The 5 golden rules to keep your clipper sharp
Great that you have the guide at hand. A good clipper lasts for years, as long as you give it a little attention. With the five golden rules below, your REVAHS stays sharp, quiet and powerful. Further down you will find the steps for a sharply trimmed beard, a quick troubleshooter and a maintenance rhythm that takes just one minute a week.
Rule 1: brush after every session
Hairs and skin flakes are the biggest enemy of sharp blades. They trap moisture and act like sandpaper between the blades. Click off the cutting head and wipe the blades and the inside clean with the included brush. Do not blow into the head with your mouth, as that pushes moisture inside. Thirty seconds of work, and it adds years to the lifespan.
Rule 2: one drop of oil per week
Metal gliding over ceramic needs lubrication. Put one drop of oil on the blades, run the clipper for ten seconds so the oil spreads, and wipe away the excess. Do you trim daily? Then do it every two to three sessions. You will hear the difference right away: an oiled clipper sounds softer and glides more smoothly through the hair.
Is your bottle almost empty? Order new maintenance oil here, so there is always a spare in the drawer.
Rule 3: charge smart
Do not leave the clipper permanently on the charger. Charge it via the USB connection when the battery is nearly empty, and take it off the charger once it is full. That way the battery keeps its full capacity for years. Going on a trip? Charge it at home, with a full battery you can trim for weeks.
Rule 4: store it dry and dust free
Moisture and dust damage the blades and the motor. After use, store your clipper in a dry place, for example in a drawer or case. Not on the edge of the sink and not in a damp bathroom drawer. Taking it along in your gym bag or suitcase? Put it in a pouch or cloth so the blades stay protected.
Rule 5: replace the blades in time
Do you notice the clipper pulling instead of gliding, or leaving stripes? Then the blades are due for replacement. The ceramic blades from REVAHS stay sharp twice as long as steel, but even ceramic does not last forever. A new set clicks onto your Clipper in seconds and your clipper cuts like new again.
View the ceramic replacement blades here for your Clipper.
Bonus: how to trim your beard sharply
- Start dry and combed. Wet hair looks longer than it is. Comb everything in the direction of growth.
- Start long. Choose a longer setting than you think you need. You can always go shorter, never longer.
- Trim against the direction of growth. Calm, overlapping strokes. Use the taper lever for the transition to the neck and cheeks.
- Contours last. Define the jawline and cheeks without a guard comb. Two fingers above the Adam's apple is a good neckline.
Want more lengths or smoother fades? With the guard combs and the short comb set from 1.5 to 4.5 mm you can create any style, from a tight fade to a full beard.
Quick troubleshooter
- The clipper pulls at your hair. Almost always dry or dull blades. Start with a drop of oil (rule 2). Still pulling after that? Then the blades need replacing (rule 5).
- The clipper gets warm or sounds louder than before. Usually there are hairs under the head or the blades are dry. Brush first, then oil.
- The battery drains faster than it used to. First look at your charging habits (rule 3). Every battery loses some capacity after years, that is normal.
- The fades do not come out clean. Work with smaller length steps and calm strokes, and check that the guard comb clicks on firmly.
Your maintenance rhythm in short
- After every session: brush, thirty seconds.
- Weekly: one drop of oil, one minute.
- Every month: click off the head and clean the inside thoroughly.
- When it pulls or leaves stripes: replace the blades.
Useful with this guide
These accessories fit the REVAHS Clippers:
- Maintenance oil, for the weekly drop.
- Ceramic replacement blades, sharp twice as long as steel.
- Guard combs, for every length and clean transitions.
No REVAHS yet?
These tips work best on a clipper that deserves them. The Clipper Two Pro is our best selling clipper: a 7200 RPM motor, up to 180 minutes of cordless trimming and self sharpening ceramic blades that stay sharp twice as long as steel.
Questions about your clipper or its maintenance? Send us a message, Eva is happy to help you out.
