(FADE EXPERIMENT)ANDIS GUARDS VS WAHL GUARDS

In this video, I do a little fade experiment with the Andis Single Magnetic Guards & the Wahl Premium Guards to see which one fades better. I know how I feel, you let me know what you think in the comments below. Don't forget to SHARE & SUBSCRIBE!!! Links to the products used in the video will be below.
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[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Yo, what up notification squad!!! Let me know your thoughts on the outcome. Do you wanna see Single Magnetic vs Double Magnetics next?

[@jamiebletcher3926]

Where did you get the magnetic 1 1/2 guard?

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

eBay

[@TheMicha2003]

Are you using the stardard blade or are you using the fade blade for the andis

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Both. One clippers has the Wahl senior fade Blade, and the other has the Envy bevel/curved Blade.

[@ceemac2822]

Got a question...... I've seen videos where guys modified the andis guards so they can fit the magic clips... does that give off the same blends?

[@ldhairstylist3682]

Finally a real video. No music, no fast fade just normal as in barbershop. Best comparation video, useful info! 👍👌Thx.

[@leamlima4675]

With the andis guard system you don't have to use the 1/5 guard to get rid the line created with the 1 guard open... you can go straight to using that 0 guard and just play with the lever, and that should get rid of that line. Learned from 360 Jeezy whose in my opinion the best youtuber to learn how to fade with the andis guard system.

[@buckwitme1]

Perfect video as usual bro!! That’s the exact reason I tell my barber bros not to knock the envy li! It’s the man behind the machine!which is my favorite phrase when it comes to barbering! Plus that damn zero guard actually works I’m have to get me some more I have them away because I listened to folks about them not working good

[@BlakeSuperior_Beats]

That was cool to see the comparison back to back. I felt like you spent more time detailing the fade with the Andis guard side, which is why it looked better. I do agree that the teeth on the Wahl guards should be closer together like the Andis, but they still get the job done!

[@harmonics2012]

Absolutely a great video to help beginners like myself. It amazes me that I hear new barber's complain that they are never shown these type of instruction in barber colleges like where I went American College of Barbering in Louisville Kentucky!!! MMA BARBER LIFE you Rock BRO. I am subscribing to your channel and getting the word out.

[@jt2475]

I’m a rookie barber, just started in the shop two months ago and struggling with my skin fades. I just bought the oster fast feeds and ceramic cutting blade and all the andis guards. I’m hoping this set up will help. I ain’t gonna lie, I get discouraged and don’t want to come to work cause I know I’ll be jacking people up. My school was wack, only one of the instructors knew how to fade and he was a night instructor

[@malcolmmartin3027]

Great video appreciate the🔥ill be waiting on the double vs single magnet video keep up the good work

[@user-gi3xj8nz3s]

That’s why I like your videos you keep it real

[@leamlima4675]

Liked the way you showed how the guard system works for both andis and wahl in one haircut. I use the wahl cordless senior with the andis double magnetic guards which I think is the best combo when it comes to fading. Salute my guy, appreciate the content!

[@jaegraham6319]

I love this one.. great job.. 👌👌👌

[@rania.g481]

Dope video Man ☄⚡🔥 Great job 👏🏾 ...

[@jamesmcgougan1744]

Love the information on Andis gaurs....Keep dropping knowledge in the barbering world

[@arturobarroso78]

Great video, you explain very well 👏👏

[@TheRealKruzix]

Thanks for the content really appreciate the video I’m a new barber on my journey and the andis masters are looking like my first clipper!

[@brunobrunofla68]

Excelente demonstration,cllipers👑,Best channel haircut,

[@tomadrianaariannachristian7465]

Thank you so much for this video. You really explained it well.💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@gametimenp8309]

Dude made this look so easy

[@daneprep5702]

Great tutorial man! 👍

[@Realjams2050]

Andis faded better I will most definitely get the Andis Nation along with the guards 😍😍😍

[@za4ria]

Thank you bro for the wahl part I needed that

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

No problem. More coming soon.

[@adamlightner3171]

This is awesome 👏

[@gkellz8616]

As a Wahl fanboy. this VID hurt. LOL... Great cut bro!

