(6/9) EXPLAINING THE CLIPPER GUARD SYSTEM : FREE Online Barber School

[@Isaiahkool1671]

1st person i was able to understand, thanks. Now i just want to know how each guard actually cuts

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

imRamel thank you for watching the video! Glad I can help. A lot of it will come from just practicing using the guards and being comfortable with them. I’ll have a new tutorial dropping soon so stay tuned!

[@abdul4717]

I bought a whole pack for 8 euro off Amazon

[@alexdes1212]

Finally I understand!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@abesalazar4585]

@@thephoenixbarber4435 can you please make a video showing how each guard actually cuts

[@buraktabakoglu]

Lol it depends how long was the hair in the first place ain't it? So what you guys say just doesn't make any sense.

[@vic902]

Finally I’ve been trying to find a video that ACTUALLY explains what the guards do and it’s purpose. Thank you

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Of course Im happy that I can help! Thank you for supporting

[@vincentnichols402]

It's training wheels for hair 🤣so you won't trim off all your hair

[@andrw265]

Thank you for this so much man. In barber school on my third week and everything is mad confusing. You're the only dude that has made a video explaining this clearly. Thanks again

[@abesalazar4585]

Hey Andrew quick question, are you attending barber school in California ? If so are they also making you dying first for 200 hours and then actually go to the barber class ?

[@andrw265]

@@abesalazar4585 I'm in Florida bro

[@TheTruth0492]

During this whole corona thing I’ve been thinking of picking up this craft and you’ve explained if what I thought was really hard into the most simplified thing ever thanks my dude

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

TheTruth0492 Thank you so much this made my entire day. It’s comments like this that make the time and effort I spend making these videos completely worth every second of it. I’m glad I could help! 🙌🏽

[@vincentnichols402]

Gone boy, I'm 60yrs old who says you can't teach a old Dogg,🐕new tricks you the best I've seen trying to explain this technique 👍

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Bro I appreciate the love man! You’re still 60 years young! Plenty of life 🙏🏽

[@rellbachanal2751]

I've literally watched so many videos 10 minutes plus just babbling about a boatload of blades and they couldn't even break down whay you said in less than 6 minutes thank you. This really helped me understand more to perfect my practice in barbering

[@chrisitoo1k820]

This really helped with knowing the difference between open and close and how the guard system works thank you my guy

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

I really appreciate the love. Thank you for watching and supporting! I'm happy that I can help out

[@mytexasdays1526]

The most simple and informative of all. No distracting music, silliness. Thank you.

[@deandrelafleur3593]

I rewinded the video a more than a few times but I think I finally understand it all. Now I just need to see what each guard cut looks like when used.

[@sdrjr3562]

Wow man I'm impressed with your poise for teaching, humor, organization and clarity. Keep it up! I'm a teacher and this is how you teach kids from scratch when you want them to learn. Keep going! I needed this! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MovementOnTT]

This is the only helpful video describing how the guard system works and the open and closed system. I watch a lot of 360jeezy videos and didn’t understand but a more underrated barbered explained it better; much love to you bro

[@yoboypax3159]

i am the worse at explaining stuff but bro literally taught me more than a barber school would in 5 weeks. thank you all the other yt vids claimed they will make it understandable which they didn’t but you literally got straight to the point and helped me ty

[@MeiYingTae]

Son, I am 61 years old. I like your humourous video and slow. Quite entertaining.

[@erickbravo1664]

Jesus Christ finally a decent and productive well executed explained video thank you so much man you’re literally the only one who’s cleared lots of minds on this matter

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Thank you so much for the love, out here just answering questions I struggled with when I started

[@Kelechi_Adorah]

I am watching this video few years after you uploaded it and I'm like what? All these for free, God bless you sir

[@StilTBone]

This video is underated like crazy. I dont even know how to cut hair yet but in the process of learning and this broke it down so simply. I understood super clearly. Thank you man so much. This is insanely dumb-a-fide down man 🙏💯

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Bro thank you so much. I'm glad that I can help out. I really tried to break it down in a way that I wish someone broke down for me when I was first learning. Thank you for watching and supporting!

[@gracewakit1193]

I am a rookie when it comes to men's cut and this really helps a lot. 😘 I'm actually struggling and puzzled about what the lever means and how to use a guard.Now it's getting clear. Thank you so much.!

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Perfectly fine we all start from somewhere. I appreciate you supporting my channel. good luck!

[@artyce5557]

I had to watch it like 3 times but you kept saying it and I just all of a sudden got it 😂 I started cutting hair yesterday man. I got some babyliss clippers too 🙏🏼

[@nevartbabaian5354]

you are the best teacher, you have explains the system of guard excellent. bravo

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting!

