Will these clippers give me an extremely close cut? I like to take my hair down to the scalp, but I don't "bic" it.
998919
Yes this will take it very close. The only thing you can get closer is the fade master
998920
If you are looking for a really close cut you need to be looking at the Andis "Fade Master", that would be the closest cut attainable without shaving.
998921
These clippers out of the box will not give you a close ("skin") cut. They can be adjusted to do it, but I wouldn't do that. They are not meant to for that purpose. There are liners and other cheaper clippers you can adjust if that's all you want.
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If you want an Andis clipper go with the And is fade master. The regular Masters go down to a .000 and the fade Masters go down to .00000. Which will give you a closer cut. Also moving the lever back will give you a .000 cut with the fade Masters.
998923
Yes. With the proper blade adjustment you can. Everyone thinks I Bic mine but I just use these Clippers every other day.
2122166
I always use the 1/8 guard when cutting my hair and that's close enough for my liking. Without the guard the cut would be extremely close. I use the trimmer without guard on the neck area and it works perfectly for me.
2209593
I haven't had a need to use other combs. The combs that came with the clippers have been all I have required. My suggestion would be to find one you would like use and try it. Hope you have success.
2142321
I must have gotten a bad set of clippers since others had luck. Tried them on a Lhasa apso/shitzu mix and they barely cut any hair off of him. I've been grooming my dogs for 25 yrs and I consider these to be the worst clippers that I've ever had. Good luck
1126965
It won't cut as close as a good shaver, but it cuts closer than any trimmer that I've ever owned. Note that it will take more passes to trim your entire head since the cutting area is only 1-1/8" wide, and will not follow the contours of your head since it will not flex (as will a shaver). I don't shave my head, but it does a great job around sideburns and around the neckline. I would buy this trimmer again for my uses.
344687
This is true for this model. Other models have a second comb that will allow you a longer length, but it is difficult get the clippers to give a good cut if you cut your own hair. For longer hair someone will have to help with scissors.
656867
Try adjusting your blade or asking a local groomer. Mine cut, but they are very slow. I switch back and forth between human clippers and these. For me I use them for in between grooming
780070
Wow, sorry, I haven't been so careful about that and I haven't got my hair that short using this clipper. But I think it will.
1575544
I would try them if I was cutting my hair at home , but not if I used them professionally.I use them on fabric scissors,they work great .
523618
I'm happy to respond: I'm not sure the "clippers" could handle keeping hair at 2 inches but I could be wrong. I recently stopped shaving my "biker" head after 12 years but didn't want to grow it all back. I'm 70 years old and am now comfortable showing my gray at the 1/8 to 1/4 length and using the "clippers" every 2-3 weeks, and, saving the $12-16 bucks (plus a tip) trip.
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Hey Julian, I am african american also and have used these edjers for a few months now. They do cut close and I do advise that you may have to adjust the blades a bit to your liking, but I do like these edjers for close cutting and edjing purposes. They are one of the best out there for african americans. As always make sure you follow up close edjng with a good bump patrol product.
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Not sure Denise, but thinking the guides are meant to fit over blades of standard size. If you can blend well, hair nirvana will be reached! That said, can I interject that I LUV, LUV, LUV the close cropped shearing the 76 delivers time and again?? I bought the blade cleaning solution, and some blade lubricant (oil), and the thing just hums and buzzes me into a "recently got a hair cut" look. Of course, I'm bagging the loot I'd have spent at a clip joint. The stray wild hairs, and porcupine hairs, are sliced down, and I'm suddenly well-groomed. Just keeping the back and sides in check once a week is about all it takes. Splurge on a 76, it's cheaper in the long run than some crappy clippers, and nothing cuts as evenly.
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Which end are you using that you are able to nick yourself? Trim all the hair down to a reasonable length with the clipper end and then use the razor end to take all the hair off. Take your time in a well lit area and to not try to hack at the hair. I find that pulling the skin taut prevents any close calls. It may also help to have someone assist you by using the razor and you just direct. If the blade needs replacing it will pull the hair and cause irritation. I have never managed to nick myself with this though like I have with standard hair clippers.
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I looked up blading clippers and those seem to cut closer. I thought i really liked this product but after using it a few times ive notice it misses alot of hair and have to do it more than once.
660736
Both my yorkies have really fine hair, and it works very well. I don't have experience with other clippers, but I've noticed you have to cut the same area a few times and in different directions to get it really straight, specially when using those spacers thingies :)
1390324
Yes if you attach one of the long combs to the clippers. But to avoid the look of a shaved haircut you would do a "scissors only" haircut.
1648782
My dad and brother and me all have the speedmaster 2, and one of them cuts pretty dang close. I'm guessing the way the blade is seated results in that clipper cutting as close as some trimmers.