He Wanted a Short Tapered Sides Long on Top HAIRCUT (Short Sides w/ Length in the Back)

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    Today, Szymon is in the chair and he wanted a short tapered sides haircut with longer top and back, like a short mullet. He used a photo of Jeff Wittek's hairstyle as reference.
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Комментарии • 447

  • @kosmosbjm
    @kosmosbjm 11 месяцев назад +63

    For some reason, I wish Dan had a segment of this about what HE would recommend for a client’s hair vs. what the client wants.

    • @suewilkinson2439
      @suewilkinson2439 7 месяцев назад +2

      Don't you think Dan does often says if he thinks a style will suit the client and his hair better?

  • @DonnaMSchmid
    @DonnaMSchmid 11 месяцев назад +88

    Am I the only one who absolutely LOVES the sounds of his shears? It's not just "snip, snip..." It's more like "shnip, shnip!" 😁💜😁

    • @mattjs
      @mattjs 11 месяцев назад +1

      I love when he says taper 🙂

    • @katrinad2687
      @katrinad2687 11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes!!

    • @sharonfowkes7124
      @sharonfowkes7124 11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes absolutely 👍

    • @zayndot7288
      @zayndot7288 11 месяцев назад +1

      always worried me how he flicks them so quickly. id for sure mistakenly poke someone attempting that.

    • @DonnaMSchmid
      @DonnaMSchmid 11 месяцев назад

      🤣🤣🤣@@zayndot7288

  • @littlericky46
    @littlericky46 9 месяцев назад +18

    Hair looked good before and after. This young guy should be an actor, his face was so expressive throughout, reminded me of a young Ewan McGregor...

  • @joshspeed7794
    @joshspeed7794 11 месяцев назад +365

    This is one of the rare times that I think the before haircut suited him better than the after.

    • @DamionG1987
      @DamionG1987 11 месяцев назад +37

      The before was a much better look for that kid than what he got. He did ask for it though.

    • @retroguy9494
      @retroguy9494 10 месяцев назад +16

      I disagree. He came in looking like he had a dust mop on his head or like a homeless drug addict.
      He looked a thousand times better afterward. He's actually really cute. Once he got an actual GUYS haircut!

    • @DamionG1987
      @DamionG1987 10 месяцев назад +48

      @@retroguy9494 no

    • @retroguy9494
      @retroguy9494 10 месяцев назад +9

      @@DamionG1987 YES!
      Guys look horrible with really long hair. And always have.

    • @tinocabral4201
      @tinocabral4201 10 месяцев назад +36

      @@retroguy9494that wasn’t really long hair. Not even close. That’s a medium length. Medium length is very sought after nowadays.

  • @Troothless
    @Troothless 9 месяцев назад +8

    He can’t stop smiling, you know he loves it!

  • @Ama94947
    @Ama94947 11 месяцев назад +68

    The longer hair did fit him better, but whatever makes him happy lol

    • @wonkydonkey7899
      @wonkydonkey7899 11 месяцев назад +3

      He wanted his hair not to stick out when he worn a hat, and getting them tapered on the sides did the trick. Although the hair looked shorter after the haircut, it’d grow out beautifully and uniformly than before. 😊

  • @adrianboutsias2437
    @adrianboutsias2437 11 месяцев назад +81

    This man truly is the epitome of a master barber. His consultation skills, the plethora of barbering techniques, his artistry in matching the best hairstyle for each client and his ability to teach the audience while doing his job are unbelievable. He's definitely the best barber on RUclips. Plus a likeable guy to boot!

  • @moriganna67ify
    @moriganna67ify 9 месяцев назад +9

    Amazing cut on the lad. He has beautiful hair and small face which really help this style on him. Thank you for all you do Dan. 😊❤

  • @beastscooter
    @beastscooter 10 месяцев назад +7

    It doesn't hurt that the boy is gorgeous and has beautiful hair to start. Nice job and excellent explanation.

  • @eduardo_corrochio
    @eduardo_corrochio 10 месяцев назад +13

    If you look at the young man before having his hair done, and then compare it with his haircut results at the end of the video, he clearly went from simple to stylish. Such a nice taper going down the neck at the back. A very good improvement overall, although his original look was not bad.

