Why should the comb not be used to lift hair when using clippers over comb?

Why should the comb not be used to lift hair when using clippers over comb?

• A. It may lead to uneven cutting or gouging.
• B. It dulls the clippers faster.
• C. It causes the comb to slip.
• D. It creates too much lift.

Answer: (A)

In clipper-over-comb work, the aim is to keep a steady, uniform distance between the blade and the scalp as the hair rests on the comb. If you use the comb itself to lift the hair, that lift becomes unstable—the amount of hair being held up can vary with every pass. That changes how deep the blade sits against the skin from stroke to stroke, so some areas get cut more than others and jagged lines or gouges can form. The comb should act as a height guide, while you maintain a steady hand and let the blade glide along the comb’s edge. This control helps you avoid uneven cuts and skin bites.

In clipper-over-comb work, the aim is to keep a steady, uniform distance between the blade and the scalp as the hair rests on the comb. If you use the comb itself to lift the hair, that lift becomes unstable—the amount of hair being held up can vary with every pass. That changes how deep the blade sits against the skin from stroke to stroke, so some areas get cut more than others and jagged lines or gouges can form. The comb should act as a height guide, while you maintain a steady hand and let the blade glide along the comb’s edge. This control helps you avoid uneven cuts and skin bites.