How to Cut Your Own Hair with Clippers - For Men!

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  • čas přidán 9. 04. 2020
  • Looking for a haircutting tutorial for men that you can do yourself? Here are my tips for doing it yourself using a set of clippers - no scissors required. I have been cutting my own hair for over a decade, and I have found this technique to be very user-friendly and forgiving:
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Komentáře • 278

  • @aperson1181
    @aperson1181 Před 2 dny

    4 years later I still come back for the instructions, this is a timeless and priceless video. Do you know how much you already saved me $$$ ? You should add a tip jar for people to contribute for your time.

  • @liamgardner8102
    @liamgardner8102 Před 4 lety +24

    After three and a half months without a haircut and having watched your excellent tutorial several times I finally cut it myself this morning. The result was far better than I expected. Many thanks

  • @alexisbelco6308
    @alexisbelco6308 Před 4 lety +13

    Dude ur awesome, only video I can find online that shows me how to cut the entire head with clippers because I don't trust myself to cut my boyfriends hair with scissors. Thanks dude!

  • @johndublyoo8675
    @johndublyoo8675 Před 4 lety +30

    Just took delivery of my first ever clippers today and at 71yrs of age with a full head of hair I plucked up the courage to to cut it myself. Never realised how easy it was until I tried and your tutorial certainly helped so many thanks.

    • @mikeswain1945
      @mikeswain1945 Před rokem +1

      John, I'm a little older than yourself and waiting for my clippers to be delivered. Wish me Luck.

    • @raymondhill3
      @raymondhill3 Před rokem +1

      @@mikeswain1945 I wish you luck! I cut mine for the first time at 81. Did OK! Mine's longer so I was more tentative!!!

  • @kenking7260
    @kenking7260 Před 4 lety +37

    I cut my own hair last night with my new clippers using your technique... and it came out perfectly! My wife was in shock. Thanks so much for the great video!

  • @mart7812
    @mart7812 Před 4 lety +16

    This is a good one, straight forward and easy to follow. After watching this the thought of cutting my own hair was no longer a terrifying prospect. Thanks a lot

  • @87channels
    @87channels Před 4 lety +7

    This is actually how my mom used to cut my hair when I was a kid. It's interesting because I'd never seen anyone else do it like this until now. Good tutorial!

  • @stephenruotilio3639
    @stephenruotilio3639 Před 4 lety +6

    Thank you! This is the best video I have seen on cutting your own hair.

  • @jbsan9791
    @jbsan9791 Před 4 lety +8

    You've done this over a decade? Its no wonder. Very professional. Thanks for sharing. I'll be my own guinea pig soon after I received my clipper.

  • @denniskane3262
    @denniskane3262 Před 4 lety +4

    I watched a couple vids but this helped me explain to my adult daughter what to do. New Jersey is still on COVID lock down and nobody is giving haircuts. Even my wife liked the way it came out. Thank you.

  • @lisav4219
    @lisav4219 Před 4 lety +9

    My Son just asked me this evening to cut his hair, and likes to wear it similar to yours. Thanks for the tutorial... this Mom appreciates it!

  • @JJ-of3ng
    @JJ-of3ng Před 3 lety +5

    Simple, straight forward, good camera angles. Thanks!

  • @johnhuynh8273
    @johnhuynh8273 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you very much. I really appreciate this self hair cut tutorial. It is very detailed that you described how to cut your own hair, step by step with real actions. I am a barber myself who has never cut his own hair before. By watching what you did here, i have learned this self cut technique and applied for myself successfully. Again, much appreciated to your most helpful video among all that i have seen before.

  • @annemccormack2828
    @annemccormack2828 Před 3 lety +1

    Really tried to find a good video to follow to cut my teenage sons hair and every one of them was over complicated I’m so glad to have found yours as I’ve now mastered his hair after 5 months of it growing so it was a big job. Brilliant video 😊

  • @lawjef
    @lawjef Před 2 lety +7

    Any video that doesn't begin with "hey guys! If you like this video make sure to like and subscribe!" deserves an upvote, IMO. Besides, the tutorial is really well explained. Many thanks

  • @JH-kp2cl
    @JH-kp2cl Před 4 lety +8

    This tutorial is amazing. I just got my wahl clipper today and will buzz my hair tomorrow. I will be playing this video as my guide. Here in SF/Bay Area, we still do not know when barbershops and hair salons will open.

  • @docswatchbox8321
    @docswatchbox8321 Před 4 lety +6

    Besides shaving my own head prior to a deployment...I've never had to cut my own hair. My clippers arrive today, and I'm fired up to give it a go. Thanks to you and your cinematographer (wife?) for making this video.

  • @krishakh
    @krishakh Před 4 lety +1

    The best one I have seen so far. Simple and easy.

  • @HughSurname
    @HughSurname Před 3 lety +10

    I've cut my hair 3 times now, using this video as guidance, and it's turned out well each time. Many thanks for posting this :)

    • @shazardishfan2362
      @shazardishfan2362 Před 2 lety

      Bro can I use a 5 guard and cut all my sides and top ,?? I’m worried that it won’t be the same length

  • @igorp5111
    @igorp5111 Před 4 lety +11

    Thanks a lot, man! That's exactly what I was looking for. No professional barbers, no fancy haircut. I just wish I have found your video two weeks ago.
    But it worked well. After I cut my hair, my dad and my brother asked .e to cut their as well))). Thanks for the great tips!

  • @robinbradley5958
    @robinbradley5958 Před 4 lety +4

    That was a great video....Thank you very much. Now more confident of having a go this morning with an old wahl clippers a hairdresser friend gave me years ago which I never used!

  • @draxcir
    @draxcir Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks so much. Love your chill down to earth vibe. I’m about to do it for the first time and am a bit nervous about it. The guide gives me some confidence.

  • @stevecanada4830
    @stevecanada4830 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for giving me the courage to cut the top of my hair, I’ve always been afraid to cut the top.it’s not easy cutting your own hair! I finally got the courage up and actually did a decent job of it! Thank you for your help!

  • @usmanhamdani4336
    @usmanhamdani4336 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks Clark. I won't go for your style, but you gave me lots of ideas to do my own hair at least for the duration of COVID-19. Who knows I might become very good at it then I can forget about going to the barbershop. Yes, as you say you will save lots of money. And nothing wrong with that.

  • @sherrycase6611
    @sherrycase6611 Před 2 lety +1

    Agree with others. Best self cut video I have seen and I have viewed many.
    Thanks for all the tips!
    Great job. Came out very nice!

  • @grayman4232
    @grayman4232 Před 4 lety +8

    My clippers are coming in this week, I'm taking the plunge lol good video and hair cut.

  • @tonymantinelli6747
    @tonymantinelli6747 Před 4 lety +23

    this guy is the best on youtube..his cut looks better than pros from a true barber

  • @akbar41
    @akbar41 Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks for this! Its simple and easy to follow.

  • @adamfleisher
    @adamfleisher Před rokem

    Thank you for this tutorial! Even though your video is not as polished as others I've seen, it's definitely the most practical/applicaple/useful. I tried it this morning and it worked like a charm - way better than the method I was using (scissors for top, clippers for sides). A diamond in the rough!

  • @benjaminbrown5245
    @benjaminbrown5245 Před 3 lety +1

    I have been cutting my own hair for over 17 years, and I love it. What i do is I actually do cut my hair in the bathroom but I stand in the shower and do it, because all the little bits will go down. Now, if their is a lot of hair, then, I will take it out of the way and throw it away. The clippers do a great job though in cutting the hair and chunking it up. To avoid messes and vacuum, I just do it in the shower so everything is done in one place. It is very nice to cut my own hair because I ddon’t have to tell the barber how i want my hair and coming up with the money for it. I can cut it, shave, or leave it alone and I know the clippers will bee their when I am ready to cut it. It is not hard at all to cut your own hair. I tell people it is similar to using a trimmer and electric razor but on a much broader scale.

