@pyaarkaye: steps to a temp fade •create your first guideline with the trimmer or clipper closed here you see me using the trimmer •create your second guideline with the clipper open cutting against the grain •using clipper half closed, start debulking the weight line •with your clipper closed, blend in the lowest line of demarcation •using your 1.5 guard & clipper closed, start blending the highest weight line (flicking out below the occipital bone) •go down to your 1 guard & clipper open and work your way down to clipper closed, continue blending while combing or brushing the hair back into place •using your 00-red guard & open clipper lever working your way down to a closed clipper, continue blending in the weight line •with your clippers open use the notching technique for any final detail work