How to Fade Using Detachable Clipper Blades

[@rakoon187]

Finally a video that shows how to fade with Detachables !!

[@AdrinTheBarber]

+robert abeja Thanks for watching!

[@ManPursueExcellence]

@@AdrinTheBarber Do you lift the clippers a little when going over thin spots? Ive heard of some barbers doing that but, it seems you just run the clippers flat or as you say, "flush." I'm trying to learn. I look forward to any response. Thanks.

[@mauriceporter2394]

best detachable blade fading video I've seen so far nice.

[@AdrinTheBarber]

+Maurice Porter Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@thebarbermosaic]

Do you use detachables??

[@mauriceporter2394]

Yes I do. But not has much as I should. . I use my 00000,000,0A,1,1a,1.5, 1.3/4 ,2 and I have a 3.3/4

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

I have to agree. Especially for course hair cuts.

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

+MoelowdaBarber Check out the free download from Ivan Zoot "The Clipper Guy" called "Getting to know your detachable clipper blades". He shows what each blade does and helps you determine what you need

[@jenn3929]

Detachable blades give a much cleaner fade. These are what I use in the salon and what I learned with. Nice video.

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

AD, I love using a detachable clipper and as someone now getting back into the profession I want to say THANK YOU! I have been shadowing many great barbers locally and I noticed their process includes heavy use of detachable clippers (76, 111 turbo, Model 10, BGRC). Your video complements the process they use and breaks down the steps in a superb manner. I truly look forward to more of your videos. I feel now I have a youtube channel I can follow for a complete professional approach to cutting.

[@7301skyline]

YO!!!!!!! A.D. I really appreciate this video. Im in barber school now and was taught the fade technique but the total opposite of your way.....I could not grasp his way at all and was concerned about not being able to do a basic fade. After watching this video.....BOOM!!!!!! im now confident in doing a fade and now i will attempt a burst fade........ THANKS ALOT

[@Dflonn]

Ehimare Ojefua bro, I'd like to see that burst fade video.

[@anthonyg4073]

Desmon Flonnory my man didnt make it through school

[@DonCh1vo]

Desmon Flonnory april 2020 we still waiting for that damn video! 🤣😂

[@7301skyline]

Eltamazula Gn Fam I never said I was gonna make a video... I said I was going to try it ...READ WHAT I WROTE

[@7301skyline]

captainsmackahoe g Fam I made it through barber school, got my baber license and work at a shop where I’m doing $50 cuts..... where you at? What you doing? You corny for that comment

[@TheTheamaj]

This is an awesome tutorial. I did my best fade cut thus far.....Thanks so much, AD!!!! 🎉

[@ramgray50]

Damn….7yrs ago? That was a fresh fade! You made that look easy. I must try that method, that has to be the easiest way to do a fade! Great job with your instruction video!

[@mperkins7]

Great video, very helpful. I also believe that when using detachable blades the cut is much much cleaner.

[@humbledwarrior3314]

Man you teach it much more easier way than my teacherssss taught in the school! Thank you!

[@AdrinTheBarber]

Glad I could help!

[@katmiclat9048]

Thank you 😊 Most helpful one I've seen so far. Got a job at a local Great Clips and was really struggling

[@rasarock5107]

Fading with detachables. Mind=Blown!

[@jackdswife]

thank you so much! I just had a client who wanted a bald fade and I'm still getting used to my bgrc's I'm used to having an adjustable clipper and everyone always says fading down is easiest but it doesn't make sense to me.. so thank you this makes sense and I don't think I'll have a huge problem again! can't wait for my next bald fade!

[@SuperAfghanstyle]

Thanks for the video, I use Oster 76 a lot. It was very instructive.

[@rickatkinson1000]

There aren’t many videos showing how to properly use detachable blades. Nicely done. I use the complete Oster detachable blade system couple with a Model 10 and Titan. The “A” blades are the secret to smooth transitions.

[@cyncitycutz6628]

Awesome vid! This vid is exactly how I cut in the shop! I've learned fading up is cleaner than fading down. Less chances of making lines! Great cut hun!

[@ojstoical4044]

Nice work, fam... Just learned from you. I've never used my 76's for bald fades. Again, stellar work!

[@bankedupkee]

this video just taught me how to use bgrc at first all I knew was adjustables thanks I got it now...!!!

