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How to Give Yourself a Taper Haircut

Jun 4, 2025

DIY Haircut: Giving Yourself a Taper

Introduction

  • Discussing the benefits of self-grooming and giving oneself a taper haircut.
  • Emphasizes cost-effectiveness by cutting hair for free.

Tools and Preparation

  • Tools Needed:
    • Clippers with multiple guards
    • Liners
    • Brush
  • Initial Setup:
    • Start with a clean workspace.
    • Understand the different guards and their measurements.

Step-by-Step Taper Process

Step 1: Initialize with a Two Guard

  • Action: Use a two guard closed all over the head.

Step 2: Create the First Guideline

  • Action:
    • Use liners to set the first guideline at the crease of the ear.
    • Ensure the area is bald.

Step 3: Use Clippers with Open Lever

  • Action:
    • Open the clipper lever.
    • Go up about an inch.
    • Brush hair back in place between strokes.

Step 4: Apply One Guard (1/8)

  • Action:
    • Use one guard with open lever.
    • Go up another inch.
    • Continue brushing hair in place between strokes.

Step 5: Use 1.5 Guard (3/16)

  • Action:
    • Attach 1.5 guard with open lever.
    • Lightly flick at the top of the taper to remove darkness.
    • Important to brush hair back in place between strokes.

Step 6: Address Middle Line with 0.5 Guard (1/16)

  • Action:
    • Close the lever.
    • Flick at the middle line gently.
    • Avoid creating another guideline.
    • If needed, remove guard and gently flick at dark spots with the clipper corner.

Step 7: Remove the First Guideline

  • Action:
    • Close the lever.
    • Gently flick at the first guideline created with liners.
    • Avoid pushing guideline up.

Final Results

  • Result should be a clean taper with smooth gradients.
  • Ensure respect and pride in a self-completed haircut.

Conclusion

  • Self-grooming can be a rewarding and cost-effective skill.
  • "Tell them boys stop playing and put some respect on my name, man. I'm out here chopping. Yes, sir."