Sharpening hair clippers is a necessary maintenance task that helps to keep them cutting smoothly and efficiently. Dull clippers can cause hair to snag and pull, which can be uncomfortable for the client and can also damage the hair. Sharpening the clippers regularly will help to prevent this and will also help to extend the life of the clippers.
There are a few different ways to sharpen hair clippers, but the most common method is to use a whetstone. A whetstone is a fine-grained abrasive stone that is used to sharpen the blades of cutting tools. To sharpen hair clippers with a whetstone, first hold the clipper blade against the whetstone at a 45-degree angle. Then, move the blade back and forth across the whetstone, using light pressure. Be sure to keep the blade moving evenly across the whetstone, and do not press down too hard. Sharpen the blade for a few minutes, or until it is sharp. Once the blade is sharp, rinse it with water and dry it thoroughly.