In modern families, haircuts have become synonymous with fashion. Generally, in public perception, haircuts need to be done in barbershops. In foreign countries, consumers not only go to barbershops for haircuts and styling, but also buy haircuts for home use. hair clippers to give haircuts to your family. With the gradual improvement of domestic consumption levels, more and more families have realized that haircutting at home is a healthy and fashionable lifestyle. The consumption concept has gradually changed from paying attention to fashion to focusing on health. Purchasing a hair clipper for home use has become a common practice. It has become one of the must-have standard features for many emerging home care appliances.
rechargeable hair clipper
Blade
The important part of the hair clipper is the two rows of overlapping bladed teeth. Generally, the upper row of teeth is called the movable knife, and the lower row of teeth is called the fixed knife. During use, the fixed knife remains stationary, and the movable knife moves back and forth quickly, making the hair clipper move back and forth quickly. Hair cut.
There are many kinds of materials that make up the cutter head :
| Fixed knife material | Moving knife material |
| carbon steel | carbon steel |
| Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Iron piece | Iron piece |
| Titanium plated alloy | ceramics |
The fixed knife and movable knife that make up the cutter head can also be combined in various combinations , such as:
| Combination (fixed knife + moving knife) | illustrate |
| carbon steel + carbon steel | Advantages: high hardness, high strength, professional cutting tool material; disadvantages: high cost, not commonly used in the market |
| Carbon steel + stainless steel | Not commonly used in the market |
| Carbon steel + ceramic | Not commonly used in the market |
| stainless steel+stainless steel | Commonly found in the market, the cutter head heats up easily and the price is average |
| Stainless steel + ceramic | Commonly found in the market, good value for money, adequate for ordinary use |
| iron piece+iron piece | Easy to heat up, not durable, but low price |
| Titanium alloy + stainless steel | Durable, but the cutter head heats up easily and the price is higher |
| Titanium alloy + ceramic | Heat-resistant and durable, high price |
Cleaning and maintenance
Generally, hair clippers adopt a separate structure, and the cutter head is removable to facilitate cleaning with water after each use. It is recommended to add a few drops of lubricating oil after cleaning to protect the cutter head.
motor
The power component of a hair clipper is that the faster the speed, the more powerful it will be. Generally, the speed of hair clippers for adults is relatively high, because adult hair is hard, but the relative vibration is relatively large; infant hair is soft, the speed is average, and the vibration is relatively small.
shaft
The transmission part of the hair clipper, connecting the motor and the cutter head. During the high-speed operation of the motor, the thin shaft of the rotating shaft and the groove of the cutter head cooperate with each other to make the cutter head teeth reciprocate. The rotating shaft is made of plastic, iron and copper. Because it runs at high speed and is a wear-and-tear component, generally metal rotating shafts are better than plastic ones, and copper ones are better than iron ones.
Power supply
Electric hair clippers are generally divided into battery type and plug-in type.
- Battery-type hair clippers do not need to be plugged in to use, as long as the battery is fully charged. Common electric hair clippers on the market include built-in lithium batteries, built-in nickel metal hydride batteries, built-in nickel-cadmium batteries and external batteries. Among them, lithium batteries are generally used in high-end hair clippers because of their excellent electrical efficiency; external batteries and built-in Nickel-cadmium batteries were abandoned in preparation for foreign markets because they were not environmentally friendly.
| Battery classification | advantage | shortcoming |
| Built-in lithium battery | Excellent electrical efficiency and shorter charging time for the same capacity | high price |
| Built-in NiMH battery | Popular in the market, average price | Average electrical performance |
| Built-in nickel-cadmium battery | low price | Average electrical efficiency and not environmentally friendly |
| External battery (usually two AA batteries are used) | Hair clippers cost less for manufacturers | You need to purchase additional batteries, which is not cost-effective and not environmentally friendly. |
- Corded hair clippers are generally used in barber shops because they are used frequently and require continuous power supply.
charger
A must-have standard accessory for a rechargeable hair clipper. Generally, rechargeable hair clippers on the market support both charging and plugging (you can continue to use them when the battery is out of power). Please note that different models of hair clippers cannot be mixed with chargers. To ensure safety, the charger needs to have 3C certification.
Equipped with comb positioning comb and protective comb, temple comb
Generally, there are 12mm, 9mm, 6mm, and 3mm size combs, which can be put on the cutter head to cut hair of different sizes, such as bald head, flat head, board hair, etc. Babies can also cut out day hair, etc. Some hair clippers also have It is equipped with sideburn combs on the left and right sides, so that users without hairdressing experience can also cut smooth hairstyles on both sides of the ears.
lubricating oil
A standard accessory for hair clippers, for the cutter head. After each haircut and cleaning of the cutter head, apply a few drops of lubricating oil on the cutter teeth to protect the cutter head.
brush
Easy to clean hair clippers
Classification
According to the energy supply mode, it can be divided into: manual hair clipper and electric hair clipper
According to users, it can be divided into: baby electric hair clippers and adult electric hair clippers.
