Detailed explanation of how wahl clipper guards work. we talk about the different measurements of the guards and how they are used together in order to cut hair.
I’ve been using RUclips since it’s creation and never felt the need to comment until now. This is the best explanation I’ve come across hands down. I was always a little confused about the wahl guards and now I feel like an idiot. Thanks for taking the time to clear things up for us.
Mike Green now I stand by this comment he explains it with detail. Gosh this guy is good, just when you think you wouldn’t understand it he comes this guy explains it for he “barber dummies.
Just wow..you repeated things to make sure we get it right and we get everything correct..you were not in a hurry but there to teach..and you did a fantastic job..i have made notes and now it is much clear..thank you so much for your efforts Edit-wahl company should use this video to teach
@@Messup7654 it’s Jesus saying to everyone, to anyone that’s reading the scripture, that no one can come to God, the father, except through Jesus himself
Aye man this video actually got my haircuts to the next level🙏🙏🙏i still got a long way to go but thanks for taking the time to help the young barbers out there
@@joshhoward8558 i noticed my old amazon wahl clippers didnt have them, but my wahl seniors did. I think they dont put them in some of the cheaper ones. I ended up buying some from a sallys supply store and they worked well. One thing to remember is that the 1.5 doesnt always fit right tho
Fantastic explanation of the impact of the Lever adjustment on the comb and cut length. thank you. now i'm clear if i want a 3mm cut, it's comb 1 on lever closed (0). if i want a 4.5mm cut it's comb 1 and lever full open!
U have the best video on RUclips to explain the guards and how to fade. I finally understand what I have been doing wrong with my boys’ home hair cuts! Thank you!
Ivan tho I have a pretty good understanding of these guards, you helped clear it up even more. My one complaint and idea that I have, is that sometimes i wish I could have my #1 & #2 guards to have shorter combs like the half guard! To me, that'd help me on bland and fades
Best guard tutorial on youtube! I learned how to fade myself by replaying the video over and over while cutting my hair. The explanation between the half guard (1/16th of an inch) and the #2 (1/4th of an inch) is extremely helpful.
Great video! I've always liked only using the #1,2,3,4 and doing the rest with my clippers. This has me rethinking it. Without the 1/16 guard theres a gap!
Thank you so much! I’m coming from the Andis Masters to Wahl 5* Seniors. They came with a 1 1/2 guard. I use my zero guard which is a half guard in these, but the 1 1/2 threw my brain in a frenzy. I was like waaaaaait huh? You explained it so well! Thank you so much! 🙏🏽 just ordered a 10 piece premium guard set for them!
The explanation and detail of the guards is completely hands down the best tutorial video ever honestly barbering is a side job to me for now until I’m better at it but this really help man thanks
Thank You So Much for making this video... I was struggling trying to find out how to use the wahl guard system .... this video right here just clicked & made sense.... thank you Brutha
Great explanation. A little confusing reading it. But I just played with my clips while your explaining it. Fully understand it now. Thanks. I need some nappy heads to cut now.
It's very simple but those that are not good with math, it's best that they leave the clipper close unless you lose one of those guards and then you will have to improvise at that point. Now i know the science behind the lever on the clippers.
I have to say I’ve been watching RUclips tutorials for sometime now. I have to say hands down this video not only explains the Wahl Guards system for beginners to the “T” but in my opinion the best tutorial video I have come across on RUclips so far! 👏 nice work
Sorry I get the concept… but I’m still a bit confused. I’m someone who’s learning how to fade to cut my own hair and my sons. So to clarify, this video explains blending down between a 2 guard CLOSED > 1 guard OPEN… you’ll need a 1-1/2 guard HALF OPEN… to take out the line… Majority of the fade tutorials, the authors all use 1 + 2 guards OPEN, rarely do they close… 🤔 So what’s the best way to blend between a 1 Guard OPEN > 2 guard OPEN????
Thank you for explaining this in clear, plain English. I was really struggling with this and all the other videos never took the time to fully explain it or they were really vague about it.
Good explanation, one thing I found out as well is that the Wahl guards come in 2 different widths as well. The cheaper 'home cutting' clippers have a narrower blade compared to the 'professional' clippers. The narrow guards for these will not fit on the 'professional' clippers with the wider blade, but the wide guards fit OK on the narrower 'home' clippers, as I found out myself lately when upgrading to a Magic clip cordless from some cheap £10 'Homecut' Wahl clippers.
Thank you for your great explanation. From this I have gleaned the following and have put it here for easy reference for everyone: Wahl Blending Clipper Lengths: Closed lever: 0 (shortest) Open lever: +0.5 (same as half guard) With #0.5 guard (i.e. 'half guard') + lever half open: Gives 0.75 cut With #0.5 guard (i.e. 'half guard') + lever full open: Gives 1.0 cut (same as 1 guard with lever closed) With #1 guard + lever half open: Gives 1.25 cut With #1 guard + lever full open: Gives 1.5 cut (same as 1.5 guard with lever closed) With #1.5 guard + lever half open: Gives 1.75 cut With #1.5 guard + lever full open: Gives 2.0 cut (same as 2 guard with lever closed) With #2 guard + lever half open: Gives 2.25 cut With #2 guard + lever full open: Gives 2.5 cut (same as 2.5 guard with lever closed) Thumbs up if you agree!
Awesome video. You are the first person I found that makes this easy to understand. I have wondered about this for quite awhile and could never find the answer. Thank you so much. I hope you have a great day!
Thank you for conveying your tutorial in a way any of us can easily understand, I found this very useful. Im Going to practice opening the lever at the desire angle to properly use the 1/2 guards and not have to be switching them all the time when I fade
Ok I’m totally fucking confused! When you say guard is one or one in a half, wtf does that mean?? So if a guard says one inch, wtf does that mean?? Or if it says 1/8 or 1/2 or 1/4, what do the numbers/fractions mean??? What’s the difference between the guards on top row and the guards on bottom??
I use Oster guards 000 to 3 1/2.. is that good enough to do a good fade? I'm not a barber I'm a hairdresser. When I use the triple zero I get really nervous about not getting the lines out
I have the renpho cordless clippers do you know any guards that will fit the renpho clippers the blade is 4cm in width if that helps thanks any help I will take in uk numbers I just want 1-7 ifni can get them to fit the renpho clippers thank you
So you covered very well how the lever works. What is the way you actually do the fade? If you start from the top and do a 7 all over, then you want to start going down in grades around the back and sides, should you start with it in the closed position and open it up when you fade? Or should you open it up first and then close it to fade? This is not clear to me.
What are there lengths in centimeters and cm pls tell, i do not know inches and also this guards are Wahl guards I think can it fit in gemmy clippers, thank you sir
You can with the level fully open and slowly close it as you make your lines, but the 1/16th inch guard makes that process much easier for all hair types. Some hair types you can have a decent fade with just the taper level and a 1 guard, and others you have to use smaller guards to get the same fade.
I’ve been using RUclips since it’s creation and never felt the need to comment until now. This is the best explanation I’ve come across hands down. I was always a little confused about the wahl guards and now I feel like an idiot. Thanks for taking the time to clear things up for us.
Mike Green Thank you brother! That means a lot and I'm glad you were able to understand it.
Mike Green now I stand by this comment he explains it with detail. Gosh this guy is good, just when you think you wouldn’t understand it he comes this guy explains it for he “barber dummies.
@@acebarber8891 great explination you really helped me when you said .5 half way open is 3/4
I felt the same way!
Great explanation!
Just wow..you repeated things to make sure we get it right and we get everything correct..you were not in a hurry but there to teach..and you did a fantastic job..i have made notes and now it is much clear..thank you so much for your efforts
Edit-wahl company should use this video to teach
Just want you to know that this helped me out a lot. Just ordered my first set of clippers and I can’t wait to fuck up my hair.
Same can't wait to fuck up my hairline
@@BigSlim9645 lol we in this shxt together
LOL….show us s pic 😝
“I am the way... no one comes to God but through me” (John 14:6)
Was john saying that or was god saying it through him or did he mean something else?
Whaaaaat ???? Hair cut….not religion….
