Basic Mens Haircut | Step by Step Guide

Learn how to do a basic mens haircut. This step by step tutorial will walk you through the process of a short back and sides haircut using a number two and scissor cutting the top.
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00:10 how to clipper the sides of mens hair
00:30 blending in mens hair
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09:00 how to blend in mens hair with scissors
09:55 how to scissor over comb short hair
12:40 how to cut a fringe on men
13:25 how to cut a cow lick

[@theoneminutebarber]

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[@MsAmyTee]

I want to say, “Thank you so much!!!!” My husband was getting a haircut every 6 weeks and thought maybe we can save some money and have you (me 😮) try to cut his hair. I watched your video this morning and dove right into its with some guidance from my hubby and your amazing tutorial about the guide, I did it!!! He looks really good!!! He and I were nervous when I busted out the scissors but it worked!!! Thank you so much for this beginners video. You rock!!! 🎉

[@theoneminutebarber]

That is awesome! Well done !!

[@tobo.808]

6 weeks is crazy

[@adinakrmelova3125]

I did a men's haircut for the first time - on my husband from very long to short hair and....it wasn't a fail 😃. I am so happy for your tutorial. Thank you👍

[@theoneminutebarber]

I love to hear feedback like that Adina. Keep going you will get better everytime.

[@patiencepaintsil3050]

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[@CopperheadBarber]

this 15 minute video helps allot for new beginner barbers. you'll learn this in school in 4-5 weeks time and this man pumps it clear in a 15 minute video! props!

[@swiftkeygideons3649]

Да верно в школе дают много теории, нежели практики..

[@nurulamin2992]

This is the most beginner friendly tutorial for your classic gents cut, and covers all your essential techniques beginner barbers will learn and apply in barber school. I've started out doing cuts in schools and am doing these kinds of cuts mostly, so this video was really helpful. Your method is pretty much identical to how I am being taught too!

[@audreyr6528]

I’ve been cutting my kids hair for the last 18 years, I have 3 boys and a girl. I’m pretty good now, but this would have saved me so much time in the early days! It was also so enjoyable to listen you your voice, love your accent!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you Audrey ❤️

[@denisemoye495]

I did hairdressing when I was 17 but I left before qualifying. I have two boys, 14 and 16 and they have high functioning autism and won’t go to the hairdressers and so I have to cut their hair. I have the basics but have never felt confident doing their hair. My 16 year old goes to college next month and I knew I had to get some tips and watched one of your videos last week. I did both of their hair and not only was it the quickest I’d done them but they were the best haircuts I’ve ever done on them. Thank you so much. 🎉

[@theoneminutebarber]

Im so happy to hear that. We’ll done Denise. 😃

[@Leelongostyle]

I have been a stylist for over 30 years. I have paid for classes that were less thorough than this. To make cutting the nape easier, I ask my client to uncross their legs, push their butt to the back of the chair and bring their chin to their chest. I’m trying to get an easier fade mastered so I have more of your videos to watch. Thank you.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks so much Lee, there is lots of useful info o the channel including a few fade videos.

[@keving4081]

Thank you. You are the best. When covid started and all of the shops closed I discovered your channel, bought a $60 clipper and have not been to a barber since. Who knew cutting hair could be so easy,thanks to a great teacher. After several years my wife asked me to cut her hair. She said it was better than some of the pros that she had paid big bucks. They tended to always cut it shorter than she had requested. I also convinced her to let her beautiful silver hair to go natural.

[@theoneminutebarber]

I’m glad to hear my videos have helped. And you’ve picked up some skills. Thanks Kevin 🙏

[@lefu7812]

It feels like I am watching a bob ross tutorial with the amout of care you put into this explanations. What you are doing is not a mere trade but real art.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you so much le fu for your kind words

[@lesliewithers4022]

I've been cutting my husband's hair since the beginning of the pandemic. I watched tons of tutorials and my mom (a cosmetologist) tried to show me some techniques as well, but your explanations with the parietal and the occipital bones were what made it click.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Im happy to hear it. Well done for learning, keep it going 😀

[@stephkluske423]

I just cut my son's hair using this video as guidance and it looks great. Thanks so much for this easy to follow gents haircut. I'm really happy with the results 😅

[@etbruin]

Absolutely one the very best videos online for a regular mens HC. To the point, exceptionally educational and helpful. Most videos on social media are on skin fades which is the current popular cut especially for younger, active gents. However, the regular cut will always be timeless and is the ‘go to’ when you consider a wider age range. Thank you for all you do. You’re a classy gentleman much appreciated! Greetings from San Diego, CA.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks so much ET I hope you don't mind me pinning this. I really appreciate your kind words and glad you are finding valuable information on the channel

[@magorzatawis2337]

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[@marcosmanfredi7859]

I'm a Brazilian and new to the profession , your vídeos are an inspiration for those who want to learn , didactic and easy to understand. TKS.

