Basic Mens Haircut | Step by Step Tutorial

Learn how to do a basic mens haircut. This step by step guide will walk you through the process of a popular short back and sides mens haircut using a number two and scissor cutting the top.
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Chapters
00:00 basic mens haircut
00:10 How to cut the sides of mens hair
03:06 Blending mens hair in the upside down method
04:06 How to trim around the edges of mens hair
05:49 how to cut the top of mens hair with scissors
09:40 blending mens hair in block graduation
13:20 Cutting a swept over fringe layered
14:12 Simple beard maintenance

[@theoneminutebarber]

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[@America2gether]

Awesome teaching. I'm retired (68 yo) always been interested in Barbering. Cut my kids hair and a few friends. I've looked into getting licensed ( in South Carolina, USA) ...but the schools and practicals are too long (1,500 hours+) along with state exams. I'm interested in cutting hair as a contribution to Veterans communities and Assisted Living facilities. No pay involved. I've been Blessed and want to Bless others with a new skill and service. I feel strongly about saving the dignity of elder people, many whom feel forgotten, a haircut and shave could provide a boost emotionally. Perhaps. Just found your channel...Stay Well and Thank You....Alan

[@theoneminutebarber]

I really admire your motives, thats honestly the best thing I've heard in a long time. I hoper the channel helps along the way. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@user-zi6ee8re5e]

I'm studying to be a licensed cosmetologist in Washington state, USA. Your videos have been great for improving my hair cutting. They are easy to follow with your voice over and the line graphics. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques. Barry looks fantastic with the beard.

[@theoneminutebarber]

I wish you all the best with your studies and I hope the channel is helping thank you 🙏

[@laurelcoombes1585]

Hi I’m giving free hair cuts at soup kitchen at our church. Also going to small village in Alaska to give hair cuts. I cut my hair, my children, seniors at home and this is stepping out of my comfort.

[@theoneminutebarber]

That is really admirable and a great way to learn as well 🙌

[@memecomic6305]

Bary with Beard ❤

[@theoneminutebarber]

I agree

[@reneegiacometti8864]

Hi! Love your videos. I cut my husbands hair since Covid. Since watching your videos I have really elevated my cutting skills. He likes a scissor cut which is difficult for a novice. You have really helped me to give a good cut! Thanks!

[@theoneminutebarber]

You are so welcome! Thank you Renee

[@Arab313]

Thank you for you lessons 🙏🏻, and beard for Barry 👍🏻

[@mahdiyhaya4756]

I’m in barber school now in Tacoma WA, USA. Our teacher isn’t as experienced in scissor cuts and teaches clipper over comb method mostly. Your channel has been great on learning scissor techniques!

[@theoneminutebarber]

I’m glad they help thank you

[@susanclarke2656]

I cut my husband's hair and beard. Your videos have educated me to cut his hair better. Thank you

[@theoneminutebarber]

My pleasure

[@elizabethaldrich6108]

Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge with all the years of experience. I am currently not sure if I want to get back into the “Hair Industry “.But Men’s cut are not my forte. I do have few family members that I do practice with. You were very helpful , this teaching was literally such a blessing in pointing few things that I needed to watch, hear and let go of old habits. Thank you and God Bless you! From Yulee FL.🌹

[@theoneminutebarber]

My pleasure, I’m glad it came in useful and there is a lot of tips on the channel that you can test out that you might find work for you.

[@DaddyofDouble]

I wanna bless the men in my life with great cuts! And get some amazing conversations. Free of charge (:

[@morganchristie4125]

Thanks for these videos- you are fantastic! I’m a hairstylist, after a 7yr hiatus I’ve recently started back cutting hair at a barbershop. After such a long break I was feeling rusty so I’m loving the tutorials!

[@theoneminutebarber]

You are so welcome! And well done, if I take two weeks off I feel rusty, I can imagine e what 7years is like

[@mommacobba]

Great Video! You're the best KZbin teacher I have found. Thank you for going at a slower speed. Most go so fast, and I have no formal barbering knowledge. Just a grandma wanting to cut kids/husband hair. I think it's so FUN too!!! My thought on your friend Barry is a look with a "goatee." I actually thought you were going to stop there when removing some of the beard....would have looked great!😊

[@theoneminutebarber]

You're very welcome! And i agree definitely a beard of sorts.

