Rant: My main clipper cord gave out right in the middle of a skin fade

It happened yesterday afternoon with a regular in the chair. The cord just went dead, no warning, right as I was switching guards. I keep a backup pair, but they're my old ones and the motor isn't as strong. Had to finish the cut with them and it took way longer, maybe an extra 10 minutes. The client was cool about it, but it threw off my whole rhythm. I'm looking at replacement cords online now. Has anyone found a really durable brand that lasts more than a year?

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tara_martin15d ago

Ugh, my buddy had that happen with his clippers last month. He was mid-fade on a big wedding party haircut, total nightmare. He ended up getting some heavy-duty cord from a barber supply shop, says it's built way better.

tarar3815d ago

Makes sense to invest in better cords for tools you use every day. That cheap plastic stuff is just built to fail after a while. A good cord is way cheaper than losing clients over a bad haircut.

david_palmer15d ago

Switched to the Andis power cord after my Wahl one frayed at the base. That thing is a tank, thick rubber coating and a reinforced spot where it plugs into the clipper. Mine's been yanked, stepped on, and coiled up hot for two years now with no issues. Totally worth the few extra bucks to avoid that mid-fade panic.