LEARN MORE FROM ME: I also teach barbering over on UDEMY www.udemy.com/course/become-a-barber-with-the-one-minute-barber/?referralCode=42BF2C51051CEA42A664

Oh my god. I’m actually so happy I found this, I grow such thick hair, I’m spending like £30 every 2 weeeks just to maintain it.. I thought I’m gonna do this & see… I’ve completely cleaned up my hair by myself, I haven’t touched the sides but damn… I’ve impressed myself, thank you!

@theoneminutebarber

Ай бұрын

My pleasure

Thank you so much for your videos! I haven’t found anyone on the internet who is more helpful with self haircut tutorials. You do the the perfect combination of simple, understandable and as easy as possible, with professional experience and good results. I really appreciate the work and time you put in to sharing these methods! Thank you! 👊

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cole 😊

Finally! Someone who knows and shows how to cut a guy's top and crown with only clippers! I was terrified of running the clippers through my top. Thought I'd end up bald. 🥴 Dry cut, back to front, starting with the longest guard then blending the sides down from the top in the direction of the hair growth (not against)...Who knew it was that easy? Awesome tutorial!

@theoneminutebarber

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric

This was really helpfull as I was trying to grow the length on top and keeping the sides trimmed. The top was going thick in places but less so in others. Did the number 3 down on top with the number 2 down on the sides with a 2 and a 1 upwards on the sides and looked perfect. Made that untidy grow-out stage a thing of the past

Thanks from Nova Scotia Canada. Can’t tell you how many times I truly messed up cutting my own hair. But after watching your video I feel much better about my results.

Best guidance, like all your explanations thank you. Perfect tutorials

Thank you for these videos! You have done an excellent job explaining how a person can cut their hair at home. Not only that, but your videos are simple, clean, to-the-point, and inspiring. I wish you the best as you are doing a very important work!

@colebarmettler7143

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, when you cut the side sections of the top, do you cut those at a bit of an angle, or even with the top?

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Either way is acceptable. Cutting at an angle should give you a more rounded eventual shape while cutting square across the top gives a more box shape, obviously not a box but squarer on the sides.

@colebarmettler7143

3 жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber thank you!

Thanks for the video. I bought some Wahl clippers to cut my own hair and was wondering how to blend the length. You explained it quite well. Thanks again.

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steven 😁

Fantastic videos! So glad I found your channel, been watching to teach myself to do my own hair and for the most part, so far so good! Thanks for this video, cutting the top of your hair. That's my next "project" as I've got way more hair on top and I'm going to give that a go soon 🤞. Thanks again!! Your videos are clear, concise and I love your explanations. Look forward to your next ones & all the best in 2021!! ✂️👍 all the way from Ontario, Canada! 🇨🇦

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Dawg, thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate that ☺️

Looks excellent. Nice job going to try this technique.

I think this is the best vid so far on how to cut hair on the top. Thanks

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Erwin. If you can think of others who might benefit from it. Please feel free to share

Okay, you're the man and today's the day I use your method. Definitely looks better than other ways I've tried.

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

All the best Don.

Just wanted to let you know that your videos are great. I started with your video (with the pissed off barber clipper) and tried to cut my own hair. Now after a few cuts it' gets easier and easier to do it myself. Thank you!

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Sam 💪

Thanks Michael! Great video. I will try that next time I cut my hair. I am thinning on top and anything I can do to keep more of what I have is a win! Have a great 2021

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob. Give it a try, the main reason for this video is for people who want to keep a bit more on top. But do it without having to turn your fingers into ribbons with the scissors. And happy new year to you too thank you for all the support in 2020. Lol 2020 should be a bad word. 🆕🌍

Great easy to understand tips cheers 🙌🏼

Thank you so much for your videos! These technics are really amazing for a beginner, also like me. I managed to get a great haircut for my Grandfather.

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Hi....from India thank u so much helped me to cut my son's hair without any problem 😊

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

That's good to hear Suchitra 👍👍👍 good work

This is so helpful

Great video great advice that delivers the goods

I gain more confidants the more I watch you .thanks for your video's I can tell your a man that loves his trade😉

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Worlds smoothest left hand knuckles. I tried this and it is spot on! Thank you 👊

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gareth. And the knuckles are in decent condition. They ve had quite a pounding over the years. This was fight number 9 I'm in the red corner kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJl2lLdug7nIY5M.html

非常獨特,實用,好用的理發技術,感謝您的分享,一直関注您的視頻.來自香港的Garylin.👍👍👍👍👍👍

Next level up. Thank you.

