Why the Half Guard is SO Important ✅ Fading Basics for Beginner Barbers

I've been telling you guys I was going to make a video showing you the importance of the half guard and why I call it the "Magic Eraser" In this video we're going to do a high taper and I'll show how to properly use the .5 and the 1.5.
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[@mistermattiejones]

I love how you break everything down in a simple but very detailed way. Would love to attend one of your live classes. Keep posting, and we'll keep watchin

[@Seancutshair]

I appreciate that! Dropping more classes soon!

[@chasethebarber100]

Love it bro! You are so original and just live with it and explain it so humbly! To me that’s 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Seancutshair]

I appreciate that! Trying to give my best!!!

[@heavychevy4616]

ive been doing this 30 years & i always learn something from ur videos man ...'priciate it!

[@Seancutshair]

Love it!

[@fadefather4780]

Always dropping nuggets for everyone! Great work, Sean!

[@Seancutshair]

Appreciate it! 🙏🏼

[@charlieashker3400]

I appreciate you putting out new content.. keep it coming, please!

[@Seancutshair]

Of course!

[@natalierivas274]

Super helpful! .5 & 1.5 are pretty much the detailers I was creating sections with them much appreciated💡

[@Seancutshair]

Nice! Glad it helped!

[@jezr10]

Thanks for the education I appreciate your time making this video

[@Seancutshair]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ohex.eddie8x5]

A new banger ❤

[@Seancutshair]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@joshdanao5650]

This helped a lot. Thx so much man!

[@Seancutshair]

No problem!

[@martyfadezz9438]

I always used the 1/2 and the 1 1/2 as their own lines and for me to watch this. I completely understand now lol. It was an eye opening 😂 that’s what I was looking for

[@Seancutshair]

Nice! Glad it helped!

[@nermo.artist]

brah. you da man Sean. helpful content.... some people (Mb) just wanna make click bait shit. I guess its good for kids and views..... this really helps, thanks for keeping it real. 🤙

[@Seancutshair]

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[@neil231]

Always learn a little gem from your videos.

[@Seancutshair]

Glad to hear it!

[@Wadepenn_]

very helpful. thanks man

[@Seancutshair]

Glad to hear it!

[@I-Am-No-One]

I second this video. Half guard will save you time and make it so much easier. It becomes near impossible when your cutting yourself. And if you do your barber friends will notice right away.

[@Seancutshair]

Very true!

[@wizjordan7633]

Soo clean 👏 👏

[@Seancutshair]

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[@freeyourmind4349]

The note that I’m taking away with me from this video is that the .5 and 1.5 guards are meant to blend and not meant to create their own section. I’ve been in school for three months. I been trying to use those guards as their own sections

[@Seancutshair]

That should be a huge help!

[@TheRealLofa]

Great vid 🙌

[@Seancutshair]

Thank you 🙌

[@TheChang-119]

thanks a lot your teaching

[@Seancutshair]

Welcome!

[@ivanooze8845]

Straight 💎

[@Seancutshair]

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[@keith12311]

Now I understand. Thanks bro.

[@Seancutshair]

No problem 👍

[@donmccoy4730]

I just want to say thank you. A lot of videos in general seem to be the same and I will take a little here and there from each one. But the way you mentioned the uses for the .5 and 1.5 were an ah-ha moment for me. As a guy who operates on systems, this has really been a game changer and I couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you.

[@Seancutshair]

Love it! Should be a huge help for ya!

[@donmccoy4730]

Sean, it’s been a HUGE help. Now all of my fades have consistency. Now, between the open clipper/no guard and trimmer, where is your lever at on the clipper/no guard for the blend between the two? Seriously. This has helped me tremendously, and I can’t thank you enough.

[@madeinthe562]

Dropping jewels again my boy!

[@Seancutshair]

I be tryin!

[@IttyBittyBitty]

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[@Seancutshair]

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[@topmusic2890]

great video

[@Seancutshair]

Thanks!

[@513lukas]

Great vid

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[@LeviCutz]

Always gettin' me together. 💪🏼

[@Seancutshair]

I be tryin sometimes!

[@anharpangkas08]

I am follow always bos..ku..he he he..because your cut fantastic..👍

[@Seancutshair]

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[@ARSENIO3234]

Dude you really brought that guy back 😂. He was DOA. Nice job

[@Seancutshair]

Saved his life!

