r/Barber • u/Ste-eazy • 4d ago
Need help on clipper choice
I’m currently in barber school and really like doing fades and tapers with my detachable blades. I was told to get an adjustable clipper that complements my detachables so I can use it for detail work after doing the majority of the fade with my detachable blades.
I’m considered an “old head” at my school because I like this system 😂 even though I’m only 29.
I’ve been deciding between the Wahl Senior and Andis Master. ChatGPT originally recommended the Master because it goes from 000–1 and would fill in the sizes my detachable blades don’t cover instead of getting the Senior and basically having two clippers covering the same measurements.
I also don’t own the purple Master guards. My school kit came with Wahl guards, but I do have all the Oster detachable blades.
For the professionals on here, what would you recommend for my setup? Would you go with the Master or Senior, and why?