The BaBylissPRO Boost+ GoldFX Clipper (FX8700GBPE) is the full-size cutting clipper of the gold Boost+ set -- an all-metal machine for bulk removal, taper work and clean fades. It carries a DLC-coated 45 mm fade blade, a low-friction coating designed to help the blade run cooler, and a 5-position taper lever that steps from 0.8 mm to 3.5 mm. Unlike a shared-battery system, every Boost+ tool runs on its own built-in Li-ion and works corded or cordless, so the clipper is always ready without waiting on another tool's battery.

In the box

• The Boost+ GoldFX Clipper (FX8700GBPE) with its DLC 45 mm fade blade
• 8 guide combs (1.5, 3, 4.8, 6, 10, 13, 16 and 19 mm)
• Blade guard
• Charging cord and wall adapter
• Cleaning brush and blade oil

Why the GoldFX clipper works behind the chair

A cutting clipper takes the weight off and blends it, and this one is built for that all day. The DLC-coated 45 mm fade blade is shaped for tapers and fades, and the DLC is a low-friction coating designed to help the blade run cooler through long sessions. The taper lever opens the blade from 0.8 mm up to 3.5 mm, and the eight guide combs step you cleanly through the grades. The all-metal body carries a planted weight for control, the diamond-textured grip stays put in a wet hand, and the detent hook keeps the clipper ready at the station. It runs corded or cordless on its own Li-ion, and because every Boost+ tool has its own battery, you are never waiting on a shared cell.

Key features

• DLC-coated 45 mm fade blade -- low-friction coating designed to help it run cooler
• 5-position taper lever (0.8-3.5 mm) plus 8 guide combs (1.5-19 mm)
• Its own built-in Li-ion battery -- corded or cordless, up to 120 minutes of runtime
• All-metal gold body with a diamond-textured grip and detent hanging hook
• Independent battery -- no shared cell to wait on, unlike the FXONE system
• Matches the Boost+ gold trimmer and shaver as a set

What to expect in the hand

Pick it up and the all-metal body gives it a planted, balanced weight -- heavy enough to carry itself through a pass, controlled rather than bulky. The taper lever moves under the thumb so you can open the blade for bulk and step it down to walk a fade upward, and you can drop a comb on for even grades or run open-bladed for freehand blending. Run it corded when you want uninterrupted power or cordless for freedom around the chair. It is a cutting clipper first -- heads, tapers and fades -- with the outline left to the matching SkeletonFX trimmer and the shave finish to the gold shaver.

Who it is for

• Barbers who want a metal cordless clipper for bulk, tapering and fades
• Pros who prefer each tool on its own battery, not a shared cell
• Fade specialists who like a DLC blade and a 5-step taper
• Anyone building the matched Boost+ gold set one tool at a time

Who it is not for

• Barbers who mainly do outlines and detail -- that is the SkeletonFX trimmer's job
• Anyone who wants one battery shared across tools -- see the FXONE line
• Anyone after a full station with a dryer -- see the Boost+ gold barber station

Professional tip

Let the metal body's weight do the work rather than pressing in, and guide the blade up in slow, even passes so the fade melts upward without lines, stepping the taper up a little at a time. Keep it charged, or run it corded through a busy stretch, so a full chair never stops mid-cut.

How to use it

1. Charge the battery, or plug in to run corded, and set the taper to your opening length
2. Take the bulk down open-bladed or with a guide comb
3. Step the taper up in small moves to walk the fade toward the skin
4. Switch to the SkeletonFX trimmer for the outline and detail
5. Brush the blade out, add a drop of oil, and store it on its hook

Care and maintenance

Brush the cut hair out of the blade after every client and keep it lightly oiled so it runs cool and smooth. When the blade eventually wears, the matching FX8010DE DLC fade replacement blade and spare guide combs are on the BaBylissPRO accessories and spares page. To section the hair cleanly while you work, add the BaBylissPRO Croco Clips X6.

In short

• All-metal gold GoldFX cutting clipper with a DLC 45 mm fade blade
• 5-step taper (0.8-3.5 mm) and 8 guide combs (1.5-19 mm)
• Its own Li-ion -- corded or cordless, up to 120 min
• Independent battery, no shared cell -- matches the gold trimmer and shaver
• Bulk, taper and fades -- the cut in the Boost+ gold set

Frequently asked questions