Barber Guides

BaBylissPRO FX3 professional hair clipper, part of a barbershop starter kit
Barbershop Starter Kit: Everything You Need to Open a Barbershop in Australia
A category by category checklist of the clippers, trimmers, shears, chairs, consumables, hygiene gear and retail stock you need to open a barbershop in Australia, with what to buy first... Read more...
Merkur 34C HD closed comb double edge safety razor, a classic first safety razor for beginners
Safety Razor Guide for Beginners: How to Choose and Use a Double Edge Razor
Everything a first time wet shaver needs: closed comb vs open comb vs slant vs adjustable, mild vs aggressive, loading a blade, the 30 degree angle and no pressure technique,... Read more...
Box of 100 Astra Superior Platinum double edge razor blades
Double Edge Razor Blades Compared: Astra, Derby, Gillette, Feather and More
Astra, Feather, Derby, Gillette 7 O'Clock, Personna, Dorco, Shark and more compared on sharpness, smoothness and who they suit, plus how to read blade pack sizes, half blades for shavettes... Read more...
Proraso Beard Care Balm Wood and Spice 100ml for daily beard care
Beard Care Routine: How to Wash, Oil, Trim and Shape Your Beard
The daily and weekly beard care routine that actually works: beard wash vs shampoo, oil vs balm vs butter, brushing, trimming with guards and shaping the neckline at home. Read more...
Reuzel Extreme Hold Matte Pomade tin, a water based matte styling pomade for textured men's hairstyles
Pomade vs Wax vs Clay vs Powder: How to Choose the Right Men's Hair Styling Product
Pomade, wax, clay, fibre, powder, gel or spray? An Australian barber's guide to hold, shine, washability and which product suits your hair type and style, with picks from the store. Read more...
Barbicide Concentrate 473ml bottle used to disinfect barber tools in a sanitising jar
How to Disinfect Barber Tools Properly: Clippers, Shears, Combs and Razors
A practical barbershop hygiene workflow: what to clean and disinfect between every client, how to mix, time and change a Barbicide style jar, which sprays suit clippers and trimmers, and... Read more...
BaBylissPRO FX3 professional hair clipper, the bulk cutting and fading tool in a clipper, trimmer and shaver set
Clipper vs Trimmer vs Shaver: What Each Tool Does and When to Use It
Clippers cut bulk and blend, trimmers draw the lines, and foil shavers finish to skin. Here is how the taper blade, T blade and foil differ, the three step fade... Read more...
Wahl 5 Star Cordless Black Magic Clip professional hair clipper
Best Professional Hair Clippers for Barbers in Australia (2026 Guide)
How to choose a professional hair clipper (motor, blade, lever, battery, weight) and eight recommended clippers from Wahl, Andis, BaBylissPRO, StyleCraft, JRL and Gamma+ for Australian barbers. Read more...
Professional hair clipper ready for cleaning and oiling
How to Clean and Maintain Hair Clippers: A Complete Guide
How often to clean, oil and replace your clipper blades, with step by step instructions for barbers and home users. Read more...