How to Cut Your Own Hair with Clippers - For Men!

[@liamgardner8102]

After three and a half months without a haircut and having watched your excellent tutorial several times I finally cut it myself this morning. The result was far better than I expected. Many thanks

[@johndublyoo8675]

Just took delivery of my first ever clippers today and at 71yrs of age with a full head of hair I plucked up the courage to to cut it myself. Never realised how easy it was until I tried and your tutorial certainly helped so many thanks.

[@mikeswain1945]

John, I'm a little older than yourself and waiting for my clippers to be delivered. Wish me Luck.

[@raymondhill3]

@@mikeswain1945 I wish you luck! I cut mine for the first time at 81. Did OK! Mine's longer so I was more tentative!!!

[@kenking7260]

I cut my own hair last night with my new clippers using your technique... and it came out perfectly! My wife was in shock. Thanks so much for the great video!

[@brockfoss6947]

Ty i look kinda like Robert Redford when he was in hus prime? Kidding. I do look and feel better. Thing I s I have expensive clippers? It doesn't make any difference. I still kinda look like the old Bob. it's. Great video.

[@lawjef]

Any video that doesn't begin with "hey guys! If you like this video make sure to like and subscribe!" deserves an upvote, IMO. Besides, the tutorial is really well explained. Many thanks

[@alexisbelco6308]

Dude ur awesome, only video I can find online that shows me how to cut the entire head with clippers because I don't trust myself to cut my boyfriends hair with scissors. Thanks dude!

[@mart7812]

This is a good one, straight forward and easy to follow. After watching this the thought of cutting my own hair was no longer a terrifying prospect. Thanks a lot

[@lisav4219]

My Son just asked me this evening to cut his hair, and likes to wear it similar to yours. Thanks for the tutorial... this Mom appreciates it!

[@HughSurname]

I've cut my hair 3 times now, using this video as guidance, and it's turned out well each time. Many thanks for posting this :)

[@shazardishfan2362]

Bro can I use a 5 guard and cut all my sides and top ,?? I’m worried that it won’t be the same length

[@jbsan9791]

You've done this over a decade? Its no wonder. Very professional. Thanks for sharing. I'll be my own guinea pig soon after I received my clipper.

[@jamesroberts7262]

youre an inspiration to all of us who have hair cut phobia

[@JH-kp2cl]

This tutorial is amazing. I just got my wahl clipper today and will buzz my hair tomorrow. I will be playing this video as my guide. Here in SF/Bay Area, we still do not know when barbershops and hair salons will open.

[@stevecanada4830]

Thank you for giving me the courage to cut the top of my hair, I’ve always been afraid to cut the top.it’s not easy cutting your own hair! I finally got the courage up and actually did a decent job of it! Thank you for your help!

[@benjaminbrown5245]

I have been cutting my own hair for over 17 years, and I love it. What i do is I actually do cut my hair in the bathroom but I stand in the shower and do it, because all the little bits will go down. Now, if their is a lot of hair, then, I will take it out of the way and throw it away. The clippers do a great job though in cutting the hair and chunking it up. To avoid messes and vacuum, I just do it in the shower so everything is done in one place. It is very nice to cut my own hair because I ddon’t have to tell the barber how i want my hair and coming up with the money for it. I can cut it, shave, or leave it alone and I know the clippers will bee their when I am ready to cut it. It is not hard at all to cut your own hair. I tell people it is similar to using a trimmer and electric razor but on a much broader scale.

[@denniskane3262]

I watched a couple vids but this helped me explain to my adult daughter what to do. New Jersey is still on COVID lock down and nobody is giving haircuts. Even my wife liked the way it came out. Thank you.

[@lastfirst4093]

I cut my hair today after watching this and it turned out good enough. I think its a lot easier than it seems actually, hair stylists and barbers aren't going to tell you that though! Might have saved myself from paying to get a hair cut! The blending on the sides is tricky, but I will keep practicing!

[@lastfirst4093]

Not to mention my seven year old daughter helped me cut the top with scissors.

[@87channels]

This is actually how my mom used to cut my hair when I was a kid. It's interesting because I'd never seen anyone else do it like this until now. Good tutorial!

[@aperson1181]

4 years later I still come back for the instructions, this is a timeless and priceless video. Do you know how much you already saved me $$$ ? You should add a tip jar for people to contribute for your time.

