Barber Tutorial - Easy Mid Fade Steps
Today we have easy steps for a mid fade, hope y'all enjoy this barber tutorial.
Let me know down in the comments what you did and didn't like so maybe I can better help you in the next video. thank you for watching.
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Fading Steps:
1st step, guideline with zero (make sure it drops towards back)
2nd step, guideline with .5 (no guard lever open)
3rd step, guideline 1.5
4th step, 2.5 blend outwards
5th step, 3.5 & 4.5blend outwards
6th, step clipper or shear over comb finish blending to top
7th, step blend out top guideline w/ 1.5 guard open to 3 qtr
8th step, blend second guideline w/ .5 guard open to 3 qtr
9th step, continue blending second guideline w/ 1 guard open to 3 qtr
10th step, blend first guideline w zero, lever closed
11th step, open lever half way, continue blending
12th step, continue blending with lever open
13th step, do any touch up work
14th step, use trimmers to take out bottom hair
15th step, use electric shaver
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What'S going on faded culture, i'm adrian baroon, we got my man ej here on the chair today. We'Re gon na be breaking down the steps on how to do a mid fade before we get started, hit that thumbs up button and do not forget to subscribe with. That said, let's jump right into this tutorial cuts thank y'all, so much for tuning in to another tutorial guys. As usual, all the steps to this haircut and all the tools that we use are in the description down below and shout out to those who have been buying our merch and supporting us. We'Re gon na start this haircut by lightly damping the hair and combing it in its neutral position. Here i got the number eight guard lever closed. I'M gon na run that throughout the whole top and after every couple strokes, you want to make sure you re-comb the hair just to get it to lay in its neutral position, and you can always ensure that you're cutting against the grain and for every haircut. I always go over the top multiple times. I hate to see the frizz that sticks out or when you can tell that the top is uneven on haircuts all because the barber was rushing or just simply didn't care to go over it again and, as we all know, hair cutting can be tedious. So you always want to make sure you're working with a clean space, so here i'm just dusting them off now that we're done with the top and now we're going to start with a number two guard lever fully open, and this is just to clean out the Sides, because when you come in and set your guidelines, you want to make sure that you can literally see your guidelines as detailed as possible now to set in our first guideline and we're going to use no guard and close the lever completely and we're going to Start right at that tempo peak area and drop it as we approach the back of the ear, and you want to be soft and subtle with these guidelines just so, it's a lot easier when we come back down and erase them and to those who are curious. Yes, my clippers are zero gap. I always zero gap. My actual hair cutting clippers and my trimmers make sure you end up at that same tempo peak area on the opposite side. Now, with the lever fully open, we're going to create our second guideline coming up about an inch or so just make sure that you stay consistently parallel to the guideline underneath to make sure your fade is consistent throughout and one thing i highly recommend is you keep A small brush on your opposite hand, and after every couple strokes you brush your surface now with the number one guard lever, still fully open, we're going to come in and create our third guideline again flicking out towards the top to make sure that these guidelines are, As soft as possible, yet still keeping it parallel consistently to the one underneath it we're gon na take that all around the head. Now, with my number, two guard lever still fully open, we're gon na come in and continue the process and with this higher guard i usually do exaggerate that flicka motion now with my number three guard lever still fully open. I'M gon na just continue the process. Keep cleaning out the surface and i'm gon na go ahead and do the exact same thing with my number four guard, and this is basically i'm just trying to connect the size to the top and i usually never really use anything higher than a number four guard. So anything over the number four guard i usually do either like clipper over comb or shear over comb. As you can see, we still got a little bit of bulk around the parietal ridge and crown area. So i'm just going to come in with my thinning shears over comb and reduce that bulk. As of now, you should have your first guideline that we created with the zero, the second that we created with the lever open and third, that we created with the number one guard lever open, we're gon na start with our number one and a half guard and We'Re gon na close the lever just slightly putting it in a three-fourths position, it's basically in between halfway and fully open and we're gon na start with that top guideline and work our way down, using mainly just the corners of the clipper to get in these tighter Areas and just try to make sure that we don't take the fade any higher. Now, with my half guard, i'm gon na leave the lever in the same 3, 4 position and start digging at that. Second, guideline coming down: take that all around the head and if you notice this step, is creating a faint guideline right above it, but do not take this guard any higher, as we will come back right now with the