Not every man is happy to visit hairdressing salons. Therefore, many wives, mothers and daughters are thinking about how to put their man's hair in order. In this situation, you don’t really have to choose - either scissors or a special machine. And the majority tends to the second option, as the most effective and fastest. Nowadays, such a device has become available in almost any hardware store. It is convenient and easy to use, and the prices are pleasantly surprising. Well, for men, what a joy that you do not need to go to any salons!
But each thing has its own working reserve, depending on the manufacturer and the level of quality of the product. Over time, the question arises of sharpening the clipper, because suddenly the blades in it begin to become dull, and the haircut gradually turns into torment, rather than a quick and exciting process of transformation. Of course, you can simply replace the blades or even buy a new machine, but this is far from the most correct method of solving the problem. And the owners in earnestare thinking about sharpening their own clippers at home.
Sharpening machines: basic methods
There are several ways to sharpen a clipper:
- using a special professional set;
- lathe or grinder;
- Using sandpaper and a blade sharpener.
Which option to choose so that it is inexpensive and the result is of high quality? It all depends on the conditions in which the machine is operated. It can be a regular haircut once a month at home or professional daily work.
Quite often, a blade sharpener may be needed by those involved in cutting animals. In this case, sharpening the clipper blades will be necessary regularly. And, of course, the more often the device is used, the more responsible you need to approach the choice of service devices.
Professional Haircut Kit
This kit is most often used for frequent sharpening of clippers and is the best option for hairdressers. It is easy to use and allows you to quickly and accurately sharpen the blades. Such a set also does not require any knowledge and effort. It includes a special machine for sharpening clipper knives and a case, aluminum discs, special lubricants and compounds, a laser and a magnet. Unlike a lathe or grinder, this kit does not take up much space, so if you want itcan be taken with you if you need an on-site hairdresser.
Using a professional kit: basic steps
So, the blades are sharpened according to the following steps:
- First you need to disassemble the clipper and remove the blades. For this, the simplest screwdriver, suitable in size, is suitable. In this case, it is recommended to either fix the disassembly process with the help of a photograph, or use the instructions, while you need to carefully and carefully put all the spare parts in some kind of container so as not to lose a single part. This will greatly facilitate the reassembly process.
- Then you need to prepare the aluminum disc included in the kit: it must be clean, lubricated with a special lubricant and evenly sprinkled with abrasive powder.
- Next, fix the laser and the blades themselves with a magnet.
- Knives are sharpened directly. At the same time, it is necessary to press the knife against the disk, but carefully, without making sudden movements, so as not to get hurt.
- And the last step is to wash the blades with a special solution that is in the kit. After that, you can assemble the car using the assembly hint.
How to tell if the machine is out of order?
People who often cut their hair at home may not always immediately understand that the machine has already worked pretty hard and it's time to sharpen the knives. Not everyone succeeds in determining that it is already necessary to sharpen the blades of a hair clipper. In facteverything is simple and obvious. So, the blades need to be replaced in the following situations:
- pain while cutting;
- the occurrence of irritation on the scalp;
- the machine does not cut, but rather rips and crumples the hair.
Of course, it is recommended to sharpen the hair clipper periodically, without bringing the blades to such a state. If you do not sharpen your knives in time, there is a risk that you will have to buy new ones. And also there is a certain probability that the hairstyle will be damaged, and even a professional hairdresser may not be able to restore it. It should be noted that the skin of each person reacts differently to such influences. For people with sensitive scalps, clippers with dull blades can cause minor injuries. This should also be considered.
Sandpaper and whetstone
This option is more suitable for amateurs than professionals who prefer to cut their own hair at home. There is simply no need for such people to buy a professional kit, because it is a waste of money. You can get by with improvised means that are in almost every home. Everything is extremely simple here. It is necessary to remove the blades and, pressing them against the bar, smoothly drive along it until the desired sharpness is obtained.
People who have a certain skill, and they have already used this method for the first time, cansharpen knives without even taking them out of the machine. In the same way, you can carry out the procedure with sandpaper, but it must be fixed in such a way that it is convenient to sharpen. You can come up with many options, it all depends on your ingenuity.
Lathe or grinder
It is not recommended to regularly use these machines to sharpen clippers. In application, they almost do not differ from a professional set, but they are too large. Using these machines, an inexperienced user will definitely ruin the knives. However, many people use them. But it should be borne in mind that when using such tools, you must have certain skills and dexterity. Otherwise, you can simply ruin the device and get hurt. The above methods are the most optimal and convenient for sharpening clipper blades.
Main recommendations
Each appliance requires unique care. Therefore, in order to prevent breakage and dullness of the blades as little as possible, it is necessary first of all to use the machine only for its intended purpose. After working with it, the blades require mandatory washing and lubrication. It is also not recommended to overload the device, only then the machine will last a long time and reliably.
Before starting work, you should definitely make sure that the blades are sharpened exactly as needed, so as not to experience inconvenience in front of the client in case of poor sharpening. This can be done on artificial wool or a bunch of hair. If you responsibly approach the care of the device, it will never let you down andhelp out at any time.
