Flawless FADE technique - BARBER Tutorial

Step-by-step tutorial on how to achieve the "Picture Perfect Blend" or "Photoshop Fade" in under 30
minutes.
HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:
1. Zones of the head.
2. Cleaning the canvas.
3. Reference points for consistent blending.
4. Angular positions that decrease clipper-to-skin friction.
5. Dim light atmospheres.
6. Removing weight.
7. Corresponding guidelines.
8. Corner blending.
9. Hair Fiber Enhancement.
10. Proper edge-up technique.
11. Softening technique.
12. Clipper over comb.
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Thanks for watching! :)
PDR fade blade used: 3versinceusa.com/
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[@alper1796]

0:22 Use the no 2 guard with the lever closed 0:50 Clipper over comb 1:07 Establish the guideline a little above the eyebrows to start dipping below to the middle almost end of the ears with the lever closed no guard 1:26 Create the proceeding guideline with the lever open no guard about a pinkie finger 1:39 Hit the ceiling with the full blade lever open no guard 1:59 Put the lever at mid way closed and hit it mid way within that guideline 2:22 hit the ceiling one more time with the lever open no guard 2:34 Close the lever all the way and hit the bottom of the guideline 3:20 Use a half guard lever open mainly using the corners or half of the blade instead of the full blade. Go a pinkie finger up 3:58 Half guard lever midway closed for the middle part again 4:19 lever closed half guard 4:33 remove the guard and go with the lever open to blend in right beneath the area we hit with the half guard closed 5:17 one guard lever open to flick out 5:49 One and a half guard lever open working open to closed 5:14 one guard from open to closed 6:47 half guard polish all around

[@evina.mn.gls.]

🤝👍

[@Khan-_-Art1st]

I tried to do this to myself and now I'm Rocking that Stone Cold Steven Austin look

[@javantedavis1999]

Brow Ming 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hansenrj586]

Keep trying it's all about practice

[@maledrops]

@@hansenrj586 There in no hair left to practice

[@godiskingprayministry8599]

God is King prayer ministry

[@godiskingprayministry8599]

God is King prayer ministry

[@rbilardo47]

Best fade I've seen. I've been cutting for 40 yrs and I can't get a fade like that lol. You have a gift son.

[@BobaDavis]

What have you been doing all this time lol? What area are you based in?

[@rbilardo47]

@@BobaDavis I've been retired about 8 yrs now, and the shop I owned didn't have many calls for bald fades, mostly business men. I was living in NJ at the time, my son who worked for me gave awesome fades, I never mastered it. I'm in Florida now where all us old folks live, and I can't find a good Barber in The Villages, so I cut my own hair, I get a bald fade, I'm quite good at it now lol. Thanks for replying.

[@BobaDavis]

@@rbilardo47 To be honest, fades weren't being cut like this back then. Very European style of fading was the trend. Good to hear that you're living the good life. Might be the last generation to use the word RETIRE, lol.

[@rbilardo47]

@@BobaDavis Keep the Faith, time flies, and before you realize it, you'll be ready to retire. Put your money away while you are still young, this is very important. God Bless.

[@BobaDavis]

@@rbilardo47 And to you, young man!

[@tatum088]

I don't know how 1.9k people don't like this video. This young brotha laced this other young brotha's hair. That fade is tight. Great job brotha!!!

[@fozola20]

It’s all the hater’s

[@Julia_goolia]

I love how you’re using the correct terms in your videos. In cosmetology school they give us a lot of shit for not using words like Occipital bone, apex, etc. You’re work is very detailed and your explanation is very thorough!

[@fadeguards]

Hi, Check out our new fade tool. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09G3C3RJZ/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

[@tacoshell3329]

this is actually the cleanest fade i have seen so far

[@valle_cutz4953]

A little too clean🤔

[@luvaannmmg4902]

@@valle_cutz4953 how can a fade be too clean?

[@Newsbirdie]

@@luvaannmmg4902 exactly. lol

[@victortoll9392]

I never gotten a fade this clean

[@alexpond648]

Yes, but the model also has a ton of hair.