[@Clarkscondensed]

You are so kind! I just created a tip jar here - buymeacoffee.com/clarkscondensed

[@markheithorn3905]

I ve seen a few "how to cut your own hair" vidéos. This is the best one I've seen so far.

[@tonymantinelli6747]

this guy is the best on youtube..his cut looks better than pros from a true barber

[@Tony-mv2eq]

Outstanding!

[@simone.9]

Are you italian?

[@jeffjamjeff6669]

Been searching for an hour for these and this was the best video. Going for it tomorrow. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Clarkscondensed]

Thanks, man. Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffjamjeff6669]

@@Clarkscondensed I just got done. A lot harder than it looks, but I don't look like a caveman anymore. Just someone with a s****y haircut, lol

[@seanmiller4559]

@@jeffjamjeff6669 how did you line up the back?

[@jeffjamjeff6669]

@@seanmiller4559 I used two mirrors and went super slow. The blending is what I struggled with. Now that it has grown out it doesn't look so funny. But I would do it again just to get all that hair off. Good luck!

[@JJ-of3ng]

Simple, straight forward, good camera angles. Thanks!

[@johnhuynh8273]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate this self hair cut tutorial. It is very detailed that you described how to cut your own hair, step by step with real actions. I am a barber myself who has never cut his own hair before. By watching what you did here, i have learned this self cut technique and applied for myself successfully. Again, much appreciated to your most helpful video among all that i have seen before.

[@igorp5111]

Thanks a lot, man! That's exactly what I was looking for. No professional barbers, no fancy haircut. I just wish I have found your video two weeks ago. But it worked well. After I cut my hair, my dad and my brother asked .e to cut their as well))). Thanks for the great tips!

[@mekanikadam.]

WARNING: If you start trimming your hair from down to up, you'll end up with number 3 plain haircut. If you would like to trim your hair by "yourself", you should trim it from up to down as we see in this video. Thank you very much bro. That's the best video i've seen in a couple of days. Well done.

[@Clarkscondensed]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@tylerhoward6357]

What you mean by "down to up" 🤔 I'm actually mentally baffled by this description

[@mekanikadam.]

@@tylerhoward6357 i'm not native i'm sorry for that, from bottom to top maybe?

[@calebpartenheimer7266]

I used your video as a guide to cut my own hair for the first time last night. I was nervous at first but about 10 minutes in, I felt a lot better about it. Unless It's different with other haircuts, it seemed like messing it up badly would've been hard. I like my hair short so I just used your directions but ended with different guards. Not saying it was a breeze but it was easier than I thought. Thanks for the video.

[@chrisduncan3943]

This was really helpful for me when I was working up the nerve to cut my own hair since barber shops in my area are still closed. I used the #4 as my shortest and worked down from there and I'm shocked to say that I'm happy with the results. So much so that I may just start cutting my own from here on out.

[@Clarkscondensed]

I'm excited to see that you're happy with the results. The first cut is always the hardest!

[@jameseverett4976]

Beats waiting at the hair salon or barber. And now they want us to wear masks. No thanks, I'll do it myself then.

[@usmanhamdani4336]

Thanks Clark. I won't go for your style, but you gave me lots of ideas to do my own hair at least for the duration of COVID-19. Who knows I might become very good at it then I can forget about going to the barbershop. Yes, as you say you will save lots of money. And nothing wrong with that.

[@mattsgalaxy823]

Works PERFECTLY FOR ME!!! I have the same type of hair like the guy in the video!!! Only the back and edging around might be tricky, the rest is super easy following the video!! Basically Ive done everything with the guards: no. 8, no. 6 , no. 3, no guards.

[@Declangarlandacoustic]

Thanks man 10 weeks since I got it cut I had to do something looked at your video and very well explained. First time I ever cut my hair by myself in my life and it turned out great. Thanks your a life saver

[@Clarkscondensed]

Welcome to the 'I bet you're surprised I cut my own hair' club!

[@Declangarlandacoustic]

@@Clarkscondensed 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TeresaMom1]

One of the better videos. I have been cutting my hubby & older son's hair for quite awhile and I'm Not a hairdresser or barber. It's hard to find a video like this with just clippers. Thank you

[@andrewcox4068]

I have been cutting my hair for 6 years now. Its a good life skill. The salons are closed until then. I have. Cut my hair. Before this started. When the salons open up im going to get a haircut. Either a fade or crew cut. I will get a 4mm on top then zero back n sides. I will hope it will open up

[@chrisduncan3943]

I just gave myself that exact haircut you mentioned after watching this video. My first time doing it, and it turned out just fine. Kinda shocked actually. Especially getting the fade right.

