Clipper Cutting Dynamics & Blending the Lines

Clipper, Blades & Attachments

Electric clippers utilize detachable blades or plastic guard attachments to cut hair in uniformed fashion

Define the number system of clipper blades and attachments

Generally, the smaller the number the shorter the cut. Some systems may also include specific blade sizes for fading or blending techniques. The length of hair left varies by clipper manufacturer: Andis, Oster, Wahl etc.

What is the importance of consultation

to understand your client and working with the same terminology. “Example" cutting without guards means clipper over comb technique

Fade

An extreme type of tapper cut where the hair on the sides and back are cut close to the head then tapered upward

What are fade variations

temple fade, low-fade, mid-fade, high fade, and shave fade

What is a layered cut

layering refers to cutting the hair at different lengths throughout the hair. Layers are blended.

Step 1 for a clipper fade hair cut by section

start at the nape area: cut on the vertical panels in clipper free hand area

Step 2 for a clipper fade hair cut by section

Temple area: Below rounds of the head “Above Arch” cut on the vertical panels clipper over comb area

Step 3 for a clipper fade hair cut by section

Connect: Above Rounds Area to the top of the hair. Use clipper over comb technique, angle comb