Clipper Guards Explained The Easy Way MUST WATCH!!

In this video Jay goes in to detail about clipper guards and how they are used. His style and explanation on how to fade hair is very easy to learn. Hope you guys enjoy the video!
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[@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?

[@bbc1837]

You kept it simple just like I needed to hear.. . 💯💯💯💯

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@samijune5824]

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

[@graciejiujitsu407]

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

[@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

[@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 !❤

[@GrandmazGurl]

This was so clear and easy to follow!

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@primecuttz6518]

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

[@JayDoubleyoo]

You explained everything so thoroughly. ❤️

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@neverhungryagain2187]

💯

[@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!

[@Cedd2times]

Best explanation I've seen on here 💯💯

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@abmrdney7114]

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

[@glamelhershkovitz1664]

Wow just wow. Thats so simple. Thank you❤

[@eyang7]

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

[@roxanadavila895]

Your videos are always the BEST!!

[@mr.ode22]

Super good explanation. And clean fade example!

[@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!

[@rocioperez6056]

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

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@MN_ALGORITHMS]

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

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josephmiles8013]

This was sooo helpful and well explained

[@3yeguy]

This was seriously helpful, thank you so much

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@ttothed2308]

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

[@kamishajackson4458]

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

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Not a problem!

[@manblack6124]

This is the exact info i was looking for!. ,👍👍

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@veronicaepps6786]

Thanks you made this super easy to understand

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@christianmojica1635]

Thanks for the explanation!

[@hamoiceman2009]

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

[@henrythompsonIII]

This was VERY helpful.

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Glad it helped

[@arianaenith158]

this video helped me so much, thank you!

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Not a problem

[@basilrose]

Eureka, thanks for explaining the lever

[@javiersunsin5705]

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

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks!

[@fremtid]

Very good explained!!

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@ITSjpBitch1]

Just started at a shop this will help tremendously

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@tommoran2021]

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

[@KimzaLunatic]

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

[@vicsovain3831]

GREAT STUFF ‼️

[@anony16]

This the best video explaination on these foreal👍🏿

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@mpw999]

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

[@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?

[@kathybarry2765]

Thankyou...Have wondered about this....👍

[@Tritonprince]

Great explanation.

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@oxfordunitedstand6429]

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

[@rakn01050708]

This really helped me I want to learn to cut

[@Chris_TSE]

Thanks this really helped

[@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

[@fayepray1429]

Great video. Veryhdlpful

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks

[@andreleid9735]

Great video

[@youngcartilo9361]

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

[@andreakaleena]

Needed this

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@kevinfades]

Bought the wahl and man they feel good I have a cheap surker but it fades good

[@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?

[@user-mp1eb6oe3k]

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

[@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!

[@davidaranda6396]

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

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@FirstnameLastname-vy2dg]

Thank you man!!!!!!!! Wow!

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@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.

[@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?

[@cuongtang9539]

what if you use 1.5 open instead of closes ? Do you youse same method with the 1 guard close/open ?

[@jaimiryates7324]

Is it the same thing with baybliss pro clippers

[@xer8447]

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

[@tai-ryanhuynh5129]

Hey do wahl guards fit in babyliss low pro fx?

[@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

[@ladybelle7770]

Amazing

[@brooky.mesfin5791]

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

[@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?

[@mikeviruet4672]

Thank you bro

[@nerinahannah]

Thank you!

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

No problem

[@oa4947]

Really helped

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

No problem

[@BL-pv7et]

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

[@juice__dabarber]

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

[@AvtarDhillon]

Well explained

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@Cumshot-millionare]

So i could fade with just guards since my clipper doesnt have a lever correct?

[@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

[@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'

[@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

[@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 ?

[@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.

[@nzewuodorpeter1416]

Very helpful

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Thanks for watching

[@nzewuodorpeter1416]

@@ezbladeshavingproducts Sure you're like a mentor....kudos😊

[@glo3k1k55]

What guard do i use to bring a taper fade down

[@heythere6983]

Do certain blades take out more bulk and make the hair look thinner at the same length? For example people say the magic clips that are staggered are like texturizing shears . Texturizing shears can flatten out the hair a lot. So does the staggered clip essentially thin out hair ontop of blend the tips? Or is it not that dramatic to worry about? I personally don’t like showing scalp. I like to cut my hair longer all around. Don’t need sharp looking lines or fades. Kinda a medium length on the sides/back, top is longer. I’m trying to upgrade and get the best setup for that since I never have done it that way . Fade blades/taper blades etc old school senior blades . I mean , at the end of the day there will be a taper on the sides and back. I had seen icons had the longest extension on their blades I think. But I was lookin at the magic/senior corded with the strongest motor. I had read someone combining the crunch blade of the magic with the top end of another style. Sounds interesting to me. Would you have any suggestions for a setup that would help that sort of cut best? Obviously one can do it with anything but at this point I might as well get it as well set up as possible . I saw a video where a guy used the magic and senior with the same clip and oddly the magic cut shorter and showed more scalp, which was confusing, it had the slower motor vs the cordless senior. Idk if motor really also effects the density of the cut but maybe it was his angles being off. I do like a textured finish instead of super flat and buzzed looking , it rather have my hair look thick and less likely show scalp. Curious if the blades could affect that type of overall finish . I been using 40 dollar wahls for years and haven’t put much thought behind it

[@orlinpetov8864]

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

[@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

[@lovegreen7414]

Thanks, this Video helped me alot. Do not forget the ladies now.

[@denisemcdougal6445]

Thank you

[@Erickam478]

Thank you so much

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

No problem

[@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

[@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

[@randygonzalez6250]

I want to transition & play with levers too!

[@arpitshivhare217]

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

[@bertiemaidment4387]

So if I have a 1.5 and I put the lever in the middle it would be a 1.75?

[@Sharpeye-we5fn]

Loved your video, just subed to your channel,

[@ezbladeshavingproducts]

Appreciate it!

[@kimthomas6934]

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