How to FADE your own HAIR | USE a HEBAND to do your own SELF-FADE 

Thank God finally a guy talking english and using metric system🙏

Mate your are a diamond. Having checked out by now god knows how many videos on self-cutting or more specifically fading. Yours has been the best because you have used the "Heband" as you colloquially call it. I am grateful because I am fully aware that as a professional barber your self would never use such an item when doing your own self-cut. As someone who is unfortunately in my sixties and totally reliant on a low disability payment now, I can not continue to pay currently a certain people £25 for such a cut, yes a pony here in South London, because being ex-military, as far as I'm concerned it is a good professional clean back & side, as our American cousins refer to it as "Crispy". This current cost is just too much especially when I know they are not even paying tax for half an hour's work. Then because of this high cost, what happens, I can't afford to get a haircut & months later ending up looking like a paraffin lamp, no disrespect as I've lived on London streets, but you get my meaning I hope. Hair all over the place totally destroys your own confidence. I eventually go there paying a pony which breaks my bank, not everyone is a rich tory . Anyway, I digress cheers have subbed & will be checking out your other videos on self cutting.

I just tried this and I can't believe because of this amazing video I learnt how to do a zero fade. You've honestly helped me so much! Amazing video!!!!

The shot with the camera on the clippers is next level, thanks man

This video is perfect. I’ve looked at tutorials before this video was uploaded and they never gave me the confidence to do it . With this video I now have the confidence . Thank you !

just tried this method using a swimming cap, and got great results ,thanks for sharing 🙂👍🏻

Mate! I am very grateful that you have shared this idea. I have been cutting my boys hair and my own hair for years, and this is what I have been looking for to overcome my lack of skill. Thank you.

Just attempted this. The results are probably better than the last time I went to the barbers. I bought a fade guide band but the edges are a bit thick on it. I Ended up using a head torch the higher I went up the head 🤣. This tutorial really simplifies getting a good fade. Cheers

Been cutting my own hair for years and it’s good to know I had the right technique

I use a similar technique but I use thin head bands with a depth of just 5 mm. When I've done my first cut, I then position the second head band around the head copying the same curved line as the first, I have it just sitting above with about a 2 mm gap all the way around making sure that it isn't over lapping the first band. I then pull the first band down so it is dangling around the neck area & I'm ready to do my next cut, then the same with the third, fourth, fifth until eventually I run out of space, I then do a manual cut around with a grade 1.5, with a grade 6 on top leaving the fringe over an inch long, the end result is a kind of military hair cut look which I prefer. Great video.

Thanks King !! You are always on top of your game !

your production quality is getting really great. amazing video, thank you!

25 bucks regular man haircut in north Texas. Mexican shops

Thank you mate makes fading so simple thank you 👍🏼

First of a kind video on RU-vid to my knowledge. Pretty Cool.

Great instructional DIY video. Thanks!

Absolutely fantastic tutorial. Easy the best video I've seen on this topic! Thanks so much for your help on this

Just bought the Heband and followed your video...another success story. Thanks for making this video!!!

Brilliant idea. Thanks

Thanks yet again. I refer back to this video often!

Great vid buddy. Been doing my own hair for a few years now and have struggled to fade properly even with a band. I also like how you show all steps fully. No time jumping.

Just ordered one to try this out. Thanks again for the info and tips.

I hope my reminder/notification works this time, I missed your last few video premieres 😭 (I watched afterwards, of course, but it's just nice to watch the premiere with others 😊). Reminder set - 43 hours & counting!! Will be back - I need my OMB fix 😁✂️💈 Hope all's well, Michael. Take care and stay safe everyone!! The Dawg 😉🇨🇦🤙🏻

so cool that you can do this yourself.

Thanks for sharing

Wow... heband🤔. Never thought about it. Perfect. "Mirrorfree" haircut 👍

I bought a fading culture 2.0 like a clipper that gives a fade with one swipe. Well I'm afraid to do it because I might come out crooked. So I looked on eBay or Amazon on this silicon head band. I was thinking about using that as my guide just presses against the head band. Just follow it. Since I think it is thick I won't go over it. Plus that a cool idea using a camera to see it from the back end. Since looking at a mirror is very tricky on the eyes

Fabulous!!!

