* BEST EDGER / TRIMMER *

With current Styles and Trends including, Outlining, Tapers, Bald Fading, Design Work, Line-Ups, Etc., Some might say a Barbers most important tool is Their Edger/Trimmer. With the recent Success and Popularity of Our, "BEST CLIPPERS," Blog Submission. We here at The INTERNATIONAL BARBER ASSOCIATION~ Decided to put together an All New Blog Featuring the Edgers and Trimmers!

Below We have Showcased some of the more popular Edger/Trimmer Models available from the Big 3 Leading Industry Clipper Manufacturers, ANDIS, OSTER, & WAHL...

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-THE ANDIS COMPANY-

The ANDIS OUTLINER II Trimmer available with bothe Narrow and T-Blade has a Powerful Magnetic Motor which Andis claims is the fastest cutting of all Outliners offered! Appr. Price $42.00

The ANDIS STYLINER II also available with both Blades Features a Very Powerful Motor that is cool running and Extremely Quiet. The Styliner also Features a Great Exterior Side Mounted Tension Pre-Set Screw for that Perfect Adjustment! Appr. Price $36.00

See Our Previous Blog Edition on another Quality Trimmer from The Andis Company: The STYLINER M3 MAGNESIUM-

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-OSTER STYLE-

The OSTER FINISHER TRIMMER availble with Narrow or T-Blade is a long time Reliable Edger with a Very Quiet Smooth Running Pivot Motor. Lightweight and Ergonomic this is another quality Product from the Oster Company. Appr. price $42.00

The OSTER VORTEQ CORD/CORDLESS TRIMMER is also an Excellent Choice which gives You the Option of losing that menacing Cord! Available with both Blade Types and in Convenient Cordless Mode th NIMH Battery Pack allows over 1 Hour of Running Time. Appr. Price $43.00

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-WAHL PRO-

The WAHL 5-STAR DETAILER , This Sharp looking Trimmer comes in a Shiny Chrome finish with a Strong Rotary motor and a Name You can Trust! Appr. Price $40.00

The WAHL 5-STAR RAZOR EDGER includes a Zero Overlap Precision Blade for Ultra Close Cutting and Distinct Outlining. Appr. Price $40.00

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KEY NOTE: When Cleaning and Caring for Your Edgers and Trimmers be sure to use one of the many Spray Lubricants available. Most Oils are too thick in consistency and tend to bog down the fine tooth Cutting Blades and do not provide You with Optimum Power Output.

*For further Details on this Topic Please Refer to this Recent I.B.A.~ Blog: http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=168986643&blogID=298569087&Mytoken=B8A674C7-3DD6-47F9-823CCEF97BC90B60186141464

ATTENTION: The INTERNATIONAL BARBER ASSOCIATION~ Along with Their Friends/Members would Love to hear Your Feedback and Opinions on this Hot Topic! Please leave Us a Comment Today...

LINKS:

www.andis.com

www.osterstyle.com

www.wahlpro.com

BARBERING, "A FORM OF ART ! "

The INTERNATIONAL BARBER ASSOCIATION~ Is very Proud to be a part of this fine Industry and of Our efforts to help further the advancement of the Trade. We Thank You for Joining Us in Our Quest! The I.B.A.~ strongly believes that the rich cultural heritage this Vocation has developed should be the basis for Great Prestige and Respect Barbers very much deserve for Their Service to the Public.

Archeological examinations reveal that some crude forms of Facial and Hair Adornment were practiced even by Prehistoric People as far back as the Glacial Age. As Civilization advanced, The Practice of Barbering developed Greatly and became a Professional recognized Vocation/Trade.

Our Staff here at The I.B.A.~ often refers to this Trade as, "The Art of Barbering," and uses Terminology such as, "Hair Sculpting," "Hair Shaping," "Design Work,"  and so on... We truly believe this Trade/Industry is definitely a FORM OF ART!

To prove Our Theory Correct We've done some research on the Topic. Our Expert Staff has compiled some Definitions on some interesting wording that We're sure will have You agreeing with Us one hundred percent. Please take a look below and decide for Yourself if You feel Barbering is truly, "A FORM OF ART !"

Definitions:

1.) BARBER- One Whose Business/Occupation is cutting and dressing human hair, Shaving and trimming facial hair, and performing related services.

2.) SCIENCE OF BARBERING- The science of Professional Master Barbering denotes the Great fund of Knowledge available in this Industry. This exact science has been developed into a systematic and coherent body of related Barber-Stytling information.

3.) PRACTICE OF BARBERING- The Practice of Professional Master Barbering deals with the manual skills and dexterity demonstrated by the Professional Practitioner in the performance of the various Barber-Styling services.

4.) THEORY OF BARBERING- Preperation, Professional Ethics, Sterilization, Implements, & Application are the main areas of interest that bring this Profession together as a Whole. 

