Wahl ProfessionalSuper Taper II Corded Clipper Adjustable Blade High Performance Hair Cutting Tool Silver

After a year of having barbers and hairdressers not cutting my hair the way I wanted it to be cut, I decided to purchase hair clippers and cut my own hair. I am glad that I ended up choosing this model. The Wahl Super Taper 2 is a professional-quality clipper (the successor to the original Super Taper and a lower-power, non-metal version of the Senior)with the v5000 electromagnetic motor and an adjustable blade. This product comes with a small operating booklet, 5 mL of clipper oil, 8 guards (1/8 inch - 1 inch), a blade guard, a cleaning brush and a white comb. Shipping was faster than expected; I am very satisfied. Out of the package, everything included was in good condition and the blades smelled freshly oiled. The sound of the clipper turning on is really something special to hear...The clipper was cutting just a tad longer than what the 000 position should cut at, so I zero-gapped the clipper (check out youtube for tutorial videos)by loosening the blade screws slightly and pushing the bottom blade closer to the cutting blade. If you do this, make sure that the two blades aren't actually touching each other, and the cutting blade should never pass in front of the bottom blade. Make sure there is a slight gap between the blades that isn't visible from a distance. When you're satisfied with the adjustment, firmly hold the bottom blade by its sides and carefully tighten the screws. If the blades are zero-gapped but misaligned (the far left tooth of the cutting blade should overlap with the 2nd tooth of the bottom blade), try this procedure again. Turn on the clipper for a few seconds and then turn it off and check to make sure the blades are aligned. If they are not, adjust the power screw until the cutting blade is properly adjusted. By performing these steps, I was able to zero-gap the clipper and align the blades. Needless to say, it cuts through hair like butter now; the length is also closer to a true 000. Be careful with a zero-gapped clipper: if you don't press the blade flat against your scalp and use the teeth instead, you'll get a minor cut.So far, I've only done one haircut with these clippers (a high-and-tight variation with a #2 on top, bangs in the front, a #0 everywhere else and #1 blend between the crown and temples) and it turned out great. If you're cutting your own hair, you have to be careful and slow, especially when it comes to tapering (don't use the clipper for too long though). The Super Taper 2 does not pull hair when it cuts and it cuts evenly. With proper adjustment, it is not too loud. The taper lever can allow you to blend from #000 (closed, up) to #1 (open, down) in length if the clipper is zero-gapped. The guards are of decent quality. When you're cutting your own hair, use at least two mirrors to see the back of your head and feel to make sure everything is proper. Ideally, get someone to make sure you are cutting the back accurately.If you are cutting the hair of multiple people, I recommend purchasing clipper disinfectant spray such as Clippercide. This will prevent the spread of blood-borne illnesses. Also, once you are running low on oil, buy a large bottle of Wahl clipper oil; they last a long time. If you don't oil your blades, your clippers will perform like junk. Oiling your clippers is not necessary after every cut, but maybe after several (clean the hair off the blades too!). If the clippers are behaving strangely, you may have to oil them, adjust the blades or fine-tune the power screw.Make sure the guards snap onto your clipper; many people find their guards detaching in the middle of a cut. Make sure the blade doesn't chew the guard and don't use the clipper too roughly during a haircut. When the clipper is not in use, keep it unplugged and away from moisture while leaving the blade guard on. If you receive a damaged or defective product, contact Wahl; the clipper has a one-year warranty and customer service is great. Do not drop these clippers; the frame is plastic. If you want more durable clippers, get the Wahl Senior or another metal-body clipper.Finally, if you are interested in cutting your own hair or someone else's, or if you are a barber, these are great clippers to purchase. They will last a long time with proper maintenance and are a great step between cheap clippers and expensive, powerful clippers. I recommend this product to anyone who is interested in hair cutting or simply needs an affordable, reliable clipper. Wahl makes universal electromagnetic clippers that will serve you well.

I have been cutting my hair for years myself or with the help of my wife, before I did it with a personal cutting machine of those batteries also of the whal brand and although it worked and fulfilled its mission countless times there is no point of comparison between that type of machines and this machine.I am totally in love with this hair clipper that goes through my head and cuts my hair with ease, it works spectacularly well.They stand out in it:- The weight, ergonomics, and appearance of the product that demonstrate good quality components- Its power is felt at the time of operation- The perfect edge for cutting at the time of use.His only circumstantial points against are:- You need to have a good power supply in your country/home to use it for a long time.- It is noisy if you are not used to a professional machine or you use it in a closed environment.- If you live in a country where the power is at 220V, you will need an electrical transformer to convert it to 110V.I totally recommend this machine at the time of purchase and after the first completely successful use.If problems arise with it for no apparent reason, I will update this comment, but if I am honest I doubt that it will happen and I am sure that I made an investment in a good quality clipper that will last a long time doing its job excellently.

I purchased this clipper as a replacement for another much older Wahl clipper that had a frayed power cord due to years of use and storage. That clipper was at least a decade old and was still working, it just would intermittently stop running depending on the angle of the cord.I purchased this because the Wahl had served me so well in the past, and I must say that I think this set is even better than the last. It has what seems to be a metal body that feels sturdy and solid in your hand. The blades are tight, cut well, and have an adjustable length lever on the side. When turned on, the motor runs very smoothly and I don't foresee and problems from it.The clipper comes with a set of colored guards which snap onto the blade area and allow you to trim your hair to a specific desired length. The guards are plastic and each one is a different color to help distinguish them when you are looking through the pack trying to find the right one. That is an improvement over the old one, since all those guards were colored black and it was difficult to shuffle through them while telling them apart and finding the appropriate size. The guards are also marked in easy to read numbers with what length in inches you want the hair to be trimmed to.In my job, I have to keep my hair trimmed to a certain length due to policy. I also don't like wasting money on hair cuts. I am a guy and my hair style is not that complicated. When my hair starts to get a bit long, I put the half inch guard on the clipper and run it along my head until I have trimmed it all up. Easy as can be. It is also great for trimming the unruly hair around your sideburns and ears that can be difficult to get with scissors. My girlfriend can use this on me to trim up and straighten my neckline after I get the rest of my head done.This kit comes with a small brush and a bottle of very thin clear blade oil. Once done using them, take the brush and brush away the small pieces of hair left in the grooves of the clipper blades, then turn the clippers on and put a couple drops of oil on the blades themselves. The blades movement and vibrations will move the oil and coat the blades protecting them and making sure that this product continues to serve you well for years to come.I am not a professional when it comes to hair cutting, but even if I was I think this product would serve me well. If you have any need to trim a little hair for you and your family, then this will get it done and last you for quite a while.