  • @TeresaMom1
    @TeresaMom1 Před 3 lety

    One of the better videos. I have been cutting my hubby & older son's hair for quite awhile and I'm Not a hairdresser or barber. It's hard to find a video like this with just clippers. Thank you

  • @rangerofland2834
    @rangerofland2834 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this! Who knew I could cut my own hair, just did it and it turned out great! Thanks for saving me $$$

  • @markheithorn3905
    @markheithorn3905 Před 4 lety +12

    I ve seen a few "how to cut your own hair" vidéos. This is the best one I've seen so far.

  • @nickcovey973
    @nickcovey973 Před 4 lety +7

    Very helpful, not too complicated.

  • @lastfirst4093
    @lastfirst4093 Před 4 lety +9

    I cut my hair today after watching this and it turned out good enough. I think its a lot easier than it seems actually, hair stylists and barbers aren't going to tell you that though! Might have saved myself from paying to get a hair cut! The blending on the sides is tricky, but I will keep practicing!

    • @lastfirst4093
      @lastfirst4093 Před 4 lety

      Not to mention my seven year old daughter helped me cut the top with scissors.

  • @devinp5659
    @devinp5659 Před 4 lety +4

    Great job! Thanks for all the tips!

  • @chrisj5197
    @chrisj5197 Před 4 lety +5

    Awesome video, thank you for the information. My haircut came out great.

  • @williampollock1274
    @williampollock1274 Před 4 lety +8

    Thanks Buddy. Its been over three months since I've had a haircut and still can't go out and get one. I'm going to try to give myself a haircut for the first time.

  • @jeffjamjeff6669
    @jeffjamjeff6669 Před 4 lety +16

    Been searching for an hour for these and this was the best video. Going for it tomorrow. Thanks for the tutorial!

    • @Clarkscondensed
      @Clarkscondensed  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks, man. Glad it was helpful!

    • @jeffjamjeff6669
      @jeffjamjeff6669 Před 4 lety +2

      @@Clarkscondensed I just got done. A lot harder than it looks, but I don't look like a caveman anymore. Just someone with a s****y haircut, lol

    • @seanmiller4559
      @seanmiller4559 Před 4 lety +1

      @@jeffjamjeff6669 how did you line up the back?

    • @jeffjamjeff6669
      @jeffjamjeff6669 Před 4 lety +2

      @@seanmiller4559 I used two mirrors and went super slow. The blending is what I struggled with. Now that it has grown out it doesn't look so funny. But I would do it again just to get all that hair off. Good luck!

  • @cloudybrains
    @cloudybrains Před 4 lety +11

    Just tried it myself and I'm quite happy with the results. The only part that I didn't do well was the crown of my head, but I can always go back at it again tomorrow.
    Edit: Actually people have told me that the back of my head looks perfect. So I guess everything went better than expected.

  • @ronw8799
    @ronw8799 Před 4 lety +7

    Impressive, good job!

  • @PhotoStrider
    @PhotoStrider Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the great video.....my clippers will be arriving next week.....looking forward to the first haircut 😃 Thanks for giving me the confidence to try it 😃

  • @calebpartenheimer7266
    @calebpartenheimer7266 Před rokem +1

    I used your video as a guide to cut my own hair for the first time last night.
    I was nervous at first but about 10 minutes in, I felt a lot better about it. Unless It's different with other haircuts, it seemed like messing it up badly would've been hard. I like my hair short so I just used your directions but ended with different guards. Not saying it was a breeze but it was easier than I thought.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @Declangarlandacoustic
    @Declangarlandacoustic Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks man 10 weeks since I got it cut I had to do something looked at your video and very well explained. First time I ever cut my hair by myself in my life and it turned out great. Thanks your a life saver

  • @alvor2762
    @alvor2762 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for doing this video. As we are in lockdown here in the UK I just purchased clippers that arrived today so now I will see if I can do as well as you did.

  • @mikenichols3849
    @mikenichols3849 Před 4 lety +10

    since we live so far out from the nearest place to get haircuts i've always trimmed it up to stretch out trips but never risked doing the whole head. with this virus going on that's where i was at today, shaggy and needing help. i wasn't sure about which direction to cut or if to use a different size for different parts. plus like you i have a giant cowlick in back. just finished up and i was nervous at first but it turned out just fine. i had my other half check it out from all sides and she said it didn't look like i cut it, a good thing. thanks much for the vid!

