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c/barbersthe_amythe_amy20d ago

Old timer told me to stop using hot water on my brushes

Guy named Frank been cutting hair 40 years at the shop next door. He saw me rinsing my clippers under hot tap water. Told me I was ruining the temper on the blades. I laughed it off for like 6 months. Then my Wahl Seniors started tugging and chipping on thin hair. Switched to cold water and a spray of coolant after every cut. Blades been smooth as butter ever since. Frank just nods at me now. He knows. Any of you guys run into old school advice that actually held up?
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the_miles
the_miles20d ago
Frank made me switch to cold water too - old dude was right.
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susan649
susan64920d ago
Did he also say to never look back at the razor?
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jamesroberts
Did Frank say anything about oiling the blades after the cold rinse?
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