The BaBylissPRO Boost+ ChameleonFX Metal Clipper (FX8700IBPE) is a professional metal fade clipper in the iridescent Chameleon finish. A digital motor runs at 6,800 RPM behind a zero-gap 45 mm Titanium fade blade, with a 5-position taper lever (0.8 to 3.5 mm) and 8 guide combs for the rest of the length. It carries its own 3300 mAh Li-ion battery and runs corded or cordless -- up to 120 minutes from a 4-hour charge, on 100-240V.

Why the ChameleonFX metal clipper

This is the clipper that removes bulk and builds the fade -- the body of the haircut. The digital motor holds a steady 6,800 RPM under load, the zero-gap 45 mm Titanium blade sits close for the blend, and the 5-position taper lever lets you change length without swapping a comb. It carries its own Li-ion battery and runs corded or cordless, so you can work off the battery or plug in and keep going. It is the metal fade clipper at the heart of the Chameleon set.

Key features

• 6,800 RPM digital motor: a high-performance motor that holds its speed through thick, coarse hair.
• Zero-gap 45 mm Titanium fade blade: a hard, corrosion-resistant blade that sets close for a clean blend; Titanium holds its edge through repeated cleaning and zero-gapping.
• 5-position taper lever: step the cutting length through 0.8, 1.4, 2, 2.8 and 3.5 mm on the fly, plus 8 guide combs for longer graduated lengths.
• Its own Li-ion battery, corded or cordless: a 3300 mAh battery gives up to 120 minutes of cordless runtime from a 4-hour charge, and it runs plugged in on 100-240V.
• All-metal Chameleon build: a solid metal housing in the iridescent Chameleon finish, with a taper lever that keeps the length in view.

What to expect

This clipper covers the cutting stage of a haircut: bulk removal, tapers and fades. The blade is Titanium -- hard, corrosion-resistant and made to hold an edge -- so it is built for durability rather than a cooler-running claim. It carries its own battery: this is not a shared-battery system, so if you want one pack that swaps between tools, look at the FXONE All-Metal range. It cuts and fades, but it does not line or shave: add the ChameleonFX SkeletonFX trimmer for edges and the FoilFX02 shaver for a foil-close finish.

Who it is for

• Barbers and stylists who want a metal fade clipper in the iridescent Chameleon finish.
• Fade and taper work: the taper lever and zero-gap Titanium blade build the blend from the skin up.
• Advanced home users stepping up to a professional Boost+ metal clipper.

Who it is not for

• If you want one shared battery across tools: this clipper carries its own Li-ion; the FXONE All-Metal range runs one interchangeable battery across the line.
• If you need lining and detail: add the ChameleonFX SkeletonFX trimmer -- a clipper builds the fade, the trimmer sharpens the edges.
• If you also want to shave: add the ChameleonFX FoilFX02 shaver for a foil-close finish on the neck and cheeks.

Professional tip

Thumb the taper lever open a step at a time -- start close, build the blend in small upward passes, and only lift the lever once the shape is set, so the fade climbs evenly instead of jumping a length. Keep the blade flat to the head and let the weight of the metal body do the work at a steady speed.

How to use

1. Charge the clipper fully before the first use, or run it corded.
2. Set the taper lever, or fit a guide comb for longer lengths.
3. Build the fade in small upward passes, flicking out to soften the transitions.
4. Blend the sections, stepping the lever up as you climb.
5. Oil the blade lightly after use and brush out the cut hair.
6. Store the clipper with its blade guard on, ready for the next cut.

Care and maintenance

Brush the cut hair from the blade after every use and add a few drops of clipper oil along the teeth to keep it running smoothly -- Titanium resists corrosion, but a blade still needs oil. Re-set the blade to zero-gap with the supplied tool if it drifts, and replace the fade blade with the matching ChameleonFX Titanium fade blade when it dulls. For oil, guide combs, blade guards and replacement blades, see the BaBylissPRO accessories and replacement parts page.

In short

• Metal fade clipper: 6,800 RPM, zero-gap 45 mm Titanium blade, 5-position taper 0.8-3.5 mm and 8 combs.
• Its own Li-ion, corded or cordless: up to 120 minutes from a 4-hour charge, on 100-240V.
• All-metal Chameleon finish: the fade clipper at the heart of the Boost+ Chameleon set.

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