Every Term Barbers Use and What They Actually Mean | GQ

Matty Conrad breaks down the most misused and misunderstood terms in barbering so you can become an expert at asking for what you want at the barber shop. From fades and tapers to mullets and side parts, we're making sure you and your barber are on the same page your next haircut. Director: Noel Howard Director of Photography: Callum Gunn Editor: Graham Mooney, Phil Ceconi Host: Matty Conrad Producer: Graham Corrigan; Sam Dennis Line Producer: Jen Santos Production Manager: James Pipitone Casting Producer: Cynthia Simpson Camera Operator: Oliver Smith Gaffer: Luke Strahm Sound Mixer: Alex Shamku Production Assistant: Miranda MacDougall Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin Designer: Lea Kichler Animation: Brady Jackson Filmed on Location at: Victory Barber & Brand Gastown in Vancouver, British Columbia 00:00 The Grooming Guide 00:32 Fades 01:42 How to Ask for a Fade 01:55 Tapers 02:39 The Number System 03:36 Blocked Outlines 04:31 Layering 05:00 Feathered vs. Flowback 05:35 Disconnected vs. Blended 06:06 The Undercut 07:07 Combover vs. Side Part 07:46 The Hard Part 09:00 Edge Up or Line Up 09:44 The Mullet 11:04 Volume vs. Lift 11:36 Spiky vs. Textured 12:23 Fine vs, Thinning 13:35 Haircut vs. Hairstyle 14:24 Until Next Time Still haven’t subscribed to GQ on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2iij5wt