Every fade is three jobs: remove bulk and blend, cut a sharp outline, then finish to the skin. BaBylissPRO's FX family has a dedicated tool for each — clippers, trimmers and foil shavers — and the line now spans everything from the $98.00 CoreFX starter tools to patented dual-coil motors and the FXOne swappable-battery system. This guide explains what each tool is for, which FX platform fits your chair, and what a complete three-tool kit costs at ProHair.ca today.
Prices below are current ProHair.ca prices in Canadian dollars (November 2026); where a tool comes in several finishes, the lowest price is shown and the product page shows each finish.
Clipper, trimmer or shaver — what each one does
| Tool | Its job | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Clipper | Bulk removal, guard work and fades. The taper lever opens and closes the blade so you can blend between guard lengths without changing guards. | Motor speed and torque, blade (taper vs fade, stainless vs DLC/graphite), taper-lever detents, runtime, guards included |
| Trimmer | Outlines, lineups, beard edges, designs and detail. A narrow T-blade cuts closer than a clipper and shows you the line. | T-blade type (standard vs deep-tooth, exposed 360° view), zero-gap adjustability, weight, speed |
| Foil shaver | Finishing to the skin: bald fades, head shaves, necklines. The foil sits between the cutter and the skin, so it shaves close without nicking. | Single foil (narrow head, detail and necklines) vs double foil (more skin per pass, bald fades and full heads); motor; cleaning |
Most barbers own all three. If you are starting out with one tool, start with a clipper; add a trimmer before a shaver, because lineups are asked for on almost every cut.
Pick a platform first
Buying all three tools from the same FX platform means one charging habit, one feel in the hand and parts that match. These are the platforms we stock:
FXOne — one battery for every tool
The FXOne Clipper (from $183.34), FXOne Trimmer ($182.90) and FXOne Double Foil Shaver ($174.99) all run N1 brushless motors on dual ball bearings and take the same removable FXBB24 lithium battery. When a pack runs flat you swap it in seconds instead of putting the tool on the charger — the system for barbers who work back-to-back all day. The trimmer runs at 7,200 RPM with an exposed T-blade and a 4-stage LED ring.
FX3 — European design, long runtime
The FX3 High Torque Clipper ($190.99) is third-generation European design: a high-torque brushless motor with two speeds (7,000 and 6,000 RPM), a five-hour battery, a DLC/titanium ultra-thin fade blade, a carbon-texture grip and eight metric guards. Its partner is the cord/cordless FX3 Double Foil Shaver (from $88.99) with a high-speed rotary motor for seamless bald-fade fusing.
All-metal FX870+ and FX787 Skeleton
The FX870+ All-Metal Clipper (from $158.99) is the classic all-metal clipper rebuilt with an N1 brushless motor, three hours of runtime, USB-C charging, a 5-detent taper control and a knurled barbell grip (gold ships with a DLC/titanium blade, rose gold and silver with stainless). The FX787 Skeleton Trimmer (from $142.99) is the trimmer that put an exposed T-blade with a 360° view on the market, with a zero-gap adjustable blade you can see while you work.
Lo-ProFX Compact Series — small hands, small bag
A full-power 6,800 RPM DC motor in a scratch-resistant anodized aluminum body, with a 3-in-1 charging stand that fits every Compact tool: Lo-ProFX Compact Clipper (from $126.99) (black titanium fade blade with oil reservoir, up to 2.5 hours), Lo-ProFX Compact Trimmer (from $108.99) (graphite deep-tooth T-blade, up to two hours) and Lo-ProFX Compact Single-Foil Shaver (from $78.99) for extra-close necklines and hairlines. Camo limited editions are available.
CoreFX — the professional starter kit
No-nonsense professional tools at the lowest price in the FX family: the CoreFX Clipper ($98.00) (6,800 RPM, zero-gap stainless taper blade, six guards, 5-detent taper arm, USB-C), the CoreFX Trimmer ($98.00) (zero-gap stainless T-blade, USB-C, no proprietary base to carry) and the CoreFX Double-Foil Shaver ($80.67). The right first kit for barbering students.
BaBylissPRO x Tomb45 — wireless charging
The Tomb45 Clipper ($158.99) and Tomb45 Trimmer ($153.99) charge by sitting on any Tomb45 wireless pad — no dock, no port. Both use the DS1 dual-speed motor; the trimmer's blade orientation is engineered for lineups.
Dual-Coil — the performance flagship
A patented linear dual-coil motor with adaptive torque feedback: 9,500 RPM in the Dual-Coil Clipper ($248.99) (22-tooth MIM SPACE Blade, 5-position locking extended taper lever, halo charging stand, up to three hours) and 8,500 RPM in the Dual-Coil Trimmer ($228.99) (deep-tooth MIM T-blade, LED-illuminated housing).
