Hair clippers are operated by a pair of handles, which are alternately squeezed together and released.

Barbers used them to cut hair close and fast. The hair was picked up in locks and the head was rapidly depilated.  Such haircuts became popular among boys, mostly in schools, and young men in the military and in prisons.

While they were widely used in the distant past, the advent and reduction in cost of electric hair clippers has led to their largely replacing manual clippers. Some barbers in Western countries continue to use them for trimming. They are also used in the Russian army: when conscripts enter boot camp, they cut their hair close to the skin, sometimes using manual clippers.

(wikipedia - hair clipper)

When Was the First Hair Clipper Invented?
The first mechanical hair clipper---a hand-held instrument for cutting various lengths of male or female hair---came out of Serbia in the 19th century. Professionals in the industry today use clippers for trimming mustaches and beards. Dog groomers rely on hair clippers to produce canine styles. Adaptation of the hair clipper to work on sheep shearing revolutionized this industry because of the speed at which the clippers turned a herd of sheep wool into a mound of profit. The development of cordless trimmers and clippers for personal use offered more grooming options. Today, hair clippers continue to provide convenience.
 
Nikola Bizumic
Born 1823 in Neradin, Serbia, into a rural peasant's life, the young Bizumic found work in the Fruska Mountains, breeding pigs. His turbulent life made him restless and fed up with his animal husbandry duties, so he one day fled to the city of Ruma. Fate led him to barber Petar Javonovic, who needed an assistant, and the young man apprenticed with the barber. Sometime in the mid 19th century, Bizumic revolutionized the barbering world with his invention of the first manual hair clippers. Nikola Bizumic died in 1906.

Leo J. Wahl
A young high-school junior in Sterling, Illinois, Leo Wahl used his experiments and ideas to take a small electromagnetic motor to the next level while still a student at the University of Illinois. Using his education and talent in engineering, Wahl designed a hand-held medical massager for his uncle, Dr. Frank Wahl. Doctor Wahl opened a manufacturing plant in Sterling to produce and sell the invention. During this time, the young inventor sold many of the massagers to barber shops, where he noticed many of the tools needed improvements.

War Opens Wahl's Opportunities
When Dr. Wahl left to serve in the Spanish-American War in 1898, Leo took over his uncle's manufacturing business, where he continued to experiment on an electric hair clipper for more than a decade. Having perfected his invention by 1921, Leo patented his final design and the newly founded Wahl Clipper Corp. presented the world with the first electric hair clipper.
 
Working With Barbers
The executive Leo Wahl worked with barbers from coast to coast for input to design more efficient and convenient hair clippers. Until his death in 1957, Leo Wahl continued to make improvements to the hair clipper, while introducing other hair care tools to the world. Descendants of Leo Wahl still operate the Wahl Clipper Co. today.
 
Sidney Horstman
The second youngest of 12 surviving children of a German clock maker, Sidney Horstman was born on April 4, 1887, in Bath, England. Known for his breakthrough designs in automobile suspensions and other motor components, Horstman formed a motorcar company in 1913. After closing his company in 1929, Horstman Inc. continued developing other innovative automobile and industrial products. Sometime in the 1940s, he invented the first built-in adjustable-blade electric hair clipper. This feature allowed barbers to adjust the blade to work more easily with different hair lengths. The Horstman Co. discontinued manufacturing the hair clippers in the 1960s.

(eHow - first hair clipper invented)

Banish dry, frizzy hair for good with these 10 easy hacks for hair happiness.
 
In my quest for #hairgoals, that is shiny and soft hair, I’ve had my battles. Frizz is always getting in the way of a good style and dry hair can dull my day.
 
But luckily I have the tricks to turn those bad hair days around and I’m going to share them with you.

Head massages
Head massages are my favorite part of the salon experience, and they are an effective hair treatment too. Your head is one of the easiest parts of your body to massage, and doing so stimulates the blood flow to your hair follicles. This can help your hair to grow faster and look healthier. It also distributes the oil from your scalp and feels amazing. Do it tonight while you’re watching TV.
 
Weekly treatments
My hair is so happy when I do a treatment. My naturally curly hair can be so dry and it drinks up moisture masks. I love a quick weekly treatment.  If you have fine hair, switch your conditioner for a treatment to help hydrate your hair and control your frizz.
 
The extra conditioning step
Frizz happens to good hair that’s feeling a bit dry. Keep up your hair’s hydration so frizz can’t take hold. Leave in-conditioners are my secret weapon to keeping my hair from looking dry and frizzy.

Lock in hydration
Control frizz before it forms by applying products to wet hair. I lock in the moisture to my hair with a water-based cream. Then once my hair is dry I use a serum to add shine.

Save time with a cocktail
I mix my own hair care cocktail to get the perfect blend of product treatment for my hair.  Mixing your own products saves application time, which means I can get ready faster too.
 
Turn down the heat
Your hairdryer can do too good of a job on your hair and dry it out more than you want. Drop the heat for a gentler experience and skip it where possible so you can let your hair air dry.

Style when wet
So if you can’t dry your hair, what are you supposed to do? Style it wet of course! There’s an added bonus of styling wet hair: heatless curls! Braids in wet hair leave gorgeous waves behind once your hair dries. Even a simple top knot can create loose waves as it dries.

