro

[@LC-xn4dp]

One of my issues is i overthink the process, im in my head too much i feel that im making it harder than it should be... i need to work on that

[@19jc80]

Been practicing fades on my kids. Last time I wrote every step down as I completed it by step #, tool, guard, purpose of step. It went so much better and I didn't get lost at all. It actually went a lot faster than I thought it would and by the end it was only like 8 steps. The fade turned out pretty good and showed me that proper lighting was causing a lot of problems, so next time I'll improve the lighting and follow the same process.

[@oliviareynolds7353]

Me too and I've been doing this for almost 11 years

[@joshuajames4445]

Ditto

[@thomastucker4562]

Merchant I have the same issue

[@kalzoon]

Same! I'm getting better with my timing and fading but I still catch myself being too much of a "perfectionist"

[@kameishagreenunapologetica8210]

I practice and get many volunteers when I tell them I don't charge but I do accept donations!💪

[@dyson3509]

I find myself getting lost in the fade as far as going from one guard to another. Just as an example, if I know at the crest I want the fade to be a number 2 at the longest I will cut with a closed number 2 all the way up to the bottom of the crest. And if this cut will be faded down into a bald fade I will do a no guard closed at the neckline to create the initial fade line at the bottom. Then jump up to a closed 0 guard to establish the next line. After I have those 2 lines established I will go back to a no guard and open it to start fading the initial fade line i put in with the closed no guard. Then I just repeat those steps as I go up the head. As a new barber I am not use to eyeing the fade lines when the hair is somewhat close to the same length so I get lost when I bounce from one guard to the other and opening and closing...if that makes sense.

[@marioangelillo4053]

Try to fade up instead, you’ll make clearer lines and you will see what section you are working on

[@dyson3509]

@@marioangelillo4053 Lol Just saw you replied to my 4 year old comment. Funny reading all that knowing I can fade in my sleep now.

[@brennenporter6582]

Your videos have really recognize my mistakes, thankyou, and keep dropping the greatest videos

[@Armystarks31]

Keep them coming bro ..all your videos just come off clean and easy to understand have had my license for years watching g your videos gave me new tools to use thanks again

[@massterrbarber]

Also I have made sure that I have mastered all my tools and techniques from what I have. I have learned the spaces-MM- and how to line up my tools for any type of hair that walks in and I just recently bought a new clipper XTRIM and I’m going to master this as well and it’s my favorite clipper for everything it’s like the seniors on steroids awesome clipper and I deserve it.

[@jerrelncbg6240]

I struggle with adjusting my clippers and getting my modified andis T outliner to hit hard and make crisp edges.

[@purplegirl8036]

This is really helpful. Things that never occurred to me.

[@ronaldcheatham1365]

I'm assuming by "blending". You mean using the corners to eliminate dark areas. This makes sense to me better. Yes. The barber must be clear. As to what the client wants. Very important. Thanks for the content bro.

[@massterrbarber]

Sweet ❤it counseltation is very important and I’m good so far in this area and I have watched all of your videos over and over again while practicing your techniques on Maniquins and clients at school and 5 months past and I passed my exam and now I’m officially licensed barber 💈 thanks 🙏 Eddie for your advice and 💎 and I put action to your techniques with Maniquins in my house doing steps by steps all your 6 videos scissor over comb and clipper over comb and your fade steps all of it and if anyone is new and watching your videos please put action to eddies advice and I’m living proof that your skills will improve and your confidence will grow ❤it BLESSINGS

[@scottmalcolm1974]

Great video Ed !

[@liz8685]

Thanks for keeping it real and simple to understand you are an amazing teacher keep up the great videos.

[@josemacias1335]

My dude knows his shit👍🏾

[@freedomseeker8607]

I am experienced barber and I love what you doing lots of love bro 🙏

[@albless1]

thanks bro for all the insparation content you provide for beginners

[@MRSMADIDON2023]

Very good tips.

[@paulwahl3272]

This information is gold. Thanks!

[@canadianbarber]

Love your beautiful shop .