LithiumFX+ — ergonomic, cord or cordless
Long-life 6,800 RPM ball-bearing motors in grip-shaped housings: the cord/cordless LithiumFX+ Clipper ($148.99) and the LithiumFX+ Trimmer ($206.25) (blue DLC/titanium T-blade, over four hours). The LithiumFX+ trimmer and shaver prepack ($288.75) puts the trimmer and the LithiumFX+ double foil shaver in one box.
Specialists
- BlackFX Clipper ($174.99) — high-torque brushless, graphite blade on dry lubricant (resists corrosion, needs less oiling), eight guides.
- Boost+ Outlining Trimmer ($150.99) — 7,200 RPM brushless, 3300 mAh battery for four hours, DLC deep-tooth exposed 360° T-blade.
- EtchFX Trimmer ($110.00) — small and light enough to draw with; designs, detail and beard fading with snap-on guards.
- UVFoil Double Foil Shaver ($142.99) — metal double foil shaver with a UV-light disinfecting cover.
- FOILFX01 Single Foil ($82.50) and FOILFX02 Double Foil (from $93.99) — the metal FOILFX pair: single gold foil for detail, double foil for coverage.
- Nose & Ear Trimmer ($14.99) — the finishing touch on a grooming service.
What a full kit costs
| Kit | Clipper + trimmer + shaver | Total (lowest finish) |
|---|---|---|
| FXOne (shared battery) | BaBylissPRO FXOne Clipper + BaBylissPRO FXOne Trimmer + BaBylissPRO FXOne Double Foil Shaver | $541.23 |
| CoreFX (starter) | BaBylissPRO CoreFX Professional-Performance Clipper + BaBylissPRO CoreFX Professional-Performance Trimmer + BaBylissPRO CoreFX Double-Foil Shaver | $276.67 |
| Lo-ProFX Compact | BaBylissPRO Lo-ProFX Compact Series Clipper + BaBylissPRO Lo-ProFX Compact Series Trimmer + BaBylissPRO Lo-ProFX Compact Single-Foil Shaver | $314.97 |
| FX3 + FX787 Skeleton | BaBylissPRO FX3 High Torque Clipper + BaBylissPRO FX787 Skeleton All-Metal Lithium Outlining Trimmer + BaBylissPRO FX3 Double Foil Shaver | $422.97 |
| Dual-Coil + UVFoil | BaBylissPRO Dual-Coil Motor Clipper + BaBylissPRO Dual-Coil Motor Trimmer + BaBylissPRO UVFoil Double Foil Shaver | $620.97 |
| Tomb45 + FOILFX02 | BaBylissPRO x Tomb45 Wireless-Charging Clipper + BaBylissPRO x Tomb45 Wireless-Charging Trimmer + BaBylissPRO FOILFX02 Metal Double Foil Shaver | $406.97 |
Which kit for which barber
- Barbering student or first chair: CoreFX — professional blades and USB-C charging at the lowest total.
- Busy shop, back-to-back clients: FXOne — swap batteries instead of waiting on a charger.
- Long days, one charge: FX3 clipper with its five-hour battery.
- Detail and lineup specialist: FX787 Skeleton or Boost+ for the exposed T-blade, plus EtchFX for designs.
- Mobile barber: Lo-ProFX Compact — one 3-in-1 stand charges everything.
- Maximum cutting power: Dual-Coil clipper and trimmer.
- Hygiene-first station: UVFoil shaver with its disinfecting cover.
Keep the kit cutting
Blades dull and foils wear — replacing them is cheaper than replacing the tool. Find replacement clipper and trimmer blades, shaver foils and cutters, guards, batteries and charging bases in BaBylissPRO replacement parts, and match by the exact model name in the listing. Our parts buying guide explains which part fits which tool.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need both a clipper and a trimmer?
For fades and lineups, yes. A clipper's wide blade and taper lever are built for bulk and blending; a trimmer's narrow T-blade cuts the sharp outline. You can edge with a clipper, but a trimmer is faster and cleaner on every lineup.
Single foil or double foil shaver?
A single foil (FOILFX01, Lo-ProFX Compact single foil) has a narrower head for necklines, around the ears and the hairline. A double foil (FOILFX02, FXOne double foil) covers more skin per pass and is what most barbers reach for on bald fades and full head shaves.
Is the FXOne battery shared with other FX tools?
The removable FXBB24 battery is shared across the FXOne clipper, FXOne trimmer and FXOne double foil shaver. It is not the battery for other FX lines — check the replacement listing for compatibility.
What does zero-gap mean?
The cutting blade is adjusted so it sits almost flush with the stationary blade, for the closest possible cut. CoreFX and EtchFX ship zero-gapped or with a zero-gap tool; follow the instructions, because a badly set blade can nick the skin.
Which FX clipper has the longest battery life?
Among the clippers we stock, the FX3 is rated at five hours. The FX870+ is rated at three hours and the Lo-ProFX Compact at up to 2.5.
What is the cheapest professional BaBylissPRO kit?
The CoreFX clipper, trimmer and double-foil shaver — $276.67 together at today's prices.
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