Also called mechanical hair clippers, they have a history of more than a hundred years and are still used in remote areas. In recent years, most areas of our country have eliminated this type of hair clippers.
electric hair clipper
Also called hair clipper, it is available in plug-in type and battery type. It is easy to use and is an essential care appliance for emerging families.
adult hair clipper
There are manual and electric hair clippers for adults. Manual hair clippers are also called electric clippers. For more than a hundred years, this type of manual electric clipper has been mainly used to complete haircuts. Both adults and children are using this type of hair clipper. Hair clipper; the electric one is what you usually see in barber shops. Its blades are divided into titanium alloy blades and steel blades. Its characteristics are:
- It has a long service life and can be used for haircuts while charging. Since it is required to be used for a long time, the battery will have more storage capacity;
- Since adults’ hair is thicker and harder than that of children, the required power must be sufficient;
- They are relatively large, and you can understand the charging function requirements, which require a larger battery and a wider cutter head surface;
- Due to the requirement of durability, the cutter head material is mostly steel, titanium and other durable materials.
baby hair clipper
With the development of the times, market segments have become more and more refined, and hair clippers have slowly given birth to a new segment industry. Hair clippers specifically for children have also improved with the improvement of everyone’s living standards. Conservation is getting more and more attention and is being introduced to everyone more and more. The starting point of the birth of children’s hair clippers is for children’s health, so that when children’s immunity is not so perfect, especially when the head development is not complete, they should try to avoid contact with sources of infection. This also proposes that every child should have a Have your own hair clipper.
Children’s hair clipper features:
Since most users of children’s hair clippers are mothers, the design should be light and small, easy to operate, and have protective measures. The power stored in the battery should be enough for children to get a haircut. For safety reasons, you should try to avoid charging and cleaning at the same time, make it easy to clean, and keep the volume low.
(1) Safety: The design of the cutter head should be safe and reasonable, with rounded corners to avoid scratching the baby;
(2) Silent: low-noise design, the haircut can be completed even while the baby is sleeping;
(3) Worry-free: rechargeable design, more environmentally friendly;
(4) Equipped with a cleverly positioned comb, you can easily trim 3-6-9-12mm hair styles without any technical skills;
(5) Professional ceramic blade to avoid scratching the baby’s tender scalp;
(6) A complete set of accessories including hair wraps, brushes, lubricants, positioning combs, powder puffs, chargers, etc.;
(7) Suitable for babies aged 0-12 years old
Hair clipper care
- Maintenance of the cutter head: Children’s hair clippers used at home are basically waterproof. After cutting your baby’s hair, remove the cutter head, use the small brush that comes with it to sweep away the dandruff in the direction of the blade, and then clean the cutter head with water. Be sure to dry it after cleaning to prevent rust. After the blade is completely dry, apply a few drops of lubricant to the blade. Remember to replace the cutter head regularly.
- Maintenance of the fuselage: Use a small brush to clean the broken hair on the motor head of the fuselage. Be sure not to flush the motor head with water to prevent water from entering the fuselage. Do not use acidic substances to clean the fuselage. It is best to wipe the fuselage with neutral detergent.
- Battery maintenance: In order to maintain the service life of the battery, it is best to fully charge it before putting it away. Under normal use, it is also necessary to discharge the battery after a period of time and then recharge it. If it is not used for a long time, it is necessary to charge it again. Charge once in a while.
How to buy
- On the one hand, brand is also important, but also to choose hair clippers with various certification qualifications, such as national 3C compulsory certification, appearance patents, and various safety test certifications. This is a guarantee of safety and quality.
- Pay attention to the appearance of the baby hair clipper. Choose one with bright colors that the baby can’t put down. Many babies like to protect their hair and hide when their hair is cut. Choosing a baby hair clipper that he likes will make her happy. Mothers who fall in love with haircuts no longer need to worry about their babies not getting haircuts.
- The mute effect should be outstanding, because generally when giving a baby a haircut, if the sound is too loud, it is easy for the baby to have fear; therefore, it is best to adapt to the baby’s sleep before getting a haircut, so the hair clipper must be silent.
- If the cutter head is made of stainless steel, it will not work. It must be made of ceramic! The stainless steel cutter head will still affect the rotation of the cutter head due to rust after being used for a long time, and it will easily hurt the baby, so it is best to choose ceramic. Although the cutter head is fragile, it is cost-effective, has a longer service life, and has sharper cutting force to avoid pinching the baby’s hair when cutting hair.
Things to note
Don’t choose the one that holds the battery. If you accidentally forget to take out the battery, it will become useless if you haven’t used it for a long time. Moreover, the battery is a waste of money. The most important thing is convenience, so it is best to choose the one that holds the battery. Rechargeable baby hair clippers are better. You don’t have to worry about battery problems every day, and they are very comfortable to use.
- Before each use of the baby hair clipper, you need to check the integrity of the blade of the baby hair clipper. If the blade is damaged, it may cut the skin;
- If you use the electric hair clipper for too long, the main unit and the blade may become hot. At this time, it is recommended that you turn off the power for 5 to 10 minutes to prevent overheating and causing discomfort to the baby;
- Remember to disconnect the power supply after each use;
- Dry hair is easier to trim than wet hair;
- Never put the baby hair clipper into water or trim hair that is too wet, otherwise it may easily cause circuit failure;
- After a malfunction occurs, it is strictly prohibited to disassemble, repair or modify the hair clipper without permission;
- When trimming sideburns, ears and other parts, do not use too much force or get too close to the skin.
- Baby hair clippers are specially designed for baby haircuts. Do not use them to trim pet hair;
- Remember to clean the hair on the electric hair clipper after disconnecting the power supply
- Place the baby hair clipper in a place that is not easily accessible to infants and young children.