[@musicka013]

NICE CATCH MAN

[@juancordova8335]

I agree completely people trash the single magnetic guards but I feel that they give a smoother and better transitional blend. And I also added either the one or the zero of the single magnetic guards onto my Wahl system whenever the Wahl guards leave dark spots I use one of the single magnetic guards the zero or the one to take out the dark spots

[@garyknight4424]

Dope cut

[@tatianaivanful]

Well, thank you greatly for the video performance for both clippers cuz I’m debating,- was debating, better say, - either to get wahl or andis master. Clearly andis provides cleaner job. Thanks again.

[@andrewconcha84]

Great vid bro. Quick question are your clippers zero gapped and do you have specia blades on them?

[@brad6869]

Andrew Concha he said in the video they are

[@advantager355]

I feel that the more sizes the better. I will usually lean on my favorites. Then sometimes I'll find use for the neglected ones.

[@kr115]

Great video and appreciate seeing the comparison between the different brands. Do you have a video or could you explain the rest of the haircut, meaning how do you blend the sides to the curve going to the top of the head and then the top and bangs area as well? That's what I'm struggling with the most right now. BTW, I'm doing a self cut, if that matters. Nice job on the sides and back of this haircut!

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

I have other videos on the channel. Not sure which video but, you can look on the channel. I have plenty of videos on different hair types and styles.

[@kr115]

Will do. Thanks!

[@onlylove556]

Wahl Guards yes I agree. I detail with andis masters all day after the cut jus clean up. They open up and clean up the half guard so clearly. 👍🏻to wahl guards...

[@CamyolaCola]

Hey MMA BARBER, dat .5 guard is best utilized when you are using the raking technique while the guard is attached to the clipper. The 1/16(0)guard (both single and double) now offer the blunted tips as well. The blunted tips prevent the blade from scratching and irritating the skin while raking the clipper back and forth. New length variations can now be utilized. If u use the .5 in between the 0(1/16) and the 1(1/8), then it is useless, but if u utilize the .5 while racking the clipper, then different lengths are achieved just with that one guard alone. I use it to fluff and smooth my tapers and thick haircuts down.😊.

[@GreybeardSD]

Life long andis guy here. The 0.5 guard in both the single and double magnet is useless in my opinion. Recently started using wahl blades and must say that I enjoy their guard system. Used correctly both systems are great. But hey what do I know. I'm a shooter moonlighting as a barber lol. New to your channel and getting up to date on your content. Nice job.

[@douglasoliver569]

do the wahl premiums fit on any wahl clipper like magic clip cordless or seniors? Great video!

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Yup!

[@bizzy318]

I use the double magnetic with the fade blade on the Andis Masters and it takes less time also I use the 1/2 guards too. Your thoughts on that against the wahl's?

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Overall i like the double magnetics the best, however, I prefer to use Wahl guards on straight hair. Sounds weird but, that's what it is.

[@anibezechisom458]

Good video. Use the Andis for a difficult hair texture pls

[@GAMAL-EZZ-ELREGAL]

Which one is better, friend Zero Andes or Magic Clip?

[@TSimSimPenguins]

Yasss i been waiting for this for ages thank you bro❗️

[@perrit0312]

I really learn alot of you man jah bless you mi hermano

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

I'm glad you found it helpful. That's what i do it for.

[@perrit0312]

Where can I found you at Instagram, I'm going to a barber school but nobody teach nothing, just hands on only

[@angelrios8011]

what guards were you using in this video for the envy li clipper?

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

The Wahl premium guards and the Andis single magnetic guards.

[@34789199]

I feel they both are the same what you think?? Well i notice wahl side has a darker shadow & the Andis fade was a lil better but that could be like you said the 2# attachment guard......i feel that the wahl 2# guard is made more for afro fade because the teeth are more separate vs the Andis guards teeth are more closer to each other & pls tell me if I'm wrong maybe im missing something here

[@heythere6983]

I read someone say the andis blades have wider teeth than wahls usually and are better for thicker hair. Is this true? Would wider teeth also make the hair texture look different? Needs more passes etc? I kinda wanted an angled taper blade with the magic crunch blade but I wonder if I could benefit from wider teeth Now I see this with the guards. So wahls have closer teeth in the blades but then have wider guards? And Andy’s have wider blades but then tighter guards? Kinda confusing how that stacks up . I personally don’t like showing scalp I want a setup for longer hair cuts and smoother tapers, thicker hair that doesn’t drop down easily

[@curthley1]

yes lets see it

[@TheGreat777100]

nice man

[@laurie5189]

thanks bro

[@TheRicereater78]

Awesome video man! I'm a Wahl guy myself and I see what you're saying about the teeth. You can get clean fades out of the premium guards even with the wider teeth, but I can see how the Andis guards would be easier to work with. As always, I you're putting some good content out there! Keep it up.

