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All About Attachment Combs

By Sean Casey

Don’t get too attached to using just one attachment comb. With a variety of different attachment combs available, also referred to as clipper guards, you can make your job much easier. Andis provides an assortment of attachment combs that will fit on your clippers like the Master, Master Cordless and Supra ZR II. When choosing the right attachment comb, first make sure it will fit your clipper model since they are not always interchangeable between models. Depending on your preference and clipper model, you can choose from magnetic, snap-on or metal clip attachment combs. All provide a firm fit on your blade that prevents the attachment comb from falling off.

Attachment combs are available from size 0.5 (3/32” length) all the way up to size 8 (1” length). When choosing an attachment, I personally like the magnetic option – I can switch them out faster during transition cutting. The attachment combs were designed to make blending hair easier than using the traditional clipper-overcomb method. Since they provide a set length, you can consistently cut without creating demarcations in the hair. As you cut from one length of hair to the next, swap out different sizes accordingly.

When using an attachment comb on an adjustable blade clipper, you will have the ability of switching the lever on your clipper for even more cutting lengths. The lever allows you to move up or down a half size, enabling you to blend between whole sizes. This “half step” method is ideal for achieving a clean blend on fades. When creating a wave style haircut, use an attachment comb to cut with the grain on short, coarse curly hair, starting from the crown to the hairline. This method will help remove bulk instead of removing length.

Pair up your favorite Andis clipper with attachment combs and find out how quickly they can speed up and simplify many techniques behind the chair.

Eric Cheek is a successful barber & beauty salon owner, barber educator and platform artist based i n Charlotte, NC. Possessing multiple competitive barbering victories, years of practical experience and an artistic eye, his approachable and easy-to-understand style of teaching is second to none. He is often invited to tradeshows and events to share his artistry and knowledge where novices and experienced pros alike uncover hidden gems of advice and translate them into profit.

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