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We’ve all been on the receiving end of a bad haircut. Whether it’s due to a lack of experience from a stylist or barber or dull, inappropriate tools, a bad haircut is traumatizing, especially as a pre-teen or teenager.
If you’re a barber looking to complete your arsenal of tools or are an aspiring barber who wants to know what you need to get the job done, you’re in the right place. Read on for a list of the best tools every professional barber should have.
Clippers
Professional barber clippers are necessary for clean fade cuts. Choose clippers that will last, have sharp blades and a powerful motor, and are light enough for you to use all day. You should also look for something that is ergonomic so you can hold them all day without hurting your hands.
If you go with a cordless option, make sure the motor is strong enough and that the charge lasts for a long time so you don’t have to worry about recharging them during the day. Be sure you have the proper cleaning tools available as well.
Trimmer
Trimmers are needed to cut short hair and do detailed work. The blades are smaller and shorter than the blade on clippers, giving you the ability to clean up the neck and hairline, groom beards, and do finer lines on the head.
Edger
If you want to make unique designs or shapes in your clients’ hair, you need an edger. They typically have a t-shaped blade design and are used for things like light lightning bolts, stars, lines, words, or anything else your clients and you can dream up.
You need to have the right tools to be able to do any of the hair style trends your clients might want.
Duster Brush
A duster brush can be used to clean up any hair that doesn’t make it onto the cape. Use the duster brush to dust off the back of the neck, ears, or anywhere else that the hair has fallen.
Shears
Even though you might use clippers on many clients, you still need a good pair of shears for trimming and cutting hair. Whether you do it between your fingers or pulled through a comb, good, sharp shears are the best for longer hair.
Straight Blade Scissors
While shears are good for longer hair, straight blade scissors can also be useful, especially for bears and mustaches. If you need to give someone’s facial hair a trim, straight-blade scissors are a safe option.
Capes
No one wants to leave a haircut with hair all over them, so invest in a few barber capes to protect their clothing. This also helps keep hair off the neck, which can get itchy.
Towels
A plentiful supply of clean, soft towels is a necessary component of a good barbershop. For added good measure, you can even have hot towels available for clients after their cut or shave.
Are You Considering Professional Barber School?
These professional barber tools will get you started in your career or if you’re just starting out, will give you a solid set of tools for professional barber school.
Here at Buckner Barber School, we can teach you all that you need to know to be a successful barber. Check out our different programs and apply today.
