Unfortunately, the problem with such offers is that these are some of the most basic safety razors in Australia that money can buy. There have been numerous complaints that even before you can go through the four to five cartridges, you end up having a significant build-up of rust and gunk from moisture on these blades. While it may initially seem that it's an eco-friendly and cost-effective option, the reality is that these types of packages offer very little both in terms of a clean shave, as well as value for money.
Fortunately, there is an elegant and highly effective solution in the form of double edge razor blades.
Double edge razor blades are widely used by many barbers and grooming professionals for the simple reason that they can provide a much smoother and cleaner shave at a highly affordable price point. This is because when an individual shaves with a double edge razor blade then they are forced to replace the blade after each shave. This effectively means that you need to go for a replacement after every single shaving round. The good part is that unlike most safety razors in Australia, double edge razor blades have replacements that are packaged individually. So, each time you are about to shave you are using a fresh and sanitary blade. Furthermore, when you use a fresh blade, you are using it at its sharpest. This is in stark contrast to regular razor blades that tend to become dull over time and with continued use.
Many large conglomerates are selling safety razors in Australia that have five small blades attached to a single razor. While this is sold as a highly effective shaving option, the reality is that when an individual shaves with a cartridge razor blade then the bulk of the shaving is being done by the two blades at the bottom. This occurs due to the lower blades having a better angle to cut the hair off your face when moving the razor in a downward motion as opposed to the upper blades that simply pass over skin that is already shaved. When these upper blades pass over shaved skin, they cause a significant amount of irritation and the user can experience a great deal of tugging and discomfort resulting in an uneven cutting edge.
This is where double edge razor blades can truly shine as they are extremely sharp and completely clean. The person shaving is forced to take shorter and more linear strokes. while shaving with the razor being continuously washed between each pass. This method provides an extremely smooth shave with minimal irritation, as compared to most safety razors in Australia.
But at the end of the day, price is a highly crucial factor for most people who want to buy razor blades. Fortunately, when it comes to the topic of price, then double edge razor blades eliminate the competition.
As mentioned earlier, using cartridge blades is a bad option in terms of cost-effectiveness as an individual can only get full use out of three cartridges before the other two go bad. These cartridges are not particularly cheap due to their higher manufacturing costs and this ends up causing the customer to spend a lot more money. In comparison, double edge razor blades are a fantastic investment as it requires an individual to only buy one razor and then keep switching blades for each shave. On paper, this might seem more expensive until you consider that razor blades for double edge razor blades are extremely cheap to the point where even if an individual uses a fresh blade every day, then costs will still be much lower than any other shaving subscription service. Combined with the significantly better shaving experience, double edge razor blades are the clear winner when it comes to most safety razors in Australia.
]]>It may be surprising to learn that there has been an increased number of individuals who have been purchasing their own barber supplies. There is increased traffic to search for a shaving shop online and many individuals are abandoning the common safety razors in Australia and opting for double edge razor blades, which are more niche.
This paradigm shift is hardly surprising, considering that in the last two years many individuals have either had to take care of their grooming requirements at home or have completely stopped grooming themselves altogether. This is primarily because many individuals were apprehensive about visiting barbershops and being in close proximity with multiple individuals. As such, it was no surprise that these people started taking to cutting their hair and styling themselves at home. As such, the increase in the purchase of barber supplies is completely understandable and it is clear to see why many people are moving towards the shaving shop online.
There are many advantages of using barber supplies of your own. Even if the field of proximity has been eliminated, it is widely recommended that an individual continue to use their supplies and their safety razors in Australia.
Here are a few benefits of using your power supplies.
In the modern age, salons have become extremely expensive and monthly or weekly trips can end up costing an individual a significant amount of money. Of course, the alternative for this cannot be that you stop grooming yourself. All you need to do is get your own barber supplies and you have an elegant and cost-effective solution for your grooming purposes. Most barber supplies are catered towards providing every single tool that is required for a person’s self-grooming. When you get these supplies, you never need to visit another barbershop as you can take care of your grooming completely free of cost. Even better, there has been a widespread increase in the number of tutorials and learning videos that can train you to step by step how to groom yourself.
Let's face it. Everyone who has a job deals with an extremely hectic schedule. Most individuals are working from nine to five and have to try their best to fit an appointment with their barber in that time. If they wish to go on a weekend, then they end up having to book in advance which again comes with its own host of problems. However, when an individual gets their barber supplies from a shaving shop online, then they can groom themselves in the comfort of their own home whenever they so choose. Even if they are constantly travelling, all they need to do is carry their kit with them and not rely on unknown barbers in every city they visit. Furthermore, you are completely free from the hassle of having to travel to the barbershop when you can have a convenient grooming option with enhanced flexibility, right at home.