My Mason Pearson brush
A splurge, but one that’s totally worth it. A pure bristle brush like the Mason Pearson brush is an investment in shiny hair. If you have curly hair, this isn’t necessary for you, but if you have straight or wavy hair, then you can instantly see the difference this brush makes. It distributes the oil from your scalp to the ends of your hair so they’re soft and shiny.

Dry shampoo
I could do a top 10 hair hacks just about dry shampoo!  It is one of my fave products and I use it almost daily. It makes clean hair easy to style and refreshes dirty hair too. It adds volume, creates texture and saves you time – dream hair right there!

Invisible hold for flyaways
Now, even if you follow all my hair hacks, you could still have some frizz or flyaways in your hair (I blame the weather). Now it’s time to put those rebel hairs back in their place. Spraying hairspray directly on to your hair can leave a thick layer of product. Instead, spray a strong hairspray on your hands or a blush brush so you can smooth those flyaways down with a fine, invisible layer of product.

These easy hair hacks have made a huge difference to my hair. I’m already seeing a difference in my naturally dry hair. It’s feeling softer and I have less frizz and breakage too.

It’s like a hair miracle, and that brings me so much hair happiness.

By Hair Romance

Here's the guide on "How to Text Your Barber." 
The Do's and Do-Not's

The Do-Not's
 
example 1.
You: Yo Yo what's up man. How you doing?
 
Barber: I'm good my dude thank you for asking. What's up, you need a cut?
 
You: Yea man, I do. I need a haircut bad! You got any openings today?
 
Barber: Yea, I do. The only opening I got is at 3:30pm today. You wanna take it?
 
You: Oh nah man, I can't make that. You got anything later?
 
Barber: Nah man, that's all I have today. Sorry my dude.
 
You: MANNNN you cant do a homie a favor, after hours? or can you cut me up at the house?
 
Why is this bad?  Well, two reasons. 
 
1. You didn't give the barber a time frame. He answered, assuming you were free all day. How is he supposed to know what time you're free and what time you're not. Never assume.
 
2. Everyone is a homie when they need a haircut. (Let that sink in) Not only was the response kind of rude, but selfish as well. Asking a barber, who just finished a 12 hour shift, to cut your hair after work is like asking a chef to cook after his 14 hour all day shift. Don't get me wrong, we all understand emergencies, but respect his time and life. Barbers don't just breath eat and cut. They have a normal life like everyone else.
 
example 2.
You: Hey man, hope you're doing good. How's everything going?
 
Barber: I'm doing alright my dude, everything good? What's up?
 
You: Yea man, everything is going great. Life is chill. Just ready to get off work.
 
Barber: That's nice man, I'm glad everything is smooth.
 
You: Yea, thanks. Ill be off in like a hour. Probably going to grab some food right after.
 
Barber: Food sounds nice about now. You good? You need a cut?
 
You: It does! YEA!!!! I do! Do you have any time after work?
 
Why is this bad?

DO NOT SMALL TALK A BARBER! This conversation could've ended with 3 text messages. Before you "small talk" your barber keep in mind that your barber is probably texting you in between haircuts. Respect his time and he'll respect yours while you're in his chair.
 
The Do's
 
example 1.
You: Yo what up! Looking to get a haircut this week anytime after 6pm. Let me know!
 
Barber: Hey! Yea, I can put you in at 6:45pm tomorrow. Sounds good?
 
You: Perfect! Lock me in. See you then!
 
YES!
Done deal! Respected his/her time and literally finished the conversation in 3 messages. Don't get me wrong, barbers appreciate the talks they have with their clients. But save it for the appointment. That's your moment to spill everything out. Get straight to the point and save the small talk for later. 
 
example 2.
You: Hey man. Do you have anything after 7pm tomorrow?
 
Barber: Yo! My dude, I'm sorry. I actually don't. Want to do another day?
 
You: I'm going to be out of town the following days after tomorrow. But I really need a haircut. If you are willing to cut after hours or possibly take me first thing in the morning I can pay you extra my dude. I know you're busy and all but if you could do me this favor, I will make your time worth while. Let me know if you can. If you can't, no worries. I understand. I should've made the appointment sooner.
 
Barber: 6am tomorrow?
 
YES!
Not only was the client straight to the point in the beginning but he also acknowledged the fact that he screwed up and didn't make the appointment sooner. Your barber will appreciate this. Trust me! Recognizing that your barber will be doing you a really huge favor is always nice to hear you say. I'm not saying it always works but I bet he'll consider you if he thinks he can come in sooner or stay in later. Whatever it is, your barber will appreciate it. 
 
BUT!
 
If your barber does make an adjustment to his schedule. FOR GOD'S SAKE, tip your barber great. Not good. GREAT. This man/woman just cut an hour of sleep for you. Acknowledge that!So there you have it!Next time you decide to text your barber, remember these conversations.
Your barber will greatly appreciate it.
 
Which will lead to a happy barber. 
Which will lead to a better service.
Which will lead to a better haircut.
Which will lead to a happier you.
Which will ULTIMATELY lead to you getting noticed, getting a job, or even getting you laid.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Hair by Brian Receives 2016 Best Businesses of San Francisco Award
 
San Francisco, August 19, 2016 — Hair by Brian has been selected for the 2016 Best Businesses of San Francisco Award in the Men's Hair Salons category by the Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program for the 2nd year in a row.
 
Each year, the Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the San Francisco area a great place to live, work and play.
 
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2016 Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program and data provided by third parties.
 
About the Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program
The Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the San Francisco area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
 
The Best Businesses of San Francisco Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.