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

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

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  • @mistermattiejones
    @mistermattiejones Год назад +26

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +3

      I appreciate that! Dropping more classes soon!

  • @natalierivas274
    @natalierivas274 Год назад +9

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

  • @heavychevy4616
    @heavychevy4616 Год назад +5

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

  • @donmccoy4730
    @donmccoy4730 Год назад +7

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +2

      Love it! Should be a huge help for ya!

    • @donmccoy4730
      @donmccoy4730 Год назад +1

      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.

  • @fadefather4780
    @fadefather4780 Год назад +4

    Always dropping nuggets for everyone! Great work, Sean!

  • @SidhuisLiveYT
    @SidhuisLiveYT Год назад +2

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

      Watch my fade steps video I dropped a couple months ago

  • @I-Am-No-One
    @I-Am-No-One Год назад +3

    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.

  • @dustyrhea99
    @dustyrhea99 2 месяца назад

    I have been using Speedo guards for almost a decade and idk if they are a little shorter than standard Wahl guards but I have always skipped the half guard and never had a problem but as soon as I start using Wahl guards the half guard is crucial

  • @tylersimpson-g5s
    @tylersimpson-g5s 5 месяцев назад +1

    Is the half guard closed longer then the guard below it all the way open?

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  5 месяцев назад

      Half guard closed is shorter than clipper open

  • @David-cv9rp
    @David-cv9rp Год назад +1

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

      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

  • @freeyourmind4349
    @freeyourmind4349 Год назад +23

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +4

      That should be a huge help!

    • @eyesopen8095
      @eyesopen8095 5 месяцев назад

      I'm grateful I'll know that going in to school it's not a boast the thing that holds most weight you are in school that's amazing just thankful to have been taking good action so early

    • @freeyourmind4349
      @freeyourmind4349 5 месяцев назад

      @@eyesopen8095 hey man I’m out of school now applying for jobs! I hope everything is going well for you

  • @Jp_thebarber
    @Jp_thebarber 9 месяцев назад +1

    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
      @Seancutshair  9 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @yeezycervantes9534
    @yeezycervantes9534 Год назад +2

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

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

      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

  • @anniecerna8479
    @anniecerna8479 Год назад +1

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

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

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

  • @khamkeirvycabullo5793
    @khamkeirvycabullo5793 Год назад +1

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

    • @khamkeirvycabullo5793
      @khamkeirvycabullo5793 Год назад

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

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  11 месяцев назад

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

  • @emirhan2284
    @emirhan2284 Год назад +2

    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
      @mikelekan9948 Год назад

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

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

      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
      @algorithmscollide8489 Год назад

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

  • @Sleds123
    @Sleds123 Год назад +3

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

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

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

  • @shechoseme
    @shechoseme Год назад +2

    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

  • @nermo.artist
    @nermo.artist Год назад +2

    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. 🤙

  • @martyfadezz9438
    @martyfadezz9438 Год назад +1

    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

  • @neil231
    @neil231 Год назад +1

    Always learn a little gem from your videos.

  • @charlieashker3400
    @charlieashker3400 Год назад +2

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

  • @chasethebarber100
    @chasethebarber100 Год назад +3

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

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

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

  • @luisisaias9155
    @luisisaias9155 Год назад +1

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

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

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

  • @vincente.929
    @vincente.929 Год назад

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +1

      Andis may be different idk I don’t use them

  • @squigglove
    @squigglove Год назад +1

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +1

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

    • @squigglove
      @squigglove Год назад

      @@Seancutshair Thank you!

  • @kinglui7855
    @kinglui7855 Год назад +1

    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
      @drexlerramos4780 Год назад

      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
      @kinglui7855 Год назад

      @@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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +1

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

    • @kinglui7855
      @kinglui7855 Год назад

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

  • @AMORALES6
    @AMORALES6 Год назад +1

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

  • @andrethetruth
    @andrethetruth Год назад +1

    Where can I get the station you have?

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

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

  • @PositiveEnergyPodcast
    @PositiveEnergyPodcast Год назад +1

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +1

      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
      @PositiveEnergyPodcast Год назад

      ⁠@@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
    @ayyy3684 Год назад +1

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +1

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

    • @ayyy3684
      @ayyy3684 Год назад

      @@Seancutshair Thank you

  • @victortrinidad1753
    @victortrinidad1753 Год назад +1

    🔥🔥🔥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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

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

  • @Texasgirl2023
    @Texasgirl2023 6 месяцев назад

    Can you do another video with the Wahl clipper and guards?

  • @LeviCutz
    @LeviCutz Год назад +9

    Always gettin' me together. 💪🏼

  • @joshdanao5650
    @joshdanao5650 Год назад +1

    This helped a lot. Thx so much man!

  • @juanflores6718
    @juanflores6718 Год назад +1

    Where can i buy 1.5 or .5 guards?

  • @madeinthe562
    @madeinthe562 Год назад +2

    Dropping jewels again my boy!

  • @StephanieMinnette
    @StephanieMinnette Год назад +2

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

      I have a couple kids cuts that would be super helpful

  • @idktarik
    @idktarik Год назад +2

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

  • @Ohex.eddie8x5
    @Ohex.eddie8x5 Год назад +3

    A new banger ❤

  • @ARSENIO3234
    @ARSENIO3234 Год назад +1

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

  • @ANgelZ522
    @ANgelZ522 Год назад +1

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

  • @nhiathor8155
    @nhiathor8155 Год назад +1

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +2

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

  • @andrewsegura4373
    @andrewsegura4373 Год назад +1

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

  • @jezr10
    @jezr10 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the education I appreciate your time making this video

  • @danny28115
    @danny28115 Год назад +1

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

  • @damiancf8645
    @damiancf8645 Год назад +1

    Lever also halfway on the 1 1/2 guard?