Fantastic video. So helpful. You are amazing.

@theoneminutebarber

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Good job easy to learn from you

Fantastic, been looking for a video like this... spot on.. Cheers

Terrific vid thank you very much Michael - I will try that technique for the top of the hair too👌Happy New Year 👍🙏

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year Louise I hope you get 2021 is good to you. 😁🆕🌍

I don't know if I'm losing my mind or what but I find these videos very soothing lol I just sent for professional clippers and purchased a 2 inch guard ... this way I know I won't go too short. I want to be able to give myself a simple haircut more pixie style than buzzed but I'm all for using a clipper to do this rather than scissors. Thank you Sir you have my sub. :o)

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome night owl. Good job taking the step towards learning new skills 🙌

bro your videos are mint, so helpful and have saved me loads of money

@theoneminutebarber

Ай бұрын

Happy to help

Thank you! Now I can finally cut my husband’s hair even lol 😂 I’m going to cut it like yours I’m sure he will love it!

@theoneminutebarber

9 ай бұрын

You can do it! Let me know how it goes

Thank you very much for the helpful technique 👍👍👍

@theoneminutebarber

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Well done like a boss

1:28 Be a good way for some us to shave our knuckles, too, with that method.

@theoneminutebarber

3 ай бұрын

😅Don't let the knuckle hair get out of hand

This is excellent can't wait till the clippers arrive seriously got the worzel gummidge effect going on at the moment lol

I've been trimming my own hair and beard since the first lockdown! The only problem is, I could only get a buzcut using my trimmer! I could only style the hair on the side and back of my hair! If I wanted to keep it long, I get a buzcut a month before! And then not trim the upper hair the next month! This helps a lot! Thank you!

Thank you!😊

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

looks good

Great Job Young Man!! You gave me the confidence to do my own at 65..lol My only problem is that i cant see as well without my glasses...hahahaha you are a good person...thank you again!

@theoneminutebarber

2 жыл бұрын

Great job Jeff, I'm glad to hear you found it useful

Thanks for the help, Just waiting for my hair to need a cut, have bought some better clippers, and I will have a go using your method, hope it goes well.

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

Good luck.

Best on KZread...excellent.

Thanks very informative

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Darren

You mention a number 3 guard but in your other video you mentioned mm so I think it would be useful to show that no 3 is 10mm; No 4 is 13mm; no.5 is 16mm; No 6 is 19mm; No 7 is 22mm and lastly no 8 is 25mm. These leave the hair longer the larger the size. Clippers seem to arrive some with the guards quoted as numbers and others as milimeters. I hope that solves the confusion. Another great video thank you.

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

I like that suggestion, I think I'll try to include that info somehow in future

0:23 OMG this is going to be more fabulous than I thought!

Nice, doesn't look too hard to try. Cheers buddy.

Fantastic that mate , I just run the whole guard across my head and made a mess 😂 I will be following your advice next time

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

😬

thanks for your effort🎉🎉🎉🎉heroo

I use a number 8 open for the top, a number 7 closed around the ridge and then a 4 closed around sides and back. I blend that in with a 4 open and if needed, a 5.

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good method. Working nicely through your different grades there

Thank you for this! My boyfriend wants me to cut his hair and his is the same style.

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck Hannah. Just take your time.

5:41 Clippers #3 only (no comb) 6:50 Clipper blend #2

This was very helpful. I always have real trouble at the back corners on the top of my crown. I either cut it too short or leave it too long. This should help.

Super

Thanks for all your videos during the Covid times. Quick question... if I was to use a number 3 guard on sides and the back, what number would be best for blending with the top in the inverted position around the parietal ridge? Sometimes using a 3 I feel is a little more forgiving for any mistakes of blending the top so I sometimes shave my sides with a 2 or 3 depending on how I feel I guess. Thanks again!

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

You could probably flip the three over and just use the three again. I think that's what I would do. If your not confident I'd use a 4 to start with. Thanks for watching Adam and good luck. 👍

The scissors are easier since you can hold comb and scissors in your hands at the same time when cutting. It requires a certain technique though that I learned from a local barber. I have now cut my own hair (and others) for 6 years and i goes on autopilot.

