How to cut your own hair easily for men

[@theoneminutebarber]

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[@canpat719]

Thanks again, Mr. Holm, for your generous guidance in helping those of us who are stuck inside without seeing a barber. This immensely helps us to maintain some reasonable hair cut until such a time things are back to some normalcy and we can see a barber again. God bless you for doing this, Mr. Holm!!!

[@robcarroll7251]

Keep up the good work mate keep posting the videos love it .

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks 👍

[@MrCP1000]

This is absolutely brilliant. Clear and practical advice that gave me the confidence to neaten up my hair. Went much longer than a number 2 and worked down towards a number 2 as my confidence built.

[@theoneminutebarber]

That's a great way to work actually. I plan to refine this video so will definitely include that in the next re run of it.

[@kopwin1]

After going through so many videos on haircut, you video is the best and the most practical one. Thank you!

[@jonmnelson]

This is the best advice/tutorial I’ve seen for cutting your own hair. Thanks!

[@williamholbert529]

Most excellent. Best do it yourself videos on KZbin. Thank you.

[@MrAndyp72]

best explanation on youtube i can now step out in public again thank you

[@brt356]

Thanks for sharing your useful, straightforward hair cutting/trimming tutorial. I received my clippers the other day so now it’s GO time. I probably will start on a 6 (hair is LONG) and work backwards after I’m over the shock of taking a cutter to my hair! My wife says she’ll gladly cut my hair as long as I sign a waiver relieving her of all liability should I lose an ear or expose too much of my bald spot! 😆 UPDATE: With affidavit in hand, I surrendered the clippers and scissors to my wife. 👩🏼‍🔬 Following your tutorial she started with a 6 guide for the bottom half and did the top half using an 8 guide and the used the side lever to blend the two halves. Then scissored the top and voila! She did a great job and gave me a better cut than I've ever had. 😀 Thanks again

[@anuarbinbustaman]

the best simple method so far. thanks.

[@TerraExplorations]

Well done ! You tell it like it is, "it's not going to be almost perfect fade the first time, like on the other videos". This is so easy to do with confidence on someone's first cut.

[@TerraExplorations]

Hey I did it ! And it came out pretty good actually, the thing that helped was to learn to be able to hold the clippers, and have a stationary second mirror. With a lil practice anyone can give themselves a great fade. 😁

[@thedoneeye]

Like everyone else here is saying, this is the most basic and easy to follow of all the self hair cutting videos! Now if I can actually get myself a hair clipper.....

[@denisfrancoeur1833]

Thanks for your video. I have watched other videos and yours was the most helpful. I managed to cut my own hair for the first time in my life.

[@theiepguy9315]

great job explaining the technique. thanks for the timely posting!

[@thetranslatorspool]

Absolutely awesome!! I'm very pleased with the results, including your top-hair video...

[@callumtaylor3116]

Easiest and best explanation on how to cut your own hair on KZbin. I’ve only got beard trimmers but even they worked fine this video and the one on how to cut the top will see me through until the barbershops eh Glasgow are open again! Cheers

[@Gamestarjunkie]

This is the best self tutorial I’ve seen and seems so simple 👍🏼 gonna try it this morning

[@andrewcox4068]

I enjoy these videos i am cutting my hair right now. The salon should open up in may. Lets hope so. Good video.

[@questioneverything2442]

Great video, first one I've found that actually explains how and why to keep it simple. Gonna give this a go.

[@steves4639]

ok, finally got over the hesitation and tried this method. not horrible on very first ever self-cut...done in my travel trailer of all things. My hair is super fine, and it was very long, so I had to go over and over it to get the clippers through it without just pushing the hair out of the way. Used a #3 on the sides per your side vid, and a #4 on top per your top vid but just for some of the bulk on the side opposite from the part cause I wanted to keep it long on top. Thx for the help!

[@ianboyce2699]

Just come across this video and tried it worked great thanks !

[@hannaconlon621]

Thank you, used your easy methods on my husband’s horrible quarantine-mullet. He looks SO much better!

[@theoneminutebarber]

That's great Hanna so glad to hear it

[@realtoast7036]

Best. This morning will be my third attempt in as many weeks. Hopefully I can begin to fix my mess from past efforts.

[@alexsztenderowicz4610]

Tried this and went better than expected! Thanks so much🙏

[@johnleon2571]

Thanks, Michael. I've watched your videos more than once so I can get it right. It's not easy. Learned hard way not to use lower guard numbers on my back. SHould've started with high nmbr guard.

