I thought those cheap plastic guards were a waste of money, but I was wrong

For years, I only used metal guards on my clippers, thinking the plastic ones were junk. A new barber at the shop in Tacoma kept using them and his fades looked super clean. I finally borrowed a set last month when my usual guards were in the wash. The plastic ones gave me way more control on the blend line, especially with the 1.5 and 2 guards. Has anyone else switched and noticed a real difference in their detail work?

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ivan2119d agoMost Upvoted

My old Wahl metal guards would sometimes catch on longer hair and jerk the clipper. The plastic Andis guards I use now just glide through, especially on that tricky transition from a 1 to a 2 guard. You get less chatter on the line, so the blend just sits there soft. It's one of those things you don't notice until you try the other option.

taylor.jessica9d ago

Honestly, I was the same way about plastic guards for the longest time. Tbh I thought they felt flimsy and cheap compared to metal. But I tried a buddy's set on a skin fade last week and the blend from the 0.5 to the 1 was way smoother, no weird lines. It totally changed how I do my detail work now.