The BaBylissPRO Boost+ GoldFX Metal Clipper (FX8700GBPE) is a professional metal fade clipper in a gold finish. A high-torque brushless motor drives a precision-engineered DLC 45 mm Fade blade, adjustable to zero-gap, for clean bulk removal, tapers and blends. The DLC blade is engineered for smooth cutting at lower blade temperatures. It runs corded or cordless on a lithium-ion battery -- up to 120 minutes of runtime -- in a heavy-duty all-metal body with a diamond-textured rubber handle.

Why the GoldFX clipper

The GoldFX clipper is the workhorse of the gold set -- the tool that takes hair down, sets the taper and blends the fade. The high-torque brushless motor holds a consistent blade speed through longer, thicker hair, and the DLC 45 mm Fade blade is built for exactly that work: it adjusts to zero-gap for a close, clean line and, because it is DLC, it glides with less friction and runs at lower blade temperatures. A 5-position taper lever and 8 comb guides give you the range from a skin-close taper up to 19 mm, and the heavy all-metal gold body gives it the weight and balance a full day of cutting asks for.

Key features

• DLC 45 mm Fade blade: a precision-engineered Diamond-Like Carbon fade blade, adjustable to zero-gap, that glides with less friction and runs at lower blade temperatures for smooth, clean cutting.
• High-torque brushless motor: a long-life motor that holds a consistent, fast blade speed even through longer, thicker hair.
• 5-position taper lever: step the cutting length through 0.8, 1.4, 2, 2.8 and 3.5 mm with the thumb lever, without changing combs.
• 8 comb guides: a full set from 1.5 to 19 mm (1.5 / 3 / 4.8 / 6 / 10 / 13 / 16 / 19 mm) for grades and bulk work.
• Corded or cordless lithium-ion: up to 120 minutes of runtime, with sustained power even at lower charge levels; work plugged in or free.
• Heavy-duty all-metal body: a robust metal housing in a gold finish with a diamond-textured rubber handle for comfort and control.

What to expect

This is a metal fade clipper built for bulk, tapers and blends -- it is the tool that does the heavy cutting, not the fine outlining. For crisp lines, edges and beard detail, reach for the SkeletonFX trimmer; for a foil-close finish, the FoilFX02 shaver. The DLC blade earns its lower-friction, lower-temperature behaviour from the coating, not from any promise of a specific result. It carries its own lithium-ion battery, separate from the other tools in the set, so the batteries are not interchangeable. Keep the blade oiled and it will hold its edge and glide cleanly cut after cut.

Who it is for

• Barbers and stylists who want a heavy metal fade clipper in a gold finish.
• Bulk, tapers and fades: the brushless motor and DLC fade blade take hair down and blend it up.
• Full length range: the 5-position taper and 8 combs cover skin-close work up to 19 mm.
• Advanced home users who want genuine professional clipper performance.

Who it is not for

• If you mainly cut fine lines and edges: a fade clipper removes bulk and blends -- use the SkeletonFX trimmer for outlining and detail.
• If you want a foil-close finish: add the FoilFX02 shaver for the neck, cheeks and hairline.
• If you expect a shared battery: the clipper carries its own lithium-ion pack and does not share power with the trimmer or shaver.

Professional tip

Guide the blade up in slow, even passes -- start below the weight line and lift the clipper through the hair in steady, overlapping strokes, letting the DLC blade glide rather than pushing it in, so each pass removes a little less and the blend stays gradual. Open the taper lever a step at a time as you climb, and finish the guideline with the blade set to zero-gap.

How to use

1. Charge the clipper fully before the first use, or run it corded.
2. Set the taper lever and fit a comb guide for the grade you want.
3. Cut against the growth to remove bulk, by sections.
4. Blend by guiding the blade up in slow, even passes, opening the taper as you go.
5. Line the guideline with the blade at zero-gap and no comb.
6. Oil the blade after each use, brush it clean and store the clipper.

Care and maintenance

Oil the blade before and after each use -- a drop along the teeth, run the clipper briefly, then wipe the excess -- and brush the cut hair from the blade after every client. Keep the clipper dry and store it with the blade guard on. When the blade dulls or you want a spare, fit the matching original gold DLC fade blade; for the exact replacement blade for this clipper, plus combs, blade covers and oil, see the BaBylissPRO accessories and replacement parts page.

In short

• DLC 45 mm metal fade clipper: zero-gap adjustable, lower-friction, lower-temperature cutting for bulk, tapers and blends.
• Full range, corded or cordless: 5-position taper (0.8-3.5 mm) plus 8 combs to 19 mm; up to 120 minutes of runtime.
• Heavy gold metal body: the fade clipper of the Boost+ Gold set.

Frequently asked questions