Hair clippers are specialized implements used to cut human head hair. They work on the same principle as scissors, but are distinct from scissors themselves and razors. Electric hair clippers work in the same way as manual clippers, but are driven by an electric motor which makes the blades oscillate from side to side. Andis clipper blades are made from carbonized steel with a Rockwell Hardness rating of 65. The added carbon enables the cutting edge to stay sharper longer which also extends the life of the blades.

Andis clipper blades have a special chrome finish that effectively resists rust and maintains optimal performance. These blades are compatible with Oster Model A-5 clippers and most detachable-type clippers as well as Andis detachable blade clippers. Nowadays, there is a range of electric hair clippers from bargain consumer units, sometimes sold with accessories such as clipper guides for adjusting the length of the cut, all the way to clippers for hair-care professionals.