Hot take: I used to fade with the clippers closed, now I open the lever for blending

Back when I first started cutting I kept that lever shut on everything. Thought it gave a cleaner look. Then about 2 years ago I watched a barber in Chicago show me how opening the lever just a notch blends better without those harsh lines. It took a few tries to get used to but now I barely close the thing. Has anyone else switched up a basic habit that changed their whole fade game?

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paul25110d ago

Stopped closing the clipper lever completely about 6 months ago and it changed everything. Now I just crack it open a tiny bit and the blend comes out way smoother with zero effort. Closing it all the way always left these little dark lines that drove me crazy. It felt wrong at first but once you trust that open notch it just works better. Can't see myself going back to the old way honestly.

thea_mitchell2010d ago

Wait, is it really that deep though? Like we're talking about a clipper lever not a life philosophy.