When we talk about barber shop supplies, we are talking about a whole range of products. They include, but are not limited to, aftershaves and colognes to towels and neck stripes. Combs, clippers, trimmers, brushes, mirrors, shears, and spray bottles are just some of the things needed in a barber shop. The basic barber shop will focus primarily on the cutting of hair and the trimming of beards. While some professional beauty salons will provide a wider range of services, examples include hair style and coloring to manicures and pedicures.
Combs are one of the principal tools of the barber trade. Combs come in many different sizes and widths. Some combs are designed with a specific haircut in mind. The Original Flat Top Comb is designed with a leveling device to give a precision haircut each and every time. The 8" rat tail combs come with either comb-coarse teeth or comb-fine teeth. Clipper mate combs are exactly what the name implies, to be used in conjunction with hair clippers. The Oster Company has a variety of combs for each step of the haircutting process, from an Oster Master Flat Top Comb, to the Oster Pro Styling Comb and Oster Original Finishing Comb. Oster has been a powerhouse in the world of barber shop supplies for many years. They manufacture almost every type of product needed in a barber shop.
Besides combs, clippers also serve a vital function in the beauty industry and should be mentioned in any list of barber shop supplies. Some of the top makers of clippers in the market today include; Andis, Oster and Wahl. The price of clippers, as in all barber shop supplies, depends on the model and features of the product. Most clippers are purchased come equipped with texture guards included. Here are some models of the top clippers available in most barber shop supplies stores:
Andis Ultra pivot Clipper
This clipper is advertised as having up to four times the cutting power of other comparable clippers. It can be used easily on either wet or dry hair and comes with eight attachment combs. The manufacturer also offers a one year warranty on the product.
Oster Power Line Clipper
This clipper by Oster has a universal motor which easily cuts through, dry, wet, or thick hair quickly and with sheer efficiency. This clipper comes equip with two blades, a #00000 gold blade and a #1 blade. All blades from the Oster Model 76 can be used in the Power Line Clipper.
Wahl Super Taper II
This clipper from Wahl comes equipped with a variety of color coded attachment codes in various sizes, from 1/8 inch to 1 inch, with a styling comb, a cleaning brush and oil for the blade. The clipper uses Wahl Clipper Blades numbers 1006, 2105 and 2191and comes with a manufacturer one year warranty.
Barber shop supplies also include the decorations one sees at a barber shop, such as the barber poles, barber books, shop signs and welcome mats. Of course no barber shop is complete without the necessary barber chair. The barber chair is one of the most costly items found in barber shop supplies stores.