[@victortrinidad1753]

🔥🔥🔥awesome skill/work!!! What shears do you use? It’s great to see such unselfish talent. You share the knowledge and allow others to develop and grow… that’s commendable! 🙏

[@Seancutshair]

I use fresh shears. I have a couple videos on them if you want to check them out

[@shechoseme]

Funny thing is I actually been using the babyliss to start my open guide line basically same steps you do…my rebels was open felt like it was taking to much hair

[@Seancutshair]

Yep exactly!

[@kidsuperdynamite]

Great video like always man! What black comb you use?? They look dope 🔥

[@Seancutshair]

Ys park 336 👌🏻

[@topmusic2890]

really goof information

[@Seancutshair]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@josephl.7]

The haircut came out good with the half guard because it works

[@Seancutshair]

Yes it does

[@nhiathor8155]

The andis, gamma/SC/TPOB, and several others I had to play with the guards which took out too much time. The .5 guard is a whole world of a difference. Time management.

[@Seancutshair]

I still use the half guard from my original system no matter the clipper

[@hammiethebarber4254]

Nice bro.

[@Seancutshair]

Thanks dude

[@andrewsegura4373]

Just did a self cut a few days ago and kinda wish I saw your video before hand😹

[@Seancutshair]

Dang 😂

[@David-cv9rp]

1 1/2 guard is the biggest guard i use and clipper over comb after to get a quicker cut, but Looking to see how to improve it.

[@Seancutshair]

Not a bad technique but clipper over comb somewhat only gives one result. I use it in certain scenarios but have other techniques depending on the haircut

[@desmondrock7258]

2 years in and I'm just now finding out the 1.5 is why they are stretched out more than I'd like

[@Seancutshair]

Gel that will do it

[@franciscastro951]

🔥

[@Seancutshair]

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[@SidhuisLiveYT]

My clipper with lever open cuts more deep then my 1/2 gaurd closed please reply because i have to go for fading demo tomorrow❤❤❤

[@Seancutshair]

Watch my fade steps video I dropped a couple months ago

[@Jp_thebarber]

I noticed a lot of barbers go halfway closed with babyliss. Does that apply to other clippers like magic clips. Cause i always feel the need to close the half guard all the way. When using the magics

[@Seancutshair]

Yeah I closed it halfway with everything I ever used. Open just doesn’t really cut it

[@Sleds123]

How do you bald out with slimlines mine get so bogged down and miss hair no matter how they’re set?

[@Seancutshair]

Idk must be lucky I’ve always had slimlines that cut nice

[@vincente.929]

Jus looking for clarification in vid lower left shows 1/2 guard = 1.5mm on the web the andis guatds shows the half guard as no. 0.5 = 2.25mm jus want to make sure im using correct guard comb style;

[@Seancutshair]

Andis may be different idk I don’t use them

[@slackerzsincity8822]

I think you probably can with the boosted gamma if you have the stretch bracket

[@Seancutshair]

It’s close but I always still used my half

[@danny28115]

I got a question is it cool to get clippers and trimmers from like offer up ?

[@Seancutshair]

Never done it so I’m not sure

[@a.dkutzbarber]

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[@Seancutshair]

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[@luisisaias9155]

Are the .5 and 1.5 guards only supposed to be used half open to blend?

[@Seancutshair]

Not necessarily but that’s the “sweet spot” that they work best in. Can open and close if needed

[@Zarpy]

will you review the new fx3 trimmer?

[@Seancutshair]

Yes when I get it!

[@AMORALES6]

Where I can find the guards translucent? , thanks in advance

[@Seancutshair]

MartyBlendz.com

[@AspektFBF]

Haircut is fire but, what brush is that I keep seeing you use it and I want one 😂

[@Seancutshair]

It’s from Utsumi USA. My favorite brush!

[@yeezycervantes9534]

Is the fusion blade, a better blade than the taper blade?

[@Seancutshair]

Not necessarily better they each have their place. A taper blade is a little safer to use doesn’t cut as harsh or as short

[@khamkeirvycabullo5793]

What guard is the best for you? Jrl guards or Original standard Babyliss guards?

[@khamkeirvycabullo5793]

Because i will buy Babyliss fxone loproFx and i don't know which one is the best.

