Andis

Andis, a story of generations

In 1920, Mathew Andis, a toolmaker from Wisconsin in the United States, leaves everything behind to start his own business. John Oster and Henry Meltzer join him and create Andis O M Manufacturing. Their tool company gains recognition and eventually starts manufacturing non-motorized hair clipper blades. The three partners part ways and Mathew expands Andis.

The Andis Clipper, the first electric clipper, stands out from its competitors: smaller, faster, and more efficient. Convinced of the future of his creation, Mathew and his family personally approach hairdressers one by one and manufacture the clippers in the basement of the family home. The increasing influence of Barbers in the United States turns the Andis Clipper into a real success; the family business is forced to find a larger workspace of 1500 square meters.

His son Matthew G. Andis Jr., an electrical engineer, takes over the business in 1938 and creates the famous T-Outliner clipper, which remains very popular. His goal? To focus on the quality of Andis clippers. His work is recognized and the clippers start to be exported internationally.

After him, a third generation takes over: Matