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Been using a cheap plastic guard on my clippers vs. a metal one for fades
I always grabbed the plastic ones that came with my Wahl clippers, thinking they were fine. Then I picked up a set of Andis metal guards for like $25 on a whim. The difference is wild. The metal ones don't flex at all when you push into the hair, so your guideline stays super crisp. With the plastic, I'd sometimes get a slightly uneven line on a tight skin fade because the guard would bend a tiny bit. The metal is also way easier to clean and doesn't hold onto hair as much. After switching, my fades just look cleaner and I'm not fighting the tool. Anyone else made this switch and noticed their lines got sharper?
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keith90017d ago
Metal guards are a game changer, just like simonp76 said about the right tool.
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wadew5117d ago
My Wahl Senior came with plastic guards and I used them for years without a single complaint. The Andis metal ones feel nice, but I've never had a plastic guard bend on me during a skin fade. I keep them clean and replace the clip every couple years. Sometimes the fancy upgrade is just that, fancy, and the basic part does the job just fine.
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simonp7617d ago
My old barber in Miami used to say the right tool doesn't make the work easier, it makes the work right. You see this everywhere once you look for it. A good kitchen knife versus a dull one, or a solid screwdriver that doesn't strip the head. We put up with the cheap version that came in the box for way too long, and then a small upgrade changes the whole job. That metal guard is just another piece of that same truth.
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