Clipper Guards Explained The Easy Way MUST WATCH!!

[@joemartinez2660]

43 years cutting hair Love this tutorial ! Can always learn something new !

[@ConspiracistMe]

Indeed we can. But I still can not comprehend the fact that he said 1/5 becomes a 2 with open guard. Because it becomes nearly 1.5 mm less than a 2 when it's open guard. Any person who started their training in a professional barbering school would know the difference it makes 🤷🏻

[@opalfroggy-2156]

i just watched this tutorial bc i got my first pair of clippers to maintain my shaved sides, so i don’t need to know how to fade (professionally or otherwise lol) but you explained this so well that i was hooked and watched the whole thing!! you are an amazing barber and teacher

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrJoelDavies]

how's it going with the clippers? I did the same thing, i'm getting much better. Especially invested in a 3 way mirror from amazon

[@user-bi7ze4qj9d]

bro said “the whole thing!!” like it was a long vid bih is 4 min🤣🤣

[@marvinjames3440]

Simple n straight to the point teacher,I was worried about thr .5 n the 1.5 blade as I just purchased my first clipper and saw either of them in the packing but you xplained like a pro I'm no longer worried thank u sir

[@NartQLF]

what about now?

[@rayaamax1806]

Ok this is the first video that explained it perfectly I’m tryna learn how to cut so this really helped

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks glad it helped

[@Lore-Cracker-fool]

BRUH THIS MAN JUST ALREADY EXPLAINED SO MUCH TO ME IN 1:43 AND IT WASNT THAT COMPLICATED THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

No problem

[@iamjeranp]

Thank you for explaining haircuts and such an easy fashion. Keep up the good work!

[@stevensmith3917]

Perfectly explained and straight to the point. Helped me understand the guards sizes and how the lever plays a part

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Glad it helped

[@nolandamontgomery8626]

Thank you! Out of all video's I've watched yours is best. You explained everything without the music to loud to hear what guard, number to use number !❤

[@orlandoc661]

Straight to the point. Those were quick gems and I just may have to use this technique. Looks like it saves time too👌. Nice tutorial bro. Thx for sharing

[@graciejiujitsu407]

Wow 🤩 thank you. You explained so well, I never considered it that way. “Each blade blends in to each other “, nice!

[@qwiickk]

This is the best explanation I've seen on the web to date!

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@vannasgran6176]

Thank you. This was so helpful. I just want a lite fade. After watching you. I feel confident I can do it.

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching!

[@markclark2329]

This Video is the Best Video I have seen on useing Clippers & Guards and explains the machine,Very detailed,very informative,Thanks Much Success To You !

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching!

[@abmrdney7114]

This video is a 9/10 for me if you wanna get technical with the numbers

[@samijune5824]

Thank you, this was the exact simple yet technical explanation i was looking for

[@ronaldpaul5729]

Who miss the days when Jay had braids? I know i do it brings back memories

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Lol For sure!

[@junm829]

Facts

[@ShaneStanley109]

I remember that

[@ttothed2308]

He reminds me of (a cute) John Turturro. Thank you for explaining. Especially the part about the lever being opened and closed.

[@ericfranchi1354]

🎯

[@kamishajackson4458]

Thank you, I'm learning how to cut my hair and needed this info

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Not a problem!

[@eyang7]

Thx man. I've been cutting friends hair but since I didn't go to barber school, this helps a lot.

[@hellaspit3857]

Thanks a lot for the video. I have a question. I want to buy a clipper and extra guards online. Can you tell me what I should pay attention to so that the guards snap onto the clipper ?

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

I would buy a pair that comes with the guards. Like a combo. Thanks for watching

[@primecuttz6518]

This is an OG in the game you guys are learning from the best!

[@brandonkwong6982]

Thanks I learned a lot from this I was confused by the open close. But soon as you said each number goes transitions to the next it made sense

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Glad it helped!

[@quakedadon5663]

This video really help me tho frfr probably the best video I seen was really comfortable watching and taking notes thanks E-z cuts!

[@gothic3theageofwar565]

What you think about using only these lengths: Lever closed = 0mm (Fade with Lever Open = 0,5mm) 1 Guard Closed = 1mm Then… 1,5 Guard Open = 2mm (Fade with 1 Guard Open = 1,5mm) I say this because for my Wahl some guards are missing (I only have Guard 1, Guard 1,5, Guard 2 and Guard 4,5)

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Nothing wrong with that. That works to

[@inbardamti9232]

1 guard its not 3mm?

[@maleatralewis3819]

I just got my clippers and trying to cut my own son hair because I now can't afford to get cut and this really help me alot.

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching!

