shane_hayes•2mo agoProlific Poster

Shoutout to that $80 barber cape with the magnetic clasp

Saved my neck from itchy clippings all day. Anyone found a cheaper one that works just as well?

4 comments

4 Comments

The magnetic clasp thing is cool but does it actually keep the cape from riding up when you lean forward? My cheap velcro one slides up my neck whenever I'm trying to get a good angle on the back of someone's head, and then clippings just dump down my shirt anyway. Like, is the magnet strong enough to hold it in place when you're moving around, or does it pop open if you stretch too far? That's the real test for me, not just keeping clippings out when you're standing still.

ivan7742mo agoTop Commenter

Magnetic clasps are a game changer for keeping clippings out. The cheap velcro ones always leave a gap at the neck. It's one of those things where paying more actually makes sense.

riverdavis2mo ago

Saw a barber on YouTube tearing apart those cheap velcro neck strips. He showed how the material stretches over time and just can't seal right. Totally backs up your point about the gap. The magnetic ones seem to have a solid piece of plastic or something that actually clicks shut. Makes you wonder why the cheap brands even bother with velcro anymore.

logan5252mo ago

Yeah, the velcro ones are basically a single-use item. Magnets cost more but they actually last.