A collection of cutting ideas, hints and generally good clipper stuff!
Be sure you have 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
Choose your weapon…Detachable blades:
• #1 – Clipper –over-comb
• #3 ¾ - Starting blade, classic taper cut
• #0000A – Military and fade cuts
• #T-24 – Texturizing and blending
• #1 ½ - Short tapering
• #000 – Shear style cutting, clipper-over-finger
Trimmer – Use your full size handpiece as a powerful trimmer
Andis Clipper Combs
Available in midnight black and artic white:
Light combs – dark hair
Dark combs – light hair
See the contrast, see the guide, make the cut!
Always hold your clipper comb at an angle
This will prevent lines and steps in your taper
Clipper Techniques
Clipper-over-comb, overhand – under the crestline, tapering
Clipper –over-comb, underhand – over the crestline, layering
Backhand cutting – interior layering
Full Stroke
Angle Stroke
Shear style cutting – use your clipper like a scissors
Textured cutting tips…
1 blade, 2 cutting lengths – with and against the growth direction.
The OA F/D blade is designed for freehand shaping of textured hair.
Use T-84 for fast take-down prior to bald fading.
Andis Cool Care 5 in ONE clipper spray
All the good stuff in one can…
- Blade coolant
- Disinfectant
- Light lubricant
- Blade cleaner
- Rust Preventative
The “other” clipper cutting tools…
The haircutting chair – raise, lower, spin. Move the client, not the cutter.
The mirror – see the cut, improve the quality.
Your white shirt – use in the mirror as a backdrop, see the cut outline.
Detachable blades, helpful hints…
• On, on/off, either. Only put a blade on your detachable blade
clipper when the clipper is running.
• You can take a blade off when it is on or off.
• Two screws beneath the drive cap allow you to easily change
the blade drive for like-new performance.
• Use Andis Cool Care Plus, 5 in ONE to keep your blades running
cool and smooth.
• Sanitizes and protects, too!
• Cut down through your blade sizes when tapering.
• Start with larger sizes and go smaller/shorter.
Adjustable blade clippers…
When using snap-on attachment guards,
• 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
Trimmer tips…
• Clean up. Set your line in place and clean upward against
hair growth direction
• Do not scratch the neck
• T-blades make it easy to trim corners and ear areas
• Square blades are easier to manipulate in tighter spaces
• Avoid asking a trimmer to cut over comb
• Leave the big jobs to the big tools
• Cordless trimmers offer greater mobility and convenience
• Use small trimming combs when working with trimmers
• Check the blade before you trim
• A misaligned blade can nip a client
How many clippers do I need? At least 3:
• A high powered detachable for volume cutting.
• An adjustable tapering clipper for precision tapering.
• A powerful trimmer for all the edges and details.
The latest and greatest…Andis CeramicEdge blades
• Run cooler for longer life and client comfort
• Stay sharper, longer
• Super fast, smooth cutting action
And finally:
• Ears, eyebrows, nose… A haircut is not complete until all
these areas have been addressed.
• Do not forget to oil your clipper!
• Always hang your clippers by their hanger loops to
avoid drops and damage.
• Do not forget to fill out your registration card and save your
proof of purchase. Andis offers a great warranty
Clipper Tips