[@absaloj]

Andis is flawless!

[@jeremylofaro9175]

How do you get the whal guard to fit the envys??

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Watch this video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmLLg3h7paehjc0

[@shamid.1992]

Himma can you show me witch number us on top van you tell me

[@ChinamanDrip]

When your lever is halfway are you using just the corners? Asking cuz it doesn’t look like it

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

You answered your own question. Trust your 👀. I’m no magician and I’m not special. Hope you got something from the tutorial.

[@mkptrinidad5875]

Can I fade with andis and wahl at the same time? For example can I make a guideline with wahl using 1 1/2 and blend it out with andis guard?

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Yup! Anything is possible if you have the knowledge

[@juanarceo8436]

I was looking at the Amarion reviews and they were saying that the wahl blade won’t fit on the andis envy li, is that true or could I still use on the envy li?

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Watch this video of mine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmLLg3h7paehjc0

[@craigcarter4677]

When I do a bold fade it always come out choppy and bottom of the fade is hard to get out. But I do a good taper don't understand.

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Do you use the same system?

[@advantager355]

Nice! I just subscribed.

[@str8strength134]

Did you change the Envy blade to a fade blade? Or did you just leave the stock taper blade

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

I put the Wahl fade blade on one of them for this video. I made a full video about the swap. It’s called, Envy Li Hack.

[@ziegfredpanen6623]

Bro good day Nice video. Is it the same procedure when you do it on an andis fade blade? Seems the fade blade is 00000 to 000.while the bevel blade us 000 to 1?

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

You’re correct, The Andis fade Blade is 00000-000 and the bevel Blade is 000-1. I’m not sure what procedure you’re talking about.

[@ziegfredpanen6623]

I mean procedure of fading. In making the first line open or closed.As i watched everytime you fade vids. Its more likely open then half then closed. Then blend... Newbie here..

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Yes! That is my procedure. Or you can work in reverse creating that first guideline open, then closed and halfway. Hope that helps.

[@ziegfredpanen6623]

Thanks . This helps a lot. Godbless you

[@camilobarbershop3406]

For me is kind of difficult to fade with the andis it takes me too much detail compare with the wahl system

[@onlyoneromeo]

In order for this to be a direct comparison wouldn't you need to use the same clippers on both sides just with different guards? I find it hard to come to a conclusion using two different clippers with different guards.

[@misterceo2168]

Nope. Because different brand clippers have different guards so it’s fair to use the same class of clippers and their guard

[@macibasti]

Can you explain like the difference between those guards. I mean for example, the # 1.5 andis guard is the equivalent of wich wahl guard? Or the andis without guards is the equivalent of what number in the wahl?

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

The Andis 1.5 is the equivalent of the Wahl 1 1/2. The Andis master blade open is like a wahl 1 guard closed.

[@macibasti]

@@TRAVELBARBERLIFE ahhhh ok. So the andis master without guards and open is the equivalent of using the wahl #1 guard. Right? Got it! Do you know if in babyliss change the guards to?

[@macibasti]

@@TRAVELBARBERLIFE your videos are great, keep doing it. Hope you can make one fade step by step, and showing all the Guards that you use with the andis master

[@curthley1]

do the experiment again done with the wahl cordless seniors, then set a timer on each side you fade.also choose a afro blend

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

I do wanna try it again, but using the singles and doubles on black hair next time. Stay tuned....

[@scentscheaper]

I like the results of the Andis....

[@thebarbermitch]

Now if you use a speedo 0a instead of the 1 1/2 guard on the wahls, it eliminates the issue

[@Handlebarz789]

Towards the end of the video you put on the screen “If you had to pick one guard system to fade with all day you would pick the Wahl guards”. That’s really confusing since you said in the video the Andis guards gave the better fade. What’s the reasoning behind that? Thanks.

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Using the Wahl guard system was easier than the single magnetic guards. It would be a different story if we were talking about the double magnetic guards.