[@theoneminutebarber]

It's a good way to practice starting high

[@mikespaz3415]

Worked well & was very easy. Cleaned up my mess from an earlier attempt using a different technique. I’m a huge fade fan & son of a barber of 61 years (sadly he lives in a different city, so no cuts 😫), & I have to say, this will do nicely for a quarantine self cut, that’s for sure! Thanks for the great vid!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks Mike, so glad it helped.

[@davidf4897]

Michael, I'm 64 and I've never attempted to cut my hair. After weeks of no haircut I was starting to look like someone's mad uncle and social distancing wasn't a problem. So bought a set of Braun clippers (yep, as you say, any decent clippers will do) and watched a pile of videos demonstrating the good the bad and the ugly in home haircuts. Then I chanced on your videos. Great, straightforward, sensible advice and all the moves demonstrated. Watched, the haircut, top of the head and your beard trim videos - yep have one of those too - and then got started. If you are entirely new to this then don't dive for to the no1 or no2 as Michael says. I started with the highest guard setting and it only took one move down until I was getting a really neat cut. Couldn't have been easier and really pleased with the results. Best home haircut and beard trim videos on KZbin IMO. Well done sir!

[@robcarroll7251]

Keep up the good work mate see your channel growing just subscribed keep it up mate

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks Rob

[@josevallejo1951]

Absolutely awesome!!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you!

[@frankmontez6853]

Just touched it up now . Did it first time last weekend . My hair doesn't grow that fast or thick . Last week I cut it to a 3 . Now did it to a 2 . Not bad . I did the line at the very bottom at the back using my hand . Going to check it in a bit

[@dan823]

Wow mate. I was shaking but worked a treat. Both sides and top methods. I played it safe with a 4 for both. The bone at the back of my head is quite pronounced so I struggled to blend the back as well. So used the top method over and over the back, and blended in nicely. Not perfect but best I could hope for. Really chuffed overall. Thanks!

[@rlarviso]

Perfect little bro!!!

[@Floodricpal]

Great tip. Worked incredibly well. Thanks mate

[@ianparker3014]

13 weeks into lockdown, well since my last cut, something had to give. Ordered clippers and went for it. Turned out remarkably well!👍🏼

[@theoneminutebarber]

Awesome Ian. Please share my video to anyone you think would need it. Many thanks 😊

[@erickrivera6055]

Thank you for these videos! Although I didn't cut it myself, my wife used your technique for the top and sides and it turned out quite good.

[@theoneminutebarber]

That's brilliant Erick I'm so glad it was of use. 😁😁😁

[@erickrivera6055]

@@theoneminutebarber As an added bonus, my toddler loves watching your videos. She declares gleefully throughout the video "He's doing a great job!" You should start a side business of making greeting videos! I'd be your first customer :)

[@gothamelliott]

Michael, this was absolutely marvelous! You've given me hope I will make through this confinement! I can't thank you enough!! Elliott in Manhattan

[@theoneminutebarber]

Your welcome Elliott

[@danielworden4695]

Thanks I've been getting more and more confident each time I trim my own hair . 💇 and the top of my head is pretty thin I have just anugh to cover my skin .been eating Jello suppost to help to grow healthier hair.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Not sure on the jello, if you get results let me know. This method can make your hair appear thinner as it is normally used to thin out dense hair.

[@hdtripper1]

Man,it don't get no easier then that! Just to maintain for now and maybe be happy with it forever.DYI. Thanks!

[@robfullerton5738]

Thanks Michael,,,,great video it worked very well

[@Shaverboy516]

Thank you for posting this, will give it a go, stay safe:)

[@wimsyzoomzoom581]

Nice one. All i need now is some clippers. Though my hair was due a cut way before lock down so wish my luck.

[@randymcnary308]

$30 at Target. That's where I got mine

[@erickrivera6055]

Good luck. Just follow the instruction and go slow. It worked well for me.

[@ewanme2996]

Great video, tried it , it worked , feel a lot happier with my hair . Cheers

[@pacificH2O]

Another excellent video!! Thanks again!

[@seandoyle8629]

best lesson yet cheers

[@devbachu7072]

Well done

[@rorycampbell7360]

Eventually, a clear and concise tutorial. Without annoying background music or, high speed footage. Made a pigs ear of my hair, following the advice on another channel. I'll follow your advice next time. Thanks.

