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-------------Number one fade with a skin taper video---------- Whether you're picking up clippers for the first time or looking to sharpen a technique you've been winging for years, this one's for you. In this step-by-step tutorial, barbers Alana and Janet walk you through one of the most requested and most satisfying cuts in they do: a number one fade with a skin taper. This is the exact technique used daily at our gender-inclusive studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and now we're bringing it to you. What you'll learn: How to set up your fade with a number one guard Clipper technique for smooth, seamless blending How to execute a skin taper that looks intentional and blurry The finishing details that separate a good fade from a great one No gatekeeping here. Barbering has always been a community craft, and we believe anyone who wants to learn should be able to. Techniques learned can be used on all hair types.If you're a DIYer cutting at home, a student building your skills, or a barber adding to your toolkit, you can sit with us.