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Emerald - #3 to #8
Emerald - #3 to #8
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Clean fades and tapers at home, without the guesswork.
Taper King guide combs have a built-in taper: one end of the comb cuts at a shorter length and the other end at a longer length, so a single pass blends from short to long. Each end matches standard clipper guard numbers (#1, #2, #3 and so on), and each color covers its own range, such as Ruby (#1 to #3) or Emerald (#3 to #8).
Why people love them
- Built-in taper: blend a fade in one smooth pass instead of switching guards mid-blend.
- Right and Left pair: one guide comb for each side of the head.
- Snap-on fit: made for Wahl/Conair or Oster/Andis clippers, depending on the version. Check your clipper brand before ordering.
- For everyone who cuts at home: fades, tapers, undercuts and pixie cuts, for yourself, your kids or your partner.
- Saves you money: pays for itself the first time you skip the barber. Not happy for any reason? Contact us and we’ll replace it or refund you.
How to use
- Set your clipper’s taper lever to the open position (longer cut). You can always close it for a closer cut later, but you can’t undo a cut that’s too short.
- Snap the Right or Left guide comb onto your clipper.
- Hold the clipper with the thicker side of the guide above the thinner side. Starting at the front of the face, cut upward around the ear at about a 45° angle in one smooth motion.
- Continue around the back of the head and past the other ear.
- Switch to the other guide comb and repeat from the other side of the head.
- Finish with standard guards. For example, with Ruby (#1 to #3), use a #1 below the fade line and a #3 above it.
American-owned and made in the USA.
Note: guard colors may vary slightly; fit and function stay the same.
Amazing customer service!
Initially I was having a problem with the fit of the guard on my clipper. I wrote to TaperKing and within a day they repled, offering to send me an alternative guide that might fit. The replacement guide was prompt;y received by me from the company - free of charge - and it fit perfectly! This level of customer support and follow through is rarely seen in this day and age. Thank you TaperKing!
I bought a previous set from Taper King that was FDM 3D printed a few years ago. It held up great for the most part, however the tapers were difficult to clean and brittle.This new version is a great improvement and are vastly superior to the FDM 3D printed ones. There's no print lines so they're easier to clean and the material feels just as strong as my Wahl factory set.Outside of comparing them to the previous version. These tapers are ones that can't be found anywhere else from what I'm aware of. They save time because you can get a clean thick taper with one guard instead of having to switch out different flat guards a bunch of times. I get a much cleaner cut with these than taking a bunch of different sized guards and I am less prone to making mistakes using these tapers. They're very easy to use and are a must have both for home use and professionally.Included in my review are the new set on the left and the FDM 3D printed set on the right.
Arrived quickly and were packaged neatly. They fit my Wahl clippers and work great. I have a few of their other, older sets that I’m still using and are holding up fine, but the quality on these 2.0 are a big step up! Keep it up Taper King!
I’ve been cutting my own hair for a while and have tried a lot of different guards and tools that claim to make fades easier. Most of them feel gimmicky, but these actually make sense once you use them.The angled design helps blend the transition between lengths when you’re working up the sides and around the back of the head. It doesn’t replace basic clipper technique, but it definitely makes it easier to avoid harsh lines, especially if you’re doing your own taper.I’m using Wahl 5 Star clippers and the guards fit perfectly and feel secure, just like standard guards. They glide through my hair smoothly and don’t snag.Overall, this is a simple idea that actually helps, especially for people doing self cuts or maintaining their fade between barber visits.
I’m new to cutting my own hair and these made the taper around my ears way easier to blend. They snap right onto my Novah clippers and stay secure while cutting. Really helpful if you’re learning to do your own cuts!
I'm not a barber at all, just a guy who trims his own hair at home. The hardest part for me has always been getting the taper to look smooth instead of having a visible line.The angled design really helps soften the line when tapering the sides. They also fit perfectly on my TPOB Play clippers with no issues. Definitely worth it if you're learning to do your own cuts.Way better value than a barber and more convenient than using multiple different guards for one trim. These are easy to use and easy to rate 5 stars!
So, bought these on a whim to try and see if they’d work for at home hair cuts for my kid. I was able to use them the first try to give my kid a haircut and it turned out great! They seem really solid and made of good quality plastic. Definitely interested in trying some of their other offerings!
Works as advertised, will try out the Amber next!
Works as advertised and seem sturdy!
