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c/barbersadam_adamsadam_adams11d ago

Can we talk about my old mentor's advice on clipper guards

He insisted a 1.5 guard was useless, but after a client in Cincinnati asked for a specific fade last week, I tried it and it created the perfect blend. Anyone have a go-to guard for that tricky transition zone?
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irismartinez
Isn't it wild how some old-school advice just doesn't hold up? I had a teacher who said the same thing about the 1.5, and I avoided it for years. Now it's my secret weapon for that exact spot, especially on tighter curls. Sometimes you just have to try it yourself to see what works.
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calebhall
calebhall11d ago
My 1.5 iron gets used more than my 7 iron now, especially for punch shots under trees.
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riveradams
What guard do you use for the blend above that?
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