[@100-q8v]

This is the best video for understanding of the usage of clippers here . Thank you 😊

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting!

[@ashleyprado5453]

I been a hairstylist for 5 year finally something that makes senseee!! wow thank u

[@mendad1323]

bro this was well taught ....alot of value

[@mauriciomartinez3136]

Easiest way ive heard it explained. This helps alot thanks!

[@eddiewu2336]

bro super short with invaluable information...absolute legend thanks dude

[@cfs.vinnycruz]

Thank you my man. This has been so helpful to me and learning to cut my own hair. This is the area that I was so confused about. Understanding something is so wonderful. Thank you brother 😩

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Good luck on your journey Im glad that I can help out! Thank you for supporting my channel

[@cfs.vinnycruz]

@@thephoenixbarber4435 thanks brother I appreciate that. Could you please help me out with something if you don't mind. If I use a 5 for keeping my hair high on the top and I use a 1/2 half guard on my sides high fade how do I blend the top with the side? Your hope will be greatly appreciated. By the way my hair is like thick Mexican type. Thanks

[@govas0286]

i wish you were my math teacher .. it is clear now for me sir.. thank you

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Oh man, you do not want me as your math teacher lol. Thank you for watching and supporting I'm glad I could help!

[@money7413]

I never understood the guard system but now I know I did my first frohawk and it look good thank you

[@MetalMulisha250R]

Thank you so much for simplifying the attachments and each specific size change with the change of lever position! Best video on KZbin!

[@i143icecreams]

Gonna give u thumbs up for the white board. U DA GOAT

[@donai77JesusisGod]

Thanks so much! Your the first video that actually made sense.

[@lazaroibarra8464]

Awesome explanation. Thanks a billion.

[@thefinancialvibe1025]

Great job explaining the differences between the different clippers and congrats on hitting 1k viewers. To get more views make sure to ask people to like the video and subscribe if they got any value from it. Also, asking a question in your video for people to respond/comment down below helps your engagement with your audience and it helps the KZbin algorithm.

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Thank you for watching and supporting. Thank you! It was a long road to 1K but well worth it and I am excited for the future and the direction of this channel. I really appreciate the feedback. I'll definitely keep this in mind moving forward with future videos. Thanks!

[@elgatito3187]

Thank you for this video, this is the only tutorial that helped me understand guards and clippers the most. Hope you make more content 👍

[@toner37]

when you're doing it yourself. The sides shouldn't be too hard. it's the back and then the top will be the challenge for many. But then again with most currently out of work. Any mistakes can be covered with wearing a hat when going out.

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

I completely agree with you. It's always that blend going into the top of the hair that makes it really challenging depending on the haircut you want. Although, like you said if you mess up just go out with a hat lol

[@javrami1167]

Watching this at 4 am man really helped me out thanks man!

[@redw.2452]

Damn I had a gaurd that was a 000 it blended that zero gap right on out that .5 Don't do it u still gotta have that barbers eye and skillz i lost it moving

[@jaysopositive]

Thank you for this video! I just started barbering school and this was very helpful!!

[@tycoonopulent9112]

This video is very helpful. I’m watching this before my first official haircut on someone.

[@beckychave]

Thank you this helped to give me an idea what to use I try to do my son's hair he doesn't do well at a place I'd rather deal with it at home and if i leave it up to hubby he would just completely shave everything off and that's a no go for me 🤣.

[@NewLaw-ro8gw]

Cheers bro really helped explain everything💯I don’t need to take a 1 year course 🤟

[@alinasser22]

JESS THANK YOU❗️👌🏽 GREAT VIDEO made it so easy to understand and you got straight to the point appreciate it

[@kimo5509]

This is the most beneficial video I’ve seen so far! Exactly what I want to know! Thanks and keep going 👍

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting! I appreciate the love for sure, stay safe. God bless

[@DianaLisnic-zf3ny]

Can you make a video explaining how to blend it all ?? Cause I’m so confused

[@jasmineferguson2082]

I just graduated from cos school... I only know clipper over comb and guards confuse me so much! Hopefully this video helps.

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Congratulations! Hopefully it helps. I work with Cosmos all the time at the school I teach at. So I definitely get the separation. If you have any other questions you could reach me at my Insta @thephoenixbarber 🤙🏽

[@carolinademelo5130]

Thank you for being so helpful! Cheers from Brazil!

[@sinister4lyf]

Finally! Thanks mate now fully understand how it works.