one guard and remove that faint line. Like i was mentioning now, i got the number one guard, but we're going to leave the lever in that same 3, 4 position and attack that faint line that the half guard created. So if you did notice as we set up the process and set up these guidelines, i leave my lever fully open and when we're working our way back down, i leave the lever in that three-fourths position and the only thing that we're changing is the guards now For that last line, we're going to use a three-step process, starting with the lever closed and then we're going to open it halfway and then we're going to open it up completely we're going to work in sections at a time focusing just on this left side of The head we're going to take each of those notches up just slightly so here, i'm starting with the lever closed, taking it up just a bit, using mainly the corners of the clipper, and now i'm going to put the lever halfway and continue that process. And finally, i'm going to open it up completely and attack that last line and by the end of this step, your fade is pretty much complete, so you're just going to want to repeat that same three-step process around the whole head. As for the back, i do break it down into two smaller sections, just because, as we all know, the back, it's a very difficult area. So i like to focus on the detail as much as possible. So here again, i'm just starting with the lever closed and now we're going to open it up halfway and take each of those steps just slightly up guys, don't not take them any higher and just take your time with this last line. Again, all these steps are in the description down below in case you want to screenshot them, and you like to follow along that way, and we do have a video on how we zero gap, our clippers. I will put it in the description down below for y'all guys to check it out. We basically just put it in the beginning of another tutorial, but i'm gon na go ahead and link that down for y'all and be sure to check it out and zero gap. Y'All clippers as soon as possible guys, it makes a huge difference. I highly recommend it we're pretty much done with the fade here now you're going to want to use your trimmer in this position just so, we can get a lot closer to the scalp and follow that by turning your trimmer around and erasing that faint guideline that That created and what this is going to do this is just going to get a lot closer to the scalp. Like i mentioned, and it's going to give us a guideline, so we know exactly how high up to take the shaver and before you use your trimmer in this position, i highly recommend that you test it on the inside of your forearm just to ensure that your Clippers are not scratching or biting and, as we begin to remove the bottom hair you're going to notice that faint line that i was speaking of - and this is just exactly how high up we're going to take the electric shaver now and you always want to turn Your electric shaver around as you approach that faint line and try to use mainly just the corners of it, just to ensure that we don't create another guideline and then push the fade up higher. As for the back, you always want to make sure you're shaving against the grain, so here i'm running the back of my fingers on his neck. Just so i can see in what direction the grain is growing to just confirm that i'm cutting and shaving against the grain here, i'm using a number one guard lever fully open just to take off the long hairs that the eyebrows have. As for the edge up. We'Re going to use pump it up by spritz, and this is just going to freeze the hair in a downward position. You want to cover his eyes and spray a few times on his hairline comb it down, and then you can either let it air dry or rush the process by blow drying it. But while that dries we're going to go ahead and clean up his eyebrows when shaving with the straight razor, you always want to make sure that you're stretching the skin with the opposite hand, to ensure a smoother shave and we're gon na start at the middle of His forehead and work our way to one side and when we're done with that side, i always come back to the middle, basically just to reset myself and then work my way to the opposite side, quick tip i got for y'all before i apply the shaving gel. I do lubricate the area with a little bit of water and we're going to start by shaving with the grain and then follow that by shaving against the grain. And you want to clean your client up as much as possible. Take a step back and remove any frizz that sticks out. I usually just freehand it with my trimmers, and this just basically gives a fade. A tighter and cleaner look now we're gon na grab a little bit of matte pomade we're gon na emulsify it to where it almost disappears in your hand, and just run that through the surface, this is gon na bring out the texture of the hair. We'Re gon na apply a little bit of hair enhancements and, yes, i do dilute mine with half water half dye. In case i forgot. Here'S the before, as you can see, came in looking real scruffy, my man ej and here's the after we got a bald mid fade with a number eight on top. I hope y'all enjoyed this tutorial guys. Let us know down in the comments below which i would like for us to do next, thank y'all for tuning in till next time, peace,
Comments
Adan Pantoja: This video, for some reason, showed up in my recommendation box and I really enjoyed it. I am not a barber, nor am I interested in it, but you made me want to start cutting hair. The tutorial was extremely detailed and easy to follow. Well done.