[@brunoteixeira1213]

Why not both? In theory you could go: Shaver/Razor > Open Blade > Wahl 0.5 (1.5mm) > Andis 0.5 (2.25mm) > Wahl 1 / Andis 1 (3mm) > Andis 1.5 ( 4.5mm - It has more teeth which is better to pickup hair)

[@benwright7672]

How do you like the andis double magnetic 11/2?

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

I honestly didn’t know Andis made a double magnetic 1 1/2. The Andis double magnetic guards fade well into each other.

[@benwright7672]

They have em they work great to bought one from beauty kit solutions in Houston and ordered another one from Atlanta barber

[@benwright7672]

But you can only buy em with the half guard

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

That’s weird! I’m sure they work great, but I don’t think they’re worth it. The single magnetics were the issue, not the doubles. Andis thinks their slick. Skimming money off people like the double magnetic guards have issues.

[@XXXXBossXXXX]

are you using c motion or simply going up n down?

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Kosi Ejeckam a bit of both.

[@XXXXBossXXXX]

MMA BARBER LIFE okay thank you !

[@ahmed007Jaber]

Do the andius guards work on wahl seniors?

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

The singles, yes, but the double not really. You have to do a slight modification

[@ahmed007Jaber]

MMA BARBER LIFE are they worth it? I got the premium wahls and I am not a barber but do cut my own hair

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

They’re good. You’ll like them. I just got done using them a 30 min ago. Easy to fade into each guard.

[@desmondmartin3417]

Would you recommend the corded envy?

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Sure! They’re the same as the cordless version, with more power. I just don’t know how I feel about the envy blade.

[@desmondmartin3417]

MMA BARBER LIFE thank you

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

No problem. Go check my vids out about blade swapping and other things for the Envy’s. I just swap another type of blade on the Envy’s. I just posted it in my Instagram stories a few hours ago.

[@danbrown7224]

Why dont you like the single magnetic guards? I use them on my cordless envy and my master

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Because i haven't had good experiences with fading all types of hair. Maybe i'll give em another shot.

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Btw, I talked about that in my Top 3 Guards video.

[@pinedanymfa9583]

Good morning. Why not use the original andis guide

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Do you mean the double magnetic guards?

[@BellaFrice]

I have wahls but wondering if i should get and andis to try something different

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

No harm in trying until you find what you like

[@BellaFrice]

@@TRAVELBARBERLIFE thanks.

[@BellaFrice]

Is it alot of difference was a wahl one to a andia one? I have a magic clip i use now. Thinking of getting the andis master

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

They have subtle differences. I prefer the Andis 1 guard over Wahl.

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

They have subtle differences. I prefer the Andis 1 guard over Wahl. I cuts better to me, but that’s my opinion.

[@imoneygarcia8210]

The Wahl Guard System fades better than the Andis Guard System! Wahl wins!

[@BobaDavis]

I've noticed that some barbers will start a bald fade from trimmer, just below the C-Curve and from that, a clipper with no guard from the base of the C-Curve, to the points - But they will do this regardless of the machine. I ask this because some machines open to a Half and others to a One. They never specify this to their viewers, in particular, the viewers that are learning. They should inform them because it's a small detail that will give more understanding to having spacial awareness as to exactly how much workspace you have in any given area of the cut.

[@johnnypercell3735]

I’m going to be honest bro! That half gaurd works well with the new guards but not with the old ones! I guess they made them to actually follow each other with the way they are made now! You should get a pack of the new ones then do second video of the half and the one and half! I’ve gotta into a case today where it worked pretty well

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

I’m glad that it was worth your money. I didn’t find it necessary when I could get the same effect with my 0. I don’t think I’ll do another vid on them. I’ll probably do a single magnetic guard vs double magnetic guards

[@johnnypercell3735]

MMA BARBER LIFE yea it’s all subjective! Thanks tho bro I learn a lot from ya!

[@Lupillo107]

Andis side wins, Wahl guards side I still see guide lines🤔

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

We both agreed. After the video wrapped, i went back and blended those lines out. You can tell by the instagram pic. I'd still pick the wahl guard system over the single any day. I've mentioned that in my Top 3 Clipper Guard video.