    • @peterspering3709
      @peterspering3709 10 месяцев назад +5

      I wouldn't say stylish. To me, it's just more complicated. And as is the case here, complicated doesn't mean better. A definite downgrade from his original look, even if he still looks fine.

    • @eduardo_corrochio
      @eduardo_corrochio 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@peterspering3709 A "downgrade", wow. As for me it is not complicated; the new 'do is neater, more fashionable, more modern looking, and grown up. When I compare 0:01 to 21:20 in the video it's no contest. At first glance his hair appears rather casual and boyish ... but then our pro works his magic on the guy.

    • @Benjorunner
      @Benjorunner 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@peterspering3709 Totally agree with you. Thing is, guys should not have that overstyled "female" blow-dry look, this is why he looked so much better and relaxed to begin with.

    • @Angelsbobbi
      @Angelsbobbi 2 месяца назад

      Totally agree

    • @Angelsbobbi
      @Angelsbobbi 2 месяца назад +1

      @@eduardo_corrochio
      Exactly ❤

  • @rob9495
    @rob9495 11 месяцев назад +34

    This young man has awesome hair!

    • @rpbphx
      @rpbphx 11 месяцев назад

      Right?! Nothing against the barber, but that hair is the star.

    • @markbishop5520
      @markbishop5520 3 месяца назад +1

      And he's cute AF.

  • @molipaul
    @molipaul 10 месяцев назад +10

    Talk about winning the genetics lottery….this kid is stunning with any hair style! 😳

  • @willbe939
    @willbe939 11 месяцев назад +20

    Love seeing the dramatic changes Dan creates the happiness shows on the clients faces! Truly remarkable! I look forward to every new video!

  • @stephen1562
    @stephen1562 11 месяцев назад +22

    I could watch Dan's scissor skills all day and I'm not a barber. Absolute precision, should have been a surgeon!!

  • @AgentAO7
    @AgentAO7 10 месяцев назад +12

    3 Points:
    1. Cutting Skills are incredibly on point!!
    2. Dan looks gorgeous
    3. That kid has natural thick beautiful blonde hair that could be styled in any way & he would still look good on it..

    • @jonnyfrench19
      @jonnyfrench19 9 месяцев назад +1

      The client being young and good looking doesn't do any harm either!

    • @merthur88
      @merthur88 7 месяцев назад +2

      Dan is gorgeous

  • @ethanwilliams902
    @ethanwilliams902 11 месяцев назад +23

    You take what it means to be a barber to a whole new level. Most barbers these days only do fades and don't know how to consult based on hair type/the way it grows, etc. I wish all barbers could be of this caliber

    • @SuperDodoe
      @SuperDodoe 11 месяцев назад

      Most people have massive ego's

  • @TheHungryTrollRawr
    @TheHungryTrollRawr 11 месяцев назад +15

    You gotta love how Dan goes into the zone, absolutely focused and driven to give the client the very best cut possible!
    I think the client here just enjoyed the whole experiance, getting a haircut is such a nice ASMR vibe for myself, I've come so close to falling asleep lol I find it so relaxing!

  • @rjcarter2904
    @rjcarter2904 11 месяцев назад +23

    He has very nice hair, and you gave him a great haircut. He seems quite happy with it, and it looks good on him (though I have to admit I liked the longer hair on him a lot).

    • @blue3381
      @blue3381 11 месяцев назад +6

      Same. I thought the longer style suited him better.

  • @crestfallen4341
    @crestfallen4341 11 месяцев назад +123

    As always, this man is an artist not a normal barber.