  • @josephl.7
    @josephl.7 Год назад +2

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

  • @slackerzsincity8822
    @slackerzsincity8822 9 месяцев назад

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

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  8 месяцев назад

      It’s close but I always still used my half

  • @lalightskin29
    @lalightskin29 Год назад +1

    Could you do the same with a O guard?

  • @stutterkuz2071
    @stutterkuz2071 Год назад +1

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

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +1

      MartyBlendz premium translucent guards

    • @stutterkuz2071
      @stutterkuz2071 Год назад

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

  • @jgood5048
    @jgood5048 Год назад +1

    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

  • @kidsuperdynamite
    @kidsuperdynamite Год назад +1

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

  • @Wadepenn_
    @Wadepenn_ Год назад +2

    very helpful. thanks man

  • @Zarpy
    @Zarpy Год назад +1

    will you review the new fx3 trimmer?

  • @aaronshyper3426
    @aaronshyper3426 Год назад +2

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +2

      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.

  • @AspektFBF
    @AspektFBF Год назад +1

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

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +1

      It’s from Utsumi USA. My favorite brush!

  • @Richdoesit-1
    @Richdoesit-1 Год назад +1

    Could you do this again but on a different hair texture

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

      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

  • @TheChang-119
    @TheChang-119 10 месяцев назад +1

    thanks a lot your teaching

  • @desmondmitchell5602
    @desmondmitchell5602 Год назад +3

    Who do you beats sean !!

  • @keith12311
    @keith12311 Год назад +1

    Now I understand. Thanks bro.

  • @TheRealLofa
    @TheRealLofa Год назад +1

    Great vid 🙌

  • @anharpangkas08
    @anharpangkas08 Год назад +1

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

  • @gphillimo
    @gphillimo 3 месяца назад

    I bought some andis clippers. I dont think the 1/2 or 1 1/2 guards come standard. That purple guard alone is lije $10 by itself. That seems expensive to me for a piece of plastic

  • @IttyBittyBitty
    @IttyBittyBitty Год назад +2

    My boyyyyyyys 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @topmusic2890
    @topmusic2890 9 месяцев назад +1

    really goof information

  • @ivanooze8845
    @ivanooze8845 Год назад +2

    Straight 💎

  • @dudemaster100000
    @dudemaster100000 Год назад +2

    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?

  • @topmusic2890
    @topmusic2890 9 месяцев назад +1

    great video

  • @DavidRamirez-im9db
    @DavidRamirez-im9db Год назад +2

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

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +1

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

    • @DavidRamirez-im9db
      @DavidRamirez-im9db Год назад

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

  • @513lukas
    @513lukas Год назад +1

    Great vid

  • @wizjordan7633
    @wizjordan7633 Год назад +1

    Soo clean 👏 👏

  • @desmondrock7258
    @desmondrock7258 Год назад +1

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

  • @katokusaga5019
    @katokusaga5019 Месяц назад

    Haircut name sir

  • @distroff6903
    @distroff6903 Год назад +2

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

      Dang gonna have to get something that comes with a half

  • @Mike-hy8cs
    @Mike-hy8cs Год назад +2

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад +1

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

    • @Mike-hy8cs
      @Mike-hy8cs Год назад

      @Seancutshair Agreed

    • @thugnasty5242
      @thugnasty5242 Год назад

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

    • @Mike-hy8cs
      @Mike-hy8cs Год назад

      @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.

  • @christopherlebron6912
    @christopherlebron6912 Год назад +2

    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
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

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

  • @TheAverageMiz
    @TheAverageMiz Год назад +23

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

  • @hammiethebarber4254
    @hammiethebarber4254 Год назад +1

    Nice bro.

  • @EzzyClaps
    @EzzyClaps Год назад +1

    I don’t have Tha 1 1/2

  • @J_Did_IT
    @J_Did_IT Год назад +1

    Clean you blessed him 😂

  • @wavykidkev
    @wavykidkev Год назад +2

    my guy

    • @Seancutshair
      @Seancutshair  Год назад

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

  • @a.dkutzbarber
    @a.dkutzbarber Год назад +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @franciscastro951
    @franciscastro951 Год назад +1

    🔥

  • @juanrivas8895
    @juanrivas8895 Год назад +2

    1.3k views only 115 likes is crazy Smfh 🤦‍♂️

  • @naturallyus3512
    @naturallyus3512 3 месяца назад

    Why is he lookin scared!!???😅 trust the process, homie!!!😊

  • @Андрей-ж3х6р
    @Андрей-ж3х6р Год назад +2

    ✌👍

  • @WhySoHAM
    @WhySoHAM Год назад +1

    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

  • @JIMMY-yp4ji
    @JIMMY-yp4ji Год назад +1

    🤝🤝❤️

  • @brianhubbard2940
    @brianhubbard2940 Год назад +1

    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

  • @JD_BigBLANKETS
    @JD_BigBLANKETS Год назад +1

    Hope he doesn’t go bald too young