kim693•13d ago

Tried foil shavers vs clippers for bald fades. Huge difference.

I've been doing bald fades for 3 years now. Always used my Wahl clippers with no guard. Last month I picked up a $60 foil shaver from a supply shop in Denver. First client came in, I prepped the fade with my clippers like normal. Finished up with the foil on the bottom. Man, that area was smooth. No tiny bumps or missed hairs. Clients have been texting me saying their head feels better for days. Has anyone else made this switch and noticed a difference with regrowth time?

2 comments

2 Comments

martin.felix13d ago

Question if it's really that different. A good clipper fade with a detail trimmer gets you like 95% of the way there for way less money. Feels like the hype is bigger than the actual difference.

simonh7413d ago

Oh man, I gotta disagree a bit on this one! A good clipper fade works fine for a basic cut, but straight razors give you way more control on the lines and those tricky spots around the ears and temples. Plus the finish is just cleaner and lasts longer between haircuts in my experience. I think once you get used to that extra sharpness it's hard to go back.