    • @kiwizor9962
      @kiwizor9962 11 месяцев назад +8

      it looks worse

    • @dexteretoy
      @dexteretoy 11 месяцев назад +13

      @@kiwizor9962 how the hell is it worse when thats what the client asked for and he definitely nailed the look in the photo

    • @joehourigan7733
      @joehourigan7733 11 месяцев назад +2

      A top hair cutter

    • @tf2368
      @tf2368 11 месяцев назад +5

      @@dexteretoyclient was wrong. He looked better before the haircut

    • @TheHungryTrollRawr
      @TheHungryTrollRawr 11 месяцев назад

      I myself prefer the longer style I always have prefered hair longer thou, but the cut is absolutely flawless. If you like it shorter and smartened up, like the client clearly wanted, he did a fantastic job! Gotta give the barber props mate, he has done what the client instructed@@kiwizor9962

  • @lolaottinger3038
    @lolaottinger3038 11 месяцев назад +6

    Wowza, this young man really has nice hair and combined with Dan’s skill as a master barber the finished cut is going to be perfect!

  • @Chris-ll4xi
    @Chris-ll4xi 11 месяцев назад +10

    He looked so cute before, his longer curly hair fitted so much better to his beautiful face... As Dan meant before starting, you cannot expect the same haircut by showing other guys pictures!

  • @annereidy7981
    @annereidy7981 11 месяцев назад +3

    Janes Dean comes to mind, that was a fantastically technical piece of excellence, thank you for letting us watch.

    • @Angelsbobbi
      @Angelsbobbi 2 месяца назад +1

      Agree, very James Dean look. Very stylish and clean.

  • @patrickperkins4689
    @patrickperkins4689 11 месяцев назад +20

    Another great cut...his smile at the end says it all!!

    • @RegalGentleman
      @RegalGentleman  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so much!!

    • @Ama94947
      @Ama94947 11 месяцев назад +1

      he looked like a happy kid 😀

  • @manmy016
    @manmy016 11 месяцев назад +4

    Every barber tutorial on RUclips has comments saying “best guy on RUclips” blah blah, from amateurs who have no idea about hair … but Dan, truly is the GOAT

  • @franksabatine9075
    @franksabatine9075 11 месяцев назад +7

    You did a phenomenal job on that young mans hair , looks awesome .

  • @PaNdeM0niuM
    @PaNdeM0niuM 10 месяцев назад +3

    I think he looked better BEFORE ! He was giving a Tom Holland vibe

  • @Ciclopea2
    @Ciclopea2 11 месяцев назад +10

    He looks ready to be featured in an ad campaign, brilliant

  • @Janon48
    @Janon48 11 месяцев назад +10

    I’m starting to think Dan isn’t a master barber but instead some sort of hair wizard. All his cuts are so clean

  • @crimsonwarrior2674
    @crimsonwarrior2674 10 месяцев назад +3

    Great cut ! , but his face says he regrets it 😂

    • @thom7ad
      @thom7ad 10 месяцев назад

      I agree 😂

    • @Benjorunner
      @Benjorunner 10 месяцев назад

      he was all smiles at the start, but not so much in the end.....

  • @sjpiran
    @sjpiran 11 месяцев назад +11

    Oh my goodness. His new hair style is amazing. The model has lovely hair and you've made it even better. Well done Dan. 👍👍. PS, when are you revealing your longer hair Dan?

    • @5610idan
      @5610idan 11 месяцев назад +1

      Model 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @RobK32
      @RobK32 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@5610idanthat's what they're called

  • @marthastrayton
    @marthastrayton 10 месяцев назад +6

    This young man looks quite cute, like he is going places! I am partial to a shorter haircut on men, but must say I’ve seen men with a ponytail and they carry it off very nicely

  • @janetgray8638
    @janetgray8638 11 месяцев назад +66

    Dan is absolutely in a class of his own. No wonder film stars and public figures flock to his salon.

    • @ahaf1605
      @ahaf1605 11 месяцев назад +5

      Was there ever film stars cut their hair to Dan?

  • @PracticalPerry
    @PracticalPerry 10 месяцев назад +3

    The client would be cute with any haircut or no hair at all, lol. The client looked younger, more immature with his original cut, but more sophisticated and sleek and just a couple of years older with the results-- which looks fantastic. Great job.