[@brianjacobson1798]

2 years ago I was starting a new job and needed a haircut. I was broke so I decided to cut my own hair. I found a video you made that showed the basic do-it-yourself haircut. Your instructions were easy to follow. I have been cutting my hair from time to time alwaysreferring to that that video. I just saw you had a made new one and I'm watching it to improve on my haircuts.Thank you .I really appreciate your help.

[@theoneminutebarber]

My pleasure Brian. I can imagine you’ve managed to refine it quite a fair bit by now. Hope this video helps too

[@joey_after_midnight]

I find it relaxing listening to you talk about what you know and offering opinions and decisive advice. There is no uncertainty or doubt in your method. Personally I have a hard time telling a barber or hair cutter how I want my hair cut, I hope by listening I'll learn what makes a good hair cut and will be able to describe that to the barber or hair cutter. They always seem worried or in a panic when I ask them to use their good judgement.

[@theoneminutebarber]

The best thing for me joey is when a client shows me a photo of what they’d like. They say a picture speaks a thousand words and it’s definitely true in a hair consultation

[@adriancrew8728]

I love the videos. I'm in my mid 50's now and always been interested in Barbering and now as I'm heading towards retirement I'd like to learn a new skill to use with family, friends etc. I plan on travelling around Australia and I'd like to do some barbering as we go.....

[@theoneminutebarber]

You can do it! I love that plan. You are in the right place to learn.

[@S.M-miluv7]

FANTASTIC! Thank you so much. Your video helped me greatly. Due to a medical illness, it's been hard for my young son to go out for a haircut, so I am cutting his hair for now, and the way you explained it was so easy and simple to follow instructions. Thank you 🙏💕haircut did not look so bad😂

[@theoneminutebarber]

Well I really hope this helps.

[@cfitz4397]

Cutting hair for family. Thought I was doing pretty good, until I saw this. THANK YOU! (from Georgia) Keep the beard.

[@theoneminutebarber]

My pleasure ☺️

[@TheToberman1]

Love cutting hair, so do it for family when they let me. Definitely prefer the beard! You not only have the gift of barbering, but also teaching.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you so much. It’s always nice to hear such kind feedback ☺️

[@hamedzahedi-vj9dw]

I'd like to appreciate you because of sharing your valuable skills and knowledge. I personally use your advises to cut my own hair individually! It's obviously hard to cut your own hair but I try to do my best and use the skills you've learnt and in my opinion the result is acceptable!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you Hamed 😃

[@cuttlefishpie3731]

Keep the beard, it defines the jaw line

[@ignacionavarrete4314]

Excelente clase maestro gracias por compartir un abrazo desde Colombia

[@mary6aros]

Exactly the video I was needing today!

[@AEMZmom-ok7nd]

Beard for looks, clean for comfort. My reason for watching is that my husband's barber keeps leaving the top too long and disconnected from the sides. I'm taking over. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🎉

[@theoneminutebarber]

I hope it helps

[@crickettgames]

Getting my second start in life. Went to college, got the degree, it doesn't do much for me. Last year I was laid off from a full time office job, decided to go to cosmetology school (no good barber school in my area of the US, plus it was more affordable). I'm almost done with school, but there is a lack of instruction for men's hair which I want to focus on. Love your tutorials and visualizations. I hope to keep learning to be the best barber I can be.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Hey I think the One Minute Barber community might be the ideal place to compliment what you are doing in Cosmetology school. Might be something worth thinking about oneminutebarber.co.uk Launches 17th of June

[@connieconniep9294]

Good info! I’m a trained esthetician but not in a salon any more, however, I do cut my families hair. I watched your video today to get more tips on the newer men’s hair cuts. I’m cutting my 14 yo grandson’s hair this afternoon, he has longer hair. and he wants it clippered off! So your video popped up at the right. time. Thank you for your tips, helps a lot!

