Clipper Cutting Course

Course reading

Read and practise in sequence

Start with the overview, then work through the focused explanations. These readings support supervised practical instruction.

1. Clipper Cutting Techniques Guide

   Learn how guards, lever settings, growth direction, tool paths and comb presentation work together in controlled clipper cutting.

2. Clipper Guard Sizes Explained

   Understand common clipper guard numbers and nominal lengths, why compatibility matters and how lever settings and hair growth affect the result.

3. Open vs Closed Clipper Lever

   Understand open, closed and intermediate clipper lever positions, their role in length control and why the exact range depends on your model.

4. Cutting With vs Against Hair Growth

   Compare clipper passes with, across and against hair growth, including how direction affects hair feeding, apparent length and consistent checking.

5. How to Use a Clipper Flick-out Motion

   Understand the purpose of a clipper flick-out movement, practise a controlled exit point and avoid turning a blend into a higher cutting line.

6. Clipper-over-comb Technique Explained

   Learn how clipper-over-comb presents hair for controlled removal, including comb angle, guide visibility and checking a top-to-side connection.

7. How to Remove Bulk With Clippers

   Plan clipper bulk removal around retained length and shape, choose a conservative setup and avoid cutting away the top-to-side connection.

8. How to Cut an Even One-length Buzz Cut

   Plan a uniform buzz cut with a suitable guard, consistent settings and growth-aware checks while keeping optional outline work separate.

9. Why Clippers Pull Hair and What to Check

   Check blade condition, cleaning, lubrication, power, attachments and hair preparation when clippers pull, with clear limits on in-service troubleshooting.