[@lucianoromero777]

Man been watching your videos for a while, and you’re the underground 🐐

[@marquisehoward1]

i like this way of fading and blending. makes hella sense

[@ronedward3660]

just got my bgrc clippers today!! I can't wait to try this on my sons. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@sgrays3800]

man you killed. you brought that brother back from the grave.

[@AdrinTheBarber]

Thanks for watching!

[@stennett84]

God Bless😇😇Great Job. U now have a new fan!!

[@canders2710]

appreciate the video because I use some detachable and then use masters...thank you for sharing

[@AdrinTheBarber]

+Cbeezy27 Yes no problem and thank you for watching!

[@ricocantera3160]

nice fade I'm new to the detachable blades but this video deff helped out..thanks

[@zzrGUY12]

Been looking for this vid. I've got the 5/0, 3/0, 0A, 1, 1a, 1-1/2, 2, and 3-1/2... Gunna try to stay away from the plastic guards in my next few cuts at school... Thanks for this.

[@AdrinTheBarber]

No problem thanks for watching and hope it helps you out

[@bennyscissorhands6477]

thrs also a 1 1/4, 1 3/4, and 2 3/4, they fill the gaps in

[@zzrGUY12]

+Benjamin Jones I'll be looking for those... Probably need the 3-3/4 to get to finger length... 3-1/2 is just a bit short for that.

[@bennyscissorhands6477]

+Joey Medina just measure your fingers man, mine are about 3/4"-7/8", that way u kno what will blend in to the top

[@bennyscissorhands6477]

+Joey Medina use the detachables for a rough draft of your fade then clean it up with the guards, use both if u hav to for the best blend possible

[@BatBrakesBones]

Thank you very much. I just purchased the model 10, and am not familiar with detachables.

[@travisdabarberpercy9036]

I really appreciate this video my brother made it look real easy

[@BiglariProductions]

very nice and simple. looks like the client got 10 years younger!

[@AdrinTheBarber]

Thank you for watching

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

How to Fade Using Detachable Clipper Blades (FADING UP TECHNIQUE) 1.5 on top against the grain BALDING AREA 00000-blade = bald out 2” above the ear all around head but drop line just below the occipital bone in back area of head FADING PROCESS 000-blade = cut in upwards direction1/4 inch, focus is to blend out the 00000 line only. Use corners of blade to help fade properly 0A-blade = cut in upwards direction1/4 inch, focus is to blend out the 000 line only. Use corners of blade to help fade properly # 1-blade = cut in upwards direction1/4 inch, focus is to blend out the 0A line only. Use corners of blade to help fade properly # 1A-blade = cut in upwards direction1/4 inch, focus is to blend out the #1 line only. Use corners of blade to help fade properly The 1A blade is last blade to use because it will blend into the !.5 blade that was used (against the grain) to cut down the top area

[@StellaDeeCoder]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 best tutorial hands down

[@Moje13]

Really nice cut! And even blurrier fade.. Im just wondering why you went from 00000 to 000 without using the 0000

[@scottydippin1984]

u make fades look so easy

[@AdrinTheBarber]

It becomes 2nd nature after you learn how to do them

[@somewhatmichael]

Can you make a video doing a fade by walking down the blades? Instead of walking them up? It'll help me out so much!

[@theresatreadaway5627]

love your teaching

[@LorenHenriksen]

Awesome, thanks. From Toronto, Canada.

[@ChretienGerada]

do your detachables get hot fairly quickly?

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

For the most part this should not happen. As my barber mentor once told me in the past "If your clippers heat up, you are cutting to long with them at one time". Otherwise you should order "Ceramic" versions of the blades you need. I admit they run much cooler and no complaints from clients about heat either.

[@jerms12341]

nice video! on top of his hair should you have gone with the grain bc his hair on top is so light in the front?

[@austypebbles]

thank you for fading up everyone on youtube uses masters or magic clips and will jump around not build up

[@Angel-cs2tc]

Great vid. I noticed u skipped the 0000 blade. Can i skip other blades too . or just the 0000.i figured itll create a guideline .but it didnt

[@makeupyourpower]

Omg love it.i own that set w those trimmers.will watch more videos thank u for the help

[@drcoolit]

regarding your comment about holding the blade flush to the scalp vs angling it. Does that also apply to the longer blades? (such as the 3-3/4) I have actually seen some books that specifically state to ANGLE the longer tooth blades (i.e. NOT hold them flush to the scalp) so I just wanted your take on this question.

