How to Use the Inverted Clipper Technique

Steps for Using the Inverted Clipper Technique

You can use an inverted clipper techinque for detailing and touching up your haircut. This is great for your neckline, the area around your ears and your sideburns. This technique is a way to get the results of Wahl trimmer when you only have a clipper.

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For detailing around the ears, sideburns and neckline , try the inverted clipper technique. Just turn the clipper upside down so the blade is facing downward and touch up the areas that need it.
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Hold the clipper in your hand as if it were a thick pencil. Then, do your touch up and detailing as you normally would with a trimmer.
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Touch the blade to the skin. There’s no need to press firmly.

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Adjusting Your Clipper Taper Lever

The taper lever allows you to change the closeness of your cut between guide comb lengths. Move the lever up for the closest cut, and down for a longer cut.

Cleaning the Hair from the Taper Lever

If your blades ever become jammed with hair, simply move the lever up and down several times. This action will help free the blades.

Use a Brush to Clean the Taper Lever

Then brush the blades with the small brush accessory to remove hair.

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How can you avoid dog nail bleeding?

The general rule of thumb is to clip up to the point where the nail makes a defined curve down towards the floor. Don’t cut too far beyond that or you could snip the quick. Keep in mind that the longer you allow the nails to grow, the longer the quick may grow, as well.

We recommend cutting a little at a time and inspecting the nail to determine how close you are to the quick. For dogs with white nails, the quick will appear pink. For dogs with black nails, the quick will appear black. However, at first glance, it will be difficult to see the quick on black nails until after you’ve cut some of the nail. Once you trimmed a little off, the outer shell of the nail should be chalky white and you’ll begin to see the quick as a dark spot in the center.

How do you stop dog nail bleeding without styptic powder?

Several home remedies can work, depending on the severity of the bleeding. A mix of cornstarch and baking soda is recommended if you don’t have styptic powder. Another option is to rub a clean bar of scent-free soap or a wet tea bag on the nail at the spot of lesser bleeding. No home remedy, however, will be as instantly effective as a styptic powder.

Should you continue to trim your dog’s nails after a nail bleeding incident?

Experiencing a bleeding nail can be a traumatic event for your dog, so it’s best to wait at least a day to resume trimming the other nails. Make sure to comfort them and give them encouragement and treats after the incident so they don’t associate the whole experience as bad. This will help to make things easier the next time you try cutting their nails.

Please visit the pet grooming section for additional information on dog care tips and products for grooming, clipping, trimming, and bathing your pet.

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