Clip like a PRO

MEET THE EXPERT

PAULA BRYAN has been in the equine and canine grooming industry for over 25 years. She was founding director of Groomers and exited that business in 2015. Since then she has directed a sharpening and servicing company caring for the maintenance of professional scissors, clipper blades and clippers, and in 2014 started Clipit Grooming (clipit-grooming.com).

What tension?

ISSUE: How do I get the right tension on the clippers?

The most common problem that people have with clipping is getting the right tension on their clippers. Incorrectly tensioned clippers leave lines in the coat and will cause the blades to overheat and become blunt much sooner. Different clipper brands will vary slightly, so it’s important to check the manufacturer’s instructions and tension accordingly. Once you know your clipper’s tensioning amount, place the blades on the clipper, put