r/SelfBarber

If you’ve seen my only other post you know I’ve come a long way😭 always taking recommendations I’ve almost stopped watching videos just Savin till I can go to barber school

Working on high difficulty mode with really thick, wavy hair. Planning on growing the top a bit more and try to experiment with different methods for texture.

Third time attempting to do a mid fade. Rate my cut and any improvements?

I always struggle with removing the fade line, i typically use the edge of the trimmer and press hard on the line to remove. No lever. Used philips norelco all-in-one series 5000.

0MM

1.4MM

1.8MM

2.4MM

3MM

And blended the top at 6MM.

The first clip is my first time putting a clipper to someone other than myself’s hair, I just did a super low taper and beard trim on my buddy.

Second clip was today, tried a full on mid fade on my coworker and didn’t realize how close I had zero gapped my new clipper before setting my bald line! So it’s a pretty close skin fade for my first actual cut. Should have gotten a before pic of his hair but he had very long hair, down past his nose and it was pretty wild and all over the place. Was intimidating at first but I think I did alright for my first try. After the cut was finished I took a good look and realized the bottom line was still defined a little and so was the line that separates the ridge from the blend. But I did my best.

Third clip is something I did on myself, I’ve been cutting my own hair for the past couple of weeks I’d say, still trying to get the mirror cuts down but it’s alright.

I’m really interested in becoming a barber. I’m 27 years old, I’ve got a job that pays not that great, and I’m the only income in my household plus I’ve got a 2 year old. I really need to find a solid career path soon before I get too complacent where I’m at and decide I’m fine where I’m at, because I’m definitely not!! I’ve always liked fashion/style, and thought I had a pretty good eye for that kind of stuff. I need some advice on how I should go about this, and if it’s worth even pushing for. Some feedback on my cuts would be greatly appreciated and advice from maybe someone that was in my position or similar! And how I should get more people to practice on since it’s kinda hard when you have zero experience.

Thanks in advance!

This is my 4th time cutting my hair and It’s the most decent it’s came out. I still recognize it needs work though so i would like some tips

I been cutting my hair for years and finally bought a decent clipper (magic clip) And try to improve.

I want to become as good as a Barber so people can't tell the difference

if u see anything Bad let me know

This is my first haircut, im a self taugh barber with no expirience or school, if yall have any tips please comment!

I’m a 26 year old trans guy who plans on starting testosterone in a few months. With that being said, what kind of haircut/styling would make me look more masculine/pass as male?

How did I do guys? Do I need to blend more

Got tired of spending 50+ a haircut and bought some wahl magic clips. Looking for any advice on how to make this better going forwards. Thanks!

Ok so I am looking for a beardtrimmer that I do not need to charge, I always forget to do it and end I hate that. Also, usually trimmers are very bulky and I like to travel light. I saw this ManMower trimmer and I don't understand if it's bs or actually an interesting solution: https://www.manmower.com/collections/mowers

What do you guys think?