[@docswatchbox8321]

Besides shaving my own head prior to a deployment...I've never had to cut my own hair. My clippers arrive today, and I'm fired up to give it a go. Thanks to you and your cinematographer (wife?) for making this video.

[@dannypboy]

Good tutorial for beginners.I looked at loads this is the best he is a normal guy like most. No playing around thank you Daniel london

[@Clarkscondensed]

Thanks, Daniel. We appreciate you watching and are glad you found it helpful!

[@mikenichols3849]

since we live so far out from the nearest place to get haircuts i've always trimmed it up to stretch out trips but never risked doing the whole head. with this virus going on that's where i was at today, shaggy and needing help. i wasn't sure about which direction to cut or if to use a different size for different parts. plus like you i have a giant cowlick in back. just finished up and i was nervous at first but it turned out just fine. i had my other half check it out from all sides and she said it didn't look like i cut it, a good thing. thanks much for the vid!

[@Clarkscondensed]

So glad it was helpful! I think a lot of people are finding themselves in the same boat!

[@sherrycase6611]

Agree with others. Best self cut video I have seen and I have viewed many. Thanks for all the tips! Great job. Came out very nice!

[@stephenruotilio3639]

Thank you! This is the best video I have seen on cutting your own hair.

[@krishakh]

The best one I have seen so far. Simple and easy.

[@martinwarner1178]

Good instruction, great head of hair! Thanks. Your lovely personality shines through. (Your child watching in the background was sweet) Peace be unto you.

[@monialam874]

Thank you!!! I’ve tried to cut my own hair this morning using your technique and it was out perfectly! My wife was in shock. Thank you again for this video. I appreciate it.

[@grayman4232]

My clippers are coming in this week, I'm taking the plunge lol good video and hair cut.

[@annemccormack2828]

Really tried to find a good video to follow to cut my teenage sons hair and every one of them was over complicated I’m so glad to have found yours as I’ve now mastered his hair after 5 months of it growing so it was a big job. Brilliant video 😊

[@adamfleisher]

Thank you for this tutorial! Even though your video is not as polished as others I've seen, it's definitely the most practical/applicaple/useful. I tried it this morning and it worked like a charm - way better than the method I was using (scissors for top, clippers for sides). A diamond in the rough!

[@nickcovey973]

Very helpful, not too complicated.

[@ianlockyer9200]

Excellent tutorial. Have already purchased clippers, but up to now, very nervous about using them! Not any more. Many thanks. Ian, Winchester UK

[@terencejay8845]

My clippers arrived today. Like you, nervous about that first step, but I look like a damned Yeti and it's driving me crazy. Even though our UK hairdressers open on 4th July, getting a slot will be near impossible until August.

[@williampollock1274]

Thanks Buddy. Its been over three months since I've had a haircut and still can't go out and get one. I'm going to try to give myself a haircut for the first time.

[@rangerofland2834]

Thanks for this! Who knew I could cut my own hair, just did it and it turned out great! Thanks for saving me $$$

[@PhotoStrider]

Thanks for the great video.....my clippers will be arriving next week.....looking forward to the first haircut 😃 Thanks for giving me the confidence to try it 😃

[@robinbradley5958]

That was a great video....Thank you very much. Now more confident of having a go this morning with an old wahl clippers a hairdresser friend gave me years ago which I never used!

[@Laced30s]

You definitely won the best beauty contest here on KZbin man! Thanks for the tutorial, time to cut my little brothers hair😂😂

[@thenixonsman9600]

Excelent tutorial for a easy hair cut wiht clippers , will try this afternoon for a first time, was a thinking years ago, but did not have the decision made. very good explanation and so easy to understand.

[@Carrinthe]

Clippers are ordered, I'm going with your system when I get them in a few days. I've allready resigned to the idea I'm going to make a mistake and be bold for some time. Anything better is a win in my book :)

[@cloudybrains]

Just tried it myself and I'm quite happy with the results. The only part that I didn't do well was the crown of my head, but I can always go back at it again tomorrow. Edit: Actually people have told me that the back of my head looks perfect. So I guess everything went better than expected.

[@patnoreen]

this was definitely the best self haircut tutorials I've seen, exactly what I was looking for to do my husband's hair with an all-over clipper cut! With absolutely no prior experience, you made it not only simplified, but the end result was so professional looking! Thank you very much!!

