How To Cut Your Own Hair with Clippers - MomLife Crisis

This is a tutorial on how to cut hair at home using clippers. You can cut hair yourself if you invest in a pair of clippers and muster up enough confidence! In this video, Nic has a short hair cut. This is an easy, sexy hairstyle. He will also teach you how to cut it with the top long. This is an easy mens haircut that anybody could do with a little practice. Take some notes from this video and you'll look as good as Nic!
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[@benilak]

Followed your instructions. Ended up with 50 extra pounds of solid muscle, mostly in the chest and shoulder regions. And arms. Probably my legs too, haven't checked yet. Also my hairline grew back and beard filled in the cheeks more. Basically look just like the guy in the video. Now I'm gorgeous, thanks.

[@RFDeStefano]

Isn't he?

[@infowazz]

i was gonna say something similar but with opposite results u lucky bastard.

[@steffanic03]

You win for the funniest comment on here...I’ll take the compliment!

[@cwrichardson3]

Holy cow, that all happened?

[@jdjdjdshdjdjjd2983]

How ? :o

[@mbsec]

The dude would look great even with a bald cut. I look like Uncle Fester after this tutorial.

[@brandonwayne2843]

😂

[@Scubz]

😂😂😂

[@shannonleealvarez9828]

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA

[@johntoppo22]

😆

[@TevvvB]

I have my sleeping 2 month old laying on me and I’m dying laughing

[@taserface9073]

Been cutting my own hair for about 20 years because it saves a ton of money which my wife then spends on her and my daughters hair. Wanting to grow the top out so I’m gonna def try this method. Thank you.

[@CoopyKat]

I've been cutting my hair this SAME way for about 20 years now. I started because I got frustrated going to cheap barbers that would just snip tiny bits of hair off, then I'd get home and it was still too long. So I got the clippers to "finish the job" and eventually I just TOOK OVER my own haircutting. Works great.

[@jamesduncanjohnson2666]

Exactly- same here.

[@sparra3819]

This is actually one of the better videos I've managed to find. I used your method to do my son's hair..... best cut he's had so far... AND..... now he can try his own 👌🧡

[@247groomed]

Check this tool. It might help you get a perfect self haircut! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJC9YqWdeK55ibMsi=7cXSPpnhxzxeFnEy

[@kenm9572]

Been cutting my own hair since 1990...you pretty much nailed it for the video. Thanks for documenting it.

[@oxbadcode6573]

Man from all these self hair cutting videos i finally got the courage to cut my own hair,i am 16 and it came out pretty good honestly,thank you for sharing.

[@matthewdaltrey4676]

I'm 16 and definitely need to learn how to do this.

[@gerarddunne956]

16 too and I realized I don't have the money to afford haircuts because they keep getting expensive......so I bought clippers, hope it goes well

[@RJazz909]

Also 16 lol. Thinking about making the jump to cutting my own hair. Not tryna get roasted for a messed up hairline but. Ehh. Live and ya learn I suppose.

[@RJazz909]

Welp three hours later I did it. Cut my own hair. Cant say it looks as good as mans in the video but, honestly I'm pretty happy. Messed up a lil bit around one ear but, hey, it's hair, it'll grow back. This video definitely helped tho. And these comments too lol

[@gamingradeon]

RJazz909 you’ve cut your hair according to this video? How did the sides and back turn out? Are they an alright length or too short?

[@wphillips7217]

I recently started cutting my own hair and it is as good as most every cut I get at a barber. Its such a liberating feeling not to have to depend on anyone !:)

[@janosmerges4946]

Thank you! Did it according to your recipe. Looks great.

[@grizzlycountry1030]

I used this for pointers on how to cut my hair. I wet the top and cut it finger length with scissors. Basically whatever hair sticks through my fingers. I then did the sides like he said, but I use some shorter lengths. Then I finished up back in the mirror. What's sad is that I've been paying $20-$30 every haircut which was every week to 2 weeks and I not only think I give myself better haircuts than the stylists, but I've been getting asked who cuts my hair lately cause they've been doing a great job. Now I'm just cutting my own hair from now on and saving money.