[@theoneminutebarber]

You are so welcome! Thank you 🙏

[@michaelasmit1109]

Thank you for this! Excellent tutorial ☺️ I'm here to learn how to cut my boyfriend's hair. Your video was super helpful! I think I did a good job. 10/10

[@theoneminutebarber]

You are so welcome!🙏

[@pouyabryant]

This was really helpful Sir. Especially the blending part which I think is one the most important nuances of hairstyling. Thanks.🙏🏾💖

[@pouyabryant]

By the way, what you said about teeth shears was a great point. I found it absolutely important and useful. Thanks a lot. I love it when you include points and hints such as this in your tutorials. 👍🏽🙌🏾

[@pouyabryant]

And about the bear, he looks great with and without it.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks so much for watching and I’m so glad it was helpful.

[@pouyabryant]

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[@mikeselness910]

Thanks for all the tips ,about blending ,so very helpful ,yes Barry should keep the beard ,Teresa in Mn

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@modocarisma]

15:58, beard, of course.

[@michaelvasquez4391]

I cut my own hair and occasionally friends and family but I really enjoy doing it. I’ve learned what I know through KZbin and channels like yours. And I enjoy coming back to these videos because when I enjoy something, I always try improving on it and your videos offer great video quality, detailed explanations and excellent visuals with scissor work, which I appreciate the most. Thank you very much! Also I liked the bearded look better.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks so much 😁

[@anne89-D]

I am grateful for this video and appreciate it. As retirees, my husband and I take advantage of our RV to travel out of Florida during the spring and summer to visit our children, grandchildren, relatives, and friends before it gets too hot. Since Covid, I've watched your channel and learning how to cut his hair, but I still need to work on improving its quality.

[@theoneminutebarber]

You will get there. After a few cuts the techniques start to become second nature.

[@ChrisBroomhead]

Love your videos! I'm a new barber, love cutting and learning new techniques.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Welcome to the club Chris, I hope you find a lot of useful tips here. How far in are you?

[@ChrisBroomhead]

I've been doing my own haircuts for years, but doing others for only about 5 months.

[@yangligames6358]

This camera angle is what ive been looking for in a tutorial.

[@alihairdresser]

Good luck so Amazing cut

[@CritterGal68]

Love your channel. I use the helpful tips to cut my young son's hair. I'm happy to take him to a barber/hairdresser, but he feel anxious about that. So, for now, I'm just giving him a simple cut. As he gets older, he'll likely warm up to the idea of having a professional cut his hair. You make this all so easy. Really appreciate it. Have to do one of your classes. Heck, this is saving me money & I'm enjoying learning how to cut hair, so it's worth paying for a class. Thank you!

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you so much. I think you’d definitely learn a lot in the community. We aim to launch on June 17th.

[@ignacionavarrete4314]

Excelente maestro

[@minkuki210]

I interesting I watching your haircut video so sir you can upload everyday your video haircut 🙏please So very clearly taking section and the partitions thank you so much sir 😇🙏

[@theoneminutebarber]

I will try my best, It takes a lot of time to make a video but i will try to get as much a s possible out

[@minkuki210]

@@theoneminutebarber Thank you sir👏🙏👍🤝

[@wykeshawhite4073]

Here to enhance my cutting skills🤩beard

[@venusyang5022]

Hi.your video helps me a lot to improve my skills for my son and my husband. By the way it's too expensive to go to salon here in New Zealand .Thanks for your video. Because it's informative.

[@theoneminutebarber]

My pleasure 😀

[@AlexisMarina89]

he definitely looks better with the beard! but it is Summer after all, i can understand not wanting it for weather purposes. thanks for this video, it's perfect for my Husband's haircut.