THESE FOUR KEY DEFINITIONS ARE WHAT MAKES THIS TRADE A PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED OCCUPATION AND THE OLDEST LEGAL TRADE IN THE WORLD...

*NOW FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT DEFINITION THAT WE BELIEVE PROVES OUR WAY OF THINKING:

*ART: (DEFINITION:) 1.) The quality Production, Expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary signifigance. 2.) A field, Genre, or category of something is classified as an art form. 3.) Any field using the skills or techniques of art. 4.) The principles or methods governing any craft or branch of learning. (The Art of Barbering!) 5.) Skilled workmanship, execution, or agency, as distinguished from nature. 6.) Studied action; artificially in behavior. 7.) Archaic, Science, Learning, or Scolarship.

THE INTERNATIONAL BARBER ASSOCIATION~ NOW BELIEVES WITH THE OUTCOME OF OUR RESEARCH THAT OUR WAY OF THINKING REGARDING THIS INDUSTRY IS NOT ONLY A THEORY BUT A FACT!

From the Old Fashioned Straight Edge Hot Towel Shaves to the current day Line-Ups, Faux Hawks, & Skin Tight Fades and anywhere in between on that long timeline of this Trade You must admit this is, TRULY AN ART FORM ! ! ! 

Thanks for reading We'de Love to hear Your feedback so Please leave us a Comment on this Blog Submission...

~THE RISE AND FALL OF BARBER-SURGEONS~

During the Middle Ages, The Barbers not only practiced Shaving, Hair Cutting, and Hair Dressing but also dressed wounds and performed surgical operations and procedures. For this reason they were referred to as, "Barber Surgeons." Much of their experience was aquired from the Monks, whom they assisted in the practice of Surgery and medicine. The Barber Surgeons formed their first Organization in France, in the year 1096.

The Barber-Surgeons became quite numerous when Pope Alexander III forbade the Clergy to shed blood in surgical operations. As a result of this decree, most of the surgery performed was done by Barbers. At this time the only form of Dentistry was performed by Barbers, including pulling teeth. Barbers also did Blood-Letting. The people of this time period believed by intentionally letting Yourself bleed would allow all of the bad diseased blood to escape ones body and  become healthy once again. 

To protect themselves, The Barbers' company of London was formed and organized in the Thirteenth Century. The object of this Trade Guild was to regulate the profession for the benefit of its Members. One of the regulations passed was that no Barber was to keep more than four Apprentices in Their Establishment.

The Babers' company was ruled by a Master, and consisted of two classes of Barbers, viz: those who practiced Barbering and those who specialized in surgery. Under Edward III, The Barbers made a complaint against unskilled practitioners in surgery. As a result, The Court chose two Masters to inspect and rule the Guild and give examinations to test the skill level of applicants.

The sign of the Barber-Surgeon consisted of a striped pole from which was suspended a basin: the fillet around the pole indicating the bandage twisted around the arms previous to blood-letting and the basin the vessel for receiving blood. Another interpretation of the colors on the Barber Pole was that the red color represented the blood, blue the veins, and white the bandages. The white represented the bandages before use. After they were used the bandages were washedand hung out to dry. The blood stained bandages would blow and twist together forming a pattern similar to todays modern Barber Pole. This sign, without the basin, has been generally retained by the Modern Barber-Stylist and proudly displayed in front of most Barber Shop Establishments.

Besides the Barbers' Company, there was also a Surgeons Guild in England. There was reason to believe that competition and antagonism existed between these two Organizations. In 1450, Both Groups were united by law for the purpose of fostering the science of surgery. A law was enacted that no one performing surgery should practice Barbering and that no Barber should Practice any phase of surgery except the pulling of teeth. The long slumbering jealousy between the two Guilds soon reached a climax. The Surgeons harbored a dislike for a system under which diplomas were signed by Governors, two of whom were always Barbers. Finally, in 1745 a bill was passed seperating the Barbers from Surgeons.

The Barber-Surgeons also flourished in France and Germany. In 1371 a Corporation was organized by the French Barber-Surgeons under the rule of the King's Barber. With the advent of the French Revolution, The Corporation was dissolved. Wigs became so elaborate in the Ninteenth Century that a seperate Corporation of Barbers was founded in France. Not until 1779 was a Corporation founded in Prussia. This was disbanded in 1809 when new Unions were created.

The Dutch and Swedish settlers in America brought with them Barber-Surgeons from their native countries to look after the well being of the Colonists. They not only Shaved, but performed everyday medical and surgical procedures.

The INTERNATIONAL BARBER ASSOCIATION~ Thanks You for Reading our Latest Blog Submission and hopes You've enjoyed this peak into the History of our Great Trade!