[@charlie-zv5hy]

Corona got me here smh

[@smooth_space]

lmao same

[@steffanic03]

However you got here...welcome!

[@danielsheehan4889]

Haha me too, I cut my hair last week after 4 glasses or wine.

[@darkot7266]

I did my hair first time,now i am here for some late tios

[@handwork2125]

me too)

[@bluerider0988]

Just gave myself my first haircut and thanks to your video and a few others it turned out good. Appreciate it.

[@247groomed]

Check this tool. It might help you get a perfect self haircut! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJC9YqWdeK55ibMsi=7cXSPpnhxzxeFnEy

[@germanshepherd13]

I ditched the mirror decades ago and go by muscle memory and the sounds of hair being cut. good vid!!

[@bradleyf3224]

Oh come on! This guy would look FINE in any haircut 👍😁

[@RR-mp7hw]

He also has the easiest hair in the world to cut.

[@stephanwang]

I am glad I am not the only one who cuts his own hair. My son helps the back edges 😉

[@chrissorah2336]

Thanks for taking the time to show us how you do it! You two are awesome.

[@247groomed]

Check this tool. It might help you get a perfect self haircut! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJC9YqWdeK55ibMsi=7cXSPpnhxzxeFnEy

[@matthewkoeman9586]

Haircut turned out great! Learned a couple things about my hair and head while doing it. My wife said it actually looks great! Thanks!!!😊

[@LukeScicluna-Life-Sciences]

Tried this way and very happy with the look. Keep posting!

[@nyac23]

thanks for the video! I'm going to try with more confidence now

[@virendradr]

thanks ,excellent .love and regards for teaching us

[@j_freed]

Wow, his haircut looks pretty good, and I'm jealous of his company!

[@bazajow]

The previous comment was spot on as I was thinking the same. Nice round head ears well pinned back so this has to be a doddle. Some of us may not be so blessed so cutting hair is much more of an effort and not as simple. That's life.

[@buzzukfiftythree]

I've been cutting my own hair for years. a) get a good set of clippers; b) a full range of comb attachments c) a good-sized hand mirror and good wall-mounted mirror situated in as good a natural daylight as possible. I've DIT cut flattops, buzzcuts, shaved heads. Just takes practice.

[@svenca6009]

Which clippers can you recommend? :)

[@indraine]

@@svenca6009 the ones in the video are excellent value, color coded wahl clippers, got the same pair and been cutting my hair for around 7 years, can't complain!

[@Charlesincharge42]

That's a really nice husband, any more where he came from?

[@NathanPK]

Thanks! Success for me following your instructions.

[@barlow2976]

Thanks for the encouragement, I'm all set to take the plunge. My wife's having none of it, so I'm going to be doing my own neck line. Good job my shirts have big collars. Don't know what she's worried about, I used to clip our spaniel's hair, he looked great, and hopefully I won't look like a spaniel.

[@MomsOnTheClock]

Best of luck!

[@jamesduncanjohnson2666]

Lol

[@johnanselmo116]

Hey Guys, This was very helpful, since I never did this before. I just need to trim my sides and back. I am leaving my top the way it is. thanks for this. John

[@jerrymontiel3069]

I cut my own hair. Been doing it for 5 years....now a pro at it !

[@lifewithfelipe7288]

How long did it take to get better at it’s?

[@user-pu4eg9cq9m]

I’ve been cutting my hair for about 21 years now. I don’t keep it as short as you but, I still use that same technique. I go over my hair twice a month.

[@MomsOnTheClock]

That’s awesome

[@asterginete3812]

Thank you so much. Just bought a clipper yesterday.

[@aperson1181]

I still revisit this video to this day..... a priceless haircut tutorial..