O. T: Straight fire man, you have simplified cutting hair for me. I cut my own hair and it's a challenge getting them guide lines out but this has made it so much more easier. I tested it out on lil bros hair and it looks fire! Even he was impressed. Cheers bro!
Money Machine: As an up & coming barber that three step processed really helped me out man appreciate y’all for the breakdowns and the clean cuts
Abbigail Bobe: You guys have helped me so much in understanding fades more ! I’m just about to get my barbers license and I’ve been so stressed about perfecting my fades! I hope to get on your level one day!
itss dee: followed this tutorial & finally after years i found one that made me finesse a cut very thorough explaining love it
SpaceCoastCuts hair_transformation321: I was recommended this video from another barber student and I’m so glad I found it! Very informative and helpful step by step instructions. I will be using this on my next client at school.
Andrew Alexander: This is honestly fantastic. I cut my own hair due to the lack of barbers in the small town I live in. So basically I'm my own client. I've been looking for a tutorial on how to fade properly for a long time. Much appreciated
G!: Best fade I've seen. Simple and to the point.
sbpdmike125: Man this cut was so good. Great explanation and time taken to make it perfect.
SDR-TV 📺: This is 100% , been cutting my own hair since high school with regular fades and now starting to hit guidelines. Thanks for the detailed insights and strategy my friend, appreciate you!!
Lena H: Amazing I’m a stylist who struggles with fading and you taught me what I needed in just a few minutes then beauty school did in 2 years.(I went parttime to live)
Money Making Muro: Watching this tutorial a few days in a row. You make it seem look so easy. Thanks hombres
Kwame Kemet: Best tutorial I've seen on Fade, the blending steps and clipper settings gives a very smooth fade, I can get it right everytime without being a pro.
Frank Rocha: Excellent video and well detailed. I’ve been so confused how to fade out the lines and your tutoring made it so simple for me. Thanks.
George Devine: I love the preciseness and attention to detail in these videos. Also very informative. I cut on the side, and I learn something new every time I watch your videos. I wanna be this nice. Fantastic cut bro
Polunin Polunin: Perfect technique ! Perfect result ! Simply genious ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills !
cr4zym3x1c4n: 6:06 I noticed even with the 3/4ths position I finished my whole cut and still saw a line, I think it should be mentioned to re evaluate that step and then go for a 1/2 close or shorter until it’s fully blended out
Andre Nazthetics: Definitely the most informative tutorial. I just did this haircut on myself and it turned out ! Thank you!
Aleke R.: The cleanest faded video I’ve ever seen! I really enjoyed it. Congrats from Brazil dude
Omar Z: Best tutorial i've seen yet, one can tell the amount of hrs you put on you're craft just by how smooth you are with you're hand, great job man.
Sara Ortega: Wow thank you so very much for this tutorial, it is definitely the best I have ever seen and learned so much !!
Sir Shawn Paul: With all these steps well explained, my nephew will now get his fade that he wants. Thanks so much !
Shayna pekinés: Muy buen trabajo Adrian, saludos al team desde Ecuador Que tiempo demoras en hacer el Mid Fade?
Najmin Maliki: such an artist. tailored to perfection! keep up the great work man!
