Just realized my old clipper guard technique was causing uneven fades

I was working on a high skin fade in my shop last Tuesday when the client pointed out a harsh line I'd missed. I'd been holding the clipper at the same angle for years, but a quick switch to a more rolling wrist motion blended it right out. Anyone have a different method for avoiding those lines on tight fades?

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3 Comments

the_holly6d ago

Honestly, that rolling wrist move is the only thing that works for me. Tried everything else and it just made a bigger mess. You have to keep the clipper moving, no stopping at all. Letting it sit for even a second is what makes that line. It feels weird at first but you get used to it. Makes the whole fade just melt together.

cora_scott7712d ago

Wait, you only just figured that out?

kim69312d ago

Oh man, that "harsh line" thing is the WORST. I've been there. The rolling wrist trick is a total game changer for sure.