[@youlihanshu]

I have viewed so many but failed to catch it, your illustration is so clear and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@Bruce-o9d]

I'm also amazed by this texture cut you incorporated into the blend, unifying all cuts to a seamless perfection finish

[@thebigredbutton1]

Great tutorial for me. I was a barber decades ago and this cut is exactly what my son wants me to do! I haven’t cut anyone other than my family’s hair for over 30 years.😊

[@theoneminutebarber]

Good luck, let me know how you get on.

[@taracriste1]

I've been cutting my families hair ever since COVID and no one in our family wore a mask. I'm getting pretty good at cutting hair actually. Got a really good pair of scissors and comb and razor!

[@GPrime808]

Your videos are amazing. I've watched over 100 barber tutorials and none of them are as comprehensive and detailed as yours. I especially appreciate the video edited lines that you put in, I know just how much work it is to make those edits, but they are very helpful in understanding. Thank you for such a great product of a video

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks so much legend 😁

[@justineamezquita3183]

Hands down one of the most informative barbering tutorials!

[@mary6aros]

I just cut my four sons' hair using this tutorial and your one about boy's hair. Thank you so much! I love seeing them with length on top!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Well done Mary 🙌

[@ceeenn3818]

This is an amazing tutorial! You’ve made it seem not-impossible for me to cut my husband’s hair and have it turn out ok. Wish me luck? Thank you!

[@sab605]

Very nice haircut. Thank you for taking the time to explain how to cut hair to a novice.

[@Mohamodi]

I'm a one year Barber who was getting so much confuse with many tutor on you tube, But since i came across your video I must say your amazing tutor and thank you very much for sharing your skills, and i do love scissor cut that using clippers.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you Mo 😃

[@marialascaibar6385]

Hello 👋. Thank you for making the Gentleman’s hair cut simple. For us beginners. I have the tendency to go up to high. And than I get lost at the top. Also I have a bit of difficulty with the taper cut. Thank you. 🙏

[@DungeonBrat]

This was great! As a woman, I never really saw men’s haircuts growing up, so when I decided to cut mine off I was glad to find this! I’ve cut my hair short before but it was always guesswork. Thank you for this, a solid beginner’s guide! ❤

[@theoneminutebarber]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🙏

[@Лидияли-ь5в]

Одно из лучших видео. Все чётко и понятно, даже без слов. Спасибо!

[@theoneminutebarber]

There is also translated subtitles on most of my recent videos.

[@Bruce-o9d]

Sir, that was the best hairstyle, hair cut, clipper blend I have ever witnessed. I am amazed by your skill. You turn it into a work of art. Oh, and I just recently purchased some hair clippers and wanted some ideas on how to best cut my own hair. Yes, my own hair Im cutting. 😬😁

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks so much. Let me know how it goes on the self haircut.

[@hinhbat9985]

Your instruction is very clear, understandable and helpful. Thank you a lot.

[@AustinGillam]

used this video of a tutorial to cut my friends hair. It was the first time I ever cut another persons hair and was a great success thanks to this awesome video. Thank you for the intelligence!

[@theoneminutebarber]

That is awesome! Thank you too.

[@dinaal-keysi541]

It is the best tutorial for beginners I have seen so far. Your instructions are very clear and easy to understand. Now I finally have a feeling, that I know exactly what to do with my partners hair. Thank you!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you Dina

[@liamrafferty7063]

I have cutting experience but haven’t cut hair since 2020 (never qualified) have to cut a friends hair for him and this has reminded me of all the little things I’ve forgotten in the last 3 years of not doing it. Thankyou for this 15 min video. Better than any course could teach you in this time

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks so much Liam

[@ummsapir]

I‘ve been cutting my boys hair for years and this is basically what I do with the guideline and sections and all. But the clippers always make me nervous, your explanation about the bones/ cliff makes so much sense. I always have tried to follow the bone because it seemed the most sensible thing, so I was not far off.

[@theoneminutebarber]

I’m glad you found it useful thank you

[@ВладХомич-й8ч]

Спасибо Мастер-золотые руки.Очень понятно и доходчиво.

[@tigerlaf6534]

Thank you for this tutorial. Now I feel confident I can do a good job on my son's first haircut. Little men need to look sharp too.

