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Barbers Tools List “Click Here to jump instantly to list”What to consider before purchasing any tools.Tool for Tool maintenanceTools for cleaning clippersTools for sanitation & healthTool used for cuttingTools to caring for your clientsTools For Building ClienteleWhat to consider before purchasing any tools.Talking to my barber brothers and sisters right now to help yall be prepared for this barber life. I’ve been a licensed barber for over a decade. I have been blessed to be able to do something I love and learn some valuable lessons along the way.Those of you that want to skip straight to Barber Tools list click the link BARBER TOOLS LIST. My barber school instructor the late Mr. Fletcher would always say “A barber is only as good as the tools he/she uses!”That doesn’t mean that just because you have the most expensive clippers or the diamond plated straight razor and wham, your instantly become the best in the world. What he was trying to convey is that professionals use professional products. He would not allow us to use cheap consumer clippers that you may find at Target or the Dollar store. Those tools have their purpose, just not in a professional environment. “So Brother Sheem, what tools do I need and how do I find them?”Picking the right toolsFor you starts with knowing what to look for and understanding what type of barber you are or going to be. That way you get the most out of any barber tools list that you may find. What services you plan to offer influence greatly what tools you needI’ve seen the list out there, they talk about clippers, blades, combs and razors. Earlier I mentioned making the right choices for you. Once you understand the why’s you’ll know the what’s to add to your arsenal of tools. Weight, size, comfort, heat, vibration, and power must be on your mind when you start your buying process.WEIGHTThis your career, every decision you make about what product you buy think ten years out! One haircut might not have much effect on your body with one cut but after 100,000 cuts I guarantee you’ll feel it. I recommend going with the strongest lightweight tools you can find. There’s been days where I had so much shoulder pain I couldn’t lift my comb by the end of the day. Remember this life requires a lot of repetitive movements. Which means you will have to / muscle endurance throughout your entire body. Check out some of my other blogs for advise on barber fitness.SIZEDon’t care what you’ve heard, size does matter. All day barbers work with their hands manipulating various tools. Razors, clippers, combs, etc. and the size of those tools can play a big part on how consistent and efficient you can perform your service. Having a tool that is too big will cause your hand to work harder to control the tool. Being a barber with small little “watch maker” hands what they used to call them in the shop large bulky tool were very uncomfortable, and caused muscles in my hand to work way too hard. Find tools that fit your hand size and you’ll avoid hand pain and fatigue.Too small tools will cause you to squeeze your fingers together and have to pray they don’t stay all scrunched up. If a tool is too small avoid using it. Your hand is composed of many small tendons, muscles and bones the constant contraction it takes to hold a small tool properly can cause serious damage over FORTCertain tools no matter how you position your hand they’re just not comfortable. I Recommend finding tools that shape comfortably into your hand. Older model clippers seem to have this problem a lot, their big bulky design are obsolete when in comparison to the newer clippers out on the market.HeatClippers get hot! There is a motor and steel blades moving very fast generating a lot of heat. Some clippers heat up faster than others but before getting into that know this: You have to keep your blades oiled. Lube those blades up and they’ll have less friction which equals less heat, which equals happier clients and barber. The cooler your clipper stays the more hair you can cut. Clean of hair and oil which gets inside the clipper and in between blades which causes even more heat.Be mindful of certain cordless clippers since they’re battery powered some batteries will heat up very fast when in use. Construction of the clipper is important because most clippers are made of either metal or plastic. I recommend plastic because plastic is more resistant to heat than metal. I can cut all day with my plastic clippers and never have to worry about them getting hot.Ceramic blades hit the market years ago and since they’ve been out I love that they replaced the moving metal blade with a ceramic blade which hardly ever gets warm.VibrationSome of you know what it feels like to go home after a long day of cutting and still feel the vibration of the clippers in your hand. It’s a very uncomfortable and scary feeling. I recommend you avoid clippers that have a lot of vibrations because all those vibrations goes through your entire body via your hands.Consider the followingThis your career, every decision you make about what product you buy think ten years out! Everything from weight to size, ergonomics, vibration might not have much effect on your body with one cut but after 100,000 cuts I guarantee you’ll feel it.Detachable clippersThese high power beast of a clipper blows through thick bulky hair with ease. You need to clear a large area and fast you do it with these. Can you use some adjustable clippers? Yeah you can. I mean if you want your clippers and your body to have to do more work. Some people like hot clippers and shoulder pain. Hmmmmmmmh! You master fading with blades you’ll develop the proper technique to blend lengths together because there is no gray area a 1 blade is a 1blade as is a 1A will always be the same length by understanding that the only way to fade without leaving lines in the hair you got to have proper technique. Which as an added benefit when you start working with guards you got a technique and know what it takes to perform a proper blend.Stick or automatic?Detachable or adjustable, Straight razor or T-liners, Combs or Brushes, Clippers or Shears, when you’ve master your tools your options are limitless. You can and will have more confidence and understanding in your abilities as a barber.TOOLS FOR CLIPPER MAINTENANCE Know how to change your cords on your clippers are key to saving you a lot of money over the years. A lot of the time cords get twisted and pulled and stretched by everyday usage and improper storage puts a strain on cords. Tool set of standard size and small size screwdrivers will keep you prepared for 90% of problems that clippers sometimes have.Oil is going to be very important to keep your clippers working and functioning smoothly. If clipper oil is not available, spray clippers or shears with oil sheen.TOOLS FOR CLEANING CLIPPERSThese nail brushes are greats for cleaning hair off clipper blades. Many barbers make the mistake of not turning clippers off while they’re brushing them; doing this, cuts the nylon bristles and wears out blade sharpness.Blade wash.TOOLS FOR SANITATION & HEALTHSanitation tool are the most important tools to have. Sanitation is key not only to keep your clients safe but cementing your brand as a professional barber. Dirty tools get people sick or infected possibly you. Can you imagine how uncomfortable