[@draxcir]

Thanks so much. Love your chill down to earth vibe. I’m about to do it for the first time and am a bit nervous about it. The guide gives me some confidence.

[@WilLSOwNs]

Use a big hand mirror they really work well. I’ve done mine this way since I was a teenager in the 70’s. Good tutorial.

[@davidhibbard4426]

I found that using a good size hand mirror and having the back of your head towards the bathroom mirror makes it a lot easier to trim the back.

[@chrisj5197]

Awesome video, thank you for the information. My haircut came out great.

[@allensagalla1579]

Those are beautiful Wahl hair clipper guards; they have guards for the left ear & the right ear :-)

[@freespeech515]

You are brave. i have not seen anyone use clipper on top. That said it work for your head as your hair is thick. Even after that hair cut , your head has thick hair. It wont work for old people who has falling hair and front bald.

[@m3aquatics]

This was great! Thank you! I'm not doing it on myself, but a lot of the other ones were really intimidating.. and I don't want to leave my boyfriend with something where we'd have to shave it all off. Gonna give it a go!

[@m3aquatics]

Update: I NAILED IT AND HE LOOKS AWESOME!

[@grege3790]

For a straight cut in back at the bottom of your hair line, if you have a strip of flexible foam that comes in rolls, I use a 1 to 2" thick strip about 2" wide x 5" long, and place it across where you want to cut, it helps with an even cut. I have the same Whal clipper set purchased about 8 years ago, with longest attachment is the 1" #8. I've only cut my hair a few times and used scissors on top. This video give me a good idea of how it will look at #8 length. Thanks!

[@barberciscobarberfranky6354]

Awesome attempt bro. Definitely will help someone out. As a barber, I would say just learn a little about the maintenance which is important but good REAL HOME SITUATION tutorial.

[@Ria1209]

The best tutorial ever and yet the technique is so uncomplicated. Thank you!!! I’ve tried this yesterday successfully.

[@NoHeartAnthony]

You seem like a really nice man. Thanks for the video.

[@akbar41]

Thanks for this! Its simple and easy to follow.

[@WA-hornet007]

Really good tutorial .. it worked for me

[@Jakey4000]

tysm, cut my hair today and it turned out pretty well, ill keep getting better as I go. Gonna ask a friend to fix up the back hairline though, was a little difficult for me haha

[@johnlenon5052]

I normally start at the back of the neck and work my way up, leaving the top at the very end; I'm not always entirely happy with the results. Next time I'll start at the top and gradually go down the back and sides, lowering the guard numbers like you do here and see if I can get a better haircut that way.

[@chih5201]

Thank you so much. Your video is easy to follow and nice hair style

[@tiffanyvarney-v4w]

Awesome. Thanks only video I can find to show me how to cut the entire head with clippers.

[@Clarkscondensed]

Glad you liked it!

[@angel_machariel]

So I tried this on my clipper which came in today. I used a 4 for the top, which is way too short. Should have been a 7 for the top, 3 for the side burns and lower back, a 2.5 for the lowest part. Done in 10 minutes. With a 4 on top you're like a soldier. Mistake made, lesson learned. After 4 uses I would break even with the hair dresser. Also, this is hands-down the best self-clipping video. I roamed a few, and most so called pro's evade the top to keep their stylish hair, but this one is the only one which also clips (instead of cuts) the top as well.

[@alvor2762]

Thank you for doing this video. As we are in lockdown here in the UK I just purchased clippers that arrived today so now I will see if I can do as well as you did.

[@johnbender1364]

Thanks. I've cut my own for a couple decades, used to just shave with no gaurd, leaving stubble and then a razor on the sides over the ears to above my eyebrows. Then eventually I started cutting it about the length you have, but just using 3 sizes of guards. I'm near sighted and wear glasses, which is a pain when trying to see to cut and the glasses ear piece getting in the way on the sides. So I use a wall mirror at the end of my hall I can get right up next to and a hand held mirror in my left hand so I can stand back to the hall mirror and reflect the hall mirror onto the handheld to see the back of my head and a better view of the sides. I haven't been doing the v when cutting & am going to try that. I'd like it to turn out as well as possible, but really don't care too much, as I have social anxiety, live alone and just wear a hat when I go out most the time anyway. Since I'm a really short male, I know people just see me as a joke to look at anyway & aren't going to show anymore respect regardless of what my hair, clothes or anything else looks like. So it's just for my own comfort. Thanks again for the video demo though, it's much appreciated.

