Choosing attachments for a hair clipper

Hair clippers are used in hairdressing salons and at home. These devices have different configurations and are equipped with collapsible nozzles, between which there are many differences.

The description of the head for a hair clipper includes the material from which it is made, dimensions and other parameters. Products of this type are produced in the form of plastic combs, differing in length. On sale you can find narrow and wide nozzle elements, one-sided and two-sided.

There are also versatile varieties that are suitable for any typewriter with a suitable head width. Such accessories are in great demand and are inexpensive.

Manufacturers also produce unified products designed for a line of devices of the same brand or for any one modification. Installation on other devices is fraught with failure of the hairdressing device, the creation of an ugly haircut.

Attachments make it possible to perform different types of hairstyles that differ in the length of the hair. They are used to create patterns on the temples or the back of the head. These hairstyles are very popular among young people.

There are several types of attachments - this means that they open up great possibilities for using machines. Accessories are usually classified according to the following parameters.

In this case, it means for which particular haircut this or that nozzle is intended.

For example, in the arsenal of all hairdressers there are attachments for shaving the head bald.

Masters who create hairstyles also use curly accessories, cone-shaped, thinning, beard-correcting products, polishers.

• The combs used to trim the beard differ from the usual ones in the width of the comb.
• With the help of curly ones, they create bizarre patterns on the head. Accessories from this series are sold in sets and individually. It is an indispensable assistant for hairdressing stylists. These attachments are compatible with almost all clippers.
• Thinning modifications give a presentable look to short hair. They are used at the final stage of the haircut, the ends of the hair are cut at different lengths, giving the hairstyle a neat natural look.
• Cone-shaped attachments are used to complete certain types of machines and are used to correct the beard, and in some cases, to remove vegetation in the nose.
• Polishers are tools used to correct split-ended hairstyles.

Another criterion by which nozzles differ is size. It is customary to classify accessories into groups according to the height of the uncut head of hair. The more attachments in the package, the more opportunities hairdressers have in creating hairstyles.

The standard kit includes 3-7 nozzles with a pitch of 3 mm, 6 mm and more. The largest part has a size of 3.5 cm. The maximum configuration is the choice of professional hairdressers. People who do haircuts at home are usually limited to four attachments.

On one-sided models, the comb is located on one side. In the case of double-sided products, the combs are fixed on both sides and are divided into pairs, for example, 3 and 6 mm.

Nozzles for hairdressing machines are also classified according to the material of manufacture.

1. Plastic ones have a democratic cost and are represented by a wide range of models, are undemanding to care for, and are easy to use.
2. Metallic ones are usually made from stainless steel. Metal parts are quite expensive and massive, while they have a long service life.
3. Silicone. Nozzles from this material began to be produced not so long ago. They are lightweight, durable, skin-friendly, do not provoke irritation, and cannot scratch.

The correct selection of attachments affects the quality of the work of hairdressers and the service life of the machines.

• If the hairdressing equipment is purchased for home use, it is recommended to purchase the accessories separately. You need to choose nozzles that will be used constantly. It is best to give preference to plastic and silicone products.
• A win-win option - universal attachments that can be combined with all models of machines. They are affordable and do not lose out as unified ones.
• If the machine is to be used regularly, it is worth completing it with silicone or plastic nozzles. The advantages of such products include strength and long service life. The number of accessories is selected in accordance with the types of haircuts that the hairdresser plans to do. You can buy a whole set of attachments at once to create various hairstyles.

You need to not only choose the attachment, it is important to know how to put it on the machine correctly. If a person has not previously used a hair clipper, he may have difficulties in order to change the accessory.

• In order to put on the one-way attachment, slightly press on the base adjacent to the head of the device and slide it forward. You need to put it on carefully until you hear a subtle click. Select the optimal size of the attachment and press it as tightly as possible against the head of the device. After that, push the accessory into the sinuses with pushing movements. In a number of modifications, after pressing the nozzle to the machine, you need to press it down with force, and the installation will end there.
• For the reversible version, select the appropriate accessory and place it on the top of the device. Squeeze the sides firmly and slide onto the device. Remove the accessory in the same way.
• If you look closely, you will notice that most machines have miniature holes on the blades at the top. They should contain the bulges located in the center of the double-sided nozzle.

Putting on and taking off the part is easy to master - this skill comes very quickly, especially if you use the typewriter regularly. It only takes a few minutes to install the accessory.

The correct choice of attachments will ensure convenient operation of the hair clipper, and will allow you to create beautiful hairstyles.

For the types of attachments, see below.