[@stelltame227]

I just cut my husbands hair for the first time. He does not look like he was ran over with a lawnmower. I am impressed. Years of watching my Mum cut hair at her home salon in the country may have showed me basic technique.... I was petrified to be honest. Your videos are great.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you Stell I’m glad it helped 😃

[@jennifermizhquiri5832]

Trying this on my dad lol :) thank you it was supper helpful and informative!!

[@Ariblends]

Wow this helped me out so much 80% of my clients get this cut my problem now is blending it with the scissor over comb

[@alexandriaquery3910]

I finally was able to do it with this video! His videos are superb and easy to follow.

[@cosmapereira3116]

You are unique open heart ❤ person who show your skills. Thank you for great video

[@theoneminutebarber]

So nice of you thank you 🙏

[@ashybubble]

Absolutely great video, well done. Probably the best and most informative one I’ve seen

[@corachen9080]

I smiled when I saw the hair brush the word “subscribe”. It really works.😃

[@theoneminutebarber]

I sneak it in every now and again 😂

[@AdryPliego]

Muy bien explicado y eso que solo hablo español. Entendí perfecto, y muy buenos subtitulos! ✂️💇‍♀️💇

[@katie4996]

Thank you so so much! I just followed your tutorial and gave my husband the best hair cut he’s ever gotten from me! He doesn’t need to go to the barber anymore! (unless he decides he wants a fade)

[@theoneminutebarber]

You are so welcome!

[@vikasrattan2806]

A very very nice creation to encourage the new aspirants to follow up your hair cut style. 👍

[@kellyliuu]

Thanks! As a stylist I've never seen anyone cut mens hair that way. Thought my "barbering" skills are questionable. Great video I learned a ton!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Happy to help!

[@islandgirlturtle]

This video gave me the confidence to try cutting my husbands hair for the first time. It wasn't perfect but it was pretty good. Thank you for this content. 🩵🩵🩵

[@theoneminutebarber]

Good for you 🐢 turtle. 👍👍👍

[@paifu.]

6:30 Top - Make a guideline - Cut as if it's a mohawk 8:40 Equal lenght on both sides 8:50 Fringes 11:00 Fade in top and bottom 12:15 Crown 12:50 Fringe

[@antonygough-martin857]

I’m literally on the verge of training as a barber on a 4 week intensive course. Never cut hair ever, 💩 my pants 😂 but this has given me a bit of comfort

[@theoneminutebarber]

I wish you all the best Tony, and if you hang about this channel I am sure you'll find plenty of useful tips to help you along the way

[@andrewbattersby6945]

Thanks for posting up the skills you have taken time out to learn. Much appreciated 🙏

[@AtBazPlace]

I have been cutting my hair or younger brother's hair since i was 14 years old (nearly 16 years ago) and as of November 19 2023 I own my barbing company, I knew the comb(s) was a gold mine but this video proved it. Thank you. God bless you. In Jesus Name. Amen

[@theoneminutebarber]

Well done starting your own business. God bless you and your family

[@Анжелика-к4ф]

Мне нравятся ваши уроки ❤

[@JulieIsaacsonJulie]

Thanks for the tutorial. I have been cutting my husband’s hair since the pandemic and on my last cut, I really butchered it! Time for a refresher course.

[@theoneminutebarber]

I hope this helps

[@JulieIsaacsonJulie]

@@theoneminutebarber Yes, I cut my husband’s hair yesterday and it came out nicely thanks to your “scissor over comb” technique and being more careful, calm and focused during the cut. Thanks again!

[@kativ7259]

Привет из России, спасибо за мастер класс. Интересное видео, благодарю вас!

[@frankmontez6853]

Yeah been trying to find how to get a 1.5 and you’re the first one to explain simply put on a 1 then open it with lever to get 1.5. Thank so much

[@igors6206]

Nem acredito que encontrei esse tipo de conteúdo bem didático, fico muito agradecido por disponibilizar esses ensinamentos, para nós iniciantes é um ABC. Espero um dia fazer um conteúdo assim como o seu, com o intuído de ajudar pessoas igual vc está fazendo. Muito obrigado, sucesso para você! Ganhou um inscrito

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you Igor and welcome to the channel

[@Jellyfish7273]

Currently a first year hair stylist, starting men’s cuts and I’m scared but this video was a great help!!

[@kyvzy7371]

Hey I’m new to this channel and just wanted to say keep it up! I would struggle with confidence and the fear of messing hair up since I’m new. You’re videos have been helping me get over that by not feeling so lost within the cut and having an idea,keep up the great work m8!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Welcome to the channel Kzvzy, I'm glad you find it useful. Stay tuned as there will be lost more useful content to come.

