Barbers clippers are an essential tool for any hairdresser. Here at Salonlines, we understand this and stock a comprehensive range from leading manufacturers such as Wahl, Andis, Forfex and Oster barbers clippers.
Barbers clippers have been commonly used for cutting hair since the early 20th Century. Most barbers now use electric barbers clippers, which have gradually replaced the manual clippers which were previously used.
Consumer vs. Professional Barbers Clippers
Today, there are many varieties of barbers clippers on the market, to cater to the needs of both professional hairdressers and consumers who want to cut their own hair.
Consumer units are often sold in kits, which contain accessories and clipper guides to help the user to manually adjust the clippers to suit their required length of cut.
Professional barbers clippers, on the other hand, are intended for hair care professionals. In most cases, professional barbers clippers come without accessories.
The difference between consumer and professional barbers clippers lies mainly in the components which are used in production. The parts in a professional set of clippers are generally of a higher quality, meaning that they will last longer and stand up to prolonged use.
Types of Barbers Clippers
Barbers clippers come with either ceramic or metal blades:
Barbers Clippers with Metal Blades - Most barbers clippers come with stainless steel blades. These are more durable than the ceramic variety, being more durable and less susceptible to rusting
Barbers Clippers with Ceramic Blades - Ceramic blades have the advantage of being corrosion-free and hard-wearing. Remaining cool to touch, even after prolonged use, ceramic barbers clippers have low levels of conductance when compared to metal clippers. On the downside, ceramic barbers clippers are more expensive than metal, and can often be more brittle, meaning that they are prone to breakage.