L Mendoza: Love it been a hairstylist since 2003 seen alot different techniques ur very talented and have a Don for teaching keep it up enjoy this field it very rewarding God bless
Poesia Matuta: Parabéns, corte perfeito.
Maximum: I love how they Fade a cut.. very informative and Daetailed, you wont miss a bit of their tutorial.. very spoon-feeding info. I love watching FC. From Philippines. ❤️
M.R.: Feels good getting a haircut and watching haircut tutorial videos on the same day! Happy New Years everyone!
Hondon Niz: This tutorial is amazing I can properly do a fade on myself instead of trying without knowing perfectly how to do it
Loris Vella: Yo Adrian, thanks for all the tutorials ! What do you think about some tutorials about the material settings ? 0 gap etc... ? with the awesome quality of your videos it would be so great too ! keep it up bro
RobReal: It’s so beautiful when a guard blends a level out the first couple passes. It’s like poetry in motion !
cr4zym3x1c4n: My 4th time self cutting with this video and the trick for 2:47 & keeping it parallel is to start your blade (wide open) at the original short line and just move it a half inch up that way you are always correctly aligned with your first closed cut you made. Just makes it much easier than guessing and moving up and now you got these crooked lines
Beestlys Makeup: You did great ! I love it and will definitely try it ❤️
Myriam Barreto: Excelente trabajo y una explicacion de como hacerlo fenomenal. Muchas bendiciones y triunfos para ti. Gracias x compartir tus conocimientos
MJ Mondala: Thanks for producing simple and crisp tutorial, Its LIT!!
DirtyJerz: Fire Cut as always, been following your channel for about a year now. Cleanest fades on Youtube keep up the good work!
sonny mago: very clear tutorial,,ive learned a lot about fading,,thank u very much,,ur sich an inspiration❤️
Steven Velazquez: Hey man, that was pretty awesome. Thanks for putting this video tutorial together.
life with breion: Amazing video!!! Its made so easy and simple!! You deserve success my dude.. enjoy it!
Golden 3: Love the work man really dope , working really to reach this level ,wish I had some of this tools
Elizabeth Martinez: Wow what beautiful job!!!!!! During the pandemic I had to cut my husband's hair, I was very scared !!!!. I stared to watch videos. I have gotten better, but I want to learn more!!!!!! I know I can do it!!!!! Thank you for sharing with us. God bless you.
Jor Cap: Always remind myself how its done. I do cut my own hair and this helps me gain trust in the process
Beautiful Pollution: Really intuitive. You're a great teacher!
SLickRoLo: I want to start cutting my sons hair. He’s 4 years old. We usually get him a high fade with a half on the sides. Can you do a tutorial on the steps for that? Love your videos and how detailed they are. They’re the best I’ve seen on YouTube. Would very much appreciate it.
Yzaka: This is the best fade tutorial i've ever seen in my life. And i've seen a lot of them. Good job explaining
D Valerio: Thank you for this tutorial, I’d like you make another one for difficult hairlines or edges, I struggle doing my son’s hairline. Thank you
Nitro kid: Hands down this is the best fading video I’ve seen and Ive watched over 100 on YouTube. The lever 3/4s open for blending all guidelines except skin guideline which is closed then halfway then open this has greatly helped me!The way adrian explains it you can’t go wrong! Thanks faded culture!
Barry Field: Very nicely done. So good to watch and listen to. Well explained and beautifully cut hair.
Maraya Martinez: Two classes in one, I can practice my English and I can learn haircut, thank you very much God bless you
Aikau Jordan: Amazing fade man, and you're teaching pretty good
creative genius: You are very skilled the finish is magnificent.. thanks for sharing I needed this tutorial I appreciate your channel you have gained a new sub.
jão;): Muito bommm
GoldenFingers: Another great tutorial, I’m apprenticing at a popular shop in Revere, MA. I watch your videos while I’m waiting for walk-ins. I’ve learned so much by applying your detailed steps. Thanks again!
