My stubborn clipper finally stopped pulling after I oiled it differently.

I was getting frustrated with how my clipper tugged on coarse hair. After trying a few things, I found that warming the oil first made a big difference. Now my cuts are much smoother.

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reese_ward506mo ago

I’ve been cutting hair for about five years and always thought clipper oil just needed to be on the blades. I figured warming it was just an extra step. Tried your method last week on my Andis and it was a total game changer, the motor even sounds happier now. I guess the thin, warm oil gets into the pivot points way faster. Totally changed my routine.

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brian7506mo ago

Honestly @reese_ward50, warming the bottle in your pocket for a few minutes before oiling makes it spread even faster. Tbh it’s like the difference between cold and hot butter on toast.

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maryshah6mo ago

Right? Warm oil just works better. Makes total sense when you think about it.

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