The best methods for quick
and easy fades
To begin, you need to ensure that you purchase a reliable set of professional
grade clippers such as the
wahl magic clip or any of the other wahl clippers
you can find on saloneasy. It can also be a good idea to purchase
a good trimmer, which is used to line the sideburns, around the ears,
around the neck, and sometimes the forehead.
Attach one of the larger hair clipper guards to the wahl
clippers and turn them on. Begin cutting the sideburns,
around the ears, and the back of the head. If the guard is too large
then attach the next size level down.
Depending on what look the person would like, you can determine how
high or low you want the "fade" to be. Generally the best
place to start fading with your wahl clippers is in from the lowest
part to about the middle - just above the top of the ears. As you
get to the desired position, where you would like the fade to be -
flick the top of the hair clippers toward you with the work of your
wrist.
What you are essentially trying to do is to stop the hair clippers
getting stuck or contouring the person's head in a vertical stroke,
but rather sheering off a layer of hair in an angle. This is what
creates the faded look. Now that you have created the fade you can
make another fade just below it to make a skin fade using the same
technique with your wahl clippers.
Advice for using Professional Hair Clippers
When using the razor or texture blades or a clipper over comb technique always use a comb from your clipper kit, this will give you more even separation producing a better result. You should also remember that when using the texture blade of your professional hair clippers for the "flick and smack" technique, make sure the hair is wet, not just damp. This will prevent the hair from pulling and causing discomfort to your client.
Clipper blades should be cleaned and oiled at least 3 to 4 times a week. This will prolong the life of your hair clippers and cause less vibration giving quieter operation. Wahl professional clippers in particular will benefit greatly from being well cared for, especially clippers like the Wahl Bellissima Cordless and the Wahl Super Taper. The more you oil and clean them, the better performance they will offer when styling your clients, or own hair.
When clippering hair with combs or comb attachments always hold the hair clippers away from the scalp with a slight curving upwards movement. Always remember to use your Wahl Magic clip at different angles for blending and shaping haircuts. You can get that ultra tight fade look, extremely short and close styles, by utilising the balding clippers from the five star range as these have ultra short overlaps which allow for perfect styling.