[@theoneminutebarber]

I totally agree! Thank you and I hope the vid helps

[@stefangrozdanov1299]

The reason i am watching is to learn to cut for family and friends

[@SheilaDriesen]

Thank you for this great tutorial! I was watching because I am teaching myself to cut my family´s hair, they don´t like to make appointments at the hairdresser because they don´t have a lot of time 😊 this way they can ask whatever time suits them best ❤

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you so much Sheila, if you are at all interested in taking your learning further, I now have an online community aimed completely at novice barbers to help them learn faster. It might be ideal for you, even if you only came into the Academy for a month you'd learn a lot. skool.com/one-minute-barber-academy-4037/about

[@donnastairs7882]

I am a licensed beautician! I mostly do woman’s hair, I wanted some tips on doing mens hair! My grandson wanted a fade on his hair. I wasn’t sure how to do it. Your haircuts help me,

[@arturotorres6025]

Been cutting for 3 years and always looking to improve my skills

[@justion3376]

Very helpful. Basically from you I've learned to cut hair for all my family. And for the most of the time I did it better than their barber. That s because I have time to listen what they prefer and how they are used to style they hair. Thank you 🤜🤛

[@theoneminutebarber]

You are so welcome!

[@craigherriot4026]

I just find watching the whole process very relaxing. He defo should have kept the beard.

[@yasirmanhal]

I'm watching to improve my skills to cut my father's hair

[@brucewayne2091]

Nice mix of closeups! I'm still not 100% sure of what I'm looking for doing scissor over comb BUT, my haircuts do tend to come out well. My 2 'boys' appreciate saving $30. on haircuts 😁

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks bruce, the new camera works really well on close ups. I feel like these are the best close ups I've managed so far, so happy it got noticed

[@nata.galvez.m]

Beard!!! Why o why would you take it off?? 😃 awesome! Your videos are so helpful, you are a very good teacher sir 👌 my husband has a very similar beard and now I know how to make it better!! Thank you one minute barber ✨

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks again Natalia 😁 I would go with the beard too

[@stevenhamer4839]

I cut my friends. I am not a hairdresser myself, but I would like to learn. I think you explain it clearly. Thank you. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@theoneminutebarber]

Welcome 👋🇳🇱

[@MS-zb5fr]

He looks cery cool withvthe bard! I would recommend the beard, but he has to maintain him clean.

[@boncoon]

Thank you so much for helping me develop courage and confidence to cut my family's hair. Your client looks younger for sure without the beard, however if he doesn't have a fairly 'clean' shave his appearance is somewhat sloppy.

[@theoneminutebarber]

I preferred the beard.

[@craigherriot4026]

@@theoneminutebarber That's because you're the proud owner of a belter of a beard youself dude.

[@memecomic6305]

I'm here to learn barbering and god willing have a job in the industry

[@angelaserra3175]

Watching to learn how to cut my man’s hair. I come from a long line of hairdressers in my family so hopefully it’s in my blood lol

[@theoneminutebarber]

Good luck let me know how you get on

[@petejams7340]

You sir are my hero. Would you be able to do a future video for self-cutters like me focusing on techniques to get the top and transition to back right, especially for hair that is thinning? Excellent video, as always

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks Pete, unfortunately my days of self haircuts are long gone, I am so thin now and have recently just shaved it

[@petejams7340]

​@theoneminutebarber understood. Your video today taught me a few new nuances I incorporated and wifey said best self cut yet. You rock!

[@craigherriot4026]

@@theoneminutebarber Wise decision imho.

[@indytv8177]

hi, i really like your tutorials, i learn very much from you i really wanted to learn to cut hair for men , so i can cut my husband hair and friends also,.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thank you I have a lot of tutorials on here but if you want more involved place to learn I also have an academy where you will learn a lot fast. www.skool.com/one-minute-barber-academy-4037/about

[@reneegiacometti8864]

Definitely beard!

[@AkinyiKinyisha]

Wow 😲😲 am interested and I want to become a barber

[@maxpain45678]

So I have been a full time licensed barber for a year. But for I’ve always struggled with basic men’s cuts around the parietal Ridge. I watch your videoes because these are the cuts most barber shops get, Not fades…

[@theoneminutebarber]

That’s very true. This is 100% the bread and butter cut

[@Milad_ahmadi_ir]

Thanks 🇮🇷

[@dk486]

Thank you so much for this video. My 7yr old is autistic and we have been fired by multiple barbers so I’ve been cutting his hair and I’m trying to get better at it so I don’t kill his vibe 😂

[@dk486]

Oh and beard for Barry obviously.