Yeye
@@Messup7654 it’s Jesus saying to everyone, to anyone that’s reading the scripture, that no one can come to God, the father, except through Jesus himself
What a video man. Best tutorial on RUclips
You've made the best tutorial on guards on RUclips. No doubt.
Thanks brother! I appreciate it!
Yes best description video of the guard system that I needed to cut my sons hair thank you!
Thanks for posting this informative video. You explained the difference between the guards in an easy to understand method. Much appreciated.
Great tutorial bro the best explanation here on RUclips thanks
best explanation so far
Great Explanation! Also a great guide showing the difference in guards compared to amount of hair it removes.
Great video, very clear and easy to follow - appreciate all the detail.
Aye man this video actually got my haircuts to the next level🙏🙏🙏i still got a long way to go but thanks for taking the time to help the young barbers out there
do you know why some clippers don't come with 1 1/2 or 1/2 guard????
@@joshhoward8558 i noticed my old amazon wahl clippers didnt have them, but my wahl seniors did. I think they dont put them in some of the cheaper ones. I ended up buying some from a sallys supply store and they worked well. One thing to remember is that the 1.5 doesnt always fit right tho
Thanks allot it was very helpful been looking for an explanation like this for a while 😊
Fantastic explanation of the impact of the Lever adjustment on the comb and cut length. thank you. now i'm clear if i want a 3mm cut, it's comb 1 on lever closed (0). if i want a 4.5mm cut it's comb 1 and lever full open!
Best teacher for hair clipper
Very educational thank you very much ive learned alot from you today
I’m used to Andis guards i cut my own hair i just got some WAHL cordless seniors n my fade wasn’t coming out right n now i know y thank u🙏🏾
WOW...thank you for doing this. about to trim my bunny and knew none of this. you helped me immensely
Is your bunny your kitty also?
One of the best videos ever explaining how the Wahl guard system works! Amazing job. And I ain’t the type to really be commenting lol.
U have the best video on RUclips to explain the guards and how to fade. I finally understand what I have been doing wrong with my boys’ home hair cuts! Thank you!
Ivan tho I have a pretty good understanding of these guards, you helped clear it up even more.
My one complaint and idea that I have, is that sometimes i wish I could have my #1 & #2 guards to have shorter combs like the half guard! To me, that'd help me on bland and fades
This is the greatest explanation thanks
So easy to understand!!! I love it @acebarber! Keep it up!
Best guard tutorial on youtube! I learned how to fade myself by replaying the video over and over while cutting my hair. The explanation between the half guard (1/16th of an inch) and the #2 (1/4th of an inch) is extremely helpful.
Great video!
I've always liked only using the #1,2,3,4 and doing the rest with my clippers.
This has me rethinking it. Without the 1/16 guard theres a gap!
yes and without 1,5, if you don't use them they don't blend
This really helped me with my blends. Thanks, Bro!! 👊
do you know why some clippers don't come with 1 1/2 or 1/2 guard????
when you say 0, is your clipper 0 gapped? not visible in video?
why tf does that matter
It means there’s no guard and it’s closed
@@Relax_Rombey stop being a lame bro he’s asking a question
@@Mrgetemhitup it doesn’t make any sense and it’s also not relevant the guy also isn’t gonna reply
Zero is host completely closed
I couldn't have dreamed of any better detailed video for a start . Massive!! thank you Sir. God bless your hustle .Peace !
This is a real tutorial. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much! I’m coming from the Andis Masters to Wahl 5* Seniors. They came with a 1 1/2 guard. I use my zero guard which is a half guard in these, but the 1 1/2 threw my brain in a frenzy. I was like waaaaaait huh? You explained it so well! Thank you so much! 🙏🏽 just ordered a 10 piece premium guard set for them!
The explanation and detail of the guards is completely hands down the best tutorial video ever honestly barbering is a side job to me for now until I’m better at it but this really help man thanks
I seem to know a lot more after this video but sure I could not pass the written test yet! LOL. Great video good job!
I finally understand the relation between the guards and the blade. So well explained.
Very well explained..godbless
I am a 70 yo female and used the 6 all over just now. Crying/laughing but it will grow. Diabetic alopecia presents a whole new set of issues.
