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Unlike many household appliances, hair clippers are built to last, especially the professional ones. Hairdressers use these devices all day long, so they must be resistant to prolonged wear, but that's not a reason to neglect their constant maintenance.

A quality hair clipper will help you save money and last for many years if you pay attention to its maintenance. This is particularly true for professional hairdressers who use the hair clipper frequently. Regular maintenance activities for the clipper will help prevent cutting accidents and ensure a high-quality cutting experience for all clients.

Keep the blades clean

The main advantage of maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of the razor is to keep the blades sharp for a longer period. Hair, dirt, and dust contribute to blunting the blades of the hair clipper.

Germs and bacteria accumulate very quickly and can cause all kinds of infections if you don't clean and disinfect the hair clipper.

To clean the hair clipper, you need a soft-bristle brush to remove most of the hair, then for a deep clean, it is recommended to use a paintbrush or a toothbrush.

Once the clipper is cleaned of all hair, remove the grease from the blades with a degreaser derived from hair.

Perhaps you won't disinfect the hair clipper after each use, but you will certainly clean the blades. For disinfection, we recommend solutions with an alcohol concentration greater than 60% to ensure the complete elimination of germs and microbes, including bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

Distilled white vinegar works just as well; its acidity will destroy the mold and bacteria that can appear on a hair cutting device.

Another tip is not to cut people with unwashed hair; besides the hygiene criterion, this can affect the operation of the hair clipper. It's preferable that the hair is washed the day before the cut, as hair containing sand or dust will destroy the clipper blades.

Apply oil to the blades regularly

Applying oil to the clipper blades is the next step in its maintenance. Dry blades on your clipper can cause serious problems, such as pulling the client's hair during cutting. You can easily avoid this by applying oil to the blades after each use. Manufacturers of hair clippers recommend using a special oil designed for this purpose.

Oil application for the clipper is done after assembly, at the intersection area of the blade teeth, about a drop every 5 mm.

After applying the oil for the hair clipper, you need to run it for 5-10 seconds to help distribute the oil over all the teeth and the entire width of the clipper. After turning off the machine, you can wipe off any excess oil.

Clipper oil also has the function of preventing rust and keeping the blades sharp longer. If the clipper blades deteriorate because you haven't lubricated them properly, it is very likely that the manufacturer will not accept the warranty.

We recommend using only the manufacturer-approved clipper oil, as any other substitute can seriously compromise the correct functioning of the clipper or cause irreversible damage.

Check the clipper cord

Have you ever had your hair clipper stop suddenly during a cutting session? The cause of this might be a broken or damaged power cord. To avoid this, you will need to pay attention to the cord of your clipper when scratches or breaks appear due to daily use.

If your hair clipper has this issue, you will need to contact the manufacturer to replace the power cord.

Ensure the blades are aligned correctly

If you have to disassemble your hair clipper when cleaning or oiling it, you will need to ensure that the blades are aligned correctly when reassembling. If the blades leave a strip or give the impression of slowing down the clipper's operation, it is necessary to adjust the screws or check the tension spring and plastic guide.

Each hair cutting device manufacturer provides its instructions for correctly aligning the blades. In general, the upper and lower blades should be aligned together, sometimes with the upper blade slightly above the lower one.

Additionally, it's important that the hair clipper blades are aligned parallelly, otherwise your clients risk being seriously pinched by the device.

The procedure is as follows:

First, turn off the hair clipper, unplug it if necessary, and begin to unscrew the screws holding the blades in position. You only need to loosen the screws enough to be able to move the blades, not completely.

Once the lever is in the closed position, you will adjust the blades so they are correctly aligned. When in the correct position, you can start tightening each screw, maintaining the correct blade position as you do it.

Adjust the power screw

If your hair clipper is noisier than usual, it might require an adjustment of the power screw. In this case, it’s best to consult the user manual or contact the manufacturer.

For example, in the case of WAHL clippers, to resolve this issue, you can use a screwdriver to turn the power screw clockwise until it makes a loud noise. Then turn the screw counterclockwise until the noise stops.

In conclusion, a hair clipper maintenance routine is essential for any professional hairdresser. No one wants a clipper with blunt blades that pulls hair, makes strange noises, and does not provide a pleasant cutting experience. If you want to take care of your clients, you must first take care of your clipper.