Appreciation post: I finally switched from a 00000 blade to a 000 for my bald fades

For years at my shop in Tampa, I was taught that the 00000 was the only way to get that super clean, skin-tight finish. I used it on every single fade for almost a decade. About six months ago, I tried a 000 on a client who had sensitive skin, and it was a total game changer. It still gets you right down to the skin, but it doesn't pull or irritate nearly as much, and the blend from the 0 guard is way smoother. Has anyone else made this switch and noticed their clients are more comfortable?

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wilson.joseph4d ago

Ever notice old habits are the hardest to break?

beth_singh4d ago

Took me years to stop biting my nails, @wilson.joseph. Had to replace it with something else. Started keeping a stress ball in my pocket. Every time I caught myself doing it, I'd just squeeze that thing instead. Felt silly but it actually worked.

jason_lewis34d ago

Yeah, old habits really do stick around. I was the same way with my old clippers. Used the same pair for like eight years because they felt right, even though they were getting dull. Finally tried a new model and it was like night and day. Felt weird for the first week, but now I can't imagine going back.