  • @joaomiiguelcosta
    @joaomiiguelcosta 11 месяцев назад +8

    I now have the haircut that the kid had before. But it’s funny that I went to numerous barbers trying to recreate Jeffs haircut showing the exact same pictures. Never came out looking exactly how I wanted.
    I now have my hair just like he did in the beginning and it suits me better, just has it suited him.
    I prefer the first look, he has amazing hair. Slightly blonder then mine.

    • @Benjorunner
      @Benjorunner 10 месяцев назад +2

      I agree, the before suited him perfectly, just needed a bit cleaning up. It looked much more relaxed, now its just tidy and neat.

  • @kishankichu9451
    @kishankichu9451 11 месяцев назад +3

    You can see the happiness in his face

  • @universityofnowhere
    @universityofnowhere 10 месяцев назад +4

    The 'before' with a hairband like Dan's would look insane. Hair grows fast and now it'll grow into a better style than it was before, all because of Dan's handiwork. It's going to look extra-phenomenal in a few days time. Logan, British Columbia

  • @brenthancock7118
    @brenthancock7118 9 месяцев назад +2

    This is like watching bob ross and getting ASMR......so relaxing, nice and quiet, very peaceful.....i almost fell asleep. Great cut.

    • @Marcel_Audubon
      @Marcel_Audubon 9 месяцев назад

      what kind of lemming watches Bob Ross?!?

  • @whl1762
    @whl1762 11 месяцев назад +4

    and dang… suddenly the kid is James Dean… great job Dan 👍🏼

  • @matthewlowry3726
    @matthewlowry3726 11 месяцев назад +8

    What a great head of hair. Great cut and he should be able to change that up to a great messy look as well.

  • @thatboimarco9351
    @thatboimarco9351 11 месяцев назад +5

    def soothe him the longer hairstyle but its what he asked for so good job

  • @radu7189
    @radu7189 11 месяцев назад +7

    That longer style looks better. For him any haircut looks good anyway. I would grow in layers and not cut sides especially upper sides . take only from sideburns

  • @Tremliy
    @Tremliy 11 месяцев назад +3

    Bro looks crazy good

  • @stonew1927
    @stonew1927 11 месяцев назад +4

    To be honest I like his longer curls more. The haircut looks good, although I think it's a bit too low on the nape. I would have raised the hairline and tapered it up on the nape.

  • @instinctxfitness
    @instinctxfitness 11 месяцев назад +6

    Amazing Dan! The results speak for themselves!

  • @nephi5059
    @nephi5059 10 месяцев назад +4

    That kid has beautiful brown, blonde thick hair. I would just leave alone or grow longer.

  • @zaethebarber9250
    @zaethebarber9250 11 месяцев назад +6

    I've been watching your videos for long time and it definitely added value as a new barber, love the work you do nad the haircuts...keep doing the great job you're doing.

  • @merthur88
    @merthur88 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you Liam? For filming, we see you sometimes, awesome job!!!

  • @ItsM4nd4
    @ItsM4nd4 5 месяцев назад +1

    You did it exactly how he asked. Very nice

  • @lubomirholik3104
    @lubomirholik3104 11 месяцев назад +9

    Great job, Dan is the king but that before look was perfect. :)

    • @RegalGentleman
      @RegalGentleman  11 месяцев назад +7

      Yeah the before was what we get a lot of people wanting after! Szymon just wanted to switch it up. Great hair!

  • @melindatse5405
    @melindatse5405 2 месяца назад

    I read the comments first and was expecting the cut not to suit him but I think it’s looks super chic! He went from looking like a skate boarder to a movie star! Of course this kid could probably have his head shaved and still look great. Excellent work Dan (as usual).

  • @MP-yz6sb
    @MP-yz6sb 9 месяцев назад +2

    Nice cut. Wish I had hair like this young man.

  • @timothyj1966
    @timothyj1966 11 месяцев назад +9

    Kid was more Handsome / BEFORE.

  • @markwagner4909
    @markwagner4909 11 месяцев назад +3

    Shaman is adorable and his dimples OMG

  • @carolgiangreco6548
    @carolgiangreco6548 Месяц назад

    What a beautiful natural smile on that handsome young man. Lovely.

