Haircut Tutorial: Skin Taper Fade

Introduction

• Presenter: Sergio Baron from Faded Culture
• Tutorial on achieving a skin taper fade haircut
• Complete with steps on guidelines, trim techniques, and touch-ups
• Links to tools and products available

Pre-Haircut Preparation

• Comb Hair: Comb through the hair to lay it in its natural position.
• Set Guidelines:
  • Use a trimmer to set the first guideline, starting at the temple peak to the top of the ear.

Clipper Techniques

• Second Guideline:
  • Open the lever on the clipper, move up about 1/4 inch from the first line.
• Adding Guidelines:
  • Attach the number one guard, lever open, and add guideline parallel to the previous line.
  • Attach number 1.5 clip, lever open, remove bulk without setting a guideline.

Fading Process

• Flare Technique:
  • Use the clipper to imitate the natural head direction.
  • Flip clipper upside-down for final trimming.
• Use of Half Clip:
  • Position lever at 3/4, blend out top guideline using clipper corners.
  • Switch to number one guard to finish blending.

Blending and Guidelines

• Blend Lower Guidelines:
  • Use closed clipper, move up 1/4 inch to soften.
  • Gradually open lever until blending is complete.
• Back and Sides:
  • Focus blending in sections: right side, middle, and left side.
  • Repeat techniques on left temple area.

Finishing Touches

• Electric Shaver:
  • Ask clients with curly hair for consent to use electric shaver.
  • Perform touch-ups with half guard at 3/4.
• Lineup:
  • Comb hair down before lining.
  • Zero-gap tools for sharp cuts; start on vertical bars, then box in front.

Using a Razor

• Turkish Razor Prep:
  • Snap edges of razors, set exposure.
  • Apply Faded Culture shaving gel.
  • Tug skin, use gel to prevent burns or cuts.

Optional Enhancements

• Edge Enhancement:
  • Mix hair dye with water, spray lightly with compressor.

Conclusion

• Before and After:
  • Visual comparison of haircut.
• Giveaway Details:
  • $100 giveaway for followers of four Instagram pages.
  • Comment IG handle on video, require Apple Pay/Cash App.

Closing Notes

• Check links for tools/products.
• Thank viewers for watching.
• Encourage sharing videos to benefit others.
• Outro: Sergio Baron's farewell and invitation for next video.