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Tool Terminology and Technology
Are you confused by new hair tool terminology—is
it ionic or nano? Which clipper
motor works better for thick hair? Don’t
know the difference between tourmaline and
ceramic, or what is supposed to be the best
for hair?
Industry experts offer helpful tool
technology definitions to assist stylists when
determining what tools will work best for
their client hair type.
Irons and Dryers: Ionic or Nano?
Ceramic or Tourmaline?
Dominic Barbar, founder of Barbar Professional
Hair Tools, offers clear, yet scientific
definitions on new hair tool technology terms:
• CERAMIC — Uses: Curling Iron, Flat
Iron, Blow Dryer. Ceramic technology
negates radiation, making hair smoother
and shinier. It can also help seal moisture
in the hair.
• IONIC — Uses: Curling Iron, Flat Iron,
Blow Dryer. Ionic technology uses negative
ions to neutralize static-causing positive
ions, yielding less frizz while restoring
moisture to the hair cuticle.
• NANO — Uses: Flat Iron, Blow Dryer.
Water molecules are broken down into
extremely tiny particles, releasing frizzreducing
natural ions and allowing more
moisture to seep into hair.
• TOURMALINE — Uses: Curling Iron,
Flat Iron, Blow Dryer. Black tourmaline
stones help protect hair from negative
energy and harmful radiation to yield soft,
shiny, frizz-free results. Black tourmaline
emits negative ions and far-infrared (long
wavelength) heat, which collide with positive
ions to reduce static electricity, close
hair cuticles and minimize heat styling
damage. Far-infrared heat penetrates hair
from the inside out to reduce drying time.
Clippers and Trimmers: Pivot,
Rotary or Magnetic Motor?
Fred Koeller, vice president of marketing at
Andis, offers an explanation to give you insight
into clipper and trimmer quality the next time
you are in the market for a new one.
When you’re choosing your next clipper
or trimmer, you consider which features you
need and decide what you’re willing to spend
for those features.
But what about the motor? How do you
decide the type of motor you should purchase?
What’s the difference between pivot,
rotary and magnetic motors?
“We always take into account the type of
cutting that the styling tool is designed for,”
notes Koeller. “Ideally, though, each barber
and stylist understands the capabilities of the
various types of motors, too.”
• PIVOT MOTORS—High Power, Lower
Blade Speed: Thick, Heavy or Wet Hair
Pivot motor clippers and trimmers have
high cutting power with a lower blade
speed. Pivot motors are especially suitable
for thick, heavy or wet hair. Pivot motors
can offer up to four times the power of
comparable magnetic motors.
• ROTARY MOTORS—Equal Power
and Blade Speed: Wide Variety of Cuts
Rotary motor clippers and trimmers offer
an even amount of power and blade speed.
With this combination, rotary motors are
extremely versatile and work well for a wide
variety of hair cutting methods. Rotary motors
offer superior torque power and cutting
performance in a lightweight size.
• MAGNETIC MOTORS—Reliable
Power and High Blade Speed: High
Volume Cutting
Magnetic motors provide incredibly high
speeds—as much as 7200 complete blade
strokes per minute. This type of motor
produces a smoother haircut. Precision built
to run quietly and cool, they are perfect for
high volume hair cutting. These maintenance
free motors require no internal oiling
and last for years with fewer moving parts to
wear out.
Brushes Can Make the Difference
Ernesto Alonzo, salon owner and industry
expert, offers some things to consider when investing
in brushes for your business or advising
your clientele:
Professional brush lines have a range of
sizes and styles of brushes for different tasks
and different hair types. All brushes are not
created equal. The shape and composition
of a brush will determine how it performs,
holds up over time, and even the amount
of stress it puts on your wrist after hours on
your feet doing hair.
It’s important to choose the right brush
for the task.
BRISTLES
• BOAR BRISTLE — Natural boar
bristle is an important component of a high
quality brush. Because they are porous, boar
bristles literally transport the oils from the
scalp to the hair strands. This is the only way
to actually nourish the hair. That’s why your
grandmother always told you to brush your
hair 100 strokes every day.
Boar bristles have a second benefit, in that
they also act on hair cuticles, closing them
and creating a natural polished look one can
only achieve with boar bristle.
Not all boar bristles are the same quality.
Boar bristle comes in three different cuts.
The highest quality is called “first cut.”
One-hundred percent boar bristle is best on