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Just realized I was wrong about clipper guards after a competition in Chicago
I used to think you needed a fresh guard for every fade, but watching a guy win with just a 1 and a 2 guard changed my mind. He blended everything with his wrist, not his tools. Anyone else find themselves over-relying on gear instead of technique?
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elliotadams20d ago
My barber in Atlanta told me he learned fades with just a zero guard and a half guard. He said if you can make magic with those, adding more guards just makes you faster. It's all about the angle and pressure, like you said. That competition story proves it. I've been practicing on my brother with fewer tools and my blends are actually smoother now.
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It's the same with cooking. People buy every fancy knife and gadget, but a good chef can make a great meal with just one sharp blade. Skill always beats a full toolbox.
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adam51718d ago
Totally agree. I got stuck trying to learn guitar with a ton of pedals and effects. Once I forced myself to just use a clean amp sound for a month, I actually started hearing my mistakes and got way better. All that extra stuff just hid my bad habits.
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