Grooming Clipper Blades

For a starter grooming kit, it is best to have a 4F, 5F, 7F, 10, 15 and 30 blades. These are the most common sizes that are needed in a beginner grooming kit and generally, are used on a daily basis. The 4,5,7 blades give the option of a variety of lengths from longest to short but not bald. The 10 blade is ideal for sanitary clipping and the 15 and 30 lengths are typically used in a surgical setting or underneath attachment combs.

A “puppy cut” can be different depending on what dog you groom. To most, it means one length all over. For some groomers, a Puppy Cut can mean a 4F blade, for others it can mean using attachment combs. It depends on the look the owner wants to achieve.

A 30 blade is typically used for setting the length under an attachment comb, it also can be used for close cut preparation in a veterinary setting. It is not recommended to use a #30 blade directly on the skin for basic grooming. This can cause irritation if not used properly.

Depending on the severity of the matting, it is best to use blades ranging from 5F, 7F, or 10 for extreme cases of matting.Using these lengths ensures that the blade will safely clip underneath the matts reducing the risks of injuries to the skin or snagging the hair.