The video is a tutorial by Adrian Barone on how to achieve an "8 with a mid fade" haircut. He starts by using a number 8 guard to cut the top section of the hair, then moves on to cleaning out the sides with a number 2 lever. He sets guidelines for the fade using different guard sizes and lever positions, working his way up to a number 4 lever. He emphasizes the importance of using a zero-gap clipper and keeping a small brush in his opposite hand to clean the canvas.
After completing the fade, he touches up any dark spots and uses a trimmer to blend in the faint line. He then uses an electric shaver to define the edges and neckline, and shaves the client's facial hair. Finally, he applies a little bit of matte pomade and hair enhancement to the top section of the hair.
Throughout the tutorial, Adrian provides tips and advice on how to achieve a smooth and seamless fade, including using a three-step process for the final guideline and testing the trimmers on his forearm before using them on the client.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The tutorial is about how to do an "eight with the mid fade" haircut.
2. The instructor's name is Adrian Barone.
3. Adrian is offering one-on-one Zoom calls for hair tutorials or general questions.
4. The link to sign up for the Zoom calls is in the video description.
5. Adrian uses zero-gap clippers, which he highly recommends.
6. He uses a small brush to clean the canvas while cutting.
7. The tutorial starts with using a number eight guard lever to cut the top of the hair.
8. The instructor uses a comb to feed the hair into the clippers for longer hair.
9. He cuts the hair against the grain for the cowlick area.
10. The sides are cleaned out with a number two lever fully open.
11. The fade is started with a number one guard lever, completely closed.
12. Adrian uses a clipper-over-comb technique to connect the sides to the top.
13. The final guideline is created using a three-step process with the lever closed, then halfway open, and finally completely open.
14. The instructor uses a trimmer to blend in the faint line created by the clippers.
15. The electric shaver is used to clean up the neckline and edges.
16. Adrian uses a spritz (a type of hairspray) to style the hair, but not in this case since the client's hair is very straight.
17. He applies a little bit of shave gel to prevent irritation.
18. The client is asked to pull their lip in to ensure a softer shave.
19. The instructor shaves the thicker areas first to avoid tugging at the mustache.
20. He stretches the skin with his opposite hand to ensure a softer shave.
21. Adrian always shaves with the grain first and then against the grain.
22. He uses a little bit of matte pomade to style the hair.
23. The instructor dilutes his hair enhancement with half water and half hair enhancement.