  • @MJ-le3yd
    @MJ-le3yd 11 месяцев назад +3

    The 'before' was much suited for him. I love those waves and he is HOT too

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler 9 месяцев назад +1

    This video is unique in the details of what he’s doing. Very impressive. Excellent cutter/stylist. And that kid just has great hair. I can’t tell if that makes the task harder or easier. Well done.

  • @carolinedarbigny9318
    @carolinedarbigny9318 11 месяцев назад +5

    Beautiful before,beautiful after ! Looks like James Dean..👍

  • @MatthiasHamilton
    @MatthiasHamilton 10 месяцев назад +2

    i wish most hair dressers paid as much detail

  • @prakhargupta2028
    @prakhargupta2028 11 месяцев назад +4

    Dan you excelled the art of cutting hair .❤ Such an aesthetic ,perfect tapered fade ❤❤❤

  • @user-ub9kl3rb3g
    @user-ub9kl3rb3g 9 месяцев назад +1

    Perfection! He looks fantastic. 👍

  • @eoin68
    @eoin68 11 месяцев назад +2

    Just my opinion but even though the hair looks better in the after video. The guy looks better before hand to me. Cause spiking his hair up makes his head look bigger and the flatter hair made his face more symmetrical and suited his features better. I think like a tidy up of his first hairstyle would have suited him more. He’s gorgeous though, don’t get me wrong.

  • @EM-eb1lf
    @EM-eb1lf 10 месяцев назад +1

    He looks amazing with both the original and new style

  • @JosephBarnowski
    @JosephBarnowski 2 месяца назад

    BOTH the Before and After Styles are AWESOME on this CUTE GUY !!!

  • @esarempee
    @esarempee 10 месяцев назад +1

    Oh to have hair like that young fellow.

  • @tommyjazw
    @tommyjazw 11 месяцев назад +4

    A great cut Dan - it really suits him!

  • @buddys_dad
    @buddys_dad 10 месяцев назад +1

    What a great head of hair this kid has. You did right by him!

  • @andywillis3723
    @andywillis3723 8 месяцев назад

    Handsome gentleman with great hair whatever way it is styled or the length he grows it out. The aesthetic uniqueness and gorgeous hair lends itself to the longer length. Thank you for sharing. Best regards

  • @ant_b7878
    @ant_b7878 11 месяцев назад +1

    Superb, thats a Nice haircut you really showing out. The end result deserved an applause 🎉

  • @shaunphan9039
    @shaunphan9039 8 месяцев назад +1

    Looks good before and after. He has good hair, will look good in many styles.

  • @barbaragholston8929
    @barbaragholston8929 11 месяцев назад +2

    You are a gifted barber and a pleasure to watch ❤

  • @ritaraney5778
    @ritaraney5778 3 месяца назад

    Great haircut. Handsome young man. Barber with blessed hands.

  • @merylludditt8457
    @merylludditt8457 11 месяцев назад +1

    They all leave your salon looking as sharp as nails........you transform them into handsome young men 😊

  • @bluefire6
    @bluefire6 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great cut as always. Great head of hair too.

  • @AndrewGrontkowski
    @AndrewGrontkowski 10 месяцев назад

    Dan that was amazing process and delivery! He had gr a at hair to start with.... you made it better with your consult and cut to give him what he wanted... great video.

  • @hectornos
    @hectornos 11 месяцев назад +3

    I liked his hair better before the haircut

  • @stevenbellusci9084
    @stevenbellusci9084 9 месяцев назад +1

    Glad he liked it cause I saw him cringing as to how short it was going to be as you were cutting 😊

    • @spnkysy791
      @spnkysy791 8 месяцев назад

      You will never find a stylist that doesn’t want to cut off length for either male or female.. It’s what they do..

  • @aclem8246
    @aclem8246 10 месяцев назад +2

    Same fade cut just done with scissors. I liked his hair before the cut.

