The BaBylissPRO FXONE Lo-ProFX Grey Clipper (FX829E) is the low-profile cutting clipper of the FXONE system -- a metal-shielded, cordless machine built for bulk, taper work and fades, in an ergonomic ultra-low-profile body that sits close in the hand. A new N1 digital motor with dual ball bearings turns at 6,800 RPM, driving a Blue Titanium ultra-thin MIM fade blade with a built-in oil reservoir. It runs on the interchangeable FXONE Li-ion battery, so the same charged cell works across every FXONE tool you own.

In the box

• The FXONE Lo-ProFX Grey Clipper (FX829E) with its Blue Titanium MIM fade blade
• One interchangeable FXONE Li-ion battery
• Dual-voltage charging base
• 8 comb attachments (0.5 - 1 - 1.5 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 mm)
• Spare blade cushion, blade guard and screwdriver
• Cleaning tool and lubricating oil

Why the low-profile FXONE clipper works behind the chair

A cutting clipper takes the weight off and blends it, and this one wraps that job in a low-profile metal shield that keeps the tool close and controlled in the hand. The N1 digital motor holds 6,800 RPM through longer, thicker hair, and the Blue Titanium ultra-thin MIM fade blade sits zero-gap for close, clean fades -- with a built-in oil reservoir feeding constant lubrication and the Blue Titanium designed to run at a lower blade temperature. The 5-position locking stretch taper lever steps you from 0.5 mm up to 4.2 mm, and the eight combs walk the grades cleanly. It shares the FXONE battery with the rest of the range, so one charged cell keeps every FXONE tool moving.

Key features

• New N1 digital motor with dual ball bearings -- 6,800 RPM, long life
• Blue Titanium ultra-thin MIM fade blade, zero-gap adjustable, with a built-in oil reservoir
• Blue Titanium designed for a lower blade temperature
• 5-position locking stretch taper lever (0.5, 1.3, 2.1, 2.9 and 4.2 mm) plus 8 comb attachments
• Interchangeable FXONE Li-ion battery -- works across the whole FXONE range
• Up to 2h30 runtime, 2h charge, 4-stage LED ring, quick battery-release button
• Ultra-low-profile metal shield cover and ergonomic grip; cordless, dual-voltage charging base

What to expect in the hand

The low-profile shield keeps the body slim and close, so it feels planted and controlled rather than bulky, and the ergonomic grip lets you work long sessions without fatigue. The taper lever locks at each position so your setting does not drift mid-fade, and you can drop a comb on for even grades or run open-bladed for freehand blending. The FXONE battery is the workflow: keep a spare charged and it snaps into this clipper or any other FXONE tool in seconds. It is a cutting clipper first -- bulk, tapers and fades -- with the outline left to the matching grey trimmer. The metal-shielded body takes daily wear without loosening, and the low profile keeps it comfortable through a long day at the chair.

Who it is for

• Barbers who want a low-profile cordless clipper for bulk, taper and fades
• Pros on the FXONE system who want one battery across their tools
• Anyone who prefers a slim, close-in-the-hand clipper body
• Barbers building the FXONE grey line one tool at a time

Who it is not for

• Barbers who mainly do outlines and detail -- that is the grey trimmer's job
• Anyone who wants a corded-only option -- FXONE is cordless
• Anyone who prefers each tool on its own separate battery -- see the Boost+ line

Professional tip

Let the low-profile body sit close and keep the low profile flat against the head so the fade melts upward without lines, stepping the locking taper up one position at a time. Keep a second FXONE battery charged so a busy chair never stops mid-cut.

How to use it

1. Snap in a charged FXONE battery and set the locking taper lever to your opening length
2. Take the bulk down open-bladed or with a guide comb
3. Step the taper up one locked position at a time to walk the fade toward the skin
4. Switch to the grey trimmer for the outline and detail
5. Brush the blade out, add a drop of oil, and seat the tool on its base

Care and maintenance

Brush the cut hair out of the blade after every client and keep it lightly oiled -- the built-in oil reservoir feeds the blade, but a drop on the teeth keeps it running cool and smooth. The FXONE battery snaps out for charging or to drop a fresh one in. When the blade wears, the matching BaBylissPRO 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

• Low-profile grey FXONE cutting clipper, N1 digital motor at 6,800 RPM
• Blue Titanium ultra-thin MIM fade blade, zero-gap, built-in oil reservoir
• 5-position locking taper (0.5-4.2 mm) and 8 combs
• Interchangeable FXONE battery -- works across the whole FXONE range
• Bulk, taper and fades -- the cut in the FXONE grey line

Frequently asked questions