

And since they move less, they're also quieter, and easier to use and control for beginners. Also using magnetic forces to push the blades, the pivot motor operates at a lower speed than the magnetic motor but is far more powerful, making clippers with a pivot motor great for cutting thick, heavy hair.

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Pivot: "From a professional standpoint, the fact that the guards have a magnetic pivot lock on the actual guard is really important," says celebrity barber, Lauren Owens.

Magnetic: Magnetic motor uses magnetic forces to move the blades from side to side at a very high speed, though its power is considerably less, which means it's great for a cleaner, more detailed haircut. Rotary: Often considered the best for hair clippers, the rotary motor uses electrical current to put out an equal amount of power and blade speed, and can operate at multiple speeds, in a circular as well as side-to-side motion. For electric hair clippers, there are three types of motors that make the blades oscillate so they can cut through hair : magnetic, rotary, and pivot. Motor power: "Without motor power, you will get pulling, dragging, and perhaps some nicking," says celebrity hairstylist Gregory Patterson.