[@supersonicbird11]

It helps to be “great looking“ and in shape - no one gives a toss what ur frigging hair looks like ha

[@franks8462]

hell, you need to have the right head shape and face! If i went this short, I'd look like a creep. He did a good job, it's just that this isn't a look for every guy.

[@PappyHab]

Heck Ya. Thanks for showing me how easy that was. I did it (alone) and it actually came out not too bad. As for the neck trimming, I used a patch of hockey tape as a line. I set t up carefully and then went to town on everything underneath that line of tape. Kinda like when you are painting stuff. No more shameful COVID-19 haircut for me!!!

[@donmichaelcorbin4417]

Lol, I thought I was the only genius to come up with that idea! You must be a genius too! Word of caution for anyone else trying the "tape" method, do not use Gorilla Tape!

[@monolito8556]

straight to the target, best self haircut vid in my op thanks MOTC

[@NDemanuele1]

I have to do this! I'm a bit nervous to try but will save some $$$. I'll give it a shot!

[@a.a.1159]

20 years I am cutting my own hair and these are good tips. Good job.

[@MomsOnTheClock]

That's great!

[@poa-wc9zz]

Excellent help. Many thanks for sharing.

[@mentarus]

That actually as pretty easy to follow and I'm actually quite amazed how well it came out (I went into this expecting to just trim it all off :D) so thank you for an informative video

[@MomsOnTheClock]

You’re welcome! Glad it turned out well

[@sfa8472]

wow mate, this is exactly what I was looking for. A no bullshit approach that works and is clearly demonstrated. Thank You very much for uploading this.

[@MomsOnTheClock]

You’re welcome

[@sb6341]

Ive done my hair before but wanted more instruction, your video poped up first followed your instructions and turned out great for first time will only get better and yes my wife did back trimming , thanks for your video

[@donnieb439]

Very helpful! Thanks

[@scottlewis3777]

I obtained a nickname for myself, the first time I tried cutting my own hair. PATCHES. Some people asked if I had cancer or something. LMAO; very thankfully I informed them "nope".

[@cb2291]

Thanks, thats a great explanation

[@Steveoqotsa]

My missus bought me some clippers & I don’t think I’ll be using a barber ever again,I picked it up really quick,seem to get a pretty good fade & actually enjoy it!!

[@pacificnorthwester]

Great tute, thanks. Did my first one 3 weeks ago. Came out looking like a dog chewed on my hair, ended up just cutting everything real short. Ready for second attempt today. This helps a lot.

[@MomsOnTheClock]

Glad it helped!

[@miltaire3235]

Thanks for your tips. Always get worried I’ll mess up when i clip my own hair, so seeing yall do it so casually gives a lot of encouragement

[@247groomed]

Check this tool. It might help you get a perfect self haircut! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJC9YqWdeK55ibMsi=7cXSPpnhxzxeFnEy

[@gerryrodriguez3924]

Dude, you rock bro. Your video was very easy, infact too easy. Thanks once again.

[@IrixGuy]

Cutting your own hair saves money. My wife usually cuts my hair be she is quarantined in another state. I just cut my own hair. It's actually quite difficult. I'm going to go lower because mine has different levels. That's why I found your video. Sub and Like added.

[@EmmL1223]

I Live in LA, my barber not going to be around for a bit. Time to trim my hair and beard before I look like Tom Hanks from Castaway.

[@j_freed]

And now you look like Wilson on Castaway. ⚽️

[@EricFu-qh5fw]

Thank you very much for your video!

[@BobaT__]

Fading is the easy part. Actually cutting the top properly to how you want is the biggest challenge imo. It would be awesome to see him fixing the top too.

[@sky-163]

Super. 👌👌👌thanks for sharing 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻 God bless you man

[@7comeeleven912]

I'm a happily married man and as straight as they come, that is one good looking man.

[@Nergal_Slayer]

Yeah, right!?

