Every Term Barbers Use and What They Actually Mean | GQ

[@javiervasquez8797]

I’m pretty sure 10-30% or barbers need to watch this too

[@maxpain45678]

Most wouldn’t even know how to do these cuts besides a fade.

[@iMoha46]

The fact that they got Travis over Boosie in the photo is so crazy

[@jackreacher4547]

Lol, they don’t even know boosie has a fade. They ask for the Travis kelce. Haha.

[@mrweekers89]

That is a Boosie-fade, its a different level of fade 😁

[@braam7939]

The gentrification is real 😂

[@K-RozayTV]

Boosie fade is a legendary cut

[@Dontask9513]

To say that a taper isn’t a fade is crazy

[@louuwalton]

The fact the they’re using Travis Kelce as an example for the bald fade and taper is ridiculous… cmon GQ

[@THEsoulquarian]

Agreed 😂

[@ItsJustKaya]

Yea my turkish barber gonna be like. Show picture or you get the same cut like the dude before you.

[@vincentbardoun]

Lol

[@SHDWBLDZ]

@johnsampson6387 Yeah true

[@jacrispycracker]

Has an entire series on GQ about haircuts, wears a hat in all of them

[@spiercephotography]

Me, a woman, watching and learning about mens hair and who will probably never use any of this info: This is absolutely fascinating!

[@Purpleblackviolet]

lol even i wont use this info

[@amberderilo9279]

When you start hating ur partner’s haircuts, you’re gonna need it

[@Padlock_Steve]

use it to insult random people on the street

[@whyme8068]

Please discuss the hair products for men. This confuses me most😂 For example, I like the hold and feel of texture paste but can't find one with a little shine. When I try to combine it with other products to make my hair look not so dry, I lose the hold of the paste. I don't like things such as pomade since it makes it feel oily and sticky. I'm sure a lot of other guys, like me, don't know what to do to achieve the look they want.

[@mysticmagicsmurfdarklord6844]

I agree, this is something Matty Conrad should talk about. Product is not talked about enough these rdays

[@Firstnamelastname..]

please 🙏this needs to be a mandatory video for barber students and modern barbers

[@LucienWheatley]

We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

[@josephagug3715]

He knows his thing

[@andilegumede8639]

I usually fade my own hair because me and my previous barbers spoke two different languages in terms of the look I wanted. It's an everyday struggle to find a barber who truly understands you.

[@KevenSandoval]

The fact that this video would be virtually impossible without constant pictorial references exemplifies the fallibility of language and why what you say to your barber, no matter how meticulously worded, will probably not cut it.

[@OMDAT]

Came for the info, stayed for the puns

[@stavi7316]

Literally perfect timing. Got my cut scheduled in an hour😂

[@TitusK1ng]

How did it come out cuh..

[@stavi7316]

@@TitusK1ng real nice👊

[@Goldielox-1974]

I use to show picture and barber still messed up haircut lmfaooo

[@bkpennington]

Likewise

[@Sunny_10-v10]

Not including matt bomer's flowback hairstyle is sooo unfair , his hair is GLORIUS , honestly the best hair ive ever seen a guy have

[@gerrychatelain1115]

Fantastic info-well presented----so much new knowledge.

[@zenecoley7965]

Black American barbers invented the fade. We’ve known what a fade is for decades now.

[@PDDWild]

It's the culture

[@DonceBeats]

who

[@somefrog6089]

Incorrect. Short, tapered sides with longer tops became popular during the 1940s, influenced by the impact of World War II. The prevalent styles embraced practicality and neatness, reflecting the military-inspired cuts of the time. The “Ivy League” haircut, featuring short sides and slightly longer tops, gained traction, often associated with sophistication and academic circles. The Ivy League haircut predates the fade and served as an early influence on barbering styles that eventually led to the development of the fade haircut. And the Ivy League haircut is actually predated by the 1920s and 1930s Undercut, which looks a lot like what we today call "fade".

[@i143icecreams]

Okay …and ?

[@lancecahill5486]

“Just cut it short, please!”.

[@sodamanthegr8]

I'm not sure why I'm watching that since I'm bald, but still found it interesting.

