That time I dropped $80 on clipper blades I didn't need

Back in 2018 I was just starting out and got convinced by a supplier that I needed these fancy ceramic blades for my Oster 76s. I spent around $80 on two of them thinking they'd last forever, but they chipped on the second haircut and the customer's thick hair just ate them up. Stick to the basic steel ones unless you're only doing fine hair, has anyone else fallen for the 'upgrade' trap?

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leo61217d ago

Gotta say though, those Oster 76s are beasts with steel blades. I learned the hard way too, but the ceramic ones aren't meant for thick or curly hair at all - they just can't handle the torque. I bet your supplier was pushing them because the markup is way higher on ceramics, not because they're better for most guys. My steel blades are still going strong after three years of heavy use and all I do is oil them before every cut. The ceramic ones might be fine for that rare client with baby-fine hair but that's about it.

terryh2017d ago

Oh man, "they'd last forever" - that's what they always say, right? I bought the same ceramic blades for my Andis and they literally shattered on the third use, the customer stared at me like I was juggling broken glass. Save your money and buy a good steak instead, the steel ones have been working fine for decades for a reason.