[@nitsuanomrah6997]

Ha.. gay

[@damon5894]

Probably not as straight as they come

[@justinpettit8282]

@@damon5894 😂😂

[@TheNeckbender]

Now I look like Brock Lesnar... That's it. I'm calling in sick.

[@MonchoEchiburu]

TheNeckbender hahahhahaha

[@fitwithvic5300]

TheNeckbender lmaooooooooo

[@ImSoGonzo]

Hahaha oh man that’s funny

[@richardc6715]

Super necessary

[@crazygoblinmastermaster3405]

ROFL

[@richlrn64]

Good video, helped a lot. Thanks

[@OneHundredYearsAgo]

Yeeeeee, my wife will thank you hahaha she don’t wanna cut mine tonight so I’m gonna try this out.

[@fayeholloway872]

Thank you, I'm going to try this on my husband. Im tired of cutting it the same way. Lol yes im learning😁🤣🤣

[@themast3rbat3r]

Watched this yesterday for advice for my first ever own haircut at 43 years of age.. needless to say I was bricking it, but I took my time 40 minutes to be pretty precise but it worked, my usual hairdresser said it was a good job done but my wife is raging that I didn’t make an arse of it...so I think I will home cutting in the future...

[@MomsOnTheClock]

That’s awesome!

[@Siberius-]

Was she looking for some entertainment value? lol

[@stratoleft]

One thing I've gleaned from this, and watching this video and finally cutting my own hair. That question being, why haven't I been cutting my own hair AL LONG TIME AGO!? Anything I could add to this, is all those hair cutting scissor that come with the electric shears or whatever, are completely worthless. I have a set of Kuhn scissors I use that cut through plastic bottles like it's nothing. They ain't cheap, but fortunately I already had a pair. The outside edges are beveled, including the tip end, but take heed.. They will cut you good if you're not careful. Anyways, it works for me. Since I'm not female, I don't know how women would approach this stuff. I just know it works for me, and I no longer have to depend on some twit at a barber shop who may or may not be in the mood to cut my hair while she, or he, is running their mouths to their buddies. Finally!

[@jordantough3056]

Sorry if this is an obvious answer but why not just start with the 1 since you’re using it to go over the 2, 3 and 4 anyways?

[@iced7797]

i am wondering the same

[@Ephemeral2023]

Same question. Try 4 and maybe you like it that way. If not, go 3 until you get what you like. Fade is a fad.

[@bondnaruto]

great tutorial

[@tonithenightowl1836]

Handsome as all hell and can cut his own hair. If he can cook, you hit the jackpot lol

[@Saint696Anger]

Lol you need to have the right shaped head to pull this one off, I followed this to cut my son's hair I went too short on it

[@eafofny]

If you're paying $50/mo to get a buzz cut you've got other issues.

[@robrandall1540]

E Fox Hahahaha

[@SurfaceGhost814]

If he gets it done more than once a month (an average male haircut is 15-20 dollars) so it ends up adding up in the end if he likes having short hair

[@theboot801]

That might depend on where you live.

[@egrunauer47]

i think he said like 50$ a month

[@j_freed]

Not a buzz cut, a wash and properly proportioned scissor trim that is fine tuned to your hair and face shape and looks great when you walk out with no break in period. Maybe a proper foam shave thrown in since they're doing the edges already. It's a grown up cut, clean look.

[@jiraiyasage4692]

Good starting point. I would add that people that want to try this to hold the mirror using chicken wing technique because it gets tiring holding the mirror or hang another mirror at the opposite side. But yea, watched this video and I got a nice haircut for free.

[@FlexThoseMuscles]

Thanks a lot! Really nice and cool teacher. I'll subscribe for the next episode :D

[@MomsOnTheClock]

Jean Hsu great. Thanks!

