Video guide to the men's haircut for beginners

With Irish barbers remaining closed, due to COVID-19 restrictions, until 20th July, and with people getting out more, there's never been such a need for home haircuts. With that in mind, Daiva Dabuleviciene, professional barber and Pobalscoil Neasáin tutor, has put together some guidelines for a simple men's haircut using clippers and scissors.

Getting started

In the video below, Daiva takes you through the process step by step for a man's haircut using a number 3 clippers on the back and sides, and a scissors on top. She points out that you almost can't do it wrong, and that the most important is not to be afraid. 

What you'll need

For this haircut, you will need:

• A Wahl Magic Clip (number 3 blade), or any professional clippers, but note that numbers can vary on different clippers
• A wide tooth comb
• Hairdressing scissors
• A bottle with water to spray
• A gown

Learn More

Daiva's barbering course at Pobalscoil Neasáin covers all you need to know about working in a professional barber shop, including Creative and Classic Cutting Techniques; Clipper Work; Fading & Blending; Styling & Finishing; Current Trends & Media Influences; Client Consultation; Product Knowledge and Working on Live Models. The course will be available for enrolment as soon as it is safe to restart courses.

​A number of our other schools also run Barbering and Hairdressing courses.