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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure You may recall the Benjamin Franklin quote “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” He could have easily been referring to clippers and trimmers. When a customer sends in a product for a warranty claim to the Andis Company, the tools
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are analyzed to determine the problem. The majority are found
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to suffer from oil deficiency. Most of these problems could be
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maintenance routine detailed below.
Start by making sure your customers have the following
items: clipper oil, Andis Cool Care™ and a cleaning brush. Every time a clipper or trimmer is used, the blade should be sprayed
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lightly with Cool Care while the tool is not running. After it’s sprayed with Cool Care, use the cleaning brush to remove excess fluid and hair particles. Wipe with a dry towel. Next, place a few drops of oil on the front and side of the cutter blades. Turn the clipper on for about 15 seconds to make sure the oil lubricates the interior blade surfaces. Finally, wipe off any excess oil. I call this “clipper insurance” because the process ensures the tool is being maintained and will operate at peak performance. The end result of the process is that the blade is lubricated, clean, disinfected and ready for the next cut.
So make sure your customers know the proper clipper/
trimmer maintenance steps. Not only will it keep their investment running smoothly, but it’s also an opportunity to upsell maintenance-related products and boost your bottom line!
Kenny “The Professional” Duncan is a National educator for the Andis Co. He has presented classroom demonstrations and platform education at many tradeshows such as Empire Future Professionals, IHS International Hair Show, Bronner Bros International Hair Show and many more. He brings a wealth of information and experience to clipper cutting education. He teaches styling professionals the simplest approach to multicultural hair styling through a combination of solid technical demonstrations, creative interpretations, and entertaining presentations. Kenny is co-owner of Main Attraction Unisex Hair Salon, located in Philadelphia. He is reaching stylists around the world through www.ClipperEducation.com, where his goal is to provide inspiration, motivation and education to clippers cutters of all experience levels. He truly is a trailblazer in this industry. 76
OTC Beauty Magazine May 2014
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