[@RoyceGetit]

I love watching different barbers and their techniques and types of buzzers they use but this... might be the blurriest butteriest cleanest fade I ever seen. Nice shit 💯🤙🏼

[@alexandersandino1988]

I love how organized you are. No skipping guards. For a beginner all the guard skipping can sometimes confuse a noob.

[@zanderson4990]

This model has nice hair, normally not the case. Just dont ever make the same mistake twice and you'll be alright.

[@oskar658]

every video about cutting hair I enter, has a comment section full of people wanting to do it because of corona, am I the only one who has been watching these types of videos for months now?

[@Sm00th89]

Im with you brotha i let my girl cut mine with real good clippers and she did a good job she actually got it down Lol

[@joelperez9096]

Same here. I'm tryna be a barber

[@oskar658]

@@joelperez9096 me too man, good luck btw

[@dodgers411]

Years man lol always wanted to be a barber but only got 2 heads to cut up maybe every other month

[@amaterasu4456]

This literally went perfect. Usually there is a tiny bit wrong or another little detail but this right here, can't even find a single hair that isn't faded perfect. Amazing job!

[@darealmikeg]

Would love to see video on cutting low taper fade vs mid taper vs high taper fade. And seeing all three results. Your technique to cut is way easier to follow. Nice job!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽

[@Cajunland5150]

You make it look so easy! It's not easy to make it look as good as you did

[@fadeguards]

Hi, Check out our fade tool. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09G3C3RJZ/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

[@muhammadshahzad8558]

I gave my brother a skin fade and it came out pretty good! It only took 1.5 hours. My first ever cut lol! Wish I watched your video earlier, now I’m more assured in staying in place. It’s easy to get lost in my guidelines, with your method it’s simple to keep intact and on point!

[@Rush-oh5bq]

Damn 1.5 hours for a first haircut!! It took me at least 3 hours for my first 3 haircut

[@alxexp]

@@Rush-oh5bq Nice, man. It took me around 22 hours for my first 10 or so haircuts.

[@YourMuvva]

I'm only 1 min in and I can tell this is gonna be a good clear and understanding tutorial. Also tells where to cut which most people dont do

[@fadeguards]

Hi, Check out our new fade tool. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09G3C3RJZ/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

[@giocuthbert7921]

This has to be the CLEANEST fade ever. This was on my recommended and I ain't complaining. 🔥🔥🔥

[@JustWinBabyy]

I've been fading my boys hair an this video has helped me out so much. The cleanest very crisp fade I've ever seen EXACTLY what I wanted. Thank you so much for sharing your talent!!

[@REALchocochan]

good job tykeisha

[@Squeeky-Da-Don]

@@REALchocochan 😂

[@shaunie57]

Thank you for sharing your art here. You are a true artist. I've learn't so much watching this. Your teaching method is so easy to follow and understand.

[@daroproduc4994]

I subbed, I liked and I shared. Omg I’ve attempted watch a thorough guide everywhere. This has been amazing. Simply amazing!

[@hansenrj586]

For years now I've been cutting my own hair,, my friend's laughed at me... now who's laughing

[@3versince]

Show them up og

[@jesusguido6986]

Same here! I cut hair for just a hobby. Ppl bragging about being cheap now they be hitting me

[@6lackhammer503]

Been getting it in for 4 years now

[@onurkansaracoglu529]

Same brother, now these bitches calling me 😂

[@moneymakinmitch8130]

Fuck em 😂

[@catchingfadesclashroyal6506]

Wow, great video! Quick simple and straight to the point, with excellent results. Thank you!

[@britishvietnamese]

Such a sick fade! This was like a school lesson of barbering 😎 learnt a lot from this thank you dude

[@paolomonsayac8673]

Man I actually loved this video it really helped me to get better at fading!! Keep making tutorial videos like this man it really helps a lot

[@__jcutty]

Best and most simple fade tutorial I’ve seen ever! Keep these coming bro. I really learned a lot

[@Haawsomness]

i love this video because you explained your process for the blending, and managed to fit the 30 minutes in less than 10 minutes. great video. thank you!!

