Oster Clippers for Home Grooming

Many people have discovered they can save lots of money by styling their family’s hair at home. At around $15 for a kid’s haircut at even the discount hair-cutting places, that can add up to quite a bundle after only a short period of time. One of the secrets to this money-saving hair-grooming technique is to use good-quality equipment. Oster clippers have a reputation that’s been preceded by decades in the grooming business and a knowledge throughout the beauty and grooming industries as being first-rate.

Oster clippers and trimmers have been around since the 1880s and have a worldwide reputation for being quality products. Traditionally, this company sells only wholesale to beauty supply houses or to licensed professionals, but with the Internet, individuals can now buy Oster grooming tools through a variety of Web sites and such “open” supply houses as Sally Beauty Supply.

Oster Apex Clippers

IThere is an Oster clipper and/or trimmer for any need. The company’s newest model, the Apex (model 76054-310) comes in a neat little kit that includes the clipper, itself, along with a size 000 blade, a blade guard, blade oil, and a cleaning brush. Its high torque/low-vibrating motor give powerful and efficient cutting performance while doing so quietly and without heat buildup. Its detachable, trademarked Cryonyx blade-changing system makes switching out blades even quicker and easier than other models, and you can purchase 11 blades to fit it for all kinds of clipping needs. The Apex’s “Smart Chip” can differentiate between different thicknesses of hair and adjusts the power accordingly. Sometimes you can find the Apex on the ‘Net at www.NappOnline.org or at www.eBay.com. It generally runs about $180 and almost always comes as a kit, including a metal carrying case.

The Solaris

Another Oster clipper recently added to the company’s lineup is the Solaris (model 76066-310). This model’s lightweight, ergonomic design belies the cutting power of its heavy-duty rotary motor. Designed for the best balance and control, the Solaris comes with everything the Apex comes with plus a styling comb. The Apex motor boasts maintenance-free operation, and its Soft-Touch grip and ergonomic design go a long way in warding off hand and wrist fatigue. This model also sports 11 blades and also features the same, quick-change, detachable Cryonyx blade system as the Apex.

The Titan

The Titan is one of the very finest of the many Oster clippers on the market. This tool (model 76076-310) is a must-have for professionals and an especially welcome treat for the at-home hair-care amateur that covets the very best. Besides the clipper, it comes with a 000 and a size 1 blade, blade guard, blade oil and grease, plus an assortment of universal comb attachments. One online retailer, Beauty Century (www.BeautyCentury.com) offers the clippers (alone, sans the kit) for $139.
What so great about Oster clippers is that you know when you purchase one, it’s money well spent. And once you own one, you won’t ever want to go back to some other inferior brand of clippers. So go ahead and spend a little more for an Oster. They’re worth it.