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

Good on you Hugo, it's always been a struggle for me doing it with the scissors even though I know of a few people who can. 🙌

@hugoingelhammar6163

Жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber Its definately easier when cutting other peoples hair. I am an old swimmer so my shoulders are very flexible, which is helping me alot to reach all the hard angles while cutting my own hair.

Great video. You have two methods posted now to cut the top. This one and the one where you comb the hair forward and go with the grain. Is one easier or is one meant for different results?

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

The method in this video is better if you don't want to thin the hair or want to cut to a custom length

Decided to cut my hair wiv number 7 yesterday, did the top the same as the sides probably butchered it 😂

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

A seven is quite long, you'll have plenty of room to tweak it.

First Happy New Year love your videos. I wear my hair short have 2 cowlicks on crown of head. Can I clip it the way you showed it? Can the lever be set on a longer length?

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Linda I would use the first method where you pinch the hair between the fingers, the cowlicks or double crown needs to be cut longer. Extra length will provide weight which will cause it to collapse if it's long enough. The double crown is a bit of a technical challenge. Good luck with it. And happy new year to you too Linda, I hope 2021 is good to you. ❤️🆕🌍

Could I use a 4# for the back and sides and cut the top with a 8# and then use this method by going with the grain and using a 4# and at the end use a 3# on the top sides just to take out the bolk and blend them with a down motion? Great video man.

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. The longer the number ....the less risk. If you find it's not working just go down one grade.

Awesome ! What happens if you skip the part with the fingers ?

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

You can easily leave that part out.

1. How do we decide which of the 2 methods explained in the video to use to cut the top? What factors should we consider? 2. I was thinking about cutting the top with a number 16 guard (2 inch guard) instead of using the 2 methods you explained. I think that way it would not be too long nor too short, I can cut the hair evenly and it is easy to do. Do you think that would be a good idea instead of using the 2 methods explained in the video? Thank you very much for your help.

@theoneminutebarber

5 ай бұрын

Your plan is by far the easiest way. The only downside is that it is completely uniform, but that’s no big deal at the length you are cutting. Just use the 16 guard. That will work fine

@jmv2848

5 ай бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber ok thanks so much for your help!

Do you have any commentary regarding using clippers on the top of your hair versus scissors ? That could be another video topic :)

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the main reason I did it that way was safety. It's just very difficult to cut your own hair in a mirror using scissors without cutting yourself. The clipper won't injure skin.

@kissme4492

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry maybe I worded my question wrong. I mean't a scissor hair cut on top versus a clipper cut...not safety related more of a barbering question. Some people use a machine all over and some like "Scissors on top ". What is your opinion ? I was always lead to believe a machine cut looks cheap while a scissor cut is more bespoke ...elegant looking ???

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree. A scissor cut is far more versatile. Normally I wouldn't use a clipper guard any longer than a #5. Even then I'm not a huge fan of a #5. It leaves a very uniform finish. If you want hair that flows and styles, scissor cut or razor cut is a better choice. If someone comes in and asks me for a crew cut I always try to overcompensate for the uniform look. So will make neat tapers and if there is straight lines anywhere they will be the cleanest lines I can achieve.

Is there any reason why this is better than just getting a longer clipper guard and running that through your hair?

@theoneminutebarber

24 күн бұрын

No real reason although it will probably be longer than the longest guard you have and not so uniform but a long guard works fine

Hi, you post great content! Has been very useful these last few weeks. Quick question, I cut my hair with clippers, go to a grade 6 on top. Is there any way to give this a bit of texture or is it too short? Thanks

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Stephen if you cut it this way like I do in this video you will have texture. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z36ko9uYgrfQn9Y.html

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Or the other option is use the 6 but style with product like this for texture afterwards kzread.info/dash/bejne/omRhqaOOpa7Iiso.html

@stephengregory8547

3 жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber Thank you!

Great Video. 2 Questions. 1. Are you using a " 0 " to trim the top hairs ? Why would you recommend someone to use a clipper over scissors when cutting the top of their own hair ?

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Christopher it's a zero. I should have said why I was cutting that way as apose to scissors in the video. I've tried cutting the top with scissors myself and pretty much concluded it's a great way to chop into your fingers. It's so dangerous trying to cut with scissors in reverse using mirrors. the clipper is a lot safer.