[@joankenny8074]

Can you explain the quickest most simple way to execute a fade as I can fade quite well but I seem to take ages getting to the end result. Thank you

[@wildowarkson8774]

So in short if you cutting with a 2 and then move to a 3 you remove the line by using a 2.5. Same goes with 2.5 you use 3.5 and to remove the line you use a 2 right ?

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Exactly

[@Parkchen69]

Thanks i was worrying about half guards from now i can use the lever to control and others youtuber said eliminating half guards can be difficult

[@tommoran2021]

Thank you so much for this guide, I'm a trainee Barber and didn't understand the guards untill now 😂😅

[@Dis_aisa_guy]

I'm 40 and trying my hand at cutting my sons hair. Should've got into this years ago, but thanks for the info it's a big help.

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Never to late! Thanks for watching

[@renzoarana3018]

Hello ! Nice video ! But just half point with the all the range ? I think standard levers range go around 5mmm

[@BL-pv7et]

Does a number 1 guard open halfway turns into the 1.5 ?

[@1YOUNGBOSS]

Once u get full u understanding of dis u got the keys it took me to come back to dis video damn near a year later for it to click goodlookin bro💲

[@crxptix_581]

hey mine doesnt have a lever but i had this adjustable thing where i can choose 0.8-2.0 is that still the same?

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

I would get a lever

[@dimotakis3511]

I dont have a one and a half guard should i use a #2 guard with a closed lever instead?

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

I would get a 11/2 guard. They are pretty cheap. I would ship guards while fading in the beginning

[@Bmk_47]

That kinda rhymes right….. I love this guy already 😂❤

[@GrandmazGurl]

This was so clear and easy to follow!

[@Cedd2times]

Best explanation I've seen on here 💯💯

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@0Takethoserisks0]

Do specific guards not work with specific clippers or does the brand not make a difference??

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

You can do this with any brand! Thanks for watching

[@tee3219]

​@@ezbladeshavingproducts What I am reading from this question is...Do all guards fit on all brands of clippers? Can the user interchange guards with different clipper devices or at least can the user use all Wahl guards with all Wahl clippers if sticking with the same brand?

[@rocioperez6056]

Thank you, I'm a cosmo trying to learn barbering and guards explained made it easy to learn

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@javiersunsin5705]

Best one I’ve seen yet definitely for dummies thanks lol 🙏🏽😂

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks!

[@mpw999]

thanks for breaking it down!! going to be cutting hubby’s hair.. 🤣 wish me luck!

[@samboswell8959]

Thank you for the video. Quick question, might be a silly question sorry. Is for example the 0.5 guard on a Wahl DETAILER the same as a 0.5 guard for a Wahl clipper? Thanks in advance

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Not silly. Yes it’s the same

[@samboswell8959]

@@ezbladeshavingproducts thanks for the confirmation bro, much appreciated.

[@anony16]

This the best video explaination on these foreal👍🏿

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@jordancurrie1756]

Ok, but there's an issue here. I'm comparing my 1/2 guard with my clipper open, and it's VERY evident my clipper open doesn't cut nearly as short as my 1/2 guard closed. Are these not supposed to be the same lengths?

[@arianaenith158]

this video helped me so much, thank you!

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Not a problem

[@basilrose]

Eureka, thanks for explaining the lever

[@kennethray9074]

Good video; it explained A LOT is a short amount of time. Got my clippers yesterday, did my hair and it came out terrible, went to my barber and she told me she’s seen worse so that made me feel a little better 🤣 but yeah I’ma start cutting my own hair to save me a trip to the barber cause due to work I’ll be busy but till I do get it right to the barber it is every trial n error 😂

[@ajreallyhoops]

So what about the half guards like the 1 1/2 and a normal 1/2 half guard do those go into each other to

[@samantharichmond5164]

I have an issue taking a heavy weight line out on a bald fade when the hair is really dark is there an easier way to do this fade to make the line dissappear?

[@KeepFocus023]

Thank you for explaining the math. Learned something here.

[@POMPOMCHECK234]

Hi got a question mate. Does WAHL guards (1.5mm&4.5mm essentially 0.5&1.5 guards) fit KEMEI KM809A clipper? Thanks.

[@szargos]

Hmm, so this is pretty much what I used to do with my last pair of clippers and all seemed good. Had to get a new pair, Wahl Designer, and it seems I have to work extra hard to get the line out of my head. Is it common for taper levers to be off?? Been thinking of just getting a new pair. These clippers don't have hard stop notches on the lever either.

[@cz-erick]

I have a Andis clipper and don’t know how to do a .5 so if I put my 2 guard and put it closed will that be a .5 ?

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

watch the video a few more times. A 0,5 is the machine open that wouldnt be anywhere a 2 guard

[@Kekeboy100]

Wahl magic clip trimmer, is it good enough for skin fading ?