[@Seancutshair]

The premiums come with the fx one and they’re solid 👌🏻

[@PositiveEnergyPodcast]

Hey man, love the channel! How come when you put in the lines, you do zero closed, then zero open, then 1 open… Why not do 1 closed? Thanks for answering, I’m just trying to understand, thanks!! From Cambridge Uk ❤

[@Seancutshair]

I’m not following exactly that doesn’t sound like what I do. I have a newer video on my fade steps that breaks it down exactly and should answer any questions you have

[@PositiveEnergyPodcast]

⁠@@Seancutshairthanks so much for replying :) 1:39 Here, you have completed the steps for zero guard, and your next steps is to use guard 1 open. I wasn’t sure why. Why not use 1 closed and blend that in. Feel free to tell me I’m being too pedantic 😂 Thanks mate :)

[@ayyy3684]

I have question why can’t I erase the the 2nd line with half guard even when I lever play it like I see barbers use half guard they take the line out so fast and easily can someone tell me why this happens

[@Seancutshair]

Just takes the right finesse to take the line out and not put in another

[@ayyy3684]

@@Seancutshair Thank you

[@Richfades]

Could you do this again but on a different hair texture

[@Seancutshair]

I do these same exact steps no matter the cut or texture. Check out some of my other tutorials for the texture you’re looking for and it will be the exact same steps

[@idktarik]

Can we get a combover tutorial using DFS? Been struggling with this…

[@Seancutshair]

If I get one i’ll try!

[@aaronshyper3426]

Sean just want your feed back. I’m in my first year of barbering, what are your thoughts of doing the fade with a fusion blade and doing some detailing with a taper blade?? Would you recommend investing into another clipper with a taper blade???

[@Seancutshair]

I think that would be solid but just comes down to what you’re most comfortable with! Try different ways til you find the best way for you.

[@emirhan2284]

I am cutting my own hair for about a year now and I have been using the Limural clippers (Chinese brand). I want to upgrade to a better clipper now. What would you guys recommend? I am living in europe so I don't have access to all clippers (I cannot buy stylecraft clippers) I was thinking about getting a senior, JRL 2020C or Babyliss FX. They're all around the same price with the senior being a bit cheaper than the other two. The Wahl magic clip cordless (the standard one, not the gold one) is at 73 euros right now but would you recommend it nowadays? Like I said, it's just for cutting my hair at home (mid fade), so something like debulking aint really important to me because I cut my hair every week.

[@mikelekan9948]

If you’re cutting your own hair, magic clip will be perfect. No need to spend the extra money

[@Seancutshair]

Can’t go wrong with any of those. Just comes down to preference in the shape of the clipper those are all pretty different

[@algorithmscollide8489]

I love the magic clippers. I have the black and gold. And just ordered the burgundy and silver ones.

[@anniecerna8479]

What brand guards do you use? Do you like them?

[@Seancutshair]

MartyBlendz premiums. I did for a long time but have switched back to Babyliss premiums. The MartyBlendz started rattling too bad

[@stutterkuz2071]

What brand 1/2 guard are those? I got the gamma boosted clipper nd need those guards.

[@Seancutshair]

MartyBlendz premium translucent guards

[@stutterkuz2071]

@@Seancutshair preciate you bro , I’m omw to barber school rn

[@christopherlebron6912]

Hey man! I have been binge watching all of your videos for the past weekend. It all started because I’m trying to a tapper haircut on my own hair. I have been struggling with getting that nice sharp blend. I realized I’m lacking in two main areas. First, y need a better clippers with a tapper blade and I need to come up with a cutting system. Every time I do my hair I do it differently. Other than that, any other suggestion? By the way, great content I wish you the best!

[@Seancutshair]

You nailed it. Gotta have a consistent system. And good Clippers definitely help 👌🏻

[@kinglui7855]

I have a question. I bought the babyliss fx trimmer back in november. When I use it, it sometimes is pulling hair and it hurts. It is when I cut the beard and line up above the adams Apple area. Why is that? I oil it before every use. Is it because im pushing to hard sometimes or is it something wrong with my machine? Please answer🙏

[@drexlerramos4780]

hmm could be a faulty blade and try to use the machine a bit slow and not too fast when removing hair, or too much oil messes with it too

[@kinglui7855]

@@drexlerramos4780 I think it often happens when i go over it slow to be honest. Maybe it was the oil. I put on a lot and used it straight after cleaning up the excess. If it is something wrong with it I would be devastated hahahah

[@Seancutshair]

I’d attempt to reset them. Sometimes they’re just not quite right and that will happen

[@kinglui7855]

@@Seancutshair Thank you so much sir🤝 Will try that🤝

[@lalightskin29]

Could you do the same with a O guard?