[@Wessex90]

I wish I saw this in July when I got clippers and shaved my head 😆🤦‍♂️! I learnt that even with a high clipper guard (I started with a number 8 and worked down to a 4 at the lowest I think), I still looked like a skin head (the number 8 buzz just looked scruffy). My blonde hair didn’t help either 😂. Thanks for this and I’ll use this method from now on. You have a new sub!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you Wessex

[@kostyantynyermakov]

Thank you!

[@jingoist-sj8gj]

Cheers for this lad

[@Liam25025]

Great tutorial

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SarcoidosisWarrior]

I’ve cut my own hair for years. 6 over the top quarter, 4 on second quarter, 2 fading to a 1.5 on third and fourth quarter.

[@TheHeldercorrea]

Thanks for your help!

[@highlandutilities]

Great information, will be giving it a go myself, this week,. Amazing how clippers are difficult to buy,and also prices inflated, You've made it look straightforward,and given me confidence.

[@theoneminutebarber]

I'm glad to hear it Kenneth. Check out my next video also which has a little bit on cutting the top. It's the easiest way I could think to explain cutting the top.

[@Spuertos73]

I remember you telling me about this video the last time you cut my hair Michael. Just used it rather successfully! Great job sir, keep up the good work big man 👍

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you spuertos nice one 🙌

[@dougedwardsyachts]

Fab, that’s what I’ve been doing. I’ve also wetted, combed and scissor trimmed the top. It’s just hard to do the crown. I wouldn’t say you were receding at all.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Doug I have a video for cutting the top on my channel that is maybe easier than the scissor method if your working on your own

[@darkmontreal1]

good advice

[@TDYo]

Turned out pretty decent. Had a bit of an issue with having a bit of a step between my 16mm clipper cut and my hair on top. Any suggestions on how to improve that?

[@autovagauto6329]

Thank you good help

[@JD-jg2hm]

You definitely can do a skin fade or a taper fade with practice on your own, I’ve cut my own hair for years 🤪

[@blauro]

Excellent. Thank you !

[@jeancopeland9541]

Thank you , I’ll try it on my sons hair, 👌🏻🇬🇧

[@odannyboy4622]

Well done you! I’ve now watched about 10 different diy haircut videos! Yours is by far the quickest and easiest... however my top is getting a bit too shaggy also. I have very fine blondish hair that’s also thinning. I get no lift when it gets too long because it’s so fine and has little body. It looks really bad when I don’t keep it short on top. Any tips on how to easily diy cut the top as well? I really appreciate your low maintenance approach and tips! From across the pond near Washington, DC. Many thanks and Cheers!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Yes Danny I can help you in two ways. For making volume on top for thin hair. I will make that my next you tube video. And for cutting the top check out the video I posted yesterday. It's really easy and about as basic as it could possibly be.

[@odannyboy4622]

The One Minute Barber ok, wish me luck laddy! I’m going to dive into this tomorrow and will report back to you! 🤞🏻

[@jednick]

Nicely done. I was able to do the sides reasonably well, but now I need you to show how to do top, please!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Jednik I have uploaded a simple how to cut the top video to my channel today

[@RJ1927]

Simple and easy.thanks

[@adammarshall5261]

Excellent video gonna give this a go the weekend let’s see what happens🤣

[@theoneminutebarber]

Good luck Adam 👍

[@Ro_beatszz]

Really helpful video, you really don't see video's like this 1. He's a longtime barber himself 2. Fade/bald skin are the 2 most popular haircuts and he straight away says don't do it and that's just the truth for most of us! You will never ever get Barber results yourself so why even bother.... Just one question about the lever bro, was it open or closed or half way? Much thanks and Stay safe

[@theoneminutebarber]

RJ the lever was closed the whole time.

[@Raju-pe6im]

Nice video man !

[@robertcanning1888]

Brilliant instruction . I done my sides earlier . Now i have the courage to do the back correctly . Are you from glasgow ? . Hope you get plenty likes . Brill help in these trying times

[@infamousf22]

Thanks!

[@aerosnout]

Thank you for this !

[@9862975]

T H A N K Y O U I'm now the designated barber for my son this really helps :-)

[@luckduck5961]

Thanks! This helped a lot!

[@gothamelliott]

Should I wet my hair before I cut it using your method, or shampoo it and dry it? Thank you!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Always cut dry if using a clipper. And clean hair is best if you want to make the best job.