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

It is

[@youngcartilo9361]

This man is the goat. Straight forward and simple 💪🏿💪🏿 Preciate you my guy

[@DawneCamera]

What brand and type of clippers are you using? Thanks!

[@KimzaLunatic]

Bro this vid is 🔥 I learned from it. Keep up the 💸 baby!!!!

[@JuniorCardenas-nk3dh]

If I have long hair like haven’t got a cut in a few month what gar should I start off to shorten my hair before I go into fading and all that I usually get tapers but I m confused on what gar will get my hair to that length I’m new to all this can someone pls help me out?

[@3yeguy]

This was seriously helpful, thank you so much

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@najae20]

Enjoyed the tutorial on clipper guards. Can you do a taper fade on a afro Caribbean hair for me? I would appreciate it.

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching. There is a video on that you would have to did deeper in the channel thanks

[@mr.ode22]

Super good explanation. And clean fade example!

[@JayDoubleyoo]

You explained everything so thoroughly. ❤️

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@neverhungryagain2187]

💯

[@frankmontez6853]

I need to get a 1.5 to fix where I messed up my own hair 😂. So put on a # 1 guard then open it ?

[@jesusmarin95]

Wait so if I open my wahl senior all the way that only a 0.5 mil ? Not a one ?

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Yes!

[@oxfordunitedstand6429]

I only started cutting hair I’m struggling on scissor work mainly but I’m getting there.

[@slimthickbrah5592]

Wait so babyliss clippers can’t be changed guards? It’s just one say guard you have to use the whole time ?

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

any guards will work

[@khanscombe619]

What make model clippers are you using in demo?

[@LEVEL777UP]

Wahl senior cordless

[@RyanAlca]

What I can’t get right.. when I’m blending a line, visually do I want to make the end of the guard go up to the line or the blade?

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Close your machine as you start to blend open the machine

[@RyanAlca]

@@ezbladeshavingproducts That’s not exactly what I meant. I will try to explain it better. When using a guard, do you want to see the clipper blade going into the line for the end of the guard?

[@RyanAlca]

@@ezbladeshavingproducts nevermind my comment, I just figured out how guides work and now I feel dumb. It’s not the length of the teeth so much as the width of the attachment. I’ve been cutting my own hair for years and I’m just figuring this out 😂

[@capital6732]

What brand would you recommend using when shopping for clippers? Thanks in advance

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

There are so many. You can go with wahl. You can also check out our good friends over at selfcut system

[@capital6732]

@@ezbladeshavingproducts thanks! do you use Wahl on your clients?

[@eeiko321]

Hi, thanks for posting this video. I’ve got a good idea of wahl clipper guards. But still a little confused with one transition/combination… I saw another video it explains from #2 guard” to a “#1 guard” is by using the 1.5 guard lever half open. (Assuming the 2 and the 1 were lever closed) As you may have noticed most KZbin fade tutorials the authors use #2 + 1# OPEN! So my question is…. What would you use blending between these two?

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching. You can mix or match any way you want. This video just explains how the guards work. You can use any technique

[@eeiko321]

@@ezbladeshavingproducts thanks for your reply. Yes I understand the video shows the fundamentals of clipper numbers + levers. And me as an amateur who loves learning to cut my own and son’s hair.. I’ve come to realise that with Fades….there’s factors that can complicate transitions/blend such as; hair type, hair texture, hair color and of course…head shape. But how would you personally recommend blending (or getting rid of a line) between #2 Guard OPEN ~ #1 Guard OPEN? = Eg would that be #2 Guard CLOSED ? Or #1 1/2 Guard Half-OPEN I can’t seem to figure that one out. Sorry for my question, i probably should’ve explained a bit. (I know they say “playing around with the lever” may likely eventually “get rid of the line”.. but the thing is; when some of us are cutting our own hair.. with limited; lighting, vision and reach… it be even harder trying to tender with lever-plays.. in addition) I’m just thinking it be easier to find the precise half-way point and then work within a narrow distance…than a large variation and end up messing things up if done wrong. I’ve also come to realise that bald fading doesn’t have to be so complicated (and overkill) as those tutorials that teach to “close the lever; little by little… close it like x4 or 5 times and passing the line“.. it can be done with couple of guards and minimal lever movement and achieve the same. I’d be grateful if you could offer some more guidance. Thank you again.