You may feel that it is going to be a little difficult to find your own barber supplies, but nothing could be further from the truth. There are dozens of shaving shops online that have a wide range of haircut kits and grooming kits at highly affordable rates. Whether you want safety razors in Australia or simple shears, you can find them all on these sites. The best part is that ordering from these websites enables you to get your supplies without having to leave the comfort of your home. All you need to do is place an order and your desired barber supplies will be delivered right to your doorstep. This availability is one of the strongest reasons why an individual should go and purchase their barber supplies.
Many people are quite particular about their hair and their grooming. For this reason, it is usually considered a godsend when someone finds a barber who knows exactly how to manage their hair and style it in a perfect way. Unfortunately, though, these barbers can often leave town or you might end up moving further away from your favourite hair salon. In these situations, you have to start the search from scratch, which again leads you to go through multiple bad experiences. These problems become a thing of the past when you purchase your own barber supplies from a reliable shaving shop online. Most comprehensive hairdressing kits have the right tools and supplies to provide a high level of freedom over how you need to style your hair. Whether you have curly hair or straight, long or short, thick or thin, you can be assured that your barber supplies will have the tools necessary to take care of the job.
]]>Thousands of barbers all over the cities.
It is no easy job to visit them all, for barber suppliers. It is not easy job to sell them products just by visiting them physically.
And quite expensive.
It will change. The way barbers buy their stuff will change.
The next BIG THING is…… barber supply apps on phones.
(Yes some have already, but not very popular still)
So who will make the UBER of barber supply business?
So that barbers can just order online, and barber suppliers would send by cargo.
Pros, cons?
I think it would be “cool”.
And it would change the way this business is done. Drastically.]]>My observation is the following:
– A century ago barber supply was important. There were considerably important barber supply companies – like Koken Brothers.
– Something happened and those companies disappeared. Mostly.
– Maybe barber supply function became a sub category at beauty supply companies.
The good thing is today there is a reverse trend; as male’s grooming business started to grow, as mens-only barber shops started to grow in size, as the scale of the type of services given in barber shops started to increase in quality and quantity, we do see that barber supply companies start to regain their status within the industry.
– Cosmetics products that they sell on a regular basis,
or
– Furniture and barber chairs (even sometimes construction) – which is more of a project type of business.
Both have pros and cons of doing furniture/barber chair.
Pros:
– Profitability is high. One good lump sum money. Nice cash inflow – who can say no? 🙂
– The customer becomes a life long cosmetics customer (if he is happy about the purchase)
– Competition is less (particularly if you are doing a tailor-made project)
But on the other side:
– Generally the producers fail to finish the project on time or in full, and client charges back the cost to the barber supplier – morally or financially.
– While trying to solve miscellaneous issues related to this tailor made projects, barber supplier might neglect the daily standard cosmetics sales business.
– And finally if the project f*cks up, then that customer would never work with you again.
So, there is a trade-off.
But still, what we observe is that barber suppliers love to do it. More and more. Good luck, then…
Regards,
It was my first visit to S.A. in my life. Enjoyed it.
After 48 hours spent there, it was not the lions that I saw. Only barber shops.
I particularly noticed two categories of barber shops:
– premium barber shops which look more like a club for men, than just a barber shop
– growing number of standard barber shops being opened by new-comers particularly from the Arab countries.
“Wow” I said, “Man, there is potential for barber supply business here”
It really is.
I observed that there was a great increase in the new shop openings. And still, supply issues were still left unsolved.
Country is the centre of sub-Saharan continent and all the neighbouring markets look into what’s going on in South Africa. Therefore you are successful in S.A., you can be successful in half of Africa.
Are there challenges? Yes. But where aren’t?]]>The largest national markets for cosmetics and personal care products within Europe are Germany (€13 billion
(Cosmetics Europe, Personal Care Association)
True, but barber supply could only be a minor, minor part of it. Nevertheless, most probably, a quite dynamic one.
Everybody says that, in France, while there were only unisex hairdressers before, now there is a boom in the number of barber shops all over the country.
While in northern Paris, I was able to see the fact that there are lots of shops being opened by locals of Arab and Turkish origin.
Accordingly, “Barber supply” is also handled by those, too. If you want to do business in the ethnic segment here, to find an barber supplier of Arab origin is always a plus.
Lyon seems to be coming second after Paris, in terms of sizeable markets – after a far distance.
Located in a very central position in Europe, French market is influenced by market players in Germany, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Spain. Literally all neighbours.