[@theoneminutebarber]

I hope the video helps. 🙂

[@Ventus-bt6xs]

Here to cut my husband's hair 😊

[@asanabyari4877]

I vote beard!!

[@user-fw3kr2xf6p]

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[@theoneminutebarber]

👋welcome

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[@mahir2238]

Hello, your videos are very valuable, but what I want to ask is the brand of your razor and where can I buy it, thank you.

[@Toc_que]

❤❤❤ fem you

[@user-uq9qj5ew9e]

عالی بود❤❤

[@modocarisma]

Hello Michael! Talking about blending the hair of the sides with the top, is the up and down method the easier one for someone who is trying to cut his own hair at home?

[@theoneminutebarber]

It’s definitely the easier way for self haircuts. Until I started having a crew cut it was the method I was using

[@lucez205]

I am a female and i say no beard 😊 It looks a lot smater and tidier, otherwise a stubble might look good too. Beard makes him much older. Thanks for another great video :)

[@theoneminutebarber]

Thanks so much Luce

[@Melonemelo]

Beard works better for Barry imho

[@lijahsmum]

Can you do a video about cutting curly hair?

[@theoneminutebarber]

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[@colebarmettler7143]

When you are using the shears to cut the sides of the top, are you cutting them at the same horizontal angle as the middle of the top? Or is it at a slight angle to meet the connection with the sides of the head?

[@theoneminutebarber]

It’s probably at a slight angle. Don’t feel restricted by lines. Remember we are working with a curved object and you can adapt when you need to

[@MrSgreb]

beard!

[@indytv8177]

what kind of clipper are you using can you give me some tips on cutting hair, thank you

[@theoneminutebarber]

This is a wahl senior (the best)

[@user-xj4fr3bj7o]

I have always cut hair thinking that each client is a different unique head and different hair texture and growth pattern. Glad you do varied ages and styles and hair types. The average one style suits all heads and hair types barber these days really makes me cringe.

[@theoneminutebarber]

So true! I think we need to be as diverse as possible in our range of skills

[@MariaTorres-jr8eb]

Trying to learn how to cut my special needs son's hair. His barber retired and doesn't want anybody else to cut his hair.

[@theoneminutebarber]

Well I hope this video helps Maria.

[@MariaTorres-jr8eb]

I have trouble with the blending part, but will keep trying. Thank you so much for your tutorials 💗

[@user-lc2mv2dm9c]

Hi I just graduated from a barbering school here in NY. So I am new. How can learn scissors over comb please?

[@theoneminutebarber]

Check this out How To SCISSOR CUT Men's Hair | Step by Step Guide | How to Scissor Cut men's Hair Lesson kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXrUZp-uqMSSgs0

[@cheungman83]

When you using the clipper cutting downwards on 3:20 how do you know which number guards is suitable without cutting a big chunk out? Many Thanks

[@theoneminutebarber]

This will only work with a 2 or a 3. Anything shorter will go dramatically short

[@cheungman83]

@@theoneminutebarber thanks 🙏

[@tinabui4922]

No beard he’ll looking younger

[@kdolde626]

I’m a cosmetologist that struggles with men’s haircuts.

[@theoneminutebarber]

I hope the videos are helpful.

[@augustinemoriar9280]

I went to a crap barber school. where most of my cuts were screaming, head shaking children or old people with alopecia. I want to get better because my tool box of knowledge is slim

[@theoneminutebarber]

you would be more than welcome to come join us in the free community of the one minute barber academy www.skool.com/one-minute-barber-academy/about

[@user-lc2mv2dm9c]

Because they didn't teach us that in school

[@artemkhaimov8108]

No beard

[@cedricbrown1834]

I’m watching this for an easy way to teach my cosmetology students. You are awesome. I love the clipper flip over method for blending.

[@theoneminutebarber]

You are so welcome! Hope it helps