TRIMMERS & CLIPPERS
Creating a buzz Trimmers and clippers are essential tools for all barbers. We take a look at some that have caught our attention…
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his Wahl Cordless Senior Clipper (RRP £149.99) has an adjustable thin profile blade for precision fades, with a flat bottom that allows for closer cutting. Its powerful cordless motor generates a higher blade speed with increased torque for more cutting power, and its aluminium metal bottom housing provides a sturdy, robust grip with a weighted feel for precision and control. With its beautiful brushed metal
PANASONIC GP30 COMPACT CORDED/ CORDLESS CLIPPER
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casing and sleek curves, the Wahl Lithium Ion Beret Trimmer (RRP £107.99) is as good to look at as it is comfortable to hold. Its superb balance gives you great control with the true beauty coming from the snap on/off chrome-plated V-Blade that is super smooth and designed to get you a close cut of 0.4mm. The Oster range of clippers and trimmers is manufactured in the United States, and caters for all professionals, from trainee hair stylists to advanced hairdressers and barbers, who demand the very best. The Oster MXPro High Speed Magnetic Clipper has a powerful magnetic motor that delivers 6,000 blade stroked per minute. The adjustable blade is perfect for cutting wet and dry hair, adjusts from 000 (0.5mm) to 1 (2.4mm). The MXPro is supplied with four comb attachments (1,2,3 & 4), and a cleaning brush and lubricating oil is enclosed. Andis has cut the cord on its bestselling T-Outliner trimmer, releasing the new T-Outliner® Cordless Li. With the iconic T-Outliner look and feel, this cord/cordless trimmer provides an industry-leading run time of over 100 minutes and is Andis’ most powerful cordless trimmer ever. With a heavyduty rotary motor delivering 7,200 strokes per minute and constant speed motor technology to prevent dragging, it’s perfect for men’s grooming specialists. The T-Outliner has long been the barber’s choice for outlining, designing and dry-shaving due to the close-cutting, T-blade which can be zero gapped - the new cordless version is equipped with the same precision blade set.
OSTER MXPRO HIGH SPEED MAGNETIC CLIPPER
As an evolution of their flagship model, Andis have introduced the new USPro Cordless Li (£69.99+VAT), a cordless Lithium battery powered version that sets a new benchmark in cordless clipper technology, delivering up to two hours run-time from a single 90 minute charge - and its separate power cord allows you to plug in and continue without having to stop, change tools or recharge. Combined with its high power rotary motor and high blade speed, this clipper powers through multiple cuts with ease, guaranteeing ultimate manoeuvrability, versatility and precision for every cut. The blade can adjust from 000 to 1 in one simple movement, allowing on-the-fly control