you would feel say your doctor didn’t wash his hands in between patients? Nasty right!? So as a barber start your sanitation practices by having tools to keep your hands clean. Hand soap mix with running water is the best. I recommend the anti bacterial soap. You’re going to be washing your hands probably more than any other time in your life. Pick up a good hand lotion to keep your skin soft and moisturized. In this day an age and the brilliant minds that exist on this planet, no one should ever have to walk around ashy like Danny Glover! No offense to Danny Glover fans, I love Danny I’m just tired of sending him bottles of lotion and him never using them.Fact is that some hair is just nasty all kinds of crazy shit be in peoples hair. Bugs, ringworm, dirt, grease, grim, blood. Since ring worm is a fungus keep a tube of anti-fungal cream that can begin the treatment for someone suffering of ringworm. Know that a So protect yourself as much as possible. Latex gloves offer a great level of protection and comes hundreds to a box so their pretty economical. I recommend the black latex gloves. And by chance you get some and they’re a little too big, running them under some warm water will shrink them to your size.If you choose not to use gloves make sure you invest in a good pair of tweezers. When hair is cut the hair follicle is extremely sharp and you will get hair splinters in your hands, arms and I even had them in my feet. Splinters are very painful and horrible when they get lodged under your finger nail. Reminder think tools and the service you will be providing over the next ten years, Quality and function of your barber’s chair will play a huge part on your ability to perform your job. Chairs that don’t recline, require a lot of force to turn, take up too much space for your environment, or uncomfortable to your clients, have poor hydraulic systems (which by the way a lot of these new chairs do! They look fancy and modern online but most of them are poorly constructed even though they may+ look nice) I’ve found the old classic barber chairs are the best. More expensive but well worth the investment. ‘Let your chair work for you, not you work for it”-Bryant Fletcher Instructor. There are tools that allow you to do a job effectively like having a powerful clipper or sharp shears to cut hair with ease and efficiency. There are also tools that like floor mats, stools, back braces that provide support and comfort and help to prevent injury overtime.Most veteran barbers suffer from at least one some type of pain. I’ve had three bones in my foot fracture due to standing on my feet without proper support. Also have arthritis in both shoulders from repetitive movements and bad posture.Insoles for your shoes are a must have to give you added support. Your feet can’t hold up to standing up 8hrs a day for years and years without added support. I’ve found harder insoles give the best support for me. Ice Packs are a lifesaver for pain to bring down swelling caused by the repetitive movements barbers do daily.Foam Roller one of the best tools I’ve purchased in the last 12 years wish I would have started my career off with one of these. Used properly help correct and relieve pain in body caused by barbering. Check out my other blogs for proper rolling tips.Tools are important because with repeated movement without proper posture any tool can be damaging. Choose the correct size of your equipment that fits comfortable in either hand.Tools that you can use with either hand are clippers, razors, combs, hair dryers. Develop the ability to use either hand will save one wrist or shoulder from getting burned out. Plus, if you ever have an injury to one hand you can still work with the other. Tools for caring for your clientsThe tools list covers the basic tools for pampering but as you do further research into products that are out there you will add more to your arsenal of product. Powders, oils, aftershave, beard cream, facial moisturizers you use are all a part of your brand. Everything from hand massagers to hot towel warmers has its place in your barber’s tool kit. Investing in these products you can never go wrong. I do recommend as with all tools go with professional grade products. Simple way to tell if something is professional grade is look at the cord. If the cord is light weight and flimsy as opposed too thicker and stronger it is a good indicator that it is not a professional styling tool. Easiest way to find out what would be best for your existing clientele is to ask them what products they already use and what they like about that particle product or brand. This will let you know what to look for when purchasing your products, what companies you might contact to become a distributor for also ideas on how you might design your own product line.Tools to protect your clientsDrapes, towels, caps, Vaseline, cotton, first aid kid, neck strips, astringent etc. are all products that protect the client wellbeing. By having these item, you project an image of professionalism and care for you client and your craft. Although it did not make my tools list please invest in a lint roller. Clients appreciate when you make sure they’re not dropping hair from their clothes all over town.Tools For Building Clientele Of the many ways to build clientele this day in age, passing out business cards are still a highly effective way of marketing yourself. Your cell phone is a great marketing tool. Its like having a full studio in the palm of your hand. Combined with social media your phone is a wonderful way to send and record, video, pictures, audio. Manage your online booking system. And build your contact list. Apparel is a great way to marketing yourself. People see that you are wearing advertisement of your profession and are automatically drawn to you.Every day you should be building your email. It’s very important to be building your email list. For sales, marketing and distributing information an email list is vital. Say you have a day where you don’t have many clients on your appointment book. The ability to reach hundreds of your customers to let them know you have openinings is priceless inexpensive money. When every time you send out an announcement and then your phone starts ringing you’re now in the stage one of my mentors refers it as “printing money”. Build that list! Once again Build that list!ImaginationWhy would I list imagination as important tools for barbers? For a couple key reason; primarily to save you time and money. A barber tools list is most beneficial when you pair it with imagination. Here’s the deal most barbers all they want to do is just cut some hair and go home, never taking full advantage of the full array of skills they have such as hair coloring, facials, scalp manipulations etc. The more you use of your skill the more you earn. You can double, triple your earning potential per client by offering more services which translate to more value. That is why on my tools list I include tools that you need to take advantage of more than just tools to cut hair because barbers are so much more than just extremely cool people that cut hair.Hope you enjoyed my tools list and that this article helps put you on the right track for becoming a professional prepared barber. Subscribe Now to receive new Articles as they come ................
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