Hair Styling Tools

If you are in the market for  reliable, careful workmanship and quality design hair trimmers, you just might want to consider the Andis T Outliner Hair Trimmers.  These professional hair trimmers

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are equipped with a close-cutting T blade that enables you to trim easily around the ears and neck.  Not only do they trim, but the fine-cutting teeth provide for some extremely close cutting or dry shaving.  For all-around outlining and fading, these trimmers fit the bill as well.  The contoured housing fits nicely in your hand and are more lightweight than some of the other hair trimmers you will find.  The powerful magnetic motor runs cool and quiet and with a heavy duty 8-foot cord, you can plug these trimmers in just about anywhere and have ample extended allowance for use.

As with any hair trimmers or hair clippers, the key to keeping them in perfect working condition is the ongoing maintenance.  You should always oil the blades before, during, and after each use.   Cleaning excess hair from the blades by using a worn out toothbrush is also advisable.  To clean the blades, Andis suggests immersing the blades only into a shallow plan of Andis Trimmer Oil, while the trimmer is running.  Any excess hair and dirt that has accumulated between the blades should come out.  Then after cleaning, turn the trimmer off and dry the blades with a dry cloth.

Bald can truly be beautiful and easy to do if you have the right hair clippers.  In the past men would shave their head to achieve that shiny noggin but now thanks to the Wahl 5-Star Balding Clipper you can achieve the same result with a lot less muss and fuss.  After reading numerous positive reviews online, and seeing how there are still so many women still trying to figure out what to buy for their man, I felt it was a product worth sharing, especially if your man is bald or going bald, or just likes the bald look.

While Wahl developed the “5-Star Series” of clippers and trimmers to meet the unique professional grooming needs of African-American clients,  Caucasians and other ethnic groups alike are praising the Wahl Company for developing this new clipper, which allows for full head balding and tight fades due to the adjustable taper and high-precision zero-overlap blades.  I have even talked with a man who bought one to shave the hair off his back.  From what I read online, this clipper gets a 4.5 out of 5 rating  You can’t go wrong with that.

The difference in the Wahl Balding Clipper is the finer teeth.  As you can see by the picture  of the two blades, the one on the left is the Balding Clipper Blade and the one on the right is from some standard clippers.  As one gentlemen put it, “the clippers leave you with the look of one day’s growth,” which, apparently is just how he likes it.  He went on to say that these clippers shave the head more quickly and with less irritation than anything else he had used.  So, if you are considering purchasing some clippers to achieve that “bald” look, just take note of the features and what the set includes below, and then you be the judge.  Of course, if you have found something else that you feel is better, we would love to hear back from you.  

FEATURES:

•Super charged V5000 motor for extra power 
•Zero overlap fine tooth surgical blades 
•Super close-cutting single-cut vibrator clipper 
•Twice the speed of pivot motor clippers 
•Includes: barber comb, pre-shave brush, blade guard, oil, cleaning brush 
•Instructions in both English and Spanish

If you don’t think the tatoos on arms, legs, backs and other more intimate locations are enough, have you noticed more and more  individuals are having designs carved into short hair and side burns?  The so-called expressions of style are now being called hair tattoos.  Both women and men alike are asking their hair stylists to copy a particular drawing or design that they want revealed on their head by having their hair shaved in one general area to show off this design.  Thus, the “hair tattoo”.

While there are some very talented barbers and stylists out there who have mastered the hair tattoo technique, Wahl hair trimmers has developed one of the newest hair styling tools called the Professional Tattoo Trimmer.  This fine line trimmer creates cutout designs with ease.  It’s long life AC motor comes with extra fine blades for detailed cuts.  The trimmer even includes a poster with 18 hair designs.  What more could you ask for unless it is your own unique design?  Just think, you can be a trendsetter by tattooing your head with seasonal designs.   With Halloween just around the corner, perhaps a bat, a pumpkin, a skeleton……. While that might be taking it just a bit too far, why not?

Alright men, do you have a significant other who has been hassling you over your ever present nose and ear hairs? For many men, there comes a time when the appearance of hairs in the nose and ears just is not attractive.  And, in many cases it can be a total turnoff for women.  Some look at protruding nose and ear hair as unsanitary and just not caring about their personal hygiene.  And, so as not to sound sexist, yes, there are times when women have an extra long nose hair that is being a real pest and needs to be removed.