    • @Clarkscondensed
      @Clarkscondensed  Před 4 lety +2

      So glad it was helpful! I think a lot of people are finding themselves in the same boat!

  • @martinwarner1178
    @martinwarner1178 Před rokem +1

    Good instruction, great head of hair! Thanks. Your lovely personality shines through. (Your child watching in the background was sweet) Peace be unto you.

  • @mekanikadam.
    @mekanikadam. Před 4 lety +12

    WARNING: If you start trimming your hair from down to up, you'll end up with number 3 plain haircut.
    If you would like to trim your hair by "yourself", you should trim it from up to down as we see in this video.
    Thank you very much bro. That's the best video i've seen in a couple of days. Well done.

    • @Clarkscondensed
      @Clarkscondensed  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

    • @tylerhoward6357
      @tylerhoward6357 Před 10 měsíci

      What you mean by "down to up" 🤔 I'm actually mentally baffled by this description

    • @mekanikadam.
      @mekanikadam. Před 10 měsíci

      @@tylerhoward6357 i'm not native i'm sorry for that, from bottom to top maybe?

  • @donharris7557
    @donharris7557 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks so much for this video. It looks like it is going to be very helpful. Just waiting to get my clipper. Right now there seems to be a shortage of clippers. I did order a Wahl clipper and hopefully will be getting it soon. Again thanks for the video...

  • @Ria1209
    @Ria1209 Před 4 lety +4

    The best tutorial ever and yet the technique is so uncomplicated. Thank you!!! I’ve tried this yesterday successfully.

  • @hummingbird275
    @hummingbird275 Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome haircut 👏👏👏👏.

  • @mattsgalaxy823
    @mattsgalaxy823 Před 2 lety

    Works PERFECTLY FOR ME!!! I have the same type of hair like the guy in the video!!! Only the back and edging around might be tricky, the rest is super easy following the video!! Basically Ive done everything with the guards: no. 8, no. 6 , no. 3, no guards.

  • @grege3790
    @grege3790 Před 3 lety

    For a straight cut in back at the bottom of your hair line, if you have a strip of flexible foam that comes in rolls, I use a 1 to 2" thick strip about 2" wide x 5" long, and place it across where you want to cut, it helps with an even cut. I have the same Whal clipper set purchased about 8 years ago, with longest attachment is the 1" #8. I've only cut my hair a few times and used scissors on top. This video give me a good idea of how it will look at #8 length. Thanks!

  • @chrisduncan3943
    @chrisduncan3943 Před 4 lety +7

    This was really helpful for me when I was working up the nerve to cut my own hair since barber shops in my area are still closed. I used the #4 as my shortest and worked down from there and I'm shocked to say that I'm happy with the results. So much so that I may just start cutting my own from here on out.

    • @Clarkscondensed
      @Clarkscondensed  Před 4 lety +2

      I'm excited to see that you're happy with the results. The first cut is always the hardest!

    • @jameseverett4976
      @jameseverett4976 Před 3 lety +3

      Beats waiting at the hair salon or barber. And now they want us to wear masks. No thanks, I'll do it myself then.

  • @ricardosantos2058
    @ricardosantos2058 Před 4 lety +4

    Look great, I’ll give it a go too! Thanks

  • @Carrinthe
    @Carrinthe Před 3 lety +1

    Clippers are ordered, I'm going with your system when I get them in a few days. I've allready resigned to the idea I'm going to make a mistake and be bold for some time. Anything better is a win in my book :)

  • @thenixonsman9600
    @thenixonsman9600 Před rokem

    Excelent tutorial for a easy hair cut wiht clippers , will try this afternoon for a first time, was a thinking years ago, but did not have the decision made. very good explanation and so easy to understand.