[@leojsantos1886]

Showed this to my barber. He aint my barber no moh 🤟🏽

[@AdrianRomeroJr]

fresh af for 30 min bro! dropped a cool amount of Gems here, keep doing your thing. Earned yourself a Sub

[@gabeitch1224]

He doesnt care about your comment

[@arg7380]

The 30 minutes is a lie. You can clearly see the movement is not normal. the video is fast forwarded to match a 30 minutes

[@tjfree04]

@@arg7380 the timer is also sped up 😂😂😂

[@EdenPrime7]

@@arg7380 true this is at least a 45 min to an hour haircut

[@xcH1NOx1]

Keep up the great work and stay grinding and fading

[@dianeelias5685]

Java Wetbhjlp 🙇‍♂️

[@dianeelias5685]

Kids

[@dianeelias5685]

Kids games

[@user-et1yh9wc5b]

If you are okay watching the video, Can't you subscribe to my channel

[@taha.030]

@@user-et1yh9wc5b no unfortunately not

[@beauties_byclaudia8357]

I’m a new cosmetologist, they thought us man cuts but I dint get it the way they explained it🤨 you make it feel like a breeze 😌 And like some one commented “you are gifted” thank you 🙏🏽 ☺️

[@evoxjordan6330]

This literally helped me understand cutting hair so much more now appreciate it homie

[@brandonrizzo3682]

This is probably the best tutorial I’ve watched since starting my barber career. Thanks!

[@94Elantra]

What I would do to find someone who could do a fade like this. It seems recently that nobody cares about the quality of the cuts they give. This is truly a form of art!

[@Newsbirdie]

I have been cutting my own hair for around 10 years but I always look at ways to improve. Nice job!

[@Midnight.Evangelist]

i'm doing my first practice fade test today, i studied this whole video & jotted down 20 steps, super detailed & super helpful!

[@_Shxun_]

howd the test go?

[@pepeinc.]

How did it go?

[@Midnight.Evangelist]

@@pepeinc. my uncle who i work for is really ocd lol so i've gotten good, but this video and a lot of others helped me learn the basics and see the lines

[@redstang878]

Because of this video, I was able to cut my husband’s hair! It turned out so good! Thank you!

[@ABarberLife]

Bro what a excellent fade/haircut 💯💯 Subbed

[@sonboogie]

In the ocean of fade demos here on the tube, this one is the best hands down. Thx. 💯

[@ToxicPpl101]

Great technique! The tutorial is easy to follow! Your method on how to fade between the line is 🔥!!!!!!

[@davidbernstein-realtor310]

This is the smartest barber I ever seen /heard. My IQ just went up 67 points just watching this video.

[@kratu6625]

Literally so many other barbers in KZbin have the same method of fading. Chris Bossio is the cornerstone of flawless barbering on KZbin.

[@izerigau3555]

@@kratu6625 True. So many barbers nowadays are using these same methods. Freehand fading with no guidelines is where it's at. A true barber doesn't need no fucking guidelines. Chyeah!

[@jaimdenero7113]

I’ve been a barber who fades using this technique for 10 years. Before photoshop was mainstream and when we called it “tight” not “blurry”

[@jbstylez3986]

I thought you were gonna say your hair started to come back ever since you started to bald 😂😆😆😆😆

[@awaisakram8573]

For real tho

[@daemichael3085]

Great video! Straight to the point and simple!

[@JiovanniCintron]

Finally someone explains it step by step Thank you!!

[@readyizfreddy3540]

This is awesome bro literally one is the best vids I’ve seen nicely edited and explained. Good vid 🤙

[@joshuaavila2443]

By the time baber shops open back up every one is going to be able to do their own haircuts i have my wife doing my hair already

[@user-zg5ej3yh1y]

Me too. Just ordered myself some decent clippers to practise a skin fade with a 1 on top.

