Top 5 Essential Barber Tools for a Beginner

Most of our barbers agree that venturing out as a beginner barber can often be a difficult task. Finding a suitable barber kit for aspiring barbers on a limited budget is even more challenging. 

Before you begin to prepare your beginner barber kit, the first piece of advice we have for you is to invest in yourself. We mean to say that invest in educating yourself. If you can invest some time in educating yourself by watching a lot of barber YouTube videos, then you can learn from others, and get inspired to become a self-made barber in Claremont or elsewhere.  

In this article, we have prepared a few essential barber tools to build the best beginner barber kit, regardless of whether you are on a budget or not. You may start as a beginner barber at home, at a salon, or as a mobile barber, and for that, you may need the following things- 

1. Clippers 

You aren’t a barber without clippers. Clippers are necessary barber tools. If you’re focused on building a barber kit for beginners, then it must include clippers in your budget, despite budget constraints if any. 

Generally, clippers on Amazon are inexpensive, irrespective of their brand. Research a bit and find the best price before you place an order. As a beginner barber, you don’t wish to spend money on overpriced products, 

Find out some of the best clippers for beginner barbers. You’ll find good quality for a decent price. Clippers are also available with guards. So, you won’t have to bother about spending money on guards. However, let’s find out the pros and cons of cordless and corded clippers. 

A question many beginner barbers ask in our barbershop in Rancho Cucamonga is whether corded clippers are better than cordless ones. There isn’t any simple answer to this question as a lot depends on your choice and budget. 

Corded clippers may cause inconvenience as they tend to get in your customer’s face while working from the front. However, they are quite trustworthy and strong. 

On the contrary, cordless clippers are generally costlier and will run out of juice after a few hours. Accordingly, you’ll need to have multiple clippers with you. Moreover, you also need to change the battery almost once a year and that’s an additional cost. 

If you can’t afford to purchase another pair of clippers for your beginner barber kit at this time, then choose the corded ones. This way, you will know that you won’t be in an embarrassing position as the battery may run out and you don’t have a backup. Most importantly, corded clippers are generally a bit inexpensive compared to their cordless counterparts. 

2. Neck Strips & Dispenser for Neck Strips 

Neck strips form a barrier between the cape and the client’s skin. See that the client’s neck skin should never touch the cape directly as you apply the cape on various people and it wouldn’t be sanitary. Nowadays, they’re a must-have for any beginner barber kit. 

Just by using a neck strap, you can prove to your clients that your priority is sanitation and that you value their well-being. That’ll make you appear professional in front of them and also maintain their safety from skin infections. 

3. Disinfectants for Barbers 

As mentioned in the last point, sanitation is extremely crucial in barbering. In a nutshell, sanitation is key. 

Before catering to any customer, you need to sanitize your tools. Additionally, use a hand sanitizer or soap and warm water. This is not only the best practice for hygiene, now it’s the rule. 

You can use a disinfectant spray as it is mandatory to disinfect and clean your clippers after each client. This item is a must-have in all barber kits for beginners. Our experienced barbers use and swear by these. 

Presently, the three most popular sprays are Andis Cool Care Plus, Clippercide, and  

Barbicide & Barbicide Jar.  

For other tools, you may trust Barbicide as a brand. Barbicide is an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant applied in our salons and barbershops. Even different spas also use it to kill viruses, germs, and fungi. 

The Barbicide Jar is ideal for disinfecting without any hassle. Fill the jar with diluted barbicide solution and dip your tools in. Look for a size that is sufficiently tall to fit all of the combs and tools, including their handles. You can also utilize mason jars if you’re on a shoestring budget. 

4. Trimmers 

If you’re on a budget, then we can’t recommend a trimmer. A good quality trimmer is necessary for any starter barber kit. The Andis Slimline Pro is preferred by most barbers as it’s a cord/cordless trimmer with a 2-hour runtime provided by a 2-hour charge only. 

5.Shavers 

All barber kits for beginners need a shaver. We recommend you avoid the most expensive ones from the very beginning. Any brand such as Andis, Wahl, or Babyliss will do the job exceedingly well and they are all quite affordable. Our suggestion is to purchase an inexpensive shaver and invest that money in clippers or some other essential barber tools. 

Conclusion 

Are you still confused about extra essential barber tools? Visit our barbershop in Claremont for additional guidance. The bottom line is to get the full worth of your money invested.