[@donharris7557]

Thanks so much for this video. It looks like it is going to be very helpful. Just waiting to get my clipper. Right now there seems to be a shortage of clippers. I did order a Wahl clipper and hopefully will be getting it soon. Again thanks for the video...

[@Educatingben]

Very cool.. I'm still leading up to trying this. Your hair came out good.

[@devinp5659]

Great job! Thanks for all the tips!

[@hummingbird275]

Awesome haircut 👏👏👏👏.

[@jeremykwan1792]

Nice one mate. I think you have done as good as your usual barber would have done. Good work! 👍

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

4:20, you did the middle with a number 8 and then you went to the left and the right of the middle with the clippers set to longer than the middle part? Should the middle part be longer??

[@ToTCaMbIu]

I didn't get that either.

[@declanmoran1894]

Great stuff ! Shows me what to expect as I am about to attempt cutting with electric clippers . No barber's here 'till July ! Ain't waiting that long .

[@rallypoint1]

Same here...JULY!!! LA area??

[@hdtripper1]

July! HAH!

[@ricardosantos2058]

Look great, I’ll give it a go too! Thanks

[@lindaa4883]

I was skeptical at first but you did a really good job. I’ve had clippers for a while and occasionally give my son a buzz. First time doing my husbands the other day. I don’t think he’s going back to the barber. One thing I would recommend to anyone considering this. Read the instructions inside the box. It explains how to cut your hair.

[@terencejay8845]

My 'no-name' clipper set arrived today - Everywhere is sold out of the brands, or they're three times the usual price - so I'll be trying this tomorrow. Never done it before and I'm five months overdue. UK hairdressers don't open until 4th July and they will be rammed for at least a month. People will be trampled in the rush. So, it's Clipper Time. Not overfly fussed about the outcome, but anything that stops me looking like Beetlejuice will be a big improvement.

[@funkster007]

We've been open for a couple weeks, but the barbers and salons are still backed up. Glad I started chopping my own hair. It's not that difficult man. Just trust the number guards, they do the work for you. Hope it went well.

[@davidsmith5750]

dude, hair cut technique is tight, your girl is on point....you guys still together? but your cut is perfect bro!!

[@ronw8799]

Impressive, good job!

[@james00779]

Great Job Clark I learnt a lot from your video thank you.

[@luisnyc-dn9hb]

Amazing cut!!!! The only thing that you should work for is perfectioning the lineup on the back. Other than that, AMAZING WORK!!!

[@davidhibbard4426]

I started out cutting my dad's hair because the waiting time at the VA was to long he's 87 and after he's doc appt he just wanted to go home. So I started cutting my own and I do a better job than paying someone else to cut it.

[@SANA4SPA]

Just curious, what VA hospital are you mentioning here?

[@damnjustassignmeone]

Pretty impressive. Thanks for sharing

[@richardgill3530]

Thanx so much. Been putting this off for over a mont now.☺️

[@Clarkscondensed]

I new cut can feel great!

[@SonicAlpha]

A really great tutorial. I'll be taming my quarantine hair tomorrow, here's hoping it goes as smoothly for me as it does for you 😅 *UPDATE:* Worked like a charm. THANK YOU! 😁

[@dickmartino9933]

I bought a £35 clipper set and £12 scissors and already it paid for itself with four haircuts. I would like to try the guards all over but the shortest I have is a four. Perhaps if there is another lockdown I will be brave enough to try that one on top.

[@Day0One]

Wow! Your haircut looks Super-Great! Thanks for the (Lasson/tips). (Two-Thumbs-Way-Up)-!

[@levimust4479]

Very interesting. I think covering the sink might be a good idea or you may be doing a video on unclogging your drain.

[@robertw477]

NIce work. You made it look pretty easy. I wont do as good a job most likely

[@leahmaranto6146]

Try it! just follow the video ! 😊

[@ijohnny.]

Good tutorial, thanks much!

[@Dowser39x]

Very down to earth helpful video

[@bestinlot]

He shown the awesome simple way :)...

[@salvbarber]

Really well done video. A bit more in depth than the one I done, haha, and definitly more views than mine.!!

[@freespeech515]

We need that Vacuum hair cut machine for top so it can pull hair and cut at correct length and uniform