Learn how to choose the right dog grooming clippers for home or professional use. In this video, we break down home clippers, professional A5 systems, and specialty detail clippers.
Clippers are essential to pet grooming, but if you’re out there shopping for the right clipper, you are probably aware that the number of choices available can be overwhelming! So how to choose the right clipper for you? Well, it is, admittedly a large subject, but we are going to break it down for you in easy to digest, understandable categories so that you can save money and purchase the right clipper for your needs.
And WE ARE HERE TO HELP by way of the COMMENTS section below! Send us a comment about a clipper you are considering purchasing, let us know how you wish to use it (what type of pets, the frequency of use, etc), and we will let you know our thoughts! (Pls give us like 24-72 hours, but we will respond!)
After watching the video, you may have questions about some of the devices you saw that we discussed, as well as some examples of common clippers used by home groomers and professionals. Here are some links for you to explore! And note that any items with a ** (double asterisk) are Gina’s Grooming favorites and used in the salon on the regular. And yes, if you buy from our links, we do make commission, so thank you! There’s no extra charge to you, and you are helping to support our channel! Much appreciated, truly.
–Clipper Kits– (Home-Use Clipper) examples:
Oneisall Metal Clipper Kit:
Oneisall Basic Clipper Kit:
Oneisall Clipper Kit with Vacuum and Extra Tools:
–Professional A5 Style Clippers and Accessories– examples:
Andis Plus ZRII Pro Clipper– Gabriel Feitosa edition 😉:
Heiniger Opal Pro Clipper**:
Wahl KMC+ Cordless Pro Clipper:
Andis Basic 2-speed clipper (as basic as it gets!):
Oster Cordless Professional Clipper:
Basic Clipper Blades needed: #30, #10, #7F, #5F, #4F (suggested at least two of each, and at least 3 #30s to work professionally). Commonly respected brands are Geib (Buttercut), Artero, Wahl, Andis.
Here are some of the favorite blades used in Gina’s Grooming salon:
Artero #30 Blade**:
Artero #5F WIDE Blade**:
Artero #7F WIDE Blade**:
Geib Buttercut #30 Blade**:
Wahl Competition Series #10:
Clipper Comb Set**: (can be used over a #30 or #10 A5 blade)
–Specialty Clippers– (Detail Clippers) examples:
Wahl Bravura**:
Wahl BravMini**:
Small waterproof Detail Clipper:
Joyzee Hornet Detail Clipper:
(** And remember, items with two asterisks are Gina’s Grooming battle tested favorites!)
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Looking to purchase a new clipper for my 2 standard doodles I need to know what to buy and guards
My parents have a small 10 pound shih-tzu that is very heavily matted around the neck, backside, and especially the feet. I’m scared to use scissors as it’s hard to tell what is skin and what is fur. What clippers would you recommend that are both powerful and skin safe? I’m not looking to spend a ton of money, preferably under $100.
Hi would you recommend a clipper for Multi shitzu please, she has long and thick hair i used a home clipper but seem doesn’t work at all
Thank you for explaining this! We had to move to (very) rural Tennessee for my husband’s job. We previously had two rescue Maltipoos, and our experience with groomers here has not been good. Cuts, burns, a chunk of skin taken out were bad enough, but when we walked in and saw our little guy actually hanging by the head halter — feet unable to touch the table — we started home grooming. I purchased the oneisall clipper/vacuum from Amazon, and it was okay for our senior dogs. As it goes with fur babies, we lost them at ages 15 and 16 in the last two years. We now have Maltipoo pups that we purchased from a reputable breeder. While I realize that they have yet to develop their adult coats, that clipper made a MESS of their hair! I realized the difference in professional-grade products when I purchased Geib left-handed shears — curved, straight, and thinning (vs. chunk) from a grooming supply company. WOW. Now I want to purchase quality clippers. ANY advice you can offer would be so appreciated! Our fur babies look pretty awful right now, and I need that to change. Their hair looks about as “choppy” as you can get, and I groomed them according to every book I have read and every video I have watched. While I realize I need to work on my technique, I can”t help but think that I would have a better chance at success with good equipment.
I’ve got a very shaggy Black Russian Terrier, he’s 130lbs. His hair is pretty thick, would you go with a pro og set or a home set? I’m ok spending the money on something that is high quality if it means I’ll get a better experience and long life out of it. He’s not a show dog, just a big goofy boy.