[@mrseandowd]

Excellent video as always

[@scottmalcolm1974]

Your my Guy on the Net ✅💯❤️

[@I_Rock_Jays_614]

Bro I was just watching one of your videos. Are you a Michigan fan? If so I knew I fucked with you for a reason. You are one of the best instructors I've seen. You explain the process perfectly

[@I_Rock_Jays_614]

@@KZbinBarberAcademy go blue

[@LOVESFORLIFE]

Love your channel bro.. got me seriously considering taking my old ass to barber school

[@maureenhagerty6328]

Great info yet again. Always so helpful!

[@joshuajames4445]

God bless you brother, this hit home for me 100%, thank you for your advising and guidance

[@reynaesquivel5221]

Thanks a lot.

[@normaparks8623]

Can you explain the headshape as it applies to fading Where on the headshape do you start or stop for a basic fade.

[@martinortiz8536]

Thank you for the advice

[@MaryBethArnold]

Can't wait for the consultation video!

[@whymioneil3231]

I am a barber and I will be happy to listen to you every time. I will love if you can help me be like you my boss

[@kameishagreenunapologetica8210]

Great insight!

[@djscarecrows7702]

Great tips

[@olivermiljkovic7463]

Thank you.

[@agnerpizarro3013]

Perfect this information is real.

[@barber13evilcuts64]

Yes bro can't wait for the next 1 sounds informative keep up the good work thanks

[@jezebulls]

Waiting for that consultation vid.

[@MrHataznvme]

Does that clipper on the head no flick go for detachable clippers as well ?

[@joseramirez-cc1mz]

I have to disagree, when using taper blades there has to be a slight flick in the wrist to create a fade effect, however when using a flat fade blade its more of a straight up and down motion.

[@elcocorote84]

KZbin Barber Academy I think experience barbers use more flicking because it gives you same result less guards..

[@demodemo9698]

Thx man. Great stuff. Could you do the 1/16 guard again? I didn’t understand where flat is on that. You did it too quick.

[@LOBOY8]

Thanks for knowledge bro!.

[@bjcaagbay2884]

How to be your apprentice sir i love all your videos and how i wish to work with you ❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@MikePhases]

That is my problem I don’t work off of a system and I notice that my hair cuts always come out different

[@webbchapellayzie5794]

Number one is true as hellll

[@DwsnMurce]

Good Word.. Thank you much..

[@eljonnymac]

Awesome videos! I’ve started cutting my kids hair and my wife mine thanks to you. Got a bunch of compliments at work. One question, what are some affordable shears you recommend? Thanks a million.

[@CorridosXmusic]

I hope to meet you one day👊🏽🔥🔥

[@alexdelaurant3103]

i want to meet you in real life man thank you so much really you are so kind and amazing

[@johnnyday1463]

Right brother

[@greatfaith5163]

When doing a one on top can I do the guide line just with the guard open ? Using whal magic clippers

[@kayilla6413]

keep videos like this comin

[@jorgeancira2989]

Gracias 😎

[@brennenporter6582]

I'm come on and off the head, and tend to get confused in the fade sometimes

[@rasheemwilliams902]

How Important is the comb use

[@34789199]

When you say Keep the blade flat When you fading is Because you stop right at the line right? Cuz if you go any further you have to flick it away

[@vernond.r.richards2753]

Thanks for the insight brother....my question is regarding the edge up. How do you determine the right angle when shaping up the corners. Is it 45/90 degrees or just natural?

[@vernond.r.richards2753]

KZbin Barber Academy thank you very much, u tha man

[@grantkennell2422]

I find myself not taking enough off the parietal ridge. Like I have these clients who want skin fade blended into like 8 inches on top and they don’t want any disconnection. How do I leave or take enough at the parietal, with a skin fade and have the client be stoked walking out?