@kissme4492

3 жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber Thank You. Excellent information as always. Happy New Year to you and your family. You are my hair guru .

@humbukkerz

3 жыл бұрын

After cutting my finger fairly badly using scissors I would have to agree clippers are definitely the way to go 👍

Does it matter where you pick up your initial hair (for reference)? Like how about start with the front instead?

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

You can start at the front if you want but because most hair grows forward you can end up picking up hair from the section behind it. My recommendation would be to comb all the hair to one side first which makes it easier to pick up starting at the front.

I appreciate you showing the 2 methods. I'm surprised you were using a #3 on the top vs #4: personal preference? I'll have to give the comb method another try. I noticed that your hand wasn't parallel/square to the head when you did the sides but slightly curved, was that correct? I was under the impression you wanted to keep the square going across the top?

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Quite a common method is creating a square shape. However the simplest cut of all time is the uniform layer where you lift at 90° to the scalp at every point of the scalp and cut to the exact same length. Similar to how a clipper gaurd cuts to the same length all over but just using the fingers to extend the length. That said 🙈 I wasn't intentionally doing that. Maybe subconsciously.

@brucewayne2091

3 жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber It's funny as most 'cutting the top' videos say "keep the square" but when you watch the position of the fingers, there the same as yours. So level across the top on a line with the nose/crown & then slight curve doing the sides. I'll give it a shot

👋🏻 thank you and how are you doing ? I love the top of my sidepart short like 25mm, so i cut it with my clippers against the grain. However, i noticed that any clippers i have will cut the sides of my top shorter than the Middle 🤔 yes i have an oval head and thin hair... Is there some trick i can try for this please ? Maybe cut it more square and don't follow the rounding of my head ? (How can I explain this ...😅 )

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

I think you've answered that yourself there. Yes I would cut it more square.

@sammylenjou4235

Жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber 😅 really? I said it jokingly Thank you so much again ! ✌🏻🙏🏻

Are you on fin?

Thanks bro. Excuse me I have a side comb haircut and I'd like to do the lifting method but I am scared is I use the number 3 guard I won't be so short like bald ? Best regards

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

I think you should stick to the lifting method it will allow you to tailor the length to what you need Marco.

@marcohernandezramirez7283

3 жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber regards from Mexico

Underrated channel. You deserve a knighthood!

What length would it cut with 3 going forward? Thank you 🔥

@theoneminutebarber

8 ай бұрын

It’s not a specific length. It’s the density at which the hair lays flat. So you are reducing the stack height

@HealthyWealthy808

8 ай бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber so does this process thin out the hair slightly? I’ve been doing 4 with the grain and thought my hair started looking slightly thinner

Is there a trick to clip fine hair that the clippers push over more than cut, such as in thinning areas like the crown of the head?

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

This is a problem I also have. I go over it in every direction until I have it all. I can't think of a better way.

👍👍👍

Hi

I don't know what I'm doing wrong, I'll use a 1" guard but it's like a close buzz. Maybe it's because I go against my hair?

@theoneminutebarber

9 ай бұрын

That is exactly the reason. I would go with the grain using a #3 if you are using a method like that

@overratedprogrammer

9 ай бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber I don't know how I spent my entire life cutting my hair wrong lol. I did the top a #3 and the sides a #2. It just looks a little weird on the blending because my side is a lot shorter on one side, I think went a little sideways instead of with the grain

Hey Michael, I know this video is over a year old and I don't know if you will even answer... but is it possible to go from front to back? ( as in starting at the hairline)

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can do it that way also

Hi, I watched your tutorial which I found quite useful, but wanted to ask you something: personally when I cut the top of my head's hair, I comb it sideways, not forward, because when I do it I have 2 problems: if I try to cut backwards then my hair will be very short. If I cut forward almost no hair is removed. So instead I cut it sideways (from left to right for example). Am I doing something wrong or is it that some people's hair grain is different? I mean it could grow on different directions on different people? Another thing to address is something called hair whorl. I have a couple of them and when I use the clipper over that area sometimes hair gets too short which makes the haircut look askew and awful. Do you have any tips for that too?

@yaguarete79

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I also see that hair whorls are also called kallys or cowlicks. I hope I made myself clear as English is not my mother tongue actually so I had to google the term.

