Manual hair clipper

Hairdressing has been highly regarded throughout the history of human society. Masters came to the aid of a variety of tools: scissors, blades, manual hair clippers and electric ones.

The most popular mechanical hair clipper came in the 20th century. This tool was so easy to use that even now you can find many people preferring this design of the machine to modern electric models.

A neat appearance speaks volumes. The desire to have a well-groomed hairstyle is inherent not only in women, but also in men. A mechanical device saves people during long journeys, business trips, and is also necessary in military units.

The main advantage of such devices is the ability to use them regardless of the available access to the electrical network. Today stylists resort to them, who use this tool to create creative haircuts. Such professionals are highly regarded in their service industry. And many are willing to pay big bucks for a haircut with a vintage tool.

The first manual hair clipper appeared in the 19th century. The design was invented by the Italian barber Alberto Gomez. After the presentation of the new invention to the public, it very quickly gained popularity among the masters of this field of activity. Initially, the machine was intended to create hairstyles for men and children, but over time, its scope has expanded to a female audience.

Mass production of tools began in the middle of the 20th century in England. In the USSR, it was very difficult to acquire a good manual hair clipper. Most often, regular scissors or razors were used. And mechanical models of domestic production were not very popular among the population due to the design and quality features.

Manual clippers can have different cutting heights. According to this principle, they are assigned a number from 0 to 4. The advantage of such devices is that they cut a certain length of hair without the risk of removing excess. However, craftsmen who want to purchase this tool should take into account that constant work with such a machine requires a lot of strength in their hands. Mechanical hair clippers are classified according to the type of spring design. There are 3 types.

• With ring springs. A model with this design is intended for trimming and shaping the beard.
• With horseshoe springs. A device with this type of spring allows you to cut almost any length of hair.
• With coil springs. Such a machine makes it possible to almost completely get rid of hair on the head.

Everyone can use such a rare tool, the main thing is to know a few basic rules for using this type of machine. For example, you only need to cut your hair against its growth. Squeeze and unclench the lever as often as possible, while slowly moving forward so as not to pull out the hair. After treating a small area of ​​the head (2–3 cm), it is worth stopping the haircut and combing the hair. This is to see if the hair has been cut evenly.

And it is important to take into account that working with such a device requires a lot of effort, so people with weak hands will need to practice a little in advance in order to then have the skills to make a haircut from start to finish. For those who have zero practice in using a mechanical hair clipper, it should be understood that more experience with such a tool may be needed to be able to create more complex hairstyles. Over time, when the skill of working with the device improves, it will be possible to do a haircut not only for yourself, but also for your friends and family.

The principle of a power clipper is very similar to that of a garden shear. The device consists of blades and a screw that regulates the operation of the device. In order to avoid hair pulling out during a haircut, it is necessary to monitor the sharpness of the blades and periodically sharpen them yourself or contact a specialist for this.

Springs should be lubricated with oil after almost every use. In order for the device to serve you for more than a dozen years, its mechanism should be periodically treated with sewing machine oil. Before that, the machine must be cleaned of hairs, wiped from the inside with gasoline and only then greased with oil. It is necessary to clean the device after every haircut.

Cleaning such a device is not as easy as we would like. To do this, it is necessary to disassemble it into 7-14 parts, depending on the model. For the first time, disassembling the machine, many think that it is almost impossible to assemble it, but there is no great difficulty in this. Its design is quite simple, you only need a screwdriver and the ability to remember the sequence of parsing the machine.

There are a number of accessories available to help make using handheld hair clippers more comfortable. These accessories include certain things.

• The case in which the device is stored and protects it from dust and small debris.
• The box protects the machine from damage. It will be needed if you want to pack the device in your hand luggage while traveling.
• Brush for cleaning the device.
• Brush for lubricating parts with oil.
• A pair of microfiber cloths. They are necessary in order to wipe the device before and after it is used.
• Cleaning agent. The most economical are gasoline and kerosene. However, they are suitable for those who do not care about the pungent smell of these substances.
• Lubricating oil. Machine oil works well.

There is no particular difficulty in finding the above items, most of them are already included with the machine. And the rest can be purchased for a penny. Despite the huge range of electrical models on the modern hairdressing tool market, mechanical models do not lose their relevance, and this says a lot.

In the next video, you will find a complete overview of a vintage hand-held hair clipper.