Thanks for sharing the video, it's been 5 months since I am cutting my own hair, thanks to this great video

Very informative and funny video. 🙂

Holy smokes… I think I did it! Thanks very much for your tips!

i use same ,with swimming caps :)

Great!

Great video and the camera angle you used made it seem like I cut your hair 😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

When I was cutting my own hair, I made one of these from a resistance band.

I wish i had learned this trick sooner

Could this work for a drop fade? I just ordered a clipper/ trimmer gonna give this a go thanks cuz!

I want that!

Brilliant. Fantastic stuff & channel! Quick question: You were on the #2 blade, and at 13:57 you switched blades. Was this simply a swap out for better #2 or (like the quick and swift pro you are) did you notice a missed spot and switch go back to a #1 to blend more? Not trying to nitpick too much but love your stuff. Just want to best understand your teachings. BTW … You should teach @ barber/Cut-hair-like-a-pro school. It’s a natural gift, evident even on camera. Kudos. Thanks. Again. Much love ✂️

That's cool , ur cutting hair , as well as explaining and recording at same time ...

I’m in Australia and we don’t have the Heband, as I watch the video, I realise that swimming cap would probably work the same way but will have to test it out

I had a question about the camera you used for the clippers? I would like to get a camera I can mount to the clippers cause I have difficulty with the mirrors where everything is backwards and help would be greatly appreciated, also I did buy a small wireless camera but it could not do close ups.

Could you do the same technique but with a 2>3>4 grade at the top, then taper it with a 1 at the bottom? How far up would each grade/blend be in that case please mate?

Can I do the hair cut with an ordinary clipper - that I can go up and down 1, 2, 3, 4, 5? (No 0.5 and 1.5)? Does it HAVE to be a Wahl? + How long does a self hair cut take for a non experienced self cutter would you estimate? Hair bad... I tried a resistant band, I cut and tried fitting over my head. It just kept falling off! I''l try and get the one you give a link to. Thanks for the awesome video.

Your videos inspired me to buy a haircut machine, so I’m going to do this:) Could you please explain which position of lever should be chosen when using guards from this tutorial? And thanks so much for the tons of useful videos!

Super ❤

11:16 this is the most important part, because when i took of the band i looked like a monk, i almost shaved my head bald, then i tried with 4,8mm n 6mm and it actually blend in, not perfect but not terrible also, also im using babyliss clippers theyre a bit different, and youre balding on top my friend, u should try my protocol (0,3mg finasteride+monoxidil 2/day +microneedle)

Would fading from a bigger number (ie. 1 guard) require as much blending work or would it naturally blend easier without having to go back and work on the transition lines as much?

You hella kept going under your band! my broski must be Litty! 🌚 Yoooo am doing this technique and my haircut looks the best I’ve done so far , since I’ve been cutting my own hair. This makes makes your lines clean af I just used a wig cap to do it and it was great

One more quick question: About how much (distance wise) are you moving that Hband up each time you blend/pass would you guesstimate? I bet it’s not exact science, and perhaps matter of taste, or perhaps even where you want the fade to start? To follow … Where is the best/ideal spot to start the cut, ie the “ideal” spot to place the band’s line on back of head? (I suppose this could also depend on how high you want the fade?) Or in general looks wise, is this ideal line placement roughly the same for all? Say … roughly X inches from hairline for most ? Lastly, if above is true, does this “ideal” starting line change if you’re dealing with “longer” haircut/style goal yet still want the slick and pro fade/blend showcased here. If, for instance, you want a #2/3 guard length as starting base, but want to fade up into maybe #3/4 guard length, how does this style, if at all, change the distance you move up the Hband each time, and how does this impact guard changes frequency. What’s this process like? I suppose the eye test tells you alot, but any tips/guides for the “longer” hair scenario? Sorry, I know this is a lot to muddle through. No hard feelings if can’t reply directly here. You’ve just got me so dang fired up now! As someone who’s been cutting my own hair for awhile now, I struggle with back side still. Maybe next video is the same fade guide but with #2/3 length faded into #3/4?! 😊😊😊 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Love your work. Keep up the channel. Can see big things for you. Also, where again do I find the link to your academy? Love to check it out!