  • @andrewcox4068
    @andrewcox4068 Před 4 lety +3

    I have been cutting my hair for 6 years now. Its a good life skill. The salons are closed until then. I have. Cut my hair. Before this started. When the salons open up im going to get a haircut. Either a fade or crew cut. I will get a 4mm on top then zero back n sides. I will hope it will open up

    • @chrisduncan3943
      @chrisduncan3943 Před 4 lety +1

      I just gave myself that exact haircut you mentioned after watching this video. My first time doing it, and it turned out just fine. Kinda shocked actually. Especially getting the fade right.

  • @dannypboy
    @dannypboy Před 4 lety +60

    Good tutorial for beginners.I looked at loads this is the best he is a normal guy like most. No playing around thank you Daniel london

    • @Clarkscondensed
      @Clarkscondensed  Před 4 lety +6

      Thanks, Daniel. We appreciate you watching and are glad you found it helpful!

  • @jamesroberts7262
    @jamesroberts7262 Před rokem +1

    youre an inspiration to all of us who have hair cut phobia

  • @barberciscobarberfranky6354

    Awesome attempt bro. Definitely will help someone out.
    As a barber, I would say just learn a little about the maintenance which is important but good REAL HOME SITUATION tutorial.

  • @ijohnny.
    @ijohnny. Před 4 lety +3

    Good tutorial, thanks much!

  • @Laced30s
    @Laced30s Před 2 lety

    You definitely won the best beauty contest here on CZcams man! Thanks for the tutorial, time to cut my little brothers hair😂😂

  • @patnoreen
    @patnoreen Před 3 lety +1

    this was definitely the best self haircut tutorials I've seen, exactly what I was looking for to do my husband's hair with an all-over clipper cut! With absolutely no prior experience, you made it not only simplified, but the end result was so professional looking! Thank you very much!!

  • @hennietenhage6199
    @hennietenhage6199 Před 3 lety

    The best video ever, thanks a lot.

  • @allensagalla1579
    @allensagalla1579 Před 4 lety +5

    Those are beautiful Wahl hair clipper guards; they have guards for the left ear & the right ear :-)

  • @james00779
    @james00779 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Job Clark I learnt a lot from your video thank you.

  • @damnjustassignmeone
    @damnjustassignmeone Před 4 lety +1

    Pretty impressive. Thanks for sharing

  • @WA-hornet007
    @WA-hornet007 Před 4 lety +2

    Really good tutorial .. it worked for me

  • @michalesferra7826
    @michalesferra7826 Před 4 lety

    Very down to earth helpful video

  • @IsmaelMiguel
    @IsmaelMiguel Před 4 lety +2

    Very good! Thanks!

  • @daves9164
    @daves9164 Před 4 lety +3

    I see it. Thanks. Sold out on Amazon of course.

  • @dynodon331
    @dynodon331 Před 3 lety +1

    GREAT! Thank you!!

  • @lhpftubedude
    @lhpftubedude Před 4 lety +7

    What a nice guy, thx

  • @Jakey4000
    @Jakey4000 Před 3 lety +1

    tysm, cut my hair today and it turned out pretty well, ill keep getting better as I go. Gonna ask a friend to fix up the back hairline though, was a little difficult for me haha

  • @chih5201
    @chih5201 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much. Your video is easy to follow and nice hair style

  • @mikeswain1945
    @mikeswain1945 Před rokem

    Brilliant, thanks for sharing.

  • @Educatingben
    @Educatingben Před 2 lety

    Very cool.. I'm still leading up to trying this. Your hair came out good.

  • @user-zl8tx8qp1d
    @user-zl8tx8qp1d Před 4 měsíci +1

    Awesome. Thanks only video I can find to show me how to cut the entire head with clippers.

  • @richardgill3530
    @richardgill3530 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanx so much. Been putting this off for over a mont now.☺️

  • @NoHeartAnthony
    @NoHeartAnthony Před 4 lety +3

    You seem like a really nice man. Thanks for the video.

  • @m3aquatics
    @m3aquatics Před 4 lety +8

    This was great! Thank you! I'm not doing it on myself, but a lot of the other ones were really intimidating.. and I don't want to leave my boyfriend with something where we'd have to shave it all off.
    Gonna give it a go!