[@BobaDavis]

Hmm, I would say that the Wahl guards allowed you an easier fade, but you didn't put in the same level of detail. I fade in thirds with the Premium guards, but sometimes it I have to fade in quarters.

[@terrenceroopnarine3714]

Bless

[@erwingana4525]

bro can i use wahl blade to andis envy corded

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Suuuuuuuure!

[@erwingana4525]

the wahl blade fit in andis envy?

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Yeeeeea!

[@erwingana4525]

thankyou so much sir i have a andis envy color red but the blade is broken and i can't use it and i dont have a extra blade for my andis envy corded and i deside to ask u if the wahl blade can fit in may andis envy corded thankyou so much sir godbless u

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

No problem! Too bad you didn’t tell me sooner. I could have sent you my old Envy blades that I don’t use anymore.

[@gorillaj131]

No double magnets

[@mariofigueroa9851]

bro that. 5 is just another tool if you dont need it don't use it but sometimes you get Tipe of hair that does not wants to delete the line and in those cases is good to have another bullet in your weapon

[@william4207]

mario figueroa you dumb as fuck! Lol

[@xaviersmith7226]

Guards are like clippers, very subjective.... i like wahl premiums personally..... those andis single magnetic guards dont blend into eachother as well as the andis double magnetic guards thats why most barbers dislike the single magnetic guards

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

I’m gonna do a fade experiment with them and we’ll see. I need a model.

[@xaviersmith7226]

@@TRAVELBARBERLIFE youre a good barber you shouldnt have an issue finding a model

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

You’ll be surprised at how many people turn down a free haircut. Also, I give away a free haircut every week. I announce it on IG every week.

[@xaviersmith7226]

@@TRAVELBARBERLIFE some people too shy for the camera.... youre an andis guy.... get andis to make a cordless master.... if they get it right..... game over

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

These aren’t even models for work on camera. People are weird! I need to have Andis off some tools.

[@Mc-um1gl]

Is that ringworm?!

[@shamid.1992]

Bi mma witch number you us on top you us czn you tell me

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

We didn’t take any off the top.

[@RealGeeNius]

This client looks like Alchemist 😁

[@indianajones2213]

Wahl fade well smoother? You got to be blind not to see that .

[@eatitwithyabooty]

Why are your clippers so loud you need to adjust and oil them bro

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

They aren’t loud. I blame the mic from being so damn good.

[@DerekArguello]

Your client has the nods.

[@benjaminfakic1856]

Damn that magic clip is fire bro i do fades with wahl super taper and that half guard doesnt fit properly god bless

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

those are Envys!

[@benjaminfakic1856]

Lol i tought you changed cap on magic clips sry my bad we dont have andis here in EU

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

@@benjaminfakic1856 Awwww! That sucks for you

[@JohnDoe-it7dl]

Agreed with you on the Andis guards being better, except it makes me cringe hearing and seeing you say that the .5 guard is pointless🤦🏽‍♂️ CORRECTION: it’s pointless for You. Sure I can cut without it, but I Prefer to have it as an Amazing detalier. Not every haircut is the same. Different hair textures cut better with the .5 guard. It’s one thing to say You don’t need it or prefer it, it’s another to say it’s of no worth.

[@mohammedalwan1905]

the andis masters always work well with the Magnetic Guards not the andis Envy Li. also it works better with the double Magnetic GUARDS

[@shamid.1992]

No good you hav shoe wit che number you us

[@shamid.1992]

Himms berbar cam you shoe me om top you ud vsn you tell me tru

[@aPhilllyated215]

Andis wins yet you chose wahl guards 🤔 and andis only made the .5 to package them together so we have to pay $20+ tax for the 1.5 that we all need (we ie: barbers who use andis magnetic guards) duh

[@shamid.1992]

Himma berbar on top you us wit number of cur you us

[@mthom3398]

Andis , but you need to know your blades

[@Beatbyawhiteboy]

Andis came out with those unnecessary guards to make more money. (0.5 / 1.5 guards)

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

I share the same feelings. I do actually like the 1 1/2 guard tho.

[@michaelsolo4954]

I give myself better fades.

[@TRAVELBARBERLIFE]

Congratulations

[@ajhart8202]

you're a great barber, don't get me wrong, but you need to learn how to use adverbs correctly... 'cuz bro, you're usig all your "ly" words incorrectly.

[@tyherr5072]

andis guards taking to long