Sergio Barron of Faded Culture shares a tutorial on how to achieve a mid-drop fade haircut. He starts by debunking the fading area, then sets a guideline using a clipper with a one-guard lever open. Instead of setting multiple guidelines, he blends out the initial one using a clipper lever closed and gradually opening it. He continues this process around the head, working in small sections. Next, he sets a second guideline using a one-guard lever open and blends it out using a half-guard lever open. He repeats this process for the third guideline using a two-guard lever open. After blending out the guidelines, he uses trimmers to create a bald guideline and clippers to remove excess hair. Finally, he adds texture on top, blow-dries the hair, and performs lineup work using a straight razor. Sergio also shares tips on how to maintain a clean workspace, achieve a sharp box, and refine the edges.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The tutorial is about a mid drop fade haircut.
2. The barber, Sergio Barron, is performing the haircut.
3. Sergio starts by debunking the fading area and setting a guideline with a one guard lever open.
4. He uses a clipper with the lever closed to lay down the first guideline, slanting towards the back of the head.
5. Sergio emphasizes the importance of taking time when laying down the first guideline, as it sets the foundation for the rest of the haircut.
6. He opens the clipper lever to blend out the initial guideline, working in small sections.
7. Sergio uses a different approach than his usual method, where he sets in all guidelines and then blends them out.
8. He uses a one and a half guard to blend out the middle guideline, working in small sections.
9. Sergio advises using soft to medium pressure when cutting to avoid creating dark guidelines.
10. He uses a two guard to set down another guideline, coming up about a half inch high.
11. Sergio blends out the guideline with a one and a half guard, leaving a small amount of hair to finish taking out with a one guard.
12. He uses a three guard to blend out the dark ridge at the back of the head.
13. Sergio trims the excess hair with clippers and then uses an electric shaver to skin out the bottom of the head.
14. He adds texture on top using clippers without a guard.
15. Sergio uses a straight razor to shave out the rest of the hair, starting with the grain and then refining the edges against the grain.
16. He uses a Turkish straight razor, which he likes for its thinness.
17. Sergio links the straight razor in the description for viewers who are interested.
18. He finishes the haircut by detailing the facial hair and applying a matte pomade to the top of the hair.
Note: I excluded opinions and focused on extracting factual information from the text.