[@gothamelliott]

@@theoneminutebarber Thank you so kindly for the quick reply!

[@Gamestarjunkie]

Have just done this and it was bloody spot on 👍🏼 thank you 🙏🏼 I’d post a pic. It I can’t on here lol

[@theoneminutebarber]

So glad to hear it worked for you gamestarjunkie 💪😁

[@preoccupiedpaupers3308]

What about the lever, where should that be set to? One way pushes the blades closer together the other increases the gap between the two blades. It looks like you have the lever set with blades close together but I’m not sure what is best setting and why

[@testbest4you]

great video

[@mohemara9097]

good job 🌹💪👌

[@jaysonl4076]

Nice!great job...keep up the good work always...stay safe❤❤🙏🙏#newsubscriber from your channel🥰🥰

[@donniemoder1466]

I need a how to cut the top video. I realize the top is much harder to cut. This video was very helpful for the sides and maybe the top is very hard to do because it is different and unique for each individual.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Hey Donnie I have now uploaded a simple how to cut the top video to my channel.

[@alanstjohns]

Re: This bone on the side of the head. Does it go all the way round the back of the head at the same height - level, or does this bone line go down at the back?

[@theoneminutebarber]

The parietal bone goes over the top of the head, from the sides. The occipital bone sticks out at the back. I just made a video that explains the bones which might be useful.

[@theoneminutebarber]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3fFqJeVhcmsoc0

[@alanstjohns]

@@theoneminutebarber Thank you very much for that quick response. ( I've only decided to have a go at my own hair cos the barber-£pricing here in Liverpool have rocketed recently)

[@theoneminutebarber]

I know, unfortunately it's the same everywhere. The cost of living is crushing everyone. I think the barbers that don't change there prices accordingly are in big trouble.

[@chrisuk1541]

Would you do the top first or start on the sides?

[@theoneminutebarber]

I always start with the sides.

[@johnsparkman2007]

What would you suggest to cut long hair at the back. Use the longest guard and go progressively shorter? Thanks!

[@theoneminutebarber]

It's going to be hard to do the back with more than one grade yourself. Creating a graduation or a taper. But not impossible. Start with the longest number you have and work down the grades as you suggested would be the easiest way to do it yourself. Just don't go as high as your working down the guards. Rather than passing through the hair vertically as shown in the video, start to peel of at an angle as you work your way down to shorter guards. Good luck. Mike

[@EPA18]

What brand and model of clippers did you use? Can you post a link?

[@robertw477]

Usually the barbers use Wahl. Thats what I have. If you can find one. Walmart actually sold it at a great price but it may be sold out. It is an excellent product for a fairly low price about 40.00 or so.

[@petermarshall3880]

Hello Michael. Would I be able to try this method with a number 3 or number 4 guard? My barber usually uses a number 2 on me but I'm a bit nervous if making a proper mess of it. Thanks.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Yes Peter, a number 3, 4 or 5 would make it even safer to do. Those grades are also a little more forgiving.

[@petermarshall3880]

@@theoneminutebarber Thankyou. I may give it a try before I end up looking like cousin It!

[@joesmyth129]

Can I do a number 3 all over I think that’s about 3/4 of an inch them maybe if I’m confident enough do a number 2 on back & sides please advise me.

[@joesmyth129]

Does it have to be a special brand or type of hair clippers

[@Visitor555]

Man thanks a lot for your advice can you tell in milimeters how much is that size and other question i make buzz cut on top tho wich size in milimeters you advice to use on sides and on top to looks smooth fade, in the most easier way?

[@theoneminutebarber]

In this video I use a #2 gaurd which is 6mm This always looks good with an 18mm gaurd on top IMO

[@Visitor555]

@@theoneminutebarber Man i want to thank you for that advice. Yesterday i make on top 18mm on sides and back of the head 6mm and then on up side 12mm and 9mm. The haircut goes that smooth like i was on barber thank you very much!!!

[@tonybromley4336]

Hi Michael, I’m completely bald on top so is it ok to blend the sides and back straight up into bald area over the curve of skull?

[@theoneminutebarber]

Yes Tony that's also fine

[@paulmaude1331]

How do you cut just the fringe ie clippers????

[@theoneminutebarber]

Hey Paul check out my subsequent video where I show how to cut the top and fringe. It's not the only method to be honest, but depending on confidence level I'd say it's the easiest. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3SoemSGnMyEn8k

[@padgepadgham3238]

Good info, but my hair grows very quickly and the top cant be ignored

[@theoneminutebarber]

Padge I have a video for cutting the top on my channel that you'd find useful I think.

