Our Testers · 2026

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Every score on BarberSuplyHub comes from real barbers, with real clients, in real barbershops. Here are the professionals who test every tool.

4
Pro Barbers
49
Years Combined
4
Cities
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Marcus Webb
New York City
14
yrs experience
Skin Fades & Lineups
47 tools reviewed

Marcus has been cutting in Harlem since 2012. Specializes in high-contrast skin fades and crisp lineups for clients in the entertainment industry. He tests all clippers for fade quality first — everything else is secondary.

"The Magic Clip is still the fade standard in 2026. Nothing touches it at that price point."
TOOL KIT
Wahl 5-Star Magic Clip
Primary Clipper
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Andis T-Outliner Cordless
Lineup Trimmer
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Wahl 5-Star Balding
Bald Fade Specialist
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Diego Reyes
Los Angeles
11
yrs experience
Lineup & Beard Work
38 tools reviewed

Diego built his reputation at a high-volume LA barbershop cutting 30+ clients daily. Expert in fast, consistent lineups and beard shaping. His trimmer reviews focus on longevity and speed under pressure.

"The T-Outliner Cordless changed my game. I can do 30 lineups without charging and every one looks the same."
TOOL KIT
Andis Master Cordless
Primary Clipper
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Andis T-Outliner Cordless
Primary Trimmer
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Andis Slimline Pro Li
Detail Trimmer
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Sofia Mendez
Miami
8
yrs experience
Women's Cuts & Color Transitions
29 tools reviewed

Sofia bridges traditional barbering with modern styling. Her Miami clientele spans all genders, ages, and hair textures. She evaluates clippers for versatility and gentleness on fine hair first.

"The GoldFX runs quieter than most and the BOOST+ motor handles fine hair beautifully without pulling."
TOOL KIT
BaByliss GoldFX Boost+
Primary Clipper
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Andis Slimline Pro Li
Detail & Kids
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BaByliss FX870 Influencer
Second Clipper
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James Okafor
London
16
yrs experience
Afro Textures & Patterns
52 tools reviewed

James is a Peckham institution. 16 years specializing in Afro-Caribbean hair textures, patterns, and designs. His clipper evaluations prioritize motor power, blade heat management, and blade zero-gap precision.

"Andis Master for power, Wahl Balding for the skin — this combo handles every Afro texture I've ever seen."
TOOL KIT
Andis Master Cordless
Primary Clipper
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Wahl 5-Star Balding
Skin Work
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Andis T-Outliner Cordless
Pattern Work
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