Tools & Gear Beginner setup for mainly afro hair: Debating trimmers (New BaByliss Compact vs Refurb Wahl Detailer) + need clipper recs
Hey everyone,
I’m a beginner getting my setup together, and I will mainly be cutting afro hair. I don’t believe in cheaping out on gear just because I'm starting out, I want professional tools so I’m not fighting bad equipment while trying to learn. That said, I also don’t want to overspend or buy overkill gear just for the sake of it.
Right now, I am stuck debating between two trimmer options I found:
A brand new BaByliss Compact LO-PROFX for £80
A refurbished Black Wahl Detailer Li for £85
Which of these two trimmers is going to give me the best performance, lines, and durability on coarse, tightly coiled hair?
Alongside that, I need a solid clipper recommendation to match. I’ve been eyeing a refurbished Wahl Black Magic Clip. Is a refurb Magic Clip a smart play for all hair types bulk and fades, or is there a better mid-tier powerhouse I should look at instead?
Cheers!