As the rules of any trade, your skills and tools make you a professional. A highly skilled barber without the right tools will find it difficult to prove their expertise.

That is why we put together the ultimate list of tools new and experienced professional barbers should have in their arsenal.

1.

Clippers (Cordless and Corded)

This is one essential tool on our list. We use clippers to cut large areas of hair. Before buying any clippers, here are some criteria you should consider.

1. Weight - Go for a weight of clipper you prefer because you'd use one for hours. Lightweight can be great for maneuverability. Heavier tools can help with more stability and control – they can also be great for those that like to feel the clipper in their hand.
2. Durability - You will want to go for clippers specially manufactured for commercial uses.
3. Runtime - For cordless clippers, get one with a lithium battery life for long barbering sessions as they have a better battery life. For traditional barbers that like to feel that high torque, go for a corded clipper.
4. Design for comfortability - Coupled with point one, an ergonomically designed clipper helps with your grip.

2.

Trimmers

We use trimmers for intricate trimming. We use them for designing and outlining the finer details of the head, beard, and body. The same criteria apply to picking a clipper here (weight, durability, runtime & comfortability) 

3.

Foil Shavers

Sometimes, all a client needs is a close, clean cut. This is when a foil shaver comes in. Still, foil shavers usually get the job done even quicker and give better noticeable results.

4.

Duster Brushes

What would we ever do without one? We need duster brushes to remove cut hair around the neck and behind your client's ears.

5.

Professional Barber Capes

This goes without saying, but they must be included on this list. Barber capes keep cut hair from falling onto and into your clients' clothing. Having over three capes is ideal as a barber—think hygiene.

6.

Hair Dryer

A hairdryer is handy when you want to dry and style hair. It is a necessary tool that barbers use for styling and drying hair.

7.

Barber's Scissors

Barber scissors come in unique designs, and they have specific styling purposes. The important thing here is the size. The size is specific dependent on what feels more comfortable to you an what you are trying to achieve. 

8.

Barber Combs

Barber combs are essential tools for styling and cutting. We have all-purpose, fine-tooth, wide-tooth, barber comb, detangle comb, and so on.

9.

Folding Razor

For close, clean cuts and shaves, a barber should have a cut-throat razor in their toolkit.

10.

Fade Brushes

Fade brushes are used for brushing loose hair off your client while fading or to keep your clippers or trimmers clean. You cannot live without one in your kit. 

11.

Hair Brushes

This one is self explanatory right? Hair brushes come in different sizes, and‌ we use them for various purposes - so make sure you pick the right one for your kit. 

12.

Sterilizing Supplies

Hygiene is very essential in our professional. Sterilizing your clippers, trimmer and other tools, often with a Barbicide and disinfecting jar, is ideal.

Other tools include sectioning hair grips, a tool bag, a vent brush and a barber mat.

Now that you know what basics you need to fill a professional barbering kit, where do you go from here?

Hair styling tools come in different varieties (like the combs we discussed above). They are sold under various brands, so we understand it's overwhelming to pick the best tools for the trade.

But not for us, with years of experience under our belts. We have bundled barber's tools we recommend and trust from top-of-the-line brands like Wahl and Andis.

Read on to find out more...

TEMPLE BASICS APPRENTICE KIT - WAHL

This Barber Apprentice Kit is for barbers in training. It has all the essential barber tools you need‌ to get started and master the craft of barbering. In this kit, you'd find the following:

• Wahl Cordless Super Taper
• Wahl Beret Trimmer - Silver
• Wahl Supadryer Ionic - Black
• Wahl Barber Folding Razor with Blades
• Iceman Blaze Black Scissor - Offset 6in
• Wahl Tool Bag
• Andis Barber Mat - Large
• Wahl Vent Brush
• Goldilocks Cutting Comb #4
• Wahl Knuckle Fade Brush
• Wahl Neck Duster
• Wahl Sectioning Hair Grips
• Wahl Spray Bottle

 All for the discounted bundle price of $745. Click here to order.

TEMPLE BASICS APPRENTICE KIT - ANDIS

A budget barber's essential kit from Andis. In this kit, you'd find the following:

1. Andis US Pro Li Cordless Clipper (LCL)
2. Andis Slimline Pro Li T-Blade Trimmer Chrome (D-8)
3. Wahl Supadryer Ionic - Black
4. iCandy Butterfly Razor - Black
5. Iceman Black Matt Scissors - 6 inch
6. Barber Travel Backpack
7. Andis Barber Mat - Large
8. Uppercut Quiff Roller
9. Goldilocks Cutting Comb #4
10. Andis Black Fade Brush
11. Brushwork Neck Brush - Black & Silver
12. Andis Hair Gripper Accessory 2 pieces
13. Salon Smart Round Water Spray Bottle 300ml

You can get this bundle for a discounted price of $875. Click here to order.