[@janeehall9232]

Omg this was super helpful

[@thebarbermosaic]

Great vid bro, keep leading the way!

[@AdrinTheBarber]

+Maurice Simmons Thanks!

[@taviscunningham3315]

very helpful bruh....with the detachables

[@antoinesmith9777]

I know you said fading with adjustable clippers is your preference but it appears to me that detachable blades appear to give a cleaner look or fade. Would you agree or what's your opinion?

[@sabsav3937]

So clean bro one question so i could get this haircut down, how did u blend from 00000 with skipping 0000 before the 000 ?? Did u go straight up at 000?

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

Skipping from 00000 to 000 does work. I too had this question and being a former engineer I could not see how skipping would add up...but as I have used the process even more I understand why. Using 000 instead of 0000 gives you a nice blend going from 00000 but it also sets up the next step even better (going to the 0A)

[@antoinesmith9777]

I have Oyster detachable clipper and blades, can I achieve the same outcome?

[@tobisobitan]

Nice cut! Do you zero gap your detachable blade?

[@experienceprecision5406]

Now that it's 2019 do you recommend ceramic cutting blades on detachables?

[@perezperez4625]

Wait do guards and differente blades work the same way? For example I only have a 000 blade but have all the other guards can I still fade or nah?

[@7301skyline]

NO , if your using a detachable blade because unlike the andis master that has the lever on the side, a detachable clipper does not have a lever for you to access the halfs. In order to fade with a detachable clipper you would have to get some more blades. 0a, 1, 1a 1 1/2, etc

[@michaelkaramagi9627]

i like the music in the back ground, where can i get your music?

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

thanks.. perfect video and explanation

[@experienceprecision5406]

My God that system makes it look easy

[@redrumgetit2814]

nice, what kind of Clippers you use again & how much for them a beginners question thanks

[@AdrinTheBarber]

+Michael Haynes They are the Andis BGRC and the cost between 110-120 depending on where you get them

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

When I began school and needed to purchase different clippers beyond what school provided I found a guy who sharpens blades + repairs clippers. He sold me a nice set of "previously owned" Oster Classic 76 and Oster Model 10 for only $60/ea. He even offers warranty. Find him on Instagram at: keep_it_sharp

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

Can you do the same cut with straight hair?

[@angelromero7038]

Is the key not to go to high wit the blades so you won't creat any lines? Cuzz I tried this with straight hair and it left pretty noticeable lines and I had to go over the whole thing with my master guards

[@larespuertorico]

great cut

[@trayyrobinsonjr1940]

Tell that guy if he wants to thicken his thinning hair, he should use SUNNY ISLE Jamaican black castor oil extra dark. I use it and it really works bro.

[@2muchswag11]

Trayy Robinson I am going to try it bro.

[@Viper3870750]

+2muchswag11 Hey man, have you tried this yet? I don't want to get too excited and but it for myself if it doesn't work.

[@silkandsnipstudio7939]

Nice blend👌🏾

[@maxxpayne309]

Drop a link to website I’d like to buy this set up

[@thehooverfamily9589]

Thank you for this video!!

[@cs77smith67]

What is the haircut call if you cut all the side, back head, & top head until it blend in the skin? My barber told me it a shadow low cut but that doesn't seem to be the case... Trying to learn how to cut my own hair before i take a vacation to Thailand & Philippines.

[@AdrinTheBarber]

Could be a shadow or a bald fade I'm not exactly sure what you describing tho

[@cs77smith67]

Might be better if i show you a picture. Could you email me? [e-mail]

[@chrisdamon8265]

Plz do a video on enhancements .... All kinds which one last longer

[@AdrinTheBarber]

+Chris Damon There is a video on enhancements in the works!

[@Erik-ym6le]

could you link me a website on where i can buy the machine and clippers you are using in this video please thank you

[@user-kr7hz2uj9g]

Cosmetologist here .... you work your way up with the guards, why? I work my way down from long guard to short, is this wrong?

[@FlyBougieB]

1 1 I do the same. It's all about comfort and knocking out the lines

[@7301skyline]

no its not.... actually is more difficult this way because you have to know exactly how far to go up as not to create a huge gap between lines......by your way, it males it so that you can't make another line as you go down......me personally, I prefer working my way up....it just makes sense

[@reehowertonful]

I'm a cosmetologist too. I was taught to work down, but after awhile I started working up. It makes more sense to me, plus it can be faster.