[@SalahEddineAyubi]

C I bought that whole kit this shit better be helping out i be watching videos for 4 days now

[@yeshuamartinez547]

If only it was as easy as it looks.

[@pistachioicecream1484]

#67 Salah u can’t expect to be good after watching videos u gotta put in this knowledge to practice

[@K24Eddy]

Yeshua Martinez I cut my bro’s hair for the first time and it came out decent. If you have a brother or sis just tell them to watch some tutorials and try cutting ur hair. It’s really not as hard as it looks

[@uptopswag8446]

Im a barber for 8 yrs now and love watching vids like this. Always looking to learn new techniques

[@debananacrisis9193]

9 now

[@uptopswag8446]

@@debananacrisis9193 this is true and still watch vids like this!

[@jamesodwyer4736]

@@uptopswag844610 now

[@ayaankhanpathan805]

Bro so much respect for that tutorial, by far the easiest one to follow!

[@serba_serbi]

Haircut tutorials are very cool and useful for those of us who are learning, thank you for sharing 🙏🙏

[@brich3368]

fade was 🔥🔥🔥

[@kanonics9943]

Here are my notes from the video, hope it helps 1. number 2 guard CLOSED underneath the parietal ridge 2. around 1cm or lessSet guideline above bottom corner of the temple with 0 guard and dip at back 3. next guideline with lever open around 1 cm 4. Lever mid way closed to remove the guideline 5. Half guard lever OPEN next guideline use corner of clipper blade mostly 6. remove line with lever OPEN using corner of the clipper blade 7. Number 1 guard with lever open make next guideline 8. 1.5 guard lever open, soften up bulk 9. with 1.5 lever open get rid of darker spots with corner of the clipper 10. use half guard lever open to polish 11. be consistent all the way around 12. to edge up and hairline

[@davidolutunde602]

Thanks a lot

[@justinrobinson9804]

Pin this man’s comment 🙏🏽

[@monnygarcia66]

What is the ceiling area referring to?

[@FirstnameLastname-gw1rs]

I've seen so many haircut videos. This is by far the best one yet! Bravo 👏 nice tutorial 👏

[@jmyoutpigeon7654]

Appreciate the time you took for this video boss! I never used the 3/16 guard like that. I will try this technique fade looks killer.

[@kaitlinbaum4612]

Thank you!!!! I don’t get to do a lot of fades, but I want to be the best I can be at them. This helped a lot!

[@TastyZoidberg]

Thank you for the great tutorial and excellent craftmanship,Sir!

[@kevin_yzfr1_vr46]

That was a clean and great job buddy. Thanks so much! 🔥💯🙏🏻

[@therealkamp]

I TRYED THIS YESTERDAY. TODAY IM "ROCKING THE ROCK" HAIR CUT. MY WIFE SAID I LOOK JUST LIKE DEWAYNE JOHNSON 🤣😂🥺 PS. I LOVE THE DEDICATION ON THE EDITING I NOTICED CERTIAN PARTS YOU WENT BACK OVER AND SPOKE, AND TURNED YOUR CLIPPERS ON WHILE SPEAKING. KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL JOB MY MAN. ON A SERIOUS NOTE THIS VIDEO HELPED ME REALLY CLEAN UP AND BLEND IN MY FADES BETTER. A SIMPLE THANK YOU IS IN ORDER HERE.

[@r4lara]

Hey man I’m currently cutting everyone’s hair right now at work and this video really helped me out. Thanks !

[@Rblock777]

:D

[@amund9355]

Hey dude u commented this a long time ago, but how did the cutting go my guy?

[@skyhigh7773]

Idk why it was recomended to me🤣🤣🤣 I'm 15 year old girl and I wasnt looking for a fade😂😂😂 but go ahead guys take care of your selfs.

[@alyssagregory9497]

This is amazing and will definitely help me at my job. 🙏🏻 thank you!

[@smichael01810]

You are one excellent instructor. Not only do you explain how to do something, you also explain why you do something. Knowing why you're doing something makes you more on purpose on how you do it. I learned quite a bit from this tutorial today. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

[@notSenses]

This is my go-to self-haircut during quarantine ! Already cut my hair over 10 times using this.

