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."