[@DepDirofOperations]

good stuff

[@juliusnadar7802]

Awesome

[@SpiralMoss]

I've a similar look to this guy too, he's quite creative and innovative, him having a supportive wife is great too, Wishing you both a long happy life together 👍👍

[@mpayne8206]

I'm feeling pretty secure in my manhood today.... This is a handsome fella! Lol. Thx for the how to video!!

[@RS-vo7bl]

Hair looks great but I’m confused by the end of the video. You leave the top around the length of an 8 guard. Then you spend most of the video fading the sides with various guard sizes (going down in length) till you use a 1 guard near the bottom. The part I’m confused about is the end of the video where it appears you go over the entire sides and back again with the 1 guard (all the way up to the top) after you’ve already faded the sides with the descending clipper guard length. Could you please clarify? Thanks!

[@marilynnlangley3498]

Not only was this very well-done & helpful, this guy is gorgeous.....

[@MomsOnTheClock]

Indeed :)

[@cspann831]

Just used my wifes old dog clipper. I don't look as good as the dog but at least I don't look like Cosmo Kramer. I gave up caring about what people think of me long ago. My head feels better inside and out and that's what counts. If I get good at this I may only need a haircut once every year or two.

[@cngaming4831]

I just did this. I now looked like a rooster.

[@luilui89]

LOOOOL

[@hyster9789]

Hahaha

[@tdbass2968]

Yea that is a bad haircut here! I'm not sure why anyone would want to follow this example.

[@thayakobi1449]

Look like naked neck rooster🙆🏼‍♂️

[@nathanspiers9559]

Fun fact: your knowledge knob is called your EOP or external occipital protuberance. External= outside Occipital= bone that forms the bottom of the cranium Protuberance= bump Your traps muscle and a really important ligament that runs all the down your neck attach to the EOP.

[@Random-qi3vv]

wait...trap go that deep into our head??....wow

[@AW-of2nb]

i’ve never heard “knowledge knob” before but as soon as you said it i knew exactly what you were talking about

[@perezident14]

I’m just trying to get my hair to look like where he started.

[@asktavarrajones]

He fine as hell. No disrespect wifey...

[@nonenone2669]

So is she.

[@craig1082]

@@nonenone2669 To bad shes a bitch with a shitty fucking personality

[@jordanworrelmbasccccscs9689]

Hey - What changes at the “knowledge knob”? Do you know thats as high as your lowest guard, or? Honestly loved the video (commentary included 👍). Thank you guys!

[@rexmundi273]

He has good genes, nice jawline.

[@rs72098]

You have to have the right looking head and face to pull off this haircut. I leave a lots of hair on top, short on the sides. Not all haircuts look good on all men, same goes for women. Can't really explain why, but it's definitely true. Same goes for shaved heads.

[@theboot801]

I think l liked it best at the beginning. Still I will be employing your "procedure". Mine is a shaggy mess in need of a lid. lol

[@DaveKoehler1992]

I'm confused on on something why are you going from 4, to 3, to 2, then just go over all your sides with 1?

[@roido6614]

I don't do any line ups myself. I just fade and leave it like that. Nice and easy.

[@mrj10101]

Just did this and my wife paid me $50 bucks with a $50 buck tip if I promised never to do it again

[@josephrichardson4678]

My wife got all mad at me and said I better get an actual hair cut for our baby shower. Son on the way. My hair looks amazing in my opinion. Goes perfect with the Super Dad hat my daughter gave to me.

[@pietromanicioto147]

Thanks !! Trying this out. Haircuts have gotten to damn expensive !! Almost a hundred just for my son and I. Some places where I am at even charge a scheduling fee on top of the haircut ! Going the home route !! Great tutorial !

[@leegulliford2962]

Thank you

[@Hhorusable]

Thanks bud.

