Learn how to master a clean low taper fade while speeding up your blends using fewer guards! In this tutorial, I’ll break down each step of the cut and reveal a pro-level lighting technique inspired by surgeons that’ll change the way you approach edge-ups.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this video will help you: ✔️ Cut faster with smoother fades
✔️ Eliminate extra steps in your taper game
✔️ Get crisp, detailed lineups—even in tough lighting situations
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Did you know barbers were once surgeons? Back in the Middle Ages (500–1500 AD), barbers performed surgeries, pulled teeth, and even did amputations. The red, white, and blue barber pole? It represents blood, bandages, and clean tools.
📌 Chapters: 0:00 Hook + Shock Drop
0:21 Cutting Hair Down
0:55 Neck Taper
4:36 Right Side Taper
6:35 Left Side Taper (Skip Guard Technique)
8:45 Lineup & Lighting (Surgical)
12:11 Final Look & Takeaway
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