TEMPLE ESSENTIALS APPRENTICE KIT - WAHL

This is a slight upgrade from the Temple Basic Apprentice kit. It offers mid-range priced barber's tools from Wahl. In this kit, you'd find:

1. Wahl Magic Clip Cordless
2. Wahl Beret Trimmer - Silver
3. Wahl Finale Foil Shaver
4. Wahl Supadryer Ionic - Black
5. Wahl Barber Folding Razor with Blades
6. iCandy Athena Scissor
7. Wahl Tool Bag
8. Andis Barber Mat - Large
9. Wahl Vent Brush
10. Goldilocks Cutting Comb #4
11. Wahl Knuckle Fade Brush
12. Wahl Neck Duster
13. Wahl Sectioning Hair Grips
14. Wahl Spray Bottle

This bundled essentials kit costs $1,095. Click here to order.

TEMPLE ESSENTIALS APPRENTICE KIT - ANDIS

This kit offers all the essentials you need to kick off your profession. The cost of these tools is more mid-range and provides some of the best of Andis' styling equipment.

The Temple essential apprentice kit includes:

1. Andis Master Cordless Clipper
2. Andis Slimline Pro Li T-Blade Trimmer Chrome (D-8)
3. Andis Titanium Foil Shaver (TS1)
4. Wahl 5-Star Barber Dryer
5. iCandy Butterfly Razor - Black
6. iCandy Athena Silver Scissor - 6 inch
7. Barber Travel Backpack
8. Andis Barber Mat - Large
9. Uppercut Quiff Roller
10. Goldilocks Cutting Comb #4
11. Andis Black Fade Brush
12. Brushwork Neck Brush - Black & Silver
13. Andis Hair Gripper Accessory 2 pieces
14. Salon Smart Round Water Spray Bottle 300ml

You can get this discounted essential bundle for $1,245. Click here to order.

TEMPLE DELUXE APPRENTICE KIT - WAHL

This kit contains the high-end, top-of-the-line barber's tools from Wahl. This kit also has all the essentials for any new or experienced barber needs. In this kit, you will find the following:

1. Wahl Senior Cordless Clipper
2. Wahl Detailer Li Cordless
3. Wahl Finale Foil Shaver
4. Wahl Barber Dryer
5. iCandy Pro Series II Black Barber Shaving Razor
6. iCandy All-Star Midnight Black Scissor 6."
7. Wahl Tool Bag
8. Andis Barber Mat - Large
9. Wahl Vent Brush
10. Goldilocks Cutting Comb #4
11. Wahl Knuckle Fade Brush
12. Wahl Neck Duster
13. Wahl Sectioning Hair Grips
14. Wahl Spray Bottle

You can get this Temple Deluxe Apprentice kit at a discounted price of $1,345. Click here to order.

TEMPLE DELUXE APPRENTICE KIT - BABYLISS

For lovers of Babyliss, we put together some of the high-end styling tools in this Deluxe Apprentice Kit. In this kit, you will find:

1. BabylissPro SilverFX Lithium Hair Clipper
2. BabylissPro SilverFX Lithium Hair Trimmer
3. BabylilssPro SilverFX FoilFX02 Metal Double Foil Shaver
4. Gama Professional IQ Perfetto Dryer - Black
5. iCandy Pro Series Barber Razor - Full Midnight Black
6. iCandy All-Star Midnight Black Scissor - 6 inch
7. BabylissPro Barber Travel Backpack
8. BabyissPro Barber Mat
9. Uppercut Quiff Roller
10. Goldilocks Cutting Comb #4
11. Barberology Fade Knuckle Brush - Black
12. BabylissPro Barberology Neck Duster Brush - Black
13. BabylissPro Barberology Clipper Grip - 3pc
14. Round Water Spray Bottle 300ml

This kit currently sells at a discounted rate of $1,795. Click here to order.

TEMPLE DELUXE APPRENTICE KIT - ANDIS

This Deluxe Apprentice kit contains all the 5-star, top-of-the-line hair styling tools from Andis. This is quite an investment, but again, an investment in hair styling tools in this price range shows you mean business. In the Temple Deluxe apprentice kit, you will find:

1. Andis Master Cordless Clipper
2. Andis GTX-EXO Cordless Lithium-Ion Trimmer
3. Andis Lithium Plus Titanium Foil Shaver (TS2)
4. Gama Professional IQ Perfetto Dryer - Black
5. iCandy Pro Series Barber Razor - Full Midnight Black
6. iCandy All-Star Midnight Black Scissor - 6 inch
7. Barber Travel Backpack
8. Andis Barber Mat - Large
9. Uppercut Quiff Roller
10. Goldilocks Cutting Comb #4
11. iCandy Knuckle Brush - Black
12. Brushwork Nick Brush - Black & Silver
13. Andis Hair Gripper Accessory 2 pc
14. Hi-Tech Black Water Spray 500ml

Get the Temple Deluxe Apprentice Kit at a discounted price of $1,875. Click here to order.

Conclusion

Now, you know the ultimate checklist to pick out your barber's tool kit. Don't hold back on investing in the best tools for your business. Keep in mind that maintaining your devices keeps them running for longer and saves you the need to replace them.