[@ExecVic0759]

Look up block graduation bro learning this definitely helped me out a lot with bulk

[@iBarber504]

How do you get enough reps without looking like you do not know what your doing? This video is great

[@kakanomanches3782]

iBarber confidence and knowing atleast a technique that will help you study other barbers on there channel

[@richdabarber5682]

All that is true💯

[@josemacias1335]

How do you get better with speed??

[@markiux7033]

Thank you! :)))

[@k3v24]

I struggle with blending

[@mcclaincuts]

Should you keep the blade flat if you use detachable as well to fade?

[@mcclaincuts]

KZbin Barber Academy ok sure will man thanks

[@stevenstuart9972]

Great info Eddie! Thanks, by the way who did your skin fade? Shop looks nice. Steven in Texas.

[@angelesyanez2894]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 THANK YOU!!

[@abbasmortada6226]

My only things i still struggle with is how to make both sides the same

[@holymolibbq]

Mostafa Saker guidelines

[@pedochees]

Idk if this will help but I use the curves on the side of the hairline to determine where my guideline is going to be depending on what kind of fade they want. Ex. Low fade I’d make the as high as where the hair grows over the ear (unless it’s naturally higher than the common one then go a little lower and if it’s super low like growing right on the back corner of the ear and head then go up as high as a common hair line behind the ear would start), mid fades I use the corner of the side hairline like where the it starts to arch, and for high fades I start where the arch ends (going from bottom to top) ... idk hope it’s understandable lol

[@janettebenitez2524]

Sometimes with light hair i kinda loose where I’m at..they are people with really light hair that the open clipper looks almost exactly as clipper closed. Any suggestions?

[@Decal0327]

I wanna see you do fix job haircut!

[@Kyee210]

Gems on Gems

[@gilbertchomaminhandittoya4845]

Great video. When you’re at an angle while cutting and leaving the blade on the head, would you be doing that for the whole fade? Or would you only be doing that when you are setting your open taper/ taking out lines with guards?

[@gilbertchomaminhandittoya4845]

KZbin Barber Academy Much appreciated! Support from Seattle keep doing your thing 💪🏾

[@heisenberg6334]

I honestly just don’t know what guard to start off with ... if someone wants a taper and I’m doing the sides what guard do I use ??

[@oliviareynolds7353]

Depends on how long the hair is and how low/short you want the taper to be. Taper just means shorter. I always start longer since you can always take more off

[@waynethebarber1095]

Do only do fades? I never see you a longer cut...

[@carlosmejia-matus4527]

I'm becoming a barber and love every moment of it but I still gotta learn alot more and practice on my fades, my question is when you start any fade mid or low or high. How high do you go up so it won't look compressed? And do you think the more I practice I get better?

[@oliviareynolds7353]

More practice will always help. Ask your client what THEY mean by low mid or high because they might not have the same definition since they aren't the professional. Ask questions, always start a little lower than what the client wants because they don't know how much room you'll need to blend and that depends on their head shape and hair texture. If theyre blonde with fine hair and they want a mid fade and you start at the temple, by the time you fade the whole cut it's gonna look higher than what they probably wanted. Every cut you do will need to be customized to the individual client. Don't be afraid to ask the client what they like/don't like about their current style to help you decide how to give them the best cut for them

[@carlosmejia-matus4527]

Thank you so much for those tips and I will do for my clients and ask the questions you know.

[@new25651]

up fading or downfading for new barbers?

[@johnnyday1463]

Where is your shop do you have a school

[@whymioneil3231]

I really wona be like you

[@mike8462]

great video man.. i tend to overthing haircuts.. especially if i see a lot of hair on a kid or someone.. anxiety starts lol

[@evakleenboss2473]

This is school an all I did was click subscribe an like button.

[@desperado7472]

just make a example videos Mr..... please

[@fish4life143]

My guy, make a video how to correct somebody's else's messed up cut.

[@leonardoca6369]

Hey buddy, just one little humble advice ,: When making videos please look at the camera NOT where you see yourself because it makes it look like you are not talking to your audiience.

[@joseramirez-cc1mz]

I feel like its a very stupid idea to block your main source of light with those dumb decorations. Quality over fancyness anyday.