Well guys and gals, there are no more excuses.  We have surpassed the time when you had to use scissors or tweezers (ouch) to rid you of these unsightly hairs.  We are in the modern age, and as such, there are electric nose/ear hair trimmers or battery operated models that will get the job done.  There are many in the marketplace to choose from but my recommendation is don’t buy the first thing you see, and don’t buy the least expensive.  Remember that you are dealing with delicate areas in both your nose and ears, and the last thing you need is to inflict injury and pain needlessly.

When shopping for your new nose and/or ear hair trimmers, look for something that “trims” and doesn’t cut.   Keeping in mind, however that these hairs are there for a reason ( for the nose the obvious is so that your delicate membranes of the inner nasal passage are protected from dirt and debris), so you don’t want to be shaving away what was initially intended to be there.  Keep in mind that you also want a trimmer that is comfortable and easy to use.   Once you find what you are looking for, follow the instructions carefully and you and yours will be ready to face the day looking well groomed.

When we are all looking for ways to save money in these hard pressed economical times, even some of the must haves such as hair cuts, styling, etc. need to be readdressed.  While for us women who have very defined types of hairstyles, trimming our own hair could be very disastrous.  However, trimming boys, young men and older men alike can be accomplished fairly easily at home. 

There are many hairstyles that are being worn these days by the male species just as with us females.  However, many males are also wearing shaved heads or are sporting an extremely short cut.  Knowing this, it doesn’t take much to see that one could invest in some hair clippers or hair trimmers and perform this job at home.  There are even clipper kits that are available which typically include everything you need from the clippers to the variable sized combs or guards, oil, a cleaning brush and even a neck cape.  If you have teenage sons at home, you’ll find that they already know exactly what to do.  If you ask them they will more than likely tell you that they have friends who do each other’s hair shaving or clipping or their parents are already doing it.   

Hair clippers and trimmers come in all price ranges and just because some appear to be pricey, doesn’t always mean they are the best.  Check out what is available.  You can find some hair clipper kits for as low as $22.00.

What really is the difference between consumer grade hair clippers and professional hair clippers?  Nowadays the biggest difference is that the professional units have enhanced insulating for internal electrical components to prevent the clippers from overheating during periods of prolonged use.   Another difference is that some manufacturers of hair clippers have also replaced some of the plastic parts in consumer grade hair clippers to metal parts in the professional grade so that the clippers are more durable and will last longer.  Both of these differences are due to extended use by barbers and professional stylists.

When it comes to quality in hair clippers, one must always consider the end user and the intent.  Typically the at-home individual consumer leans towards purchasing a clipper kit that includes several accessories.   These accessories include several guides for different length cuts, oil, and sometimes a comb.  These kits can cost anywhere from $20.00 to $50.00.   Most professional hair clippers do not include accessories and usually must be purchased separately.   Depending on what you are looking for in a professional model hair clipper, the price can vary anywhere from $40.00 to right at about $100.00.

There are several clipper companies that have been around for quite some time.  Andis got their start back in 1921 and Oster followed not long after in 1928.  Since then many other companies have joined the industry such as Wahl, Forfex, and HAI.  All of these companies have their popular models and varying types of trimmers that perform different functions.

If you are in the market for hair clippers, the deciding factor can be determined by many things but most of the time it boils down to what you can afford and for what particular function you need the clippers.  Before buying, talk to your barber or hair stylist to see what they recommend and while you are at it ask for a couple of different recommendations, especially if price is a factor.

First of all, did you know that hair clippers are really not all that hard to fix?  Well, it’s true but the purpose of this blog today is to provide you with a few simple rules to follow each time you use your hair clippers so that you can avoid having to get repairs made.

The first basic rule in keeping your clippers functioning at an optimum level is the clean the clippers after each and every use.  While this seems painful, especially if you are a barber or hair styliest, some models have a self-cleaning feature so that isn’t going to be an issue.  Second and probably most importantly, read the instructions and guidelines for maintenance that were provided with the hair clipper when you bought it.   Do  take care to always unplug the adapter from the wall outlet without applying any pressure.  Never insert any hard objects to the cutters’ portion of the clipper.  You should never rinse the clipper under water as this will remove the lubrication provided to the clippers.  Avoid using liquid cleaners on the cutters or even on the main body of the unit.  Lastly, keep your hair clippers in shut-off mode when they are not in use. 

While the rules above appear fairly basic, you would be surprised just how many hair clippers do not last past a year with owners/operators failing to do any type of maintenance other than the occasional blowing off the hair from the blades.  Don’t fall into this category and you can feel good about spending your money of one of the nicer and pricier model hair clippers that is going to give you your moneys worth and then some.