[@Masterahsoka]

what mirrors do you use bro?

[@notSenses]

@@Masterahsoka I actually bought the self-cut-system during quarentine, It was on sale & no barber shops were open. Have no use for it now since my barber is back haha, you can make a DIY one with 3 mirrors at the $1 store and a couple of hinges from home depot, same thing.

[@benreriti9342]

My man thank you iv been doing my son's hair and kept messing it up, this was the easiest video to follow and understand, thank you my brother.

[@365dasher6]

Man this video caught me by final look. After watching it was very efficiently done on point fam I been cuttin a min and that is true craftsmanship. Real 💈 Barber

[@123bossgaming]

This fade is great man! Keep up the good work!

[@mikecajina9980]

YO can we just appreciate how detailed the instructions were on where to cut? "Reaching the occipital bone" Educated young man right there!

[@planetingy4189]

That's they way they teach us in school. We are educated in anatomy down to every layer of the nail plate, skin, hair follicles etc.

[@duddybuddy8553]

Good job bro I can tell you take pride in what you do 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯

[@georgepasi4764]

Best tutorial I’ve watched

[@elfordjoel]

This was excellent. You're a great teacher.

[@jessec4047]

Literally the cleanest fade I've seen so far.

[@suniltunwer]

@stun_247. ig

[@SergeiArkadjevich]

I've looked on YT how to fade for about 5 months now and this is the best one so far Explanation is so good . That's why we're here. You will show us and we will watch and learn. Some barbers are just showing what they do as advertising.. I'm here to learn not to.look at the blokes. Best video!!!

[@brianlaverde8540]

Bro not even trying to fan boy but the way you elaborate on every step is bomb af 🙏🏻 especially for some one just starting to get my feet wet in the fam business this gave me some huge insight.

[@demetriossiskos2343]

Excellent video my brother I've been a barber for 20 years and today I decided to click on your video and thank God I did I loved your technique of the large comb and clipper at the end to get rid of some of that wait before shaping up blessings my friend and I'm a new subscriber

[@marioversace6810]

Few days into lockdown and I suddenly want to become a barber 😂, This was very helpful, I’ll be giving it a go!

[@polysah7208]

Go for it

[@lucaprive6876]

How did it workout bro

[@cruzztv7183]

blurry fade 🔥🔥

[@jjt687]

Great tutorial! I learned a lot from this video and can only hope to be half that good someday!

[@nezza5433]

By far the best fade tutorial vid I've seen on KZbin

[@ragnarok20232]

Used a few tutorials but found this gave me the best fade ive ever done very simple and easy to do 10/10 mate! Sickiest fade ever👍🏾

[@chrissampson3594]

Why’d you say “sickiest”

[@Roger-bj5gj]

This is the probably the cleanest fade I’ve ever seen in my lifetime

[@marcusmcmahon9650]

@s v this dude is 10x better than that Guy

[@yassthebarber]

Guideline fading method | great video mate 🔥

[@Mixplay214]

Thanks brother! The long way! I will start cutting up for profit soon. You taught me most of my tricks. Thanks again.

[@Tibchy91]

In times of Corona quarantine, I wish I could do this to myself now dammit.

[@intj_5398]

Ik going to cut mine. I will mess up but it wont bother me.

[@Harunnawzadi]

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[@e.fabian4154]

Just made myself DIY three sided mirrors under $20 bro made a world of difference.

[@hansenrj586]

Just keep trying practice bro

[@user-et1yh9wc5b]

If you are okay watching the video, Can't you subscribe to my channel

[@hoonigan2446]

This was a very detailed tutorial, can I request you make a similar tutorial for people who have not cut hair, going into depth of the parts if the trimmer? So we can familiarize with the 'barber' language?