  • @haulwen0564
    @haulwen0564 7 месяцев назад

    He has gorgeous hair, and Dans skills have given him a great, funky haircut. He looks younger and more slick. Great job Mr Gregory! ❤

  • @larrygizinski9378
    @larrygizinski9378 11 месяцев назад +1

    this young man is so handsome that he looks good with or without hair, Barb

  • @heartofoak45
    @heartofoak45 10 месяцев назад +1

    I agree the precut style suited him much better.

  • @skinwalker_
    @skinwalker_ 8 месяцев назад

    From the front his face completely changed, made him look so much slimmer and younger. I liked his surfer style look previously but this is a different more smarter style so I think it depends on what you are going for. He is lucky, nice thick hair with curl and natural highlights..
    Reminds me a bit of going back to AH HA days of synth pop clean look.

  • @barblalonde3824
    @barblalonde3824 11 месяцев назад +3

    Perfect cut. So talented!

  • @marcathens2951
    @marcathens2951 9 месяцев назад

    After reviewing many of these videos I didn't realize Dan's own great weightloss transformation ! Handsome fella good job 👏 . Great stylist ✂️

  • @thomaswschaller
    @thomaswschaller 11 месяцев назад +3

    OK - Szymon has great hair, a great name, and an amazing barber

  • @SuperDodoe
    @SuperDodoe 11 месяцев назад +1

    The Best! Communication skills...the artistry, fkn pro! TY

  • @patriciapowell6611
    @patriciapowell6611 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you. Dan always enjoy your videos.❤

  • @americanitalianisrael4008
    @americanitalianisrael4008 11 месяцев назад +1

    What Gorgeous Beautiful young man getting a Superb haircut from a Handsome stylist. Great job.

  • @justinlevy274
    @justinlevy274 11 месяцев назад +2

    This cut with his hair color and face shape reminds me a lot of James Dean in East of Eden. A cut I've always wanted but I have a diamond shape and doesn't work as well on me.

  • @deedeej6410
    @deedeej6410 11 месяцев назад +1

    Wow. Amazing. And look at how straight he cuts the young man's edges.

  • @joycekellner9957
    @joycekellner9957 2 месяца назад

    It is too neat now--will look better in a month of two. But the young man is happy (smiled throughout ). And what a gorgeous guy with glorious hair.

  • @roberthayes8246
    @roberthayes8246 11 месяцев назад +3

    So, this is a great cut!!!🎉

  • @remsan03
    @remsan03 9 месяцев назад

    Let me just say that the client, Szymon, is so gorgeous. Face made for magazine covers, great hair, blue eyes, beautiful smile. The dimples are also killers.
    And it seems that he also possesses a sweet personality. What a combo!

    • @remsan03
      @remsan03 9 месяцев назад

      I need his instagram. For research purposes, of course. Haha.

    • @e.a.g6329
      @e.a.g6329 9 месяцев назад +1

      @remsan03 @slipa9 😘

    • @remsan03
      @remsan03 9 месяцев назад

      Ah, Dziękuję. Alas, zero post. Nevermind. I'll still follow him. Thank you again! You're awesome@@e.a.g6329

  • @ditto1051
    @ditto1051 10 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful thick head of hair!!

  • @toshiyukisuzuki7610
    @toshiyukisuzuki7610 10 месяцев назад

    He can hit the runway and walk for Dolce n Gabanna

  • @TheHungryTrollRawr
    @TheHungryTrollRawr 11 месяцев назад +1

    10/10 Dan mate! James Dean vibes is NEVER a bad thing

  • @PaulRogers-vi5mt
    @PaulRogers-vi5mt 11 месяцев назад +1

    i could tell how much that kid loved his hair...good job!!

  • @shirleyasearcy9430
    @shirleyasearcy9430 11 месяцев назад +1

    Your haircuts are always amazing

  • @jeffbassin630
    @jeffbassin630 11 месяцев назад +1

    Another amazing haircut by Dan!

  • @badass013
    @badass013 11 месяцев назад +3

    This is therapy ✨

  • @carltwidle9046
    @carltwidle9046 11 месяцев назад +1

    I do like this. It reminds an old guy like me of the early 1960s when my father put a hand full of brylcream in my hair and did a little Rock 'n ' Roll style with a quiff in the front.