[@fitchikalina7507]

@@theoneminutebarber Yes I found it later and will be trying your method out when my clippers arrive later this week. Thank you very much for your easy to follow videos and invaluable pro tips 🧔

[@padgepadgham3238]

@@theoneminutebarber I will look for it and try it out, thanks for these videos.

[@mrcvry]

So far, 27 barbers haven seen this video and did not like that you spill their secrets. 😉

[@theoneminutebarber]

Lol I think most of the down thumbs might come from the dreadful production quality. That was my first video in lockdown and I did get a little bit of abuse from one or two other barbers. But it's water off a ducks back mate.

[@mrcvry]

@@theoneminutebarber I did not noticed a bad quality. Many have really bad microphones and are doing it for years already. Production is simple and informative. It does not need to be fancy. But the videos did improve! 👍 As soon as Scotland is back in the Union I will need a hair cut from you. 😉

[@Biswajit_Bhattacharjee]

Does #2 mean 6mm & #3 mean 9mm clipper ?? Please confirm in reply, thanks.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Exactly that.

[@raqibulhasan4351]

LOL.......During this lockdown I cut my own hair but not this way without cut backside hairs of head ,using clipper …. I just used a regular scissor, two parallel mirrors to see back which are mostly significant tools for cut hair , razor to cut the fuzzy hairs around back of neck and a regular comb...…..I didn't use actually didn't need any clipper or trimmer else.

[@M_Ladd]

Show us how to do the top?

[@theoneminutebarber]

M Ladd I've uploaded a video with a simple method for cutting the top today.

[@honestwoman9050]

You’re so cute.🙂My dad was a barber his whole life.💈

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you for your honesty, honest woman. ☺️

[@mississippimud7046]

Well I'll be trying this soon on my victim ( husband ) 😁 Thank you .

[@Kensiky]

Can you show a view from the back when you do the back of your head.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Yes Scott hit subscribe I'll get some more videos up when my hair grows in

[@theoneminutebarber]

Yes Scott I plan to do more videos. Hit subscribe and I will show the video as soon as my mop grows.

[@poetry_is_in_nature1955]

Thank you. I messed up a bit when I tried clipping my husbands hair last time. He has a few ridges at the side, but can soon rectify that now. I am thinking about doing those with the clippers over comb method I have seen on KZbin tutorials. Hoping it will go well. I am not a hairdresser! Lol! I used an 8 guard clipper over the top part of my husbands hair, but it cut his fringe a bit too short last night. Is it better just to skim it over the top, instead of touching the surface of his scalp? Also, as I can't do a fade, is it ok if I just run the whole of the back of his head and sides with a 3 guard instead? Thank you 😊

[@theoneminutebarber]

Yeah just use the three. And I also have a video on cutting the top which makes it really easy to understand on my channel

[@poetry_is_in_nature1955]

I actually clip my husbands hair this evening. I did the sides and back with the 3 guard as you advised, and didnt get ridges this time, so much better! The top of his head, I did with an 8 guard, but he has very wavy hair, so has some bits that stick up a bit at the back, I trimmed them a little with some hairdressing scissors. I think it has turned out a lot better. I will check you video out though, so that I can do it even better next time. Thank you 😊

[@nareshmachchhar7592]

Very nice you are lovely I like you and love you

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you Naresh

[@jasonl4237]

What is the difference between moving the clipper straight up (taught by you) vs moving the clipper away from the hair at the end of the movement (taught by other youtube videos)? Thanks

[@theoneminutebarber]

Confidence

[@theoneminutebarber]

Ultimately the pariatal ridge hair needs to look good. So to avoid the mushroom effect it needs to be shortened. I prefer to take that hair on the first pass using the straight up method.

[@jasonl4237]

​@@theoneminutebarber What shall I do if I want the taper to stop lower nearer to the ear, maybe like about 2cm above ear? Can the straight up method create a low taper? I think the straight up method has created a high taper in the video. Thanks

[@theoneminutebarber]

Jason I would need to make another video on tapering your hair. It can be done but I'd do it using something that is referred to as a C-cut technique. Basically as soon as the blade hits the hair you move slightly higher while dropping down the bottom of the clipper. See my mastering the taper video to get an idea.

[@theoneminutebarber]

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[@Azuwat]

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