[@CineDir]

The 0 got me confused at first since mathematically it should have been called a 1/2. Otherwise your explanation made perfect sense. Thank you 😊

[@abrilrivera1628]

Thank you so much ! Short and sweet

[@chris_panagiotopoulos]

Awesome video!!! Keep it up. Greetings from Greece

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Will do! Greetings from Phoenix, Az. Thank you for watching and supporting!

[@alexandersandino1988]

You have to make this video with an andis hair clipper !!!!! Since the andis usually go from 000 to 1. (Taper lever)

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Alexander Sandino I actually did! Check out the video on my channel “What every beginning barber needs to know” 🤟🏽

[@browniegay9130]

Thanks for the clear explanation!

[@abdelalibarghout8987]

Thank you so much for the help. I would like to ask a question that crossed my mind whilst watching the video. If we say for example that a 1 guard closed is 1 and 1 open is 1 and a half, why would we need another guard to our set when we can just open the lever. The same goes for the half guard.

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

because you still have a gap from the #1 guard open and the #2 guard close. Same goes for no blade open and #1 guard closed. The detail in-between those guards are crucial when creating a blurry fade

[@bramstokes7156]

What does closed or zero mean in inch?

[@micheleescobedo3256]

Ok but this was very helpful and I understood very clearly !

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Absolutely, I’m glad I could help. Please reach out if you have any other questions

[@carol-annemartinalolafrase8473]

Watching as I'm a girl and cut my own Pixie cuts now and have a full on undercut all over lol and got my own clippers set and haircuting set lol

[@aleosorio05]

thanks bro i understand the guards now

[@fahadpereira5951]

Thanks, these videos are very useful and easy to follow, much needed! Question, what’s the point of having a specific guard for 1.5 when this can be achieved simply by opening the lever on #1? Or have I missed something?

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

It helps with making the blend transition between the #1 and #2 very smooth. You dont "need" it if you have your technique down but it does help alot. and everyones hair fades differently. opening the #1 lever doesn't open directly into the #2 with the Wahl clippers. It opens up to a 3/16 instead of 4/16 which is the #2 guard or 2/8th. remember opening the lever only adds 1/16th

[@kenshi4296]

Thanks for explaining this so dummy proof bro xD i'm from europe we don't use inches here, But this made me understand it. I was looking on KZbin and Google allot for guides, This is by far the best one

[@jubileelawncareaustralia7122]

My first time on your channel. Great content, and easy to follow 👍 Keep up the great work 🔥🔥💯💯 Blessings bro

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Thank you for the positive feedback. I'm glad I could help you out!

[@omarrashadyahudah3532]

Thank you so much I’m trying to learn the basics

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Oh course thank you for watching! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@gi1bert139]

Bro thanks man. I been looking on KZbin for a min this video saved my life 😹😹

[@TheFarkhondeh]

Thank you very helpful 😊, so curious what is half a guard1/2? I have a guard it says half on it . thank you very much.

[@jx22283]

So to fully understand this...I have 6 guards. No6. Says 3/4 and 19mm. Which means it will cut 3/4 inch or 19mm of hair in the open or closed postion.. and the no.1 guard says 1/8 and 3mm which will cut 1/8 or 3mm inch of hair in the open/closed position. I know I can't yet remember which is open and which is closed yet

[@jx22283]

And second question..which will cut more hair? Open or closed? .....closed right? Since it's closest to the skin?...I never thought a freaking hair clipper can be so complicated 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mytexasdays1526]

Do you play the piano? You have such beautiful, long fingers. Artistic hands.

[@haroldevans7493]

I have two questions, 1) If the blade by itself when fully opened is a "half," then what is a "half?" Is it a half-inch? 2) Then with the blade fully opened with each guard then you add a half-inch to each guard even the number #8 guard which would be an 8.5 guard? Thank you.

[@haroldevans7493]

I have the answer, thanks.

[@Sanadres60k]

Hey, can you help me?

[@erinrucker1257]

This was a great lesson thank you it helped me out a lot.

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

I'm glad that I could help out. Thank you for watching and supporting!

[@deltabravo7486]

Wow. I feel like a pro now. Thank you soooo much bro. You're awsome🙂

[@izaiah2582]

Thank you so much 💙 ❤ 🥳 💓 💗

[@coconurse1]

Thanks so much I understand a lot better now, one question since I have three clicks on the lever, is that 0, 1, and 1 1/2 ?

[@brooky.mesfin5791]

I was told since the 1 guard open is 1 1/2 to only use the 3/16 guard in the halfway position with the lever. And the same with the 0 guard. I see a lot of barbers just open close. Those guards were designed to fill the gap by using the lever in the halfway position ?

[@chandamcmahan8546]

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[@ronny1392]

The video we really needed to see ! Thanks man !