[@B0bChorba]

Nice to see to a true professional show their work. Great job!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you very much!

[@DonnaMaldona]

Super awesome description and demonstration Finally! Thanks 😊

[@cyndiveach4279]

Thank you! I've got a couple of little guys that need hair cuts and I just wasn't real confident with the clippers and the difference. I like the 2.5 and it help so much to show how/where you stop clipping! Excellent!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you Cyndi. I'm glad it helped

[@wizjordan7633]

So clean!! I’m currently and barber school!! I want to master this cut!! New sub!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Welcome Wiz

[@realmerealme3961]

@@theoneminutebarber what is the haircut called?

[@theoneminutebarber]

I'd just describe it as a simple short back and sides

[@wizjordan7633]

2 years later! Still using this video! In the shop and love doing this cut! Thanks Micheal

[@chelseacarter58]

I love your channel. I just got licensed in cosmetology and mend cuts still make me nervous but this just makes it make SO much sense now!!

[@theoneminutebarber]

I'm so glad! That is the intention in the videos, so make sure you take any opportunity you get to do men’s hair and it will become so easy for you.

[@marileidesilva4150]

Obrigada por compartilhar suas experiências sobre cortes, fico feliz em aprender

[@theoneminutebarber]

Obrigada ☺️

[@markzelinskymeditations]

Excellent. Going straight up using the parietal and occiput as a guide improved my son's haircut quite a bit. He likes it short so I just use a 1 inch on the top and then blend, but I'm looking forward to trying the other techniques some time as well. Thanks!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Hope it helps, let me know how you get on

[@Veintepeces]

Muchas, muchas, muchas gracias!!! Muy bien explicado y mostrado. Muy buenos consejos.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Gracias 😊

[@RavenStyxBat]

I cut my husband's hair with this tutorial and it came out great and even! Thank you so much for the descriptive and educational video. The visual representation of the skull guidelines really helped me follow this guide! Thank you!

[@theoneminutebarber]

You are so welcome! And thank you 🙏

[@TheAbcdefg2012]

Super easy and clear 👌 Thank you

[@yeetskeetadmitdefeat]

As a 17 year old who was fed up with haircut waiting times THANK U SM

[@roseahmed9964]

I’m new graduated barber and I did the same technique and I was happy with the results and the client too, but the owner of the salon who’s Indian and follow very very very ancient way in hair cutting fired me as he was dissatisfied and told me that Canadian hairstyling school know nothing about hair cutting. To be honest with you , I promised myself that I will never ever work for Indian even if they pay me triple the commission.they are super stupid 😂😂😂😂

[@theoneminutebarber]

Well done for learning this technique. You will find a shop that you are happy in and values your skills. Keep going

[@bapakrakhmat]

Waduh, wis lancar bahasa indonesia ne. Aku suka ini. Thank you bro. Matur suwun

[@theoneminutebarber]

😃I’m so happy to hear that.

[@nicolaroyle4623]

Brilliant video , clear and well demonstrated thanks 😊

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you Nicola

[@jaivansi5113]

@@theoneminutebarber could you please share background Music link ?

[@theoneminutebarber]

Jai I use epidemic sound and envato elements for background music

[@richh9525]

Thanks for what is a great video. My 2 year old wasn't quite as still as your model, but it worked a treat!

[@raycarter4030]

there’s one thing you don’t mention here - the way you flick the comb and hold it between your thumb and forefinger whilst you cut. Thanks for all these vids, seriously.

[@theoneminutebarber]

You know Ray, I was kicking myself after I published the video about that, I just slipped that in without saying anything about it. That was sharp of you to pick up in it. But yes that is something very worth knowing, it's also one of the best skills I ever learned. Next scissor cutting video and it's in there.

[@nihil-baxter]

Excellent tutorial. Simple, straight to the point, great visuals, calm focussed voice. Perfect!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you 😊

[@milmillonaria3321]

I made my husband haircut based In this video and the results were awesome!! Thanks

[@elsiepowers9787]

Do you have the free lessons on a DVD's ?

[@fahrrurrozi686]

I love you my friend, one minute Barber, ITS for beginner, barbering is easy, just take one minute and you Will become expert

[@theoneminutebarber]

It might take quite a few minutes. But you can learn here in bite size chunks.