[@volimkrek1505]

when the lever is down its means open , when its in the middle it means halfway, when its up it means closed , the steps are : closed guidline 0 gurad, open 0 guard , closed 1 guard and open 1 guard , when its closed blend it with the lever open

[@dianecandoflamtaps9557]

Wow! That is a perfect fade!! Thanks!! 👍

[@andrewpena8672]

Aye man my mom cuts my hair and i like how you were very detailed about what you were doing thanks for this vid i liked and subed thanks for helping ! 👏🏻

[@Furer620]

If Only we had talent like this in the uk

[@suniltunwer]

Go to stun_247 on ig

[@herbsaron5432]

barber: were going to be doing this motion me: justice league, Flash motion???

[@lianadel8597]

My absolute favorite tutorial!!! Thank you

[@VanDubsAsmr]

I am a barber student and I struggle to much with blending the fade at the point that one of my friends help me blend the fade to a client so this vídeo is very helpful thanks

[@bkhavityoway23]

When making your guidelines, is it important to have a light touch with the clipper that way you don't make hard lines that are difficult to get out? Thanks!!

[@loosehuncho9060]

Thinking about getting this cut, i’ve always had a comb over fade cut

[@xcH1NOx1]

Once you get it feel fresh, you stay with it for over 20 years as I have my friend. 😉👊

[@Etorres21]

Loose Huncho I had a comb over cut it to this haircut and grew out my hair again but I’m going back to this cut for good it’s so much easier to deal with tbh

[@ep3649]

@@xcH1NOx1 What number do you get on top ? With or against the grain ?

[@xcH1NOx1]

@@ep3649 Currently 0 on top razor fade. If you have great hair get a 2 on top razor fade it looks clean

[@jesseparent7558]

Should of left it alone at 1:04 right then that would been a great cut

[@azcardinalds2360]

I’m gonna get my first pair of clippers for my birthday and I can’t wait to cut hair. I feel this is my key, a key to get me off the invisible chain around my ankle that holds me to a job I will hate. I don’t want to ever work under anyone and this career will make me feel free

[@cs2884]

Goodluck man. Hope it works out

[@luismendoza3387]

Excellent tips. That helps me a lot, I have have 3 boys, and I cut ✂️ their hair, and now that they are older, is more difficult, because they want to look good 👍

[@carmelojames6739]

This fade is literally perfect.

[@maverick4603]

Ive seen a lot of these videos , i cut my own hair and i am always looking for extra tips. You are THE best barber and your video is the best ive ever seen . Good work bro , your really good thats a nice fade

[@3versince]

Maverick God bless you brother, I’ll be posting another video tomorrow for y’all to benefit from 👊🏼

[@maverick4603]

3versince Support thankyou bro , i just subscribed to your channel.. i actually went over my fade earlier after watching your post , i cant get it as good as yours ha ha .. your the man 👍🏽

[@KnownPhoenix]

Thanks, this helped me correct quite a few mistakes on my second try!

[@BrandonElliotSmith]

Man this is gold. Thank u so much for sharing, bro

[@LinhNguyen-cb5on]

Tried this on my boyfriend tonight and it turned out amazing!! It’s only my second time cutting his hair and we were both shook😂

[@d3arb0rns]

When he says "half gaurd " is that the (0) gaurd?

[@abdulqadirmaricar4596]

@@d3arb0rns Nope. But if you don't have the 1/2 guard use 0 guard open . Hope that helps

[@LibreEspiritu]

Where do you get the fiber stuff at? Does it just wash out then? That is great! I loved the tips: Using the edge of the clippers, Using a 1.5 guard, Where to begin the fade according to the hairline, Using hairspray to keep the front edge in place! Oh, and the bussiness card with fibers to define the line! Really cool!

[@ybnhemuli2255]

That fade is amazing 🔥

[@bryanr2885]

Best fade tutorial on KZbin 👏🏻

[@sami6593]

one of the cleanest fades i have ever seen damn, where are you based in?

[@Eltokeruno]

What is it called ?

[@estupedude21]

Wow... puro takuache cuhh 👌🏽

[@amadeoindromeno2452]

i'm going to a hairdresser school and this was very helpful. thank you a lot :)