Best one so far 🙌🙌🙌
Thank You So Much for making this video... I was struggling trying to find out how to use the wahl guard system .... this video right here just clicked & made sense.... thank you Brutha
No problem brother!... Thanks!
Great explanation. A little confusing reading it. But I just played with my clips while your explaining it. Fully understand it now. Thanks. I need some nappy heads to cut now.
Now that's what I Call Quality Content!
Thanks for the In-depth explanation Ace👌🔥💯
Thank you for this. It took over one month for the gouge to grow back. Now I understand.
Couldn't have explained it any better, good going man!
Thank you brother!
My cheap hair clipper only has these four guards; thanks for uploading this. Now I have a better idea how to use them ;-)
It's very simple but those that are not good with math, it's best that they leave the clipper close unless you lose one of those guards and then you will have to improvise at that point. Now i know the science behind the lever on the clippers.
I have to say I’ve been watching RUclips tutorials for sometime now. I have to say hands down this video not only explains the Wahl Guards system for beginners to the “T” but in my opinion the best tutorial video I have come across on RUclips so far! 👏 nice work
Sorry I get the concept… but I’m still a bit confused.
I’m someone who’s learning how to fade to cut my own hair and my sons.
So to clarify, this video explains blending down between a 2 guard CLOSED > 1 guard OPEN… you’ll need a 1-1/2 guard HALF OPEN… to take out the line…
Majority of the fade tutorials, the authors all use 1 + 2 guards OPEN, rarely do they close… 🤔
So what’s the best way to blend between a 1 Guard OPEN > 2 guard OPEN????
@ace barber could you kindly advise?
Best explanation ever, no doubt. Deserve more views n' subscribers for sure.
Which guard if you want to keep your hair medium? Like keep 4 inches?
#32
The best fucking video on explaining the guards ‼️‼️this video helps me understand more easily and what to use if I don’t have the half guard
Now I just need to be able to find a set... They're all gone
Thank you for explaining this in clear, plain English. I was really struggling with this and all the other videos never took the time to fully explain it or they were really vague about it.
god bless you!
You outdid yourself. Thanks man
Good explanation, one thing I found out as well is that the Wahl guards come in 2 different widths as well.
The cheaper 'home cutting' clippers have a narrower blade compared to the 'professional' clippers.
The narrow guards for these will not fit on the 'professional' clippers with the wider blade, but the wide guards fit OK on the narrower 'home' clippers, as I found out myself lately when upgrading to a Magic clip cordless from some cheap £10 'Homecut' Wahl clippers.
Do these fit on the Super taper
Can you use this on corded walhs magic clippers
I nominate you for president homie!!!! This video is everything.. thank you
Can these guards fit a Andis clipper
You have to make a video explaining the andis cutting system!!!!
Thank you for your great explanation. From this I have gleaned the following and have put it here for easy reference for everyone:
Wahl Blending Clipper Lengths:
Closed lever: 0 (shortest)
Open lever: +0.5 (same as half guard)
With #0.5 guard (i.e. 'half guard') + lever half open: Gives 0.75 cut
With #0.5 guard (i.e. 'half guard') + lever full open: Gives 1.0 cut (same as 1 guard with lever closed)
With #1 guard + lever half open: Gives 1.25 cut
With #1 guard + lever full open: Gives 1.5 cut (same as 1.5 guard with lever closed)
With #1.5 guard + lever half open: Gives 1.75 cut
With #1.5 guard + lever full open: Gives 2.0 cut (same as 2 guard with lever closed)
With #2 guard + lever half open: Gives 2.25 cut
With #2 guard + lever full open: Gives 2.5 cut (same as 2.5 guard with lever closed)
Thumbs up if you agree!
Aye i was wondering why the 1 to the two never rlly blended too well
@Ace Barber Hello mate!! Will these work for Moser 1400?
Best explanation on RUclips hands down thanks 🙏🏽
Awesome video. You are the first person I found that makes this easy to understand. I have wondered about this for quite awhile and could never find the answer. Thank you so much. I hope you have a great day!
Thank you for conveying your tutorial in a way any of us can easily understand, I found this very useful. Im Going to practice opening the lever at the desire angle to properly use the 1/2 guards and not have to be switching them all the time when I fade
Thanks for the detailed explanation.