[@Seancutshair]

Yeah same idea

[@DavidRamirez-im9db]

Yo u should do @martyblendz challenge giving a haircut with dog clippers 😂. 🔥🔥 video always looking for your new videos 🎉

[@Seancutshair]

Dog clippers aren’t really any different. My guy Phil has the dog groomer version of the Oster Octane. Same exact thing

[@DavidRamirez-im9db]

@@Seancutshairi learned sum new will be waiting for your next vid

[@damiancf8645]

Lever also halfway on the 1 1/2 guard?

[@Seancutshair]

Yes!

[@J_Did_IT]

Clean you blessed him 😂

[@Seancutshair]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jgood5048]

Hey Sean you know anything about fake or replica clippers? There’s a shop here in Phoenix and they got a bunch of babyliss pro fx clippers discounted by like 150$ and it seems kinda sus

[@Seancutshair]

Nah never really seen that.

[@andrethetruth]

Where can I get the station you have?

[@Seancutshair]

Theee are from lowes I don’t think they carry them anymore it harbor freight had similar

[@ANgelZ522]

What do you call this haircut? Taper? And not the back?

[@Seancutshair]

High taper rounded in the back

[@wavykidkev]

my guy

[@Seancutshair]

Boy if you don’t stop commenting the same thing on every video 😂

[@TheAverageMiz]

Non barber walkthrough video? You guide someone else on camera!

[@Seancutshair]

That’s a good idea!

[@TheAverageMiz]

Bump.

[@juanflores6718]

Where can i buy 1.5 or .5 guards?

[@Seancutshair]

Everywhere. Amazon, barber supplies

[@dudemaster100000]

How long would this whole haircut normally take you? I'm hitting the 45 minute mark but sometimes I'm feeling rushed...so it would be helpful just to know how.mjch time you allow for this cut?

[@Seancutshair]

Yeah about 45 minutes

[@squigglove]

I'm a new Cosmetologist & I need to ask a Barber - is there an unwritten rule against clipper guards larger than #8? Are they just difficult to use or are they "unprofessional?" Thank you.

[@Seancutshair]

They just don’t cut very precise and anything that big can be done with scissors with way more precision

[@squigglove]

@@Seancutshair Thank you!

[@desmondmitchell5602]

Who do you beats sean !!

[@Seancutshair]

Epidemic sound

[@desmondmitchell5602]

@@Seancutshair ok thanks

[@Mike-hy8cs]

I would say its definitely a big help for a lot of barbers. But I would not say its necessary there are multiple techniques you can use to skip the half guard even the 1.5 guard can also be skipped.

[@Seancutshair]

It’s possible of course but not without that touch that takes a while to develop. I like to teach safer ways

[@Mike-hy8cs]

@Seancutshair Agreed

[@thugnasty5242]

@@Mike-hy8cs How else can you do it?

[@Mike-hy8cs]

@ThugNasty You can feather, freehand, cornercut, use certain angles. Theres a couple of ways to skip guards if you practice it enough and its way faster than using a guard like this where you have to go over everything 8 times in different directions until it maybe gets all the hair and then you still have to detail it afterwards.

[@distroff6903]

And i am here dont even have half guard past eight month fading without it cause i can't buy half guard and machine comes only with 3mm ... And above 😂😭

[@Seancutshair]

Dang gonna have to get something that comes with a half

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[@Seancutshair]

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[@EzzyClaps]

I don’t have Tha 1 1/2

[@Seancutshair]

Get one!

[@juanrivas8895]

1.3k views only 115 likes is crazy Smfh 🤦‍♂️

[@Seancutshair]

It’s how it be 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@WhySoHAM]

I feel like the half guard messes up my whole cut but then I switched to taper blades and realized I just don’t have that hand yet

[@Seancutshair]

Yeah def takes some finesse

[@brianhubbard2940]

I'm f****** done everybody has different measurements I'm using Andis all this 1.5 mm 3.5 f****** what they're all different on every buzzer

[@Seancutshair]

Ok 👍🏻

[@JD_BigBLANKETS]

Hope he doesn’t go bald too young

[@Seancutshair]

Man the struggle is real!

[@StephanieMinnette]

I have a 3 sons and 1 daughter! It costs us $100.00 every 2 weeks for haircuts for all of my sons and husband. If u find it in ur heart to do a special edition mom version for us who don’t really know anything I would appreciate it as probably any mom and fam struggling!❤ I tried following but my machines aren’t as awesome as urs they are wahl and I have an andis liner machine too! I don’t have a shaving bauld machine😅🥹 Anyway I appreciate what u do!

[@Seancutshair]

I have a couple kids cuts that would be super helpful