[@K-RozayTV]

Sonny Liston is the first ever with a line up. And Travis kelce instead of boosie for the fade is crazy

[@sonampalbar9040]

13:35 haircut vs hairstyle vs Harry styles 😅

[@brendan4859]

In my experience, any time I've tried to use this terminology, they have no idea what I'm talking about.

[@steelresilience]

The haircut that changed my life was when I walked in with an afro and told my barber, "Give me something YOU'D wear." I've since swapped it up but I now care about my hair.

[@AlbertMinky-li7bm]

You are blessed with your father’s wisdom.

[@SLIME-qo1hf]

great video, surprised you did not cover longer hair for people growing it out (like shoulder length) maybe wanting it cleaned up

[@silvAlejandro]

Aaaaand another video for the holy grail playlist! Add ✅

[@RAWDEAL064]

I learned that a skin fade was done with a razor down to, idk, the skin. But I guess that explains why every barber I went to in California never did a razor fade unless I specifically asked for it in crayon... and even then, I wouldn't get it. Best Barber I've had to this day is in Connecticut

[@victor5180]

The supposed “non” fade Jayson Tatum has is a fade it’s called a taper fade

[@nova_kane]

... I think I'm just going to show my barber a picture of what I want.

[@herpderp749]

Looking to finally get a haircut after over 3.5 years of growing it out. I just don’t know what exactly to get tho. I think my head shape is more rectangular (tall and narrow) and my ears do stick out a little. If anyone has any suggestions or inspiration I can look into id appreciate it 🙏🏾

[@carolynanney]

I’m learning to cut my boyfriend’s hair, this is so helpful thank you 🙏

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

Can you do one about long hair because I have long hair like down below my shoulders

[@jmains]

My barber literally speaks a different language

[@chrisskatehii5121]

if you know the length you want in guard size like i cut my own hair w a two on top so if you know what size guard u want then tell the barber the size bc it leaves no room for misinterpretation

[@actuallyarjun]

Matt, please do a tutorial for curly hair on men😭 we need your help

[@danzbeard]

Great information here 👌🏻

[@deborahcotoc1092]

HELLA HELPFUL

[@thomasreid8504]

Very educational !!

[@Mr.TooKrispy]

Who did the research for this 😂😂 bald and skin fade are the same thing 😂

[@xDrew292x]

So then their is no such thing as a drop fade ?

[@housechores504]

As a barber, no guy with a combover asks for a combover, they ask for a side part 😆

[@AustinRalls]

Can you do this but for beard cuts?

[@BMo33]

Love when Matty comes around GQ. He used the term "PC" a few times - anyone know what he means?

[@pejmank]

Piecy

[@ghostcoyoteproductions]

Great information

[@shawnwalker816]

Why people saying he didn't mention Boosie?!?!? Look at this dude and ask yourself does it make sense 😂😂😂 I wouldn't let dude cut my hair and im bald😂

[@Phantom.MX.13]

Nah cause when I ask them to thin out the top it’s cause I want them get rid off volume but keep the length the same

[@Isaac_Arango]

Me: I only want you to cut a little bit of the sides The barber: GOTCHU I'MA MAKE YOU BALD

[@brandonbrown2652]

Ive always been surprised when i go into a place to get my mohawk cleaned up aka sides cut down to 1 usually . They have no idea what i mean . Isnt a mohawk like common knowledge lol idk

[@deezupzeohdown957]

You got a mohawk or a foahawk?

[@NuclearMods]

Cut long hair in a flow back style.

[@lelozulu3423]

no Nas for the hard part and Boosie for the fade is crazy. not enough black representation in this video, typical GQ

[@TheProffa8719]

You forgot about the Mohawk!😂😅😊

[@Stark7Ghost]

No Mohawk? Burst fade?

[@bbounce803]

Great video

[@areitz1962]

What a great vid

[@withabig1293]

Who is the guy in 3:38 i want that hair

[@TheoInart]

really short or really long, makes men attractive/handsome in my opinion 🌀

[@JThilak99]

Can someone please tell me who the actor at 9:51 is? I really like that style of mullet.

