Professional Hair Clippers Review

Heavy duty versions of hair clippers are now used to shear sheep and were previously only made in non-electric versions. Hair clipper have sharpened blades that look like tiny combs which oscillate sideways to clip through hair. The blades need to have as little friction as possible, which is why they must be properly lubricated and made from materials that don't create friction.

Barbers generally use hair clippers on men and women with short hairstyles because they accurately cut hair at a very fast pace. Manual hair clippers were originally used by squeezing handles together and releasing them to move the blades and clip the hair. Today, manual hair clippers have mostly been replaced by electric clippers because they are quicker and easier to use. Manual clippers are sometimes still used in a few countries for extremely close cuts. Hair clippers first gained popularity in the military and boot camps because they could create a close shave at a fast pace.

Electric clippers were first created in 1921 when Mathew Andis, Sr. developed a pair in his basement with his wife. He then began going door to door at barbershops in Wisconsin to sell his new invention. In 1922 he created the Andis Clipper Company. In 1928 John Oster introduced his own electric clippers to the entire industry and made them more widely accessible.

There are tons of different models of hair clippers which are intended for at home use and for salon use. They come in varying strengths and have adjustable blades and attachments. Professional hair clippers are generally made to endure long term use and are created with more durable materials like metal rather than plastic. The blades of hair clipper are typically made from stainless steel to prevent rusting. There are even some that are made of ceramic to stay sharper longer and to protect the clippers from becoming damaged. Here are some different models of hair clippers that are widely used among industry professionals:

The Oster Fast Feed Clipper comes with adjustments and has a compact style making it easy for stylists to use and hold throughout the day. Even though it is small, this model is extremely powerful and quickly clips through hair. The blade on this model can be changed to different sizes which allows you to cut a variety of lengths. This model is great for hard to manage hair and comes at a very low price.

The Oster Titan clipper is great for stylists because it is extremely durable and has an exceptionally powerful motor which makes clipping hair fast and efficient. This model comes with a high speed option which makes cutting through wet or damp hair super easy and fast. Blades can easily be changed on this model. Overall, clippers are a fast and efficient way to cut hair, especially on men and women who choose to wear short styles. See our full selection of Professional Hair Clippers.