@theoneminutebarber

2 жыл бұрын

I think you are doing the right thing combing your hair to the side first. By doing that you are probably raising it enough to touch the blade and remove some bulk. Whorls and cows licks are very difficult to deal with. I feel I'd need to do two or three videos just to cover each one. Not much help I know, but it's almost impossible to explain when those types of hair patterns are so unique to the individual

@yaguarete79

2 жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber thanks for taking the time to read my question and reply. I'll be looking forward to those videos.

I've basically got curtains. would the clipper going with the grain method work for hair that length or would it be too long for it and so result very drastic?

@theoneminutebarber

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use the clipper with the grain method on curtains. It will definitely be too short.

@joflo9226

2 жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber ok thanks for replying

@joflo9226

2 жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber do you have any tips for curtains or only go to barbers?

@theoneminutebarber

2 жыл бұрын

I think for curtains I would go to a barber, the front is cut using compound overdirection. It's hard to imagine how you could do that yourself. You really need someone to pick up the sections for you, overdirecting them back and sideway behind the ear. It takes a lot of skill.

And how about when I'm blad how can I do it

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have no need

İt is so hard to cut top hairs using with two fingers. İt really looks doing it impossible 😪 İ tried to do it many times , Greetings from İstanbul

@theoneminutebarber

6 ай бұрын

another way to cut it is to use a large flat topper comb and pick it up and run the clipper across it.

@vatansever..

6 ай бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber OK friend , I have one a large flat topper comb to cut top hairs

Why does your hair have to be parted to the side to cut the top as such ? Couldn't you just comb it all forward then start trimming it from the back forward ? The reason I ask is when I try to pick up hair from a side part it happens at a 90 degree angle . Maybe my hair isn't long enough to do what yours does ? And are you choosing that side for a reason versus the other one ? Thanks !

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

I do that because I want to pick up straight sections as I work forward. So if it's all combed to the side it's easy for me to pick up. You don't need to do that it's just a barber shop habbit for speed.

@kissme4492

3 жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber Great. Thank You.

Can I remove split the damage from the hair using a clipper?

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

Yes anytime you cut the hair any split ends should be removed

@cristyoutube212

Жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber And if my hair is dry,dehydrated,will it also help?

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

I would advise using conditioner regularly as part of your hair care routine

@cristyoutube212

Жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber thank you!

Looks easier than cutting my knuckles with sharp scissors! Wouldn't it be good if there were some device that could hold all the hair you want to cut to the same length. Then you could just clipper it all at once. I think robots will be able to cut a man's hair in 30 seconds. Then I get it done weekly (rather than weakly like I do now :-) )

@theoneminutebarber

2 жыл бұрын

Robots are a good shout. Have you seen the flow. Bee. It's not far off.

3:07

The top of my hair is long, i faded the sides, and cut some off the top, but i cant seem to get it to blend with the faded area?

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Francisco. I'm not sure of it will work for you but in this video there is a method for blending in hair. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z36ko9uYgrfQn9Y.html

@crystrezerex2life

3 жыл бұрын

@@theoneminutebarber ( i seen the video thank you.....when you use the clipper to take the bulk off the top, as your going forward towards your face does it just thin the hair, and keeps the length?

@theoneminutebarber

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that is the best way to describe it. It's a thinning technique. Imagine the height/density from the scalp when the hair is lying flat. This technique reduces the density.

Nice video for folks but way too much bother for me. I do a #1 top.

One Minute Barber *Video is 8 minutes*

@theoneminutebarber

5 ай бұрын

Consider it a bonus. 😁

Ehh, I think I’m just gonna buzz it ha

You said dry hair but your hair looks wet? Haha

@theoneminutebarber

4 ай бұрын

It’s definitely dry

Using a fake greenscreen effect for a video where _hair_ is the focus was kind of really dumb dude... Greenscreens are known for being bad with hair or uneven edges with fine detail, now these new "background changer" effects you get in stuff like zoom are even worse. Like you comb your hair and you're like "so you can see my hair" it's like... well I can see a blurry mess... Even your comb is just one big graphical artifact, the background remove has no idea what to do with it so it's just a big blur

@theoneminutebarber

Жыл бұрын

You live and learn. I pretty much abandoned the green screen after this