[@lindywoods6256]

Looks like he’s talking to himself 😅

[@Anna-rv3fv]

Wish me and my boyfriend luck as I try this on him soon 😅 thanks for the video!!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Good luck!! Let me know how it goes

[@wathah323]

That kid talks non stop

[@captaincaption]

😂😂

[@plakette26]

That would annoy me soo much 😂

[@kellyspence]

🤣🤣

[@spiffer60]

My Son is Autistic. I’ve been training myself to give him a good cut. He has sensory issues so I kinda complicates the cut. The crown is so hard for me.

[@spiffer60]

I really do appreciate this video

[@wesleytoehay]

Clean and simple. Thx for the vid.

[@swishyboi7444]

Simple and to the point

[@i.m.les-dim5039]

"Your client is the king and he must wear a crown. "Made my day!

[@i.m.les-dim5039]

Used this advice today on my sons hair (he is 8 with VERY FULL hair!). Also, the instructions for the clipper made a HUGE difference in the look. BUT: I still have difficulties with the back of the head ..the occipitall rigde. The fine graduations well... are not present let´s say... I wasn´t sure how exactly to cut it :) I will do the fine tuning later because my son has some... activity issues, yet he was really patient. The problem with kids is..that they move all the time. ALSO, I had difficulties with the hair over comb ... so i did it the classical way, but with such short hair it´s tough!

[@theoneminutebarber]

8 years olds move around a lot, and can often be the hardest kinds of cuts. I've got another video I'm working on just now where I graduate from a two into a three on the occipital ridge, that might help. But to be honest you've done well, and repetition will improve your work.

[@carol-annemartinalolafrase8473]

Saved you as I am a women but I'm cutting my own Pixie now so got clippers kit and haircuting kit

[@sihaves8808]

Thanks for this. I'm starting my barber training in a few months and found this super helpful.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Good luck, and you'd be more than welcome to come join us over in my free community, there is some free barber lessons for beginners in there www.skool.com/one-minute-barber-academy/about

[@gearardlefore]

I’ve watched so many videos and this my friend is the best out there. You are the man. God bless!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you so much Gerard 😊

[@janeholmes1508]

Always wear light colored shirt. Difficult to see hair of customer when you wear darker shirt. Great instructions. I've been cutting womens hair on the side for girlfriends for many years. Now my husband with straight hair. I cut my own but curly hair is very forgiving. Straight hair not so much. You are a great help. I'm 75 and still learning.❤

[@theoneminutebarber]

That’s awesome Jane. Straight hair is quite difficult to work with but at least you are learning and trying

[@karengarner2687]

Well thankyou, i did a city & guikds in hairdressing in 1995 at age 20, but didnt stay in that line of work, i only ever do womens hair very very occasionally now, My old dad asked me to cut his hair so ive just watched your video as a brain refresher Thanks again, your style is very easy to watch and enjoyable 😊

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you Karen, glad it helps 😁

[@scottyjzer3111]

This is is soo good. Thankyou !! All the fade totutorials are far to daunting for a beginner. This give me the confidence to a nice but simple haircut for my self. Thankyou 😊

[@theoneminutebarber]

You're so welcome!

[@JhonhazzelSarilla]

I am a beginner thank you this tutorial from philippines

[@theoneminutebarber]

You’re welcome 😊

[@walidali9151]

Thank you so much this is has helped me a lot you explain things so well and easy to understand 😊

[@theoneminutebarber]

You're very welcome!

[@manishagurung4123]

Absolutely amazing and easy steps thank you sir 👏

[@theoneminutebarber]

Happy to help! I also have a free community where I help novices and learner barbers. There are people of all levels in there and lots of free tutorials you’d be most welcome to join www.skool.com/one-minute-barber-academy/about

[@mihaelazlate4729]

I have cut my bf’s hair last night and It. Is. Amazing, thank you

[@theoneminutebarber]

You are so welcome!🙏

[@aashaikh3463]

Thanks for sharing very informative video about haircutting

[@theoneminutebarber]

My pleasure

[@lysemmy]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much. Brushed up on some much needed tips to cut my man's hair. Much love!

[@craftnme]

Awesome! Thank you from a "sheer" novice! And thanks for the "cowlick" info....although I'm female, I've always had to side comb my bangs because of a hideous cowlick!

[@merechevy5695]

Thank you for an excellent detailed instruction. You are a great teacher. Your attention to detail is appreciated. You love your job. You are a skilled artist in your trade. Thank you very much. I feel more confident with the knowledge I gained from your video to try to cut my husband's hair.

[@MorganPrenger]

I just cut my boyfriend's hair the second time, and it's all thanks to this video! It looks good!

[@theoneminutebarber]

That is awesome!

[@kevinramirez6329]

Aprendí a afeitar y de anatomía...que didáctico ❤