Babyliss 7431

...about Babyliss?

Babyliss has been grooming everyone for over 40 years. Babyliss was established in the early 1960's in Paris; and was part of the 'swinging sixties' as a leading trend pioneer. When the sixties got swinging so did Babyliss. They were part of the whole new trend fad. Vanity products went through the roof in sales and the publics demand was relentless; a perfect time for the new image revolution to take fold and start ...
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**BABYLISS: 7431**
>> Ideal product for all hair types <<

-A little introduction about Babyliss?

Babyliss has been grooming everyone for over 40 years. Babyliss was established in the early 1960's in Paris; and was part of the 'swinging sixties' as a leading trend pioneer. When the sixties got swinging so did Babyliss. They were part of the whole new trend fad. Vanity products went through the roof in sales and the publics demand was relentless; a perfect time for the new image revolution to take fold and start shaping history and style. Fashions were being introduced at a whim, some were kept some were disregarded.

The versatile nature of Babyliss extended product ranges regulary and were always known as the pioneers of hair products. The 1980's stepped up with more exciting products. Allowing Babyliss to branch out globally and helped enriched Western culture fashion and their style values; in the 1980's Paris was the place for the seriously styled icons. Babyliss was established and grew with the new trends that was required. Still making it the most respected brand in fashion circles.

The URL's are:
-www.babyliss.co.uk-
-www.babyliss.com-

-What you get with the Babyliss 7431 package-

The product is a standard male hair clipper set with accessories including the re-charger kit - measuring length tools - razorhead protectors - comb and scissors - cleaning kit - manual - Mandatory 1 year guarantee - adjustable leverage.

*Babyliss hair clipper information*

The clippers are made of titanium chrome. The clippers are very delicate and should not be re-assembled for those of you who like to see how the clippers are attached. The flexibility of the clippers are essential for speed and back and forward including rounded movements. The clippers are 0.45 inches along; which are standard. These clippers are much more able to cut more quickly and efficiently, without dragging.

Babyliss give you the guide to do the adjustments. This model has 8 adjustable clipper slots. No problems with the clippers being in different positions, regard to speed and performance. By being just 0.05 mm out can make a big difference to the performance and more importantly your finished cut. The more the clippers vibrate the slower the blade rotations. If, you hear a whirring noise rotation, it requires the clipper to be adjusted.

- Handling -
I do rank this product much for handling, the narrowing of the handle allows a better grip, though during long clip sessions the hand is prone to slipping, so be aware of that when using this product.

- *HINTS to a decent cut* -

There are a few techniques when shaping with this clipper.
- Try practicing layers on the sides; this gives a great contour to the shape of your head.
- Make a setting for the hair length on top; this will enable a cleaner finish.
- Lining up top and sides.
- Shaping the nape of your neck contours, including around the ears.

-Adjustment of clippers-
This product deals with every aspect of user ability. For a professional cut the adjustable lever is important for dealing with difficult hair follicles that have a mind of their own. This I do believe is a unique selling point to all products branded, Babyliss. Other manufacturers have this but the adjustable lever to just the left of the clippers has 5 adjustable points/positions that gives that more professional finish to your hair cut. That little difference can make quite a statement to your everyday lifestyle.

-*High Quality* Comb and scissors -
You have a 8 combs these are very easy to clip on to your clippers. Their is a knack to the click on, slid the clipper to the titanium teeth first before clipping the back. The comb range is 3mm - 25mm in length. The lengths determine the length and choice you want to your hair finish. For those who rather have no length; no clippers are required and the clippers cut down to your scalp, leaving about 1 mm, on average depending how many times you move the clippers around your head. I recommend about two times just in case any stray hairs get missed. The scissors are the professional kind and that is vital. The sharper they are the better. Scissors are Babyliss branding also.

-Cleaning brush-
This item in the package is probably the most important. Yep, it is amazing by just cleaning the left over hair from the clippers can make a huge difference to clipper performance. The brush needs to clean out the clippers after every use, otherwise over a period of time the hair will damage the titanium/chrome mechanism. It is also to note that any products that are on your hair at the time will also be a problem to the clippers mechanism (Chrome) It does make good sense to wash your hair before use of this product. Dry your hair fully, untill bone dry so no products are obvious on your hair. I usually have wax styled on my hair so this is quite important to remember.

- The re-chargeble kit -
This is the same thing. What I have found is that the mains lead can be a problem when cutting hair as it does tend to drape unwantingly around your neck. What is welcoming is to leave the mains on attached to the Babyliss itself and wait for 30 minutes before any cutting takes place. This allows enough time for the Babyliss to re-charge and you then can work around your head cordless and without strangling yourself. For beginners who are not too confident. It is best that you use the mains cord attached to the Babyliss, otherwise the battery life will run out and the clipper rotation will slow up and therefore won't be such a good cut. The average battery life is about 35 minutes before the clippers noticeably slow-up.

-Razor/blade head protectors-
Razor/blade head protectors work as a glove to the head of the Babyliss. They should fit snuggly on the head, this is to protect the clipper mechanism. The teeth are prone to getting caught up and can twist and get damaged easily. Be aware of where you store your hair clippers. Do not leave in direct sunlight or in any unusually hot places. One last thing to know is that by using the mains for too long the Babyliss will overheat, so don't leave it without supervision.

*My experience*
Babyliss has made me more aware of my grooming. I've tried out many Babyliss clipping brands, but this brand is cheaper and in my opinion the best all round for performance and finish, though is not a lot in it. Most importantly; not only do you feel good afterwards, you look good afterwards as well.

-Price-
I give this product 10/10 for value for money. You can purchase it online at www.amazon.co.uk -- or through www.dabs.com - it includes a 1 year guarantee. Price £18.99-- Again, it is worth shopping around. GREAT VALUE

-Overal verdict-
I'm a bit of a Babyliss fan and have always been interested in this brand since the mid 1990's. Watching the products evolve is interesting to me and you can see other brand influences with each prototype. This model is very highly rated and I recommend it for a quicker and efficient haircut finish. It is stylish and very affordable which is a bonus. -- definately, a must in the bathroorm cabinet. It is worth a 5 Star rating and is of great value. Overal verdict 9/10.

Thank you for reading this review.

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