How to choose a professional hair clipper

Professional hair clippers should have a number of qualities that will help the hairdresser choose an effective tool for quality work.

Criterias of choice

Based on this knowledge, you can choose an almost ideal machine for professional use.

Device type

All hair clippers can be divided by type of device:

• Rotary - for rotary devices, the work is based on the principle of reciprocating movement of the blades. These types of devices have decent power and a built-in cooling system. They are quite reliable and leave a pleasant impression during operation, as they are very comfortable. They can be used for a wide variety of hair types, including the coarsest ones. They are equipped with several switchable operating speed modes, which allows you to create model hairstyles. The blades are easy to change and there is a wide selection to choose from. These include working blades, blades for edging and thinning. Among all the others, there are also blades for creating curly haircuts.
• Vibrating - an electromagnetic coil is responsible for the operation of this type of device, sending current pulses to the blade. When you turn it on, you can hear a slight click, but don't be afraid of it. The engine simply notified us that it was ready to go.
• I don’t want to say anything bad about these machines, but think for yourself.They make a lot of noise during the working process, are not capable of long-term and continuous operation, and vibrate very strongly. They have low power, which is why they interrupt their work after twenty minutes. They can only be used for short-term work - trimming or correcting hair. They do not have replaceable knives.

Knife material

There is no escape from the fact that any device, even the best one, can break down. One of the main parts of a hair clipper is the blade. They are the ones who are responsible for how long the machine will serve you faithfully.

What can we find in the market these days?

1. Blades made of steel. They use special high-strength steel, although it has time limits for use. Such models are quite inexpensive, since they lack marketing benefits.
2. Knives with special coating. And here marketers of all stripes have turned to their full potential. There are huge quantities of spray coatings of all varieties available on the market. Up to space nanotechnology. As the saying goes? for all tastes, the main thing is that the wallet can withstand it. Any of these coatings significantly extend the time of use of the product. It is fundamentally important to look at the brand. Companies that have been operating in the market for a long time and have earned a name for themselves care about their reputation and will not use diamond coating on low-quality steel.
3. Ceramics. Such knives are durable, they do not heat up, and they are also hypoallergenic.

Power, blade speed

As mentioned earlier, vibration-type machines have a low power of about 15 watts. They do not involve long-term work.

The rotary type is a professional class of machines; their power ranges from 20 to 45 watts.They can be used for many hours without interrupting work.

If we talk about the frequency of movement, the greater it is, the faster the haircut will progress. Professionals choose models with high speed, but if you still don’t have confidence in your abilities, then it’s better to take a model with medium frequency. But there is no need to purchase devices with low speed; they are often simply not able to cope with coarse or thick hair; such models do not cut, but rather tug.

Nozzles

Imagine a reaper cutting wheat. The attachments of hair clippers look about the same. This is a plastic comb that has several long teeth. The teeth catch the hairs and make cutting easier. Nozzles come in different shapes, can be single-sided or double-sided, and can be removable or non-removable. The more of them supplied by the manufacturer, the more fantasies the hairdresser can turn into reality.

Attachments can be universal and suitable for any model, or they can be intended only for one specific one.

Most attachments are made of plastic. They are low cost and lightweight. But they have a low degree of reliability, since the teeth often break. Stainless steel nozzles are “unbreakable”, but they are heavy and expensive. Recently they began to produce nozzles made of silicone, which is pleasant to the skin and does not irritate.

Charging method

Today, there is a large selection of different models on sale:

1. Connected to the electrical network. As a rule, these are rotary devices with high power. They are characterized by compactness, light weight, reduced noise and an expanded range of functionality.
2. Battery operated. They are simply designed for travel use; one charge lasts for a long time. Most often, these models are of the vibration type.
3. Combined models. Professional stylists use such devices. When the cable interferes with operation, you can safely disconnect it and continue working on the battery. They have good power, but a short battery life. It is preferable to use models that can be recharged while working from the mains.

Top 5 best professional machines

Rowenta TN-9130

Characteristics:

• equipped with a dual type of power: the battery can operate for 45 minutes, there is a charge indicator on the handle;
• has a rotary type motor;
• weighs 450 grams;
• steel blades with titanium coating;
• self-sharpening knives;
• The set includes 7 nozzles;
• can make a haircut from 0.8 - 7 millimeters;
• blade width – 32 millimeters;
• waterproof housing;
• wet cleaning of blades.

Philips QC5130

This model belongs to the family of hybrid models: the battery life is one hour, for a full charge – 10 hours, there is a battery charge indicator, it is located on the base of the device, the power cord length is 1.8 meters.

• rotary type motor;
• steel knives without coating;
• there are ten built-in operation settings;
• nozzles are not included;
• the length of the cut is 3-21 millimeters;
• blade width – 41 millimeters;
• device weight – 300 grams;
• the machine has a rounded blade;
• self-sharpening blades are installed that do not require lubrication;
• There is a brush for cleaning the blades.

The machine is easy to use due to its low weight and comfortable handle. The battery charge time is enough for three haircuts. The blades can be extended.There is a special ring for adjusting the cutting height.

Panasonic ER1611

• a linear motor type is installed: this is a completely new type of motor;
• thanks to it, the blades of the machine move ten percent faster than those of rotary-type devices.
• the knives of the device are diamond-coated, movable, and have X-shaped teeth;
• it is powered both from the mains and from batteries, the battery operating time is 50 minutes, charging time is one hour;
• The device comes with three attachments;
• with nozzles removed, cutting height 0.8 mm;
• The machine weighs 300 grams.

Remington HC5800

The device is capable of cutting soft and coarse hair; it does not cause any difficulties with children’s hair, as well as beard correction;

The battery life is 60 minutes, it takes 4 hours to fully charge, the length of the power cord is 1.6 meters, which allows the technician to work normally;

• built-in charge indicator;
• self-sharpening blades with titanium coating;
• There are three nozzles included;
• has 19 operating modes;
• The set includes a stand and a USB cable; the machine weighs 400 grams.

Moser 1591-0052

• there are two types of power supply, battery life is 100 minutes, full charge takes 16 hours, equipped with a screen? which indicates the amount of charge, as well as the time for which the remaining charge will last;
• The device weighs 130 grams, very light, fits comfortably in the hand;
• equipped with a rotary engine;
• non-coated steel blades that require sharpening;
• haircut length – 0.4 – 6 millimeters;
• one removable nozzle;
• There are three cutting height modes.