What guide did you use last please? You was using a number 2 then you went to the draw and swapped it but didnt mention what size guide. Im having issues doing fades for my self. Cant seem to get ride of the fade lines. Great video by the way. Ive never tried with a band on my head. It should help massively.

Odd question I’m sure, but got everything to start cutting my own hair, have a couple small skin tags on back. Will 1/2 guard go over them without ripping them off? Thank you!!

If I usually go for a 1-3 size guard on my sides, do you think this band will help or is it not worth using with bigger guards?

Would it be the same if i were to start on a 2 guard and go into a 3? (Ive never had a fade before and thought id try it but i wanna keep some length to it)

So does this step by step elimate attacking any guide lines without band ? Thank you Paul

Can this be done without a levered clipper? Or is there a different technique that needs to be applied?

the best way to do this is to have a couple fo shots first, and then a few more as you go along

What camera are you using that you have on the clippers?

nice video, would you say its worth buying the heband or just carry on using my 360 mirror?

What would had happened it a Customer Walked in wanting a haircut? LOL

When you did the #2, you showed 6mm but you had the lever open instead of closed? Should it be closed? Also would have been nice to see the final full fade shot. Thanks

Nice Video! I tried using the headband too but I was too scared to do it but after seeing you do it, I feel I can do it too! Just a question about the fading from 0mm to the 1guard do you still scope when you go to the bottom of the headband or just straight shave it off till the bottom. Thanks!!!

Any opinions on the new FADIFY clippers?

8:30 what can I do if I don't have an 1.5 guard in my trimmer set?

Sorry! Yet another question for you. When I got to my barbers I have had a number 3 cut in the past. Does this mean that number 3 is the smallest number used and then he goes up longer towards the top of the hair or is it the other way round? I don't believe I've ever had my hair too short so I'm guessing the former but just wanted to check before I go and make myself bald!! 😂 Thanks.

Very useful.Where to get heband sir?

I'm having trouble connecting the sides to the top..there's always an overhang even when I go up a guard..any tips?

Great vid! Went though all the comments and didn’t see it but what’s the name of the song in your video? 😅

Hi, great video, how can i buy the heband?

can you make a updated video of this?

I cut my hair twice a month before the pandemic at $12 a cut. Now that barbers are charging $25-$35 despite knowing the pandemic is over I am cutting my hair every 3 months now. Barbers are losing business and I am saving money. Now I am learning to cut my hair myself to save time and even more money.

I've really been trying to find any type of video that shows anything at all about fading or cutting hair on a person that has a flat spot or flatter shaped back to there head and how to hide it or make it less noticeable.

It is good idea! But how this head band is named? I want to try it

Will this work with a regular hat?

Lol I used a ball cap the other day. The hardest part to me is making the guideline if that’s fucked up it goes downhill fast

Hi thank you for this video. I have a question this might sound a little strange but lets say you use the fading band but you dont knock out the fade lines so you have a few lines at the back of your head and just leave it. I know it wouldnt look too good for a couple of months but would it eventually naturally blend in later down the line ? Or would it still be noticeable say 6_ 8 months later? Forgive me if that doesnt make much sense LOL. I have a fade band and can never get rid of the lines for some reason. 😂

Oops!😮 Spoke too soon. Obviously, if I had watched till end before commenting, you do teach! Ha

I want to be a barber and old school barbers told me the first step to become a great barber its cutting your own hair

I’ve been cutting my own hair for years. If I don’t have anywhere or anyone special to be, do or see, I freehand a lot. But seriously … why have I not done this before with all my headbands. Love it.

So…..we aren’t going to acknowledge how amazingly beautiful this man is? Can I lay a proud claim to being the first self-identified gal groupie here? lol

Wouldn't it be easier slipping a rubber strap over your head, marking the different lines with a water-soluble pen, then start working with the clipper? No hooking into the band, no risk of cutting into the band and sending it flying into orbit.

🤣🤣🤣

Ciao amico ma tra la 0 e la 0,75 non si forma una riga? E anche tra la 0,75 e l' 1,5 mm si forma un altra riga ? Con quale misura si cancellano? Grazie scusa sono italiano, non conosco la lingua 😊