Hey bro, thank you for your teaching, I have a question, may I use the wahl premium guards with any wahl clippers?. Blessings...
Yes, you should be able to use them with any Wahl clipper
Thanks from Venezuela...
Hands down the most helpful video ! God bless u
So how do I get a 2.75 guard? It's impossible?
You don’t ever feel like the 0.5 guard closed is shorter than No Guard open? Cus I swear it’s shorter lol
Ok I’m totally fucking confused! When you say guard is one or one in a half, wtf does that mean?? So if a guard says one inch, wtf does that mean?? Or if it says 1/8 or 1/2 or 1/4, what do the numbers/fractions mean??? What’s the difference between the guards on top row and the guards on bottom??
If I have the lever closed and use a .5 guard, would that be 2mm?
About. I theory it should be 1.5mm if I'm not mistaken.
Love your explanation. Very detailed indeed.
All this time ive been thinking A #1 guard halfway open equaled a 1.5 bit when its all the way open with the 1 guard its 1.5
I use Oster guards 000 to 3 1/2.. is that good enough to do a good fade? I'm not a barber I'm a hairdresser. When I use the triple zero I get really nervous about not getting the lines out
WOW!!! This is the best video ever.I really learned a lot buy the way you explained it. I totally understand it now,thanks a lot 👏👏👏!!!
I have the renpho cordless clippers do you know any guards that will fit the renpho clippers the blade is 4cm in width if that helps thanks any help I will take in uk numbers I just want 1-7 ifni can get them to fit the renpho clippers thank you
You deserve 👏🏾 all your accolades from this comment section! Very helpful, thanks!!!
Why isn’t there a 2mm guard until 3mm can’t find anywhere that size of guard how do u blend then to achieve a 2,5mm
Great video well explained, thanks 🙇♂️💈🎯
So you covered very well how the lever works. What is the way you actually do the fade? If you start from the top and do a 7 all over, then you want to start going down in grades around the back and sides, should you start with it in the closed position and open it up when you fade? Or should you open it up first and then close it to fade? This is not clear to me.
What are there lengths in centimeters and cm pls tell, i do not know inches and also this guards are Wahl guards I think can it fit in gemmy clippers, thank you sir
Hi Ace Barber, if you were a professor, you will make your students understand the lecture.
Is it possible to fade without the 1/16 inch guard?
You can with the level fully open and slowly close it as you make your lines, but the 1/16th inch guard makes that process much easier for all hair types. Some hair types you can have a decent fade with just the taper level and a 1 guard, and others you have to use smaller guards to get the same fade.
Great explanation! Really clear and amazing breakdown. Thank you!
Once the guards are attached, how does changing the adjustment range on the trimmer affect the cut, if at all?
So never fully open ur guard, always stop at 3/4 to blend into the next guard
So what’s makes a 1.5 in Wahl guards ? Someone educate me pls I’m a noob lmao
Walhs are confusing
Best Guard explanation ever. You rock dude.
So throw the 116th and the one and a half guard away is what you're saying 🤯😂🙏🏽
Thank you for taking the time to do this it's much appreciated. good man!
What would a 1.5 Guard
be with the lever open? Would it be the exact same as a 2 or a little different?
MoneyOverFame in theory a 1.5 guard plus the lever open should be a 2 but, in reality it's a little shorter than a 2. The difference is very small.
AceBarber any good quality clippers you prefer for home use, cutting African American 360 waves?
MoneyOverFame
Andis
Why does my 0.5 guard closed cut shorter than my clipper open with no guard?
Great explanation brother, thank you!
Thank you very much for this detailed video.
Hi! Can you please explain how to use the clip of a wahl color Pro hair clippers
2 years and still helping out, made my fades cleaner understanding this concept. Good looking out🤙🏽
do you know why some clippers don't come with 1 1/2 or 1/2 guard????
@@joshhoward8558 different clippers have different systems you're probably using andis or oster
That 0 is not actually 0....only in balding clipper ucan come close to 0 but obviously won't be exactly 0 there also.
fantastic Guide for guards