Go and get it – potential is there – a potential à la française…
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– low profitability
– establishment of competitiveness solely on price
– limited product range
– no segment differentiationDesign
The Wahl Cordless Sterling 4 Clipper itself looks much like any corded clipper, but this one you can unplug. The clipper itself is very lightweight -- which can be hard to get used to at first.
It felt a bit like a toy, but the performance speaks for itself. The clipper is very comfortable in the hand and has a great lightweight design (perfect for flattop or buzz-cuts where you are holding the clipper high for a longer period of time). The unit also includes a taper lever which is essential in producing a flawless taper. The switch feels solid and the cord attaches and detaches easily. It would be nice to see Wahl produce a charging base for this clipper, but that's a minor complaint. The clipper comes with a default silver insert, which can be changed out to one of four different colors if you want to personalize the unit a bit.
Performance
Here is where the Wahl Cordless Sterling 4 Clipper is really impressive. Wahl claims the clipper has a 75+ minute runtime and that is true. I've been able to get through as many as 15 haircuts on a single charge. That's very impressive. Another good thing is that the clipper does not really lose power, rather it seems to simply shut itself off if the battery gets low.
The clipper has plenty of power to handle most any situation. It doesn't perform quite as well with extremely thick hair. The battery is a lithium-ion battery and the clipper is a rotary motor clipper. The clipper can also be used while plugged in (a nice advantage you wouldn't get with a charging base).
I've been using the unit for a few weeks and have not had a day where it didn't last me through the entire day (I normally cut 15 - 20 heads per day).
Accessories
The clipper comes with 8 attachment combs, a recharge cord, three color inserts, oil, a cleaning brush, and a blade guard. The only real negative about this clipper is the attachment combs. Wahl guide combs always feel cheap. They should offer a stainless steel guide comb (as they do for their 5 in 1 clippers). Toss the guide combs that come with the clipper in the trash and use something like the Oster Universal Combs instead (Speed-O-Guides, sadly, do not fit this clipper).
The Bottom Line
While I didn't expect to like this clipper, I have come to rely on it as my primary clipper. It's lightweight, performs well, and holds a charge. Solid design and good performance are important and this clipper delivers those exceptionally well. At about $115 bucks, the Wahl Cordless Sterling 4 Clipper is reasonably priced as well. This clipper is for anyone (whether you are a professional barber or just someone giving buzz-cuts at home) who wants a great cordless clipper that can stand up to professional standards.
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The Shave Factory premium double edge razor. This razor is the hot selling product of the last couple of months. Its top quality razor with an incredible price tag. That is why it became so popular recently and selling like hot cakes. It comes with a stand and it is adjustable which means you can adjust the level of expose of the blade.
The Shave Factory hair grippers. Hair grippers are hot topic in the hair & beauty industry. They are easy to use and cost effective and stylish as well. So we added these as well to our current range of The Shave Factory products.
The Shibumi Razor. The Shibumi razor is the new addition to range of The Good Fellas Smile razors. The Shibumi became very popular among barbers and barber shops. It is a Japanese style non folding straight razor with interchangeable blades. In a sense, it is a much cheaper version of feather razors and it uses standard blades unlike Feathers. It is sure to maintain its popularity for the near future.
New product ranges:
Marmara Barber Cologne. This new range of after shave colognes are absolutely amazing. Amazing scent and style really. They come in two different sizes; 250 ml. Spray and 500 ml. glass bottle and 4 different scents; No :1,2,3,4. The popularity probably comes from their top price / performance balance. This is not just a regular after shave cologne but rather a mix of perfume and cologne which makes its awesome smell stay on you for the whole day. It is a real bargain for a product that is so refreshing and also possesses perfume properties.
Its sure to become one of our bestselling ranges.
WAHL & the Clipper Accessories. We now stock WAHL clipper accessories. Some of the products we stock are WAHL Finale shaver foil #7043-100, WAHL Finale shaver foil + cutter bar #7043, WAHL 2-hole clipper blade for Magic Clip #2191, WAHL stagger tooth clipper blade for Magic Clip #2161, WAHL clipper blade for mag / beret clipper #2215.
Andis & the Clipper Accessories. We also stock Andis Clipper Accessories. Some of the products we stock for this range are Andis profile lithium shaver replacement foil #17160 and Andis profile lithium shaver replacement foil and cutter bar #17155, Andis t-outliner trimmer blade #4521, Andis Slimline pro li trimmer blade #32105
These includes but not limited to some of our recent additions to our stock. Follow us on our social media accounts and most importantly on our online store to catch up with latest news and additions to our stock.
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