[@franciscogavlan799]

Pay no attention to the hater comments applied here. You can tell which ones are hater comments because they have no constructive criticism to help you improve. It’s probably your wife supporting you what they hate, lol. You have the hand speed and have even memorized where to cut good because you hardly need the mirror now. The type of fade your aiming for here is called a shadow fade. Hi I’m a barber out of SouthBend and I have been cutting my own hair for 21 years, since the age of 14. I started because my parents couldn’t afford haircuts every week and I didn’t make enough either. Now that helped me develop a skill to achieve my technique today. Now I just do it for reason that I don’t like the way other barbs cut it. There’s just a specific way I like my hair for everyday use but if I have a very special occasion than I go to the shop and Kenny Cravens cuts my hair. I prefer a taper and very difficult to achieve on your own without the practice and a good pair of clippers and trimmer. You’ll also need a blade and some cream. The fade your attempting to achieve here is called a shadow fade, good pick. Easy, and fast. It’s where you start from the biggest clip and work your way down. Other then a skin fade or taper where you start with no guard then go up and that’s just to ensure it’s straight. You’re doing good but if you notice right about your crown and 3 fingers up from the ear your rounding off the sides going to the top. Don’t do that.. instead pop you clipper out in a waving motion, maybe use a 4 or 3 high. Sort of the way your doing it in the back below your crown in this video. Try that so you may have thicker looking sides and not army type sides. It just goes with the shadow fade. Good luck and keep saving money.

[@franciscogavlan799]

At the that flat spot lol you leave it at a 4 high to a 5, I think you even applied the 2 through there... No don’t do that unless you really want to expose that flat spot. Remember the intention here is to have fuller sides and a good fade 3 fingers up traveling to the back toward your crown. The knowledge ball is your crown. lol.. Just so you have an idea where to apply the 4 to 3 high to prevent rounding. Also don’t go with to no guard perhaps stop at a one until you get better. Tip: use a right and left ear clips to fade between the 1 and 2 these are actually called tapers and come in handy when fading between clips. Notice they are different in size from on end to the other. Try using the smaller side for fading between 1 and 2 and bigger side between 2 and 3. Or just buy the a 4 mm for fading between 1 and 2. Also the 8mm for fading between 2 and 3. These are hard to come by and won’t find them at Walmart. Perhaps for convenience purposes you can try Sally’s store. Or non convenient online. Again good luck.

[@teabee5168]

Barbers never cut my hair the way I ask them to and it never turns out like I expect. Screw it, I'm cutting my own hair!

[@CiniMini69]

How did it go?

[@niallclarke8349]

Now no one has a barber 🤣

[@pointnozzleaway]

I'd kill for a pair of those clippers right now !

[@1flybyguy]

I started cutting my own hair after a haircut and tip started running me $25 every 4 weeks. I do just as good a job and my savings has already paid for the tools.

[@MomsOnTheClock]

Awesome!

[@j_freed]

It's actually crazy that will buy a decent new car, if not a fancy one. I'm pulling out the Wahl...

[@lenkngomez8451]

Start charging your friends $10 a cut

[@enelis9713]

It looks great but how do you cut the hair on top ?

[@dutchbishop1192]

I’m gonna do this! I’m tired of paying 20 bucks for a crapy haircut

[@josephrichardson4678]

I know. I just give it to myself and then spend twenty bucks on a decent lunch.

[@michalstolin1539]

Hello super idea just so I could please ask what settings it is in advance Thank you Michal

[@eddiea3782]

Nice job.

[@Sammyzuko]

Flat spot? Dude has a perfect shaped dome. Just shows how anyone can find fault with themselves.

[@LPAbaseball20]

very wise words tbh

[@thethinker9701]

He was probably made fun of growing up that's why. My head is the same shape but people always made fun of my head so now I sometimes think I have a weird head shape

[@thethinker9701]

@Jackala head

[@gamingradeon]

Jackal a piece of squished fruit

[@solosailor222]

Not a word about the mess? By the time im done with my head and back with just a #8, i need the Shop Vac !!

[@TheMitsosK]

I m with you Nick....

[@salvbarber]

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