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Reddit mentions of Andis 01557 Professional Master Adjustable Blade Hair Clipper, Silver
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of Andis 01557 Professional Master Adjustable Blade Hair Clipper, Silver. Here are the top ones.
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- Perfect for all-around cutting and tapering
- Powerful, magnetic motor generates 14,000 cutting strokes per minute
- Blade is adjustable from fine to coarse size 000 to size 1 and can be 0 gapped
- Convenient thumb-controlled side switch for 1-hand on/off operation
- Unbreakable, lightweight aluminum housing for years of dependable styling
- Note: Oil the blade before every use. Also, please refer the user manual in prior to using this product
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Chrome |
| Height | 6 Inches |
| Length | 2 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | September 2005 |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Weight | 1.25 Pounds |
| Width | 1.75 Inches |
I would say it depends on your budget. I've been a Barber for close to Twenty years. Here are some of my recommendations:
For your best all around clippers.
http://www.osterstyle.com/clippers/oster-model-10-heavy-duty-detachable-blade-clipper-with-000-blade/076010-010-000.html#start=6
For great edgers
https://www.amazon.com/Andis-Professional-T-Outliner-Trimmer-04710/dp/B000143C0K
Great fading and tapering clippers
https://www.amazon.com/Andis-15-Watt-Adjustable-Clipper-01557/dp/B000BBGS36?th=1
Here is some advice I wrote about in the past when asked a similar question, edited the part in bold that deal with time of posession
> Oster 76 requires alot of maintenance and is very expensive (because you have to buy actual blades instead of guards, so if you wanted a #2 you would snap of the #1 and put a #2) but it is a very durable clipper, assuming you keep up with the maintenance. For a full set it will cost you around $200+ depending on how many blades you buy
http://www.amazon.com/Oster-76076-010-Classic-Professional-Clipper/dp/B00070E8LA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359765399&sr=8-1&keywords=Oster+76
>If you dont want to deal with the maintenance you can look at the Andis Improved Masters, they are durable, require the basic maintenance (oil and wipe of blades in between use). Downside is that it gets hot very quickly. This clipper will cost you about $100 including the guards which you will buy separately. These are probably the most popular clipper, probably more popular than the 76 because it is better for all around clippers and requires less maintenance. There is also the Fade Masters which is the same clipper but with a different blade, recommend the Improved Masters over the Fade if you wanted to buy one clipper.
http://www.amazon.com/Andis-Improved-Master-Professional-Clipper/dp/B000BBGS36/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359765434&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=Andsi+Masters
>Another option is the Wahl 5 star senior, it is a good all around clipper like the Masters, it is a bit more cheaper, it will cost you around $60-70 including the guards. It is more powerful than the Masters (especially if you get the one with the latest v9000 motor) and doesnt get as hot as fast. Also, all Wahl products come with a 2 year warranty, some even 3.
There is also the Wahl 5 star Magic Clipper which is the same as the Wahl 5 star seniors except they have a plastic housing instead of metal. Which makes it less durable but also means it takes longer to heat up. As a result of the plastic instead of metal housing it is a little cheaper at about $40.Also requires basic maintenance.
http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-8545-5-star-Senior-Clipper/dp/B0009J8XSS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359765582&sr=8-1&keywords=5+star+senior
http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-WA8451-Hair-Clipper/dp/B000ZMAL2U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1359765628&sr=8-2&keywords=magic+clip
>I have the Magic Clipper and I like them even more so than my father's Andis Masters which I used exclusively for about 4 yrs until I recently got the Magic Clipper almost a year ago. I have very coarse hair, so I appreciate the extra power the Magic Clipper has over the Masters, you might not need it. Look on youtube for more in depth reviews for these clippers.
>*All the clippers mentioned above are industry standard.
source:http://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/17hq5m/bi4l_request_mens_clippers/
I just had the same thought last month...When I was getting my hair cut, I asked my barber what he recommends. He grabbed one of his trimmers that I have seen with him for the last 10 years. He was hesitant at first to recommend it due to the price, but after I said I didn't mind, he said they pretty much last forever. I have been using it for the last few weeks and I absolutely love it, I am fully confident it will last the rest of my life. It is an absolute beast at trimming my thick beard too. Words cannot describe the level of quality you can feel when using it. I recommend these three items:
Edit: Just saw the part about reasonably priced...sorry if this is more than you are willing to spend, but I promise it is worth it. It is an all metal design and you can feel the weight of it.
It is definitely not a problem (difficulty-wise) if you have some sort of interest/passion in cutting hair.
Just make sure you have a light touch, use fast movement, and flick up and out.
Let me help you by providing some resources:
It's not cheap but it's just not worth it buying a crappy cheap one. In the long run you WILL save money from not paying 20 dollars for each haircut.
Watch how he moves his hands. That is the difference between a rough and smooth haircut; Is how fluent your hands are. Just practice.
You don't need to learn to "fade". A simple shave around the sides with the clipper is good enough if that's all you want.
To trim the top, watch some of his other videos and notice how he holds the shears and comb. (Always spray water on the top before cutting. Keep the sides dry.
Andis Master Clipper CL-03X
Is this the one you referred to?