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During the Tang dynasty (618 to 907 AD), the Chinese forged bypass scissors out of a single, long piece of metal. Both ends were shaped into sharpened blades, which were joined by a double loop that produced a spring-like cutting action.

In the early 20th century, Ernest Koken, owner of the leading barber supply company in the US, patented a variety of barber chair improvements, including the 1915 innovation of an electric barber chair that could be raised, lowered and rotated.

You want to buy hair clippers based on the basic needs of your clientele. For instance, if many of your clients have thick or coarse hair, then clippers driven by a pivot motor are going to be your best bet.

Have you noticed how supply stores tend to have the same business hours you do, making it difficult to get to them before they close? Our hours are compatible with yours so you can get what you need, when you need it.

Did you know that barbering shears are different than traditional haircutting shears? Barbering shears generally have longer blades designed for the cutting shears over comb technique (which means the blades need to be long enough to be aligned with the side of the barber comb.

When buying barbering shears, be sure the finger holes on the gripping end are large enough that your fingers are able to slide in and out easily. This will prevent sore spots and calluses. However, be sure the holes aren’t too loose, or you’ll lose your ability to control the shears properly.

We recommend keeping an extra set of clipper blades on hand. When the old ones lose their edge, switch them out with the replacement set, then call us to pick up and sharpen the dull set.

It’s recommended that you oil your clipper blades often (especially prior to storing them). Blades that are not properly oiled can end up straining the motor and can slow down the clipping action.

The oldest known pair of scissors dates from about 1400 BC. They consist of two sharpened bronze blades joined by a curved piece of metal that could be compressed to close the blades and cut hair, paper, cord or fabric.

If your razor strop is older, but still serviceable, you can improve its polishing abilities by applying a compound to the strop surface. The compound materials vary and should be selected based on razor condition.

Hair clippers can trim, shave, crop, and chop in order to produce many creative hairstyles. With the help of several different types of attachments, a barber can offer a wide range of different styles.

Hair dryers have come a long way since the invention of the first hand held hair dryer in the 1920s. Many of today's models weigh less than one pound, and are capable of producing up to 2,000 watts of power.