Wahl Professional Super Taper II Corded Clipper Adjustable Blade High Performance Hair Cutting Tool Silver

After a year of having barbers and hairdressers not cutting my hair the way I wanted it to be cut, I decided to purchase hair clippers and cut my own hair. I am glad that I ended up choosing this model. The Wahl Super Taper 2 is a professional-quality clipper (the successor to the original Super Taper and a lower-power, non-metal version of the Senior)with the v5000 electromagnetic motor and an adjustable blade. This product comes with a small operating booklet, 5 mL of clipper oil, 8 guards (1/8 inch - 1 inch), a blade guard, a cleaning brush and a white comb. Shipping was faster than expected; I am very satisfied. Out of the package, everything included was in good condition and the blades smelled freshly oiled. The sound of the clipper turning on is really something special to hear...The clipper was cutting just a tad longer than what the 000 position should cut at, so I zero-gapped the clipper (check out youtube for tutorial videos)by loosening the blade screws slightly and pushing the bottom blade closer to the cutting blade. If you do this, make sure that the two blades aren't actually touching each other, and the cutting blade should never pass in front of the bottom blade. Make sure there is a slight gap between the blades that isn't visible from a distance. When you're satisfied with the adjustment, firmly hold the bottom blade by its sides and carefully tighten the screws. If the blades are zero-gapped but misaligned (the far left tooth of the cutting blade should overlap with the 2nd tooth of the bottom blade), try this procedure again. Turn on the clipper for a few seconds and then turn it off and check to make sure the blades are aligned. If they are not, adjust the power screw until the cutting blade is properly adjusted. By performing these steps, I was able to zero-gap the clipper and align the blades. Needless to say, it cuts through hair like butter now; the length is also closer to a true 000. Be careful with a zero-gapped clipper: if you don't press the blade flat against your scalp and use the teeth instead, you'll get a minor cut.So far, I've only done one haircut with these clippers (a high-and-tight variation with a #2 on top, bangs in the front, a #0 everywhere else and #1 blend between the crown and temples) and it turned out great. If you're cutting your own hair, you have to be careful and slow, especially when it comes to tapering (don't use the clipper for too long though). The Super Taper 2 does not pull hair when it cuts and it cuts evenly. With proper adjustment, it is not too loud. The taper lever can allow you to blend from #000 (closed, up) to #1 (open, down) in length if the clipper is zero-gapped. The guards are of decent quality. When you're cutting your own hair, use at least two mirrors to see the back of your head and feel to make sure everything is proper. Ideally, get someone to make sure you are cutting the back accurately.If you are cutting the hair of multiple people, I recommend purchasing clipper disinfectant spray such as Clippercide. This will prevent the spread of blood-borne illnesses. Also, once you are running low on oil, buy a large bottle of Wahl clipper oil; they last a long time. If you don't oil your blades, your clippers will perform like junk. Oiling your clippers is not necessary after every cut, but maybe after several (clean the hair off the blades too!). If the clippers are behaving strangely, you may have to oil them, adjust the blades or fine-tune the power screw.Make sure the guards snap onto your clipper; many people find their guards detaching in the middle of a cut. Make sure the blade doesn't chew the guard and don't use the clipper too roughly during a haircut. When the clipper is not in use, keep it unplugged and away from moisture while leaving the blade guard on. If you receive a damaged or defective product, contact Wahl; the clipper has a one-year warranty and customer service is great. Do not drop these clippers; the frame is plastic. If you want more durable clippers, get the Wahl Senior or another metal-body clipper.Finally, if you are interested in cutting your own hair or someone else's, or if you are a barber, these are great clippers to purchase. They will last a long time with proper maintenance and are a great step between cheap clippers and expensive, powerful clippers. I recommend this product to anyone who is interested in hair cutting or simply needs an affordable, reliable clipper. Wahl makes universal electromagnetic clippers that will serve you well.

These hair trimmers are by far better than any you can buy at a convenience store. They are better than your average every day trimmers, and could work for whether you're looking to trim/cut on your own or for a barbershop.I did a lot of research on hair trimmers before purchasing these. Having gone through several over a period of two years, I wanted to find ones that could last me a while. For my latest ones, I had a pair of hair trimmers that I bought at a Wal-Mart and they were decent "Conair" ones. But they don't compare to these. First off, I highly recommend not buying any trimmers that are advertised as "cordless" or "battery powered." These won't last you that long and you'll just end up needing to use it with a power cord anyway because it runs out of juice.So these trimmers do work as advertised. I do notice that it glides a lot more effortlessly through my hair than any other trimmers I've owned. The blades are nice and sharp, but safe. The included attachments are color-coded and plastic, but still strong. They slip firmly onto the blade without moving or wiggling. The trimmer itself has weight to it and feels sturdy in my hand. I could see some people complaining that it may be too heavy though. In terms of noise, these are pretty quiet compared to others I've had. They still buzz obviously, but it's not annoying or too loud.If I had one chief complaint, it would be that the blade adjustment lever doesn't "lock" into place. Instead, they slide either up or down into two settings. So for instance, if you're using attachment "1", you could adjust it to two separate lengths for that attachment. In other trimmers I've had, there were multiple settings or adjustments that locked into place.