[@15yearsoflife]

Jacob elordi

[@MoKiShea]

It's giving, you think this is slicked back?! This is PUSHED back

[@simonporteous94]

what's the song at the end?

[@MntDrew-rd8iu]

What's the best haircut for receding hairline?

[@yunbha4418]

I think buzzcut if you have the headshape or textured fringe with a fade, if you're a bit younger and have enough hair.

[@localblackman427]

Oh this for a different demographic

[@jcampztiktok8109]

now I finally understand

[@donhatter159]

I love haircut

[@UncleBuZ]

My barber gave me a hard part that looked like a WW1 trench. Bro....

[@alivirk3074]

The only problem is that even my barber doesn't know all these things.

[@wildreed21]

Mocking balding as a barber....never a professional respectable move...

[@NuclearMods]

Edge up line up.

[@xyzpath]

You CAN NOT read any culture appropriation in that title lol 😅

[@JohnEpto-ng6ml]

What's pc style?

[@reggiewalker2250]

A bald fade and skin fade are literally the same cut 😂

[@Unknwn733]

I can’t believe this guy called a mid fade a high fade smh

[@RBernsCarter]

Watched this video even though I only get my hair cut once every 6 months when it gets annoying 😂

[@aftwelve]

You missed the boosie fade

[@OldMate94]

Are all these terms used all over the world? 😂guess that's what I'm worried about hahah walking into a barber shop in Australia using these terms and they look at me like what

[@LeaderofAlMadrid]

I'm German tell me about it. I don't think some of these words exist in the German language

[@cr1138]

Took me more than half way through the video to realize the barber in this video is wearing a hat.........................................

[@chrischarles4628]

Another thing NEVER IN YOUR LIFE TELL A BARBER TO TAKE A LIL BIT OF THE TOP OFF YOU WILL WALK OUT BALD!

[@capturedbycell32]

Just show a picture

[@sonampalbar9040]

Now how do I tell this to a street barber in India 😅

[@Jay-nm5yl]

Turkish barbers need to take note ahahahahaha

[@moshecohen127]

didn't i see this video before?

[@rizzo3412]

So you guys are saying there is no such thing a number 1 fade? So once there is no skin it's not a fade? 😂😂

[@daimonrivera3569]

I disagree with a lot of this. Most of it is spot on though. Comb over is def a term I will use as a barber for what he will call a side part. Cuz you wouldn't call it a side part if there is no PART in the hair. A lot of people want a "side part" but with no part. Comb over is def more universal for someone who just wants there hair combed over to the side, if u want to part your hair then say u want a side part

[@rgunn13]

Now assuming you have a full head of hair…..

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

What barber on earth doesn’t know what a fade is 🤣. This dude just wanted an excuse to make a new video

[@tehbakedpotato]

I trust a hat-wearing barber as much as a skinny chef.

[@highway67theband]

Please don't do a number two on anyone :D

[@inyostudio]

Are all barbers gonna know these terms?

[@rizzo3412]

These are the terms where he works only for sure

[@2eaze]

Ima get a disconnecter foo

[@United_Wings]

👌🏼

[@ItsCoolRight]

More African American hairstyles

[@wierdling928]

11:55 is that jimmy urine...

[@braam7939]

Bald fade? you mean boosie fade sir

[@alejandroquinonez1836]

In American lingo it maybe common to call it a boosie fade, but a really bald fade has different names in other countries.

[@MrOvlov02]

M A T T I N G L Y C U T T H O S E S I D E B U R N S

[@gilney.mathias]

I wish i knew a decent barber... ;/

[@tekkingi6956]

I have perma muffin top syndrome pray for me XD

[@EStephensII]

GQ should credit the Black culture, who have been wearing fades for hundreds of years.

[@bqb9591]

With Black History Month we couldn't have someone black teach us about these haircuts. Im just saying 🤷🏼

[@qhoffa9568]

They put a pic of Jayson Tatum and said this not a fade…of course not…it’s a taper lol….why is a white person trying to inform us what a fade is lol

[@JohnEpto-ng6ml]

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