[@cursed_raven_]

No it's not wrong. I used to go from large to small, but now I go from smallest guard to the largest. This technique is slightly more difficult because you have to know exactly how high up you want to go and where to blend . But both ways are correct , just different approaches to fading/ blending.

[@WigManPhil]

@@cursed_raven_ it two different ways of skinnin a cat. I usd to fade down but recently saitched to detachables after a break of cutting hair.. for me, the way my mind works (OCD) fading up (or really a combination) i see bettwr where ive been and where im going , and i feel its more controlled and organized for the way my mind works. Not everyone benefits feom this approach though

[@bigwaxthabarber6961]

do you use the same steps for a low bald fade

[@ghost-do8fg]

Aside from the video , the music was pretty nice

[@Yoyo-wt5sr]

Thank you very good video 🙏🏻

[@thebarbermosaic]

Blade sequence seems to be the key fading detached clips, could you have used the 0000 clip to get the 00000 line out?

[@AdrinTheBarber]

+Maurice Simmons You can but I would recommend use the 000 first and if that wont completely blend it out then go down to the 0000. I rarely ever use the 0000 blade

[@AdrinTheBarber]

You can but 90% of the time your 000 will blend out the line. I rarely ever use the 0000

[@courtneybrooks6454]

what color toppik did you use?

[@thebarbermosaic]

Are you using a flicking motion to get the lines out?

[@AdrinTheBarber]

+Maurice Simmons Very light flicking motion at smoe points, for most of the time im just staying straight up and down with the blades going past the line

[@miguelestrada207]

Hey bro would you recommend to just use detachables in place of like seniors or masters

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

I have been shadowing a few of the top barbers in my area to enhance my skills and they all say "time is money" for sure in this field. So using a detachable that speeds up your process is a great move. However, they emphasize the need to incorporate adjustable clippers to clean up fades. I use the Andis Master and Fade Master for final blending clean ups.

[@miguelestrada207]

+TheExpatStylist oh okay thank you great advice! 👍🏼

[@DMVRUDENESS]

Miguel Estrada it all depends on the hair... I use bgrc and 5 star seniors for fading and cutting hair.. Andis master are really meant to be used for clean up. The fad masters or just the fade master blade is meant for fading as well... as the seniors and fade masters use a surgical blade that can be zero gapped to cut like a 000000 which can help you get lines out as well. Detachables cut hair off faster wet or dry not every clipper can do that so easily. It all depends on how you cut and the type of hair you are cutting all hair doesn't take well to detachables just like all hair doesn't take well to seniors or masters. Also with the masters it also depends on the type of guards you buy the single magnetic purple guards cut totally different then the double magnetic purple guards and both of those purple guards cut differently then the wahl guards for the seniors.

[@markshanecoetzee7184]

Dont the blades get warm after a long period of time? wouldn't it be better to use the plastic guards cause its much more gentle on the skin?

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

Mark shane Coetzee the detachable blade clippers are rotary motors and much more powerful than magnetic motor clippers therefore dont get as hot. also these blade sizes are basically the sizes of a magnetic clipper with no guard. when you close a clipper fade knob its a 000 and when its open its a 1

[@gerardocordero1666]

Mark shane Coetzee with a light touch, detachable blades are just as smooth as plastic guards but blades give a better cut, as for the blades the thinner/smaller the blade the quicker it heats up. 00000 will probably be hot after 8 min but a metal 2 might not ever get warm to the touch

[@23dannyt]

When I bald thick hair with the 00000 it pulls hair or misses the hair does anyone have this problem should I adjust my metal guards cuz there trash for that and that’s why I bought them , thick Mexican hair I’m talking it just pulls and hurts the client with my Supra zr it’s crazy

[@cliftondeangelo4495]

I want to see a temp or taper with detachables.

[@AdrinTheBarber]

+clifton Nibblins I will be coming out with those soon!

[@darrismccord2238]

Why would u cut the weak spots on his top the same length and make it look uneven.

[@royaletaylor11]

Di I see you bald it out with the 5 OOOOo blade to you move to a 4 OOOO blade or you skip to the 3 O00 blade then go down to blend it out

[@bossgoon115]

Nice work mane

[@AdrinTheBarber]

+bossgoon115 Thanks!!