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Pam Lambert: Amazingly detailed work, love it!
Jhay Ollicad: Very nice tutorial i've ever seen. Step by step for faded haircut.goodjob keep up the good work
OneShot: Damn. If only I could hire this man and have him cut my hair every time. Its so hard finding a barber who can cut it the way I like.
King David Don: Yeah you are on point, not too barbers have simplified tutorials like this, it don’t get better than and I’m professional barber myself .
Jp Jp: Your videos are amazing, they’re so easy to follow and your voice is so clear too understand. I feel like an Italian after watching a few of your videos.
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Nathan Moss: I cut my hair and my two sons, its always great to catch a video on how to better my skills. Thanks!
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EDO-J: GREAT video! I learned a lot from it! I like the bit of hair enhancements as well....some barbers where I live don't use them and I wish they did.
pleasure.: omg, THANKS A LOT MAN !!! this video is very very helpful ♥
Mohammed Abdullah: My G's your skills are absolute BOSS level!!!!! learning so much here in the UK!!! Keep it going guys!
Omar Albanez: damn it took y'all a year to get 160K subs damn, nice work man. I learned from y'all how to cut my own hair! bless up and thanks for all the tips
xCTKiLLaProdigyx 25: That fade was so crispy. Well done bro, great tutorial.
Slim: Bravo! T'es vraiment un artiste, des coiffeurs comme toi dans ma ville en france, il y a pas!
Jasupah 808: you make it look so easy
DTru Styles: Thx for your vids bro. I’m in the military and gotta keep hair in standards. I started cutting my own hair with your vids. Saving lots of $$$ now
VeSmith10: LOVEEEEEEE YALL VIDEOS !!! Really helped me a lot
Nin Carmona: pure started using this technique keep these vids coming
Julia Kopyeva: I just wanna know how long this fade took you? It’s flawless!!
Amrit Uppal: Straight fire amazing cut and tutorial as always. Appreciate the solid quality content
Richmond Yucor: Danggg this made me want to start my career as a barber. More power man!
E Gonzalez: Really needed this to cut my little nephews hair thank u very much great detail video with all the needed information
Kuzu-chan: i'm tempted to cut my long hair after watching this vid. this looks so slick
Chris Marcellano: id rock this forever if i could. tooo clean and nice and simple
Auf der Suche nach der Wahrheit: The result looks so great!
Vic DubC: as clean as it can get. Perfection straight up.
Billy Lee: I just cut my lil bro hair and he loves it ,thank you for your lesson.
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Reg YES: IDK What it is Exactly ?? But... you make the Whole Process look So EASY ‼️ Cannot Thank You enough for Sharing your Talents ❗❗
sunday chukwuma: The best tutorial I've seen. Most satisfying I've watched today
Luv Leigh: I'm a cosmetologist, I really hope I get to this level of Hair cutting one day
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CRISTIANGAMER Y ALGOMAS : i learned a lot with you bro i hope to make a profecional cut like u did it was a perfect cut thanks for uploaded this video
Jose Hidalgo: Never disappoints
Vivian Alley: I am a woman that uses a trimmer to 'buzz' my head. Would like to see tutorials on cuts for women with feathered bangs.
Barbero Jenner Saúl: me encanta tu tecnica !!! esos fades quedan limpios limpios!!!
jaqueline castro: Awesome video ! May you do a video on barber terminology and the names of different kinds of cuts. I want to learn thank you !
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Haley Motta: Muy hermoso corte de cabello, saludos desde Perú - Lima
ramosam23: Question: im using a envy li clipper zero gapped out of the fade cordless combo, My no guard fully open for the second guide line after the bald starting line is much lighter than i think it should, any tips?
handsome: as always. In barber shops we have limited time for each client, how fast do you think the implications of those steps would take? Ive tried your method it took me almost 30 minutes which is 10 minutes above my average time we do spend 20 minutes but I mostly skip gurds and replaced with clipper overcomb. Its very good work keep it up.