    • @m3aquatics
      @m3aquatics Před 4 lety +8

      Update: I NAILED IT AND HE LOOKS AWESOME!

  • @ianlockyer9200
    @ianlockyer9200 Před 4 lety +5

    Excellent tutorial. Have already purchased clippers, but up to now, very nervous about using them! Not any more. Many thanks. Ian, Winchester UK

    • @terencejay8845
      @terencejay8845 Před 4 lety

      My clippers arrived today. Like you, nervous about that first step, but I look like a damned Yeti and it's driving me crazy. Even though our UK hairdressers open on 4th July, getting a slot will be near impossible until August.

  • @karenf2394
    @karenf2394 Před 3 lety +1

    Good job. Thank you ☺️

  • @all4myutube
    @all4myutube Před 2 lety

    Use a big hand mirror they really work well. I’ve done mine this way since I was a teenager in the 70’s. Good tutorial.

  • @miguelhh7074
    @miguelhh7074 Před 4 lety +1

    Very good !!!

  • @davidhibbard4426
    @davidhibbard4426 Před 4 lety +3

    I found that using a good size hand mirror and having the back of your head towards the bathroom mirror makes it a lot easier to trim the back.

  • @bestinlot
    @bestinlot Před 4 lety +2

    He shown the awesome simple way :)...

  • @johnlenon5052
    @johnlenon5052 Před 4 lety +4

    I normally start at the back of the neck and work my way up, leaving the top at the very end; I'm not always entirely happy with the results. Next time I'll start at the top and gradually go down the back and sides, lowering the guard numbers like you do here and see if I can get a better haircut that way.

  • @SarahThompson-du6zb
    @SarahThompson-du6zb Před 4 lety

    Great video and good haircut👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @juniorsanchez7408
    @juniorsanchez7408 Před 2 měsíci

    I think it came out great!

  • @declanmoran1894
    @declanmoran1894 Před 4 lety +4

    Great stuff ! Shows me what to expect as I am about to attempt cutting with electric clippers .
    No barber's here 'till July !
    Ain't waiting that long .

  • @Day0One
    @Day0One Před 4 lety +12

    Wow! Your haircut looks Super-Great!
    Thanks for the (Lasson/tips).
    (Two-Thumbs-Way-Up)-!

  • @davidsmith5750
    @davidsmith5750 Před 4 lety +4

    dude, hair cut technique is tight, your girl is on point....you guys still together? but your cut is perfect bro!!

  • @georgej9875
    @georgej9875 Před rokem

    good video, your hair looks nice and fresh after you cut it. good job.

  • @johnbender1364
    @johnbender1364 Před 2 lety

    Thanks. I've cut my own for a couple decades, used to just shave with no gaurd, leaving stubble and then a razor on the sides over the ears to above my eyebrows.
    Then eventually I started cutting it about the length you have, but just using 3 sizes of guards. I'm near sighted and wear glasses, which is a pain when trying to see to cut and the glasses ear piece getting in the way on the sides. So I use a wall mirror at the end of my hall I can get right up next to and a hand held mirror in my left hand so I can stand back to the hall mirror and reflect the hall mirror onto the handheld to see the back of my head and a better view of the sides.
    I haven't been doing the v when cutting & am going to try that. I'd like it to turn out as well as possible, but really don't care too much, as I have social anxiety, live alone and just wear a hat when I go out most the time anyway. Since I'm a really short male, I know people just see me as a joke to look at anyway & aren't going to show anymore respect regardless of what my hair, clothes or anything else looks like. So it's just for my own comfort. Thanks again for the video demo though, it's much appreciated.

  • @rjcarter2904
    @rjcarter2904 Před 4 lety +1

    That was a great video...you definitely look better with shorter hair. I cut mine to a #2 or #1 usually...

  • @hoilamwong532
    @hoilamwong532 Před 3 lety +1

    impressive!

  • @4stringb
    @4stringb Před 2 lety

    #2 awesome thanks for showing

  • @onthehill3381
    @onthehill3381 Před 4 lety +4

    You’re so cute. My son has hair just like yours. Gonna give it a try. Thanks!