[@bossgoon115]

+ADTheBarber hey if I have all the detachables from the 5 odd- 3 1/2, could I still transition from the 5 odd to the 4 odd thru or just skip to the 3 odd?

[@bossgoon115]

+bossgoon115 yo AD can you help me figure out this 👆🏾

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

How to Fade Using Detachable Clipper Blades (FADING UP TECHNIQUE) 1.5 on top against the grain BALDING AREA 00000-blade = bald out 2” above the ear all around head but drop line just below the occipital bone in back area of head FADING PROCESS 000-blade = cut in upwards direction1/4 inch, focus is to blend out the 00000 line only. Use corners of blade to help fade properly 0A-blade = cut in upwards direction1/4 inch, focus is to blend out the 000 line only. Use corners of blade to help fade properly # 1-blade = cut in upwards direction1/4 inch, focus is to blend out the 0A line only. Use corners of blade to help fade properly # 1A-blade = cut in upwards direction1/4 inch, focus is to blend out the #1 line only. Use corners of blade to help fade properly The 1A blade is last blade to use because it will blend into the !.5 blade that was used (against the grain) to cut down the top area

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

Skipping from 00000 to 000 does work. I too had this question and being a former engineer I could not see how skipping would add up...but as I have used the process even more I understand why. Using 000 instead of 0000 gives you a nice blend going from 00000 but it also sets up the next step even better (going to the 0A)

[@mdavid7149]

You stabbing my boy tho I use model 10s everyday you gotta adjust that flick papi

[@garybates1604]

Clean hair ,and skin, trim hairline, then use the blend down method with detachable blades the results are fanatical 1A from hairline to crown (half crown ) , then blend 1 to 000 NO LINES... 10 MINUTE CUT

[@kaycartledge4542]

Thanks you my G😍

[@anthonyg4073]

I JUST SUBSCRIBED MASTER..

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

Hey detachable blade family. If you are looking for a blade that will truly bald out heads go to ebay and serach for " Testina Thrive size "000000" = 0.05 mm" apx $31.00 USD

[@Forw1072]

I always wonder why alotta barbers say u cant fade with detachables. noghing against plastic guards but ive always wondered why guys are so down on detachable blades.

[@AdrinTheBarber]

+Forw1072 Detachable are great, cut very smooth and precise. I guess the biggest problem is that a lot of the detachable clippers are bulky and loud so its all about finding one that works great for you

[@captainsmackahoeg5659]

My man sitting there 😳.

[@unique4532]

Mine do not come out like that omg man

[@precisescents8515]

Song name?

[@dywhanharris22]

Dope💈💈

[@houstontexas9417]

He needs with grain ön Top, its Thin.AsF.. Use minöxidil ,wild growth, ör even super gröw

[@pasolesoup7430]

Can't you just use different guard lengths?

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

What do you mean?

[@pasolesoup7430]

Can't he just change out the plastic guards rather than the metal clippers?

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

Are you asking if one could use plastic guards on a detachable blade system, if so then your answer is yes but... You would still need to use the #000 blade then interchange the appropriate plastic guards needed during your cut. NOTE: not all plastic guards will work in the manner. I think the purple magnetic Andis guards will. But you won't get the same precise cut that you do when using only the appropriate metal blade. Once you begin using a detachable for your cuts you won't want to go back...I sold many of my adjustable clippers once I perfected the detachable process. I even visit a local master barber I know who only uses detachable clippers for his cuts and his work is truly blessed!

[@kiki1965]

🔥🔥✂🔥🔥

[@SaadiqElSJP]

Wow you didnt even have to knock no lines out 😮

[@egyptdrew]

Nice

[@silentsoldier8254]

I use 76ers and 1/11

[@AdrinTheBarber]

+Silent Soldier 76ers are great to use as well!

[@mushasherps8734]

Dan

[@baldheadjamaican2551]

Good cut but it's time for man to come on home and let the hair go

[@huskychipmunk]

why did you not tell him to go bald witj his hairline back so far?

[@AdrinTheBarber]

Gotta keep it as long as he can! Lol

[@313Martin]

nah he said he wanted the lebron. that's why he still has his hair. salute

[@rayjgold]

It is easy to cut your own head when you are bald. It is in the barbers best interest to keep the customer coming back as long as possible.