Are there advantages to clipper cutting dry hair vs. wet?
Yes, there are advantages to both. I prefer to cut dry when clipper cutting short hair (i.e. tapered cut), allowing me to see the results of each pass. Clipper cutting wet hair makes it difficult to blend since it weighs down the hair and obstructs it’s natural flow. However, when using clippers to cut longer hair (i.e. shoulder length), I will shampoo the hair and leave it damp enough to gain control. When cutting damp hair with clippers, I like to use the 000 blade; this gives a very precise cut.
