Everything You Need to Know About Barbering Tools
Learn the essentials of barber tools, from clipper anatomy to proper maintenance. Invest in high-quality tools for high-quality results. Understand the importance of tool anatomy, blade adjustment, and ergonomics. Maintain your tools for longevity. Master shear and texturizing techniques. Improve your body positioning for better outcomes. This course is perfect for new barbers, stylists, and hairdressers seeking to enhance their skills.
What you’ll learn
- Barber Tool Essentials
- How to fully understand your tools
- Clipper Anatomy and proper blade alignment
- We’ll break down the purpose of the taper adjustment lever.
- How to properly disinfect, oil and maintain your blades
Ch.1
Tools needed to produce high quality results.
Why investing in high quality tools is important.
What makes a tool high quality.
What each tool / product is used for.
Affiliate Links:
Cape
Clipper spray
Clipper
Trimmer
Foil shaver
Shears
Comb set
Brushes (boar bristle / round)
Barbicide
Spray bottle
Neck strips
Hair spray
Blow dryer
Ch. 2
Clipper / Trimmer Anatomy & Blade Adjustment
Talking points:
Why should I care about the anatomy of my tools?
What is the anatomy of a clipper?
What is the anatomy of a trimmer?
How to adjust your blades and why you may want to.
Understanding how a tool’s weight & balance plays a role in ergonomics.
Clipper Anatomy (fade blade, taper blade, lever, motor, battery)
Trimmer anatomy (Trimmer blade, 360 exposed blade, motor, battery)
Blade adjustment for your style (heavy handed or light handed)
Weight for balance and ergonomics
Affiliate Links:
Clipper
Trimmer
Blades
Ch. 3
Tool Maintenance & Care
Talking points:
Why tool maintenance is so important.
How to care for and maintain different types of tools.
Affiliate Links:
Cape
Clipper spray
Clipper
Trimmer
Foil shaver
Shears
Comb set
Brushes
Barbicide
Spray bottle
Neck strips
Hair spray
Shear Sharpening Service (Shear world international)
Ch. 4
Shear & Texturizing Knowledge.
Talking points:
Shear Anatomy Breakdown.
What’s the difference between sizes and quality of steels.
What are the different types of shears and when to use them.
What is texturizing and why you should care about it.
Affiliate Links:
Shears
Magnet strip
Holster
Shear oil
Ch. 5
Proper hand & body position.
Talking points:
How bad body and hand positioning can affect you.
Why are ergonomics so important beyond the obvious reasons of taking care of your body.
How proper body positioning improves your end result and minimizes mistakes.
How to properly elevate your clipper to get tough spots.
Affiliate Links:
Posture corrector
Foot mat cushion
Grip strength ball
Who this course is for:
- I recommend Mastercraft Fundamentals for any new barber, stylist or hairdresser who’s looking to learn the best practices in fading, blending, clipper over comb, and how to create clean outlines.
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