[@juniorlenzo6739]

I'm learning thank you 😊

[@moanz_]

Preciate the free content, thinking about doing a barbering course next year🔥

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Hell yeah, if you have any questions about getting into the industry please don't hesitate to ask! I am a certified instructor and can help you out with anything you need

[@justinm1579]

Yo good video my dude! First vid where I actually understand how the guards work

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Justin M I’m glad I could help man! Thanks for watching the video 🙏🏽

[@samytheman1]

Hey bro, thanks for the awesome tutorial. One question though, why is a 0 guard open (1/16 inch) considered a 1? I thought when you open the teeth of any guard it would add 1/2 ( 1/16 + 1/2 = 9/16)??

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Thank you for watching, that is a very good question I can see where the confusion is coming from. I should've clarified this in my video and for that I apologize. Most commonly in the barber world the word "half" is in reference to 1/16. So when I say "the clipper with the lever open is a half" I mean it is 1/16. So when you add the zero guard on or the 1/16th guard and close the lever it is 1/16th of an inch. When you open the lever it becomes equivalent to the #1 guard which is 1/8th. Because 1/16th + 1/16th = 2/16th or 1/8th. I hope this helps clear up the confusion! If you have any other questions about the barber industry or tools please ask them here: forms.gle/hB3p2F6kCR89AuBi8 I'm going to be making a Q and A video once I get enough questions in

[@bramstokes7156]

Rundown : lever open or HALF is ¹/16". That's why it moves down in halves of 1/16"

[@bramstokes7156]

Lever open is one sixteenth of an in. So lever closed is 1/32"?

[@honglanle6714]

Thanks for sharing this video. It's useful

[@js17lt]

This is trully helpful. Thank you so much !

[@kilasikuvideo8122]

Thank you for explanation.

[@tradedossier]

Thank you for the information.

[@etreecosmo5097]

thank you so much for making videos like this! truly educational & very beneficial

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

No problem! Thank you for supporting and watching the videos

[@alverrivera441]

you enlighten me with this..thanks a lot

[@joeytate6917]

The 2/8 in should be 1/4 and so on but I got what you did there just trying to make it easy to follow not trying to hate your great at simplifying the topic might need work on simplifying fractions tho ...lol I had to say it but all honesty thanks for this video I just wanna do good cuts at home for myself and family maybe some friends if they brave enough

[@mitchielsen]

This is dope needed this thanks

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Glad I could help, thank you for watching!

[@ham5ini]

this video is awesome

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting!

[@carol-annemartinalolafrase8473]

Mine goes from 15 12 9 6 3 left and right ear and I got number on mine that u push up to have the blade up more or less lol

[@bryanperez8879]

Where did u but your guards for wahl, I need a zero guard but I can’t find any store that sells them.

[@Rose-kb3iz]

So is a lever open (no attachment) is the same as the 0.5 closed??

[@josepenate7367]

Best teacher

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Thank you for supporting! I appreciate it

[@xsg265]

You’re the best

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

You're the best! Thank you for watching and supporting!

[@xsg265]

ThePhoenixBarber Thank you, I’m 17 and literally just starting and you helped me a lot❤️

[@araliu1443]

It's good n very helpful n informative but thr background music disrupts my understanding while listening.

[@Jose-Ribeiro]

Thanks a lot for the video. How about the wahl ear taper guards? What's their size range (the ear taper gards starts from #1 1/2 or #2?)? There's no information about these guards... :(

[@JoseTorres-bp2ft]

Is that silent ride by boogie playing in the background?

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

It sure is. You have great taste in music my friend

[@brunomonteiro5715]

This guy is amazing !!! Thanks bro🙏🏽

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

You're amazing thanks for watching!

[@alexandrelima3697]

Does that mean I could just eliminate de 1/2 and guard?

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

You could, although you have to make sure to get the C-motion (circular motion) flick down. That’s how you’re going to get that line out between the #1 and #2 if you don’t use the #1 1/2 guard

[@alexandrelima3697]

Thanks man

[@AbrahamSamano]

Why is their half guards in the first guards if u could just open the lever and get the same thing

[@faresthegamer7695]

Nice video

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

Thanks for watching!

[@goaheadmakemyday9859]

next time showing the number of the guard being used you should show how the hair looks like when cut.

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

This is a great tip. I'll keep that in mind!

[@bawanahmad1317]

Please make one video Panasonic Mashine ???

[@cathymartinez8173]

Thanks for the informative video... side note: 😍

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

I appreciate it, thanks for watching and supporting!

[@kyvzy7371]

Thanks bro appreciate it learned something out of this great video!

[@thephoenixbarber4435]

I'm glad I could help out family!