Clipper Trimmer Tips

Clipping & Trimming Tips
Select the right tool for the job:
• Motor-driven clippers for heavy-duty cutting
• Adjustable blade clippers for tapering and general cutting
• Trimmers for trimming and detailing
Why do I need at least three tools?
• Use a high-powered detachable blade clipper for volume cutting
• Use an adjustable blade clipper for precision tapering
• Use a powerful trimmer for all the edges and details
Textured cutting tips:
• Try a T-24 texturizing blade for wisping, thinning, blending,
layering and chipping – all with a clipper!
• Get two cutting lengths out of one blade by cutting with
and against hair growth direction
• Use the OA/FD blade for freehand shaping of textured hair
• Use the T-84 blade for fast take-down prior to bald fading
Clipper techniques:
Tips for adjustable blade clippers:
• When using attachment combs, set your clipper to the #000
or closed position
• Cut clipper-over-comb with the lever in the #1 position to better
control feed and blend
• Invest in a replacement clipper blade once a year to maintain
performance and client comfort
Select the right detachable blade for the job:
• #1 – Clipper-over-comb
• #3¾ – Starting blade, classic taper cut
• #00000 – Military and tight fade cuts
• #T-24 – Texturizing and blending
• #1½ – Short tapering
• #000 – Shear style cutting, clipper-over-finger
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Use “other” cutting tools effectively:
• Cordless trimmers offer greater mobility and convenience
• Corded trimmers offer more power and durability
• T-blades make it easy to trim corners and ear areas
• Square blades are easier to manipulate in tighter spaces
• Use small trimming combs when working with trimmers
• Check the blade before you trim; a misaligned blade can nip
• Clean up – set your line in place and clean upward against
hair growth direction, do not scratch the neck
• Don’t forget ears, eyebrows and nose!
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Powerful, heavy-duty,
2-speed detachable blade
clipper cuts wet or dry hair
• Available in white, pink and black
• Use light combs on dark hair and
dark combs on light hair – see the
contrast, see the guide, make the cut
• Always hold your clipper comb at an angle
to prevent lines and steps in your taper
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Trimmer tips:
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Using clipper combs:
• Use Clipper Oil to lubricate and clean blades
• Use Blade Care Plus Dip to wash away hair,
buildup and preservatives – leaves blades
clean, lubricated and cool
• Use Cool Care Plus 5-In-One Spray to cool,
disinfect, lubricate, clean and prevent rust
on blades without removing them from the clipper
• Only put a blade on your detachable blade clipper
when the clipper is running
• You can take a blade off when the clipper is on or off
• Two screws beneath the drive cap allow you to easily
change the blade drive for like-new performance
• Cut down through your blade sizes when tapering
• Start with larger sizes and go smaller/shorter
MVP Clipper
Clipper-over-comb (overhand) – under the crestline, tapering
Clipper-over-comb (underhand) – over the crestline, layering
Backhand cutting – interior layering
Shear style cutting – use your clipper like a scissors
Don’t forget to oil and clean your blades:
Hints for using detachable blades:
Detachable blade
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Adjustable blade
Envy Clipper
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High-speed, powerful
and balanced clipper
perfect for all-around styling
• Raise, lower and spin the haircutting chair. Move the client,
not the cutter
• Use the mirror to see the cut, improve the quality
• Use your white shirt in the mirror as a backdrop to see cut outline
Always hang your clippers and trimmers by their
hanger loops to avoid drops and damage!
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Adjustable blade
Improved Master Clipper
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Powerful, magnetic motor clipper
for all around cutting and tapering
Don’t forget to fill out your registration card and save your proof of purchase. Andis offers a great warranty!
www.andis.com
1800 Renaissance Blvd. / Sturtevant, WI 53177 USA / 800.558.9441
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