[@thugnasty5242]

@@eeiko321 Have you figured out how to this? I am currently struggling with this same process

[@eeiko321]

@@thugnasty5242 no not really…. I’m not a barber, just learning to fade my own hair and my son’s. Because if you think about it for a moment, 1.5 guard OPEN is basically a 2 guard closed. But no one ever uses a 2 guard closed as a guideline when fading. I’ve also found it depends a bit on a persons hair density, thickness… So between 2# OPEN > 1# OPEN I’ve personally just kept using 1.5 guard half-closed to closed…you’ll have to play around with, lines don’t always disappear easy… unlike how easy the KZbin barbers show case it… My question now is between #2 OPEN > #3 OPEN… (some KZbinrs jump from 2 to 4.. skipping the 3) that line is the hardest to get rid of… no matter what I do… it doesn’t go… I’m forced to have to just keep at it with thinning shears w/comb to try soften that transition… and it ends up looking either uneven or … just “meh Ok…..” looking in the end

[@poppyslavos8634]

Now to attempt to clipper my sons hair, Covid Lock Down in Australia brings out the hairdresser in us...thanks for explaining how the clippers work...yehhhhh...wish me luck.

[@tee3219]

@Poppy Slavos How did the hair cut on your son turn out?

[@gainsbytrini]

Which can you recommend for the kemei I ordered mine which would be best for my clippers

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

They make a lot of different ones! but most fit the wahl gaurds'

[@999chas_e]

You broke that shit down perfectly man, appreciate that bro💯

[@davidaranda6396]

This is what I needed f the numbers .. 3xplain it simple and broken down

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@papojax]

does it matter which guards you use for both taper and fade blades?

[@yauchris_]

What guard is the most used for debulking

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Mostly a 4 guard

[@orlinpetov8864]

Is there difrence between closed lever and 0.5 guard because im very confused

[@Shaanp15]

My clippers are some random clippers I bought to shave my dads hair off and now I’m into doing barbering but my clippers don’t have a lever it has a little thing at the bottom which does the same thing I believe

[@Adam-eh3nz]

Could u please answer if u don’t have the 1 and a half guard what guard do u use to make it a 1/12 guard but it has to be closed?? Please answer

[@reynino7476]

just use a 1 guard with the lever open to make a 1 and a half

[@foamfan7593]

@@reynino7476 what about 0.5?

[@arpitshivhare217]

Is having a lever necessary? What if there's no lever on your trimmer?

[@juice__dabarber]

What machine is that your using is it the andis master clipper?

[@jaimiryates7324]

Is it the same thing with baybliss pro clippers

[@adebolaemmanuel9574]

Short and impactful video But I want you to make the video explanation of how and when the levers are open/closed in a more detailed way in which the beginners like me can understand

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

You should check out the latest video about the lever

[@glo3k1k55]

What guard do i use to bring a taper fade down

[@pureeditzz_yt2293]

since i have no 1.5 and .5 gaurd how do i get em without buying them?

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

You have to buy them if you want a good fade

[@josephmiles8013]

This was sooo helpful and well explained

[@danutbondor1899]

This is how i learned the length to do fade's,can you tell me if you think this is a good way for lenghts? Lever closed=0mm Lever halfway=0,25mm Lever open=0,5mm 0,5 guard closed=0,75mm 1 guard closed=1mm 0,5 guard open=1,25mm 1 guard open=1,5mm 1,5 guard closed=1,75mm 1,5 guard open/2 guard=2mm

[@gothic3theageofwar565]

What about using only these lengths: Lever closed = 0mm (Fade with Lever Open = 0,5mm) 1 Guard Closed = 1mm Then… 1,5 Guard Open = 2mm (Fade with 1 Guard Open = 1,5mm) I say this because for my Wahl some guards are missing

[@leonardturner897]

YOU MADE THAT SO DAMN EASY!!!! Thank you!!!!😁

[@MN_ALGORITHMS]

Wow that makes total sense...thanks for explaining!!

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brooky.mesfin5791]

So do you even close the 2 after the 1 1/2 open since the 1 1/2 is a 2????

[@tai-ryanhuynh5129]

Hey do wahl guards fit in babyliss low pro fx?

[@roxanadavila895]

Your videos are always the BEST!!

[@kimthomas6934]

could you show step by step for beginner how to fade nape the area

[@msg3151]

Getting clippers & want 2 1/2" of hair all over my head. Will a 2 1/2" guard do this? I've asked several people & no one seems to know. Being female, I don't want to mess it up. Please someone, let me know. Thx.

[@peterjohnporrata4866]

J you are an excellent instructor. Do have any KZbin doing a haircut by yourself

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks Peter sure there are tons of them here on the channel

[@frankmontez6853]

Soo to get a 1.5 put on a 1 then open it ?

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Exactly

[@mattm7426]

So if I have a 2 and I open it fully, it becomes a 2.5?

[@corazon9365]

Yes dats what i Understand and it makes sense

[@jaimiryates7324]

And which guards would be best for the babyliss

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

They have the same type of guards

[@allanparedesaguirre4114]

Someone know the left/right ear taper? Idk how to use them

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

We have how to tapers on the channel

[@allanparedesaguirre4114]

@@ezbladeshavingproducts im talking about the guides, the ones of taperkings or wahl

[@aroundwego623]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤ It helped me alot