Easiest Self-haircut | How to Cut Your Own Hair

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Easiest Self-haircut | How to Cut Your Own Hair

Welcome to Tips for Clips! Today, I’m going to show you the easiest and simplest way to cut your own hair, turning it from an overgrown mess into a clean, stylish look.

Part 1: Preparing Your Hair

The first step is to part your hair naturally, just as you’ll want to brush it once the haircut is finished. Make sure to get your clippers ready. Here’s a quick primer:

  • Long Position = Open position
  • Short Position = Closed position

For this haircut, I start with the number 4 (13 millimeters) in the closed position.

Part 2: Blending the Sides

The goal is to blend the number 4 guard into the longest hair on top.

  1. Work behind your ears and around your head, ensuring a smooth transition.
  2. Switch to the other side and repeat.

Part 3: Blending the Back

Here’s a trick: turn around so the large mirror is behind you, holding a small handheld mirror to guide.

  1. Use the clippers to blend the number 4 guard into the top.
  2. Feel free to start with a number 6 guard if blending becomes difficult.

Part 4: Using Other Guards

Switch to the number 3 guard (10 millimeters) in the closed position.

  1. Blend lower than where you went with the number 4.
  2. Repeat on the other side and the back.

With the number 2 guard (6 millimeters):

  1. Blend an inch above your ears.
  2. Again, repeat on both sides and the back.

Part 5: Fine-Tuning the Fade

Now, switch to the number 1 guard (3 millimeters):

  1. Start in the long position (open) near the top of your ear.
  2. Move to the closed position for sideburns.
  3. Repeat the process on the other side and back.

Part 6: Detailed Blending and Tapering

Remove all guards and place the lever in the long position to blend the bottom of the neck for a perfect fade.

Part 7: Cutting the Top

To cut the top:

  1. Run your hair through your hands and feel for longer strands.
  2. Trim about half an inch to an inch off as necessary.

Part 8: Shaping Up

  1. Shape around your sideburns and ears.
  2. For the back, use a mirror to ensure a straight line.

Final Thoughts

Here is the final product:

  • The sides are blended smoothly into the top.
  • The back fade is seamless.
  • The top hair is trimmed neatly.

Before and After:

  • A substantial transformation from overgrown hair to a clean, stylish look.

Conclusion

This simple guide enables anyone to cut their own hair at home with ease. Be sure to follow each step carefully for the best results. For more tips and tutorials, subscribe to our channel!

Keywords

  • Self-haircut
  • Hair clippers
  • Haircut tutorial
  • Hair blending
  • DIY haircut
  • Fade haircut
  • Hair trimming

FAQ

  1. What clippers should I use?

    • I recommend using quality clippers like the ones linked in the video description.

  2. How do I blend the sides correctly?

    • Use a number 4 guard in a closed position, blending slowly and pulling away as you move up.

  3. What if I mess up the fade?

    • You can always fix it by going over the area again with a larger guard or adjusting the guard length.

  4. How do I cut the hair on top?

    • Run your hair through your hands, feel for longer strands, and trim about half an inch to an inch for a uniform look.

  5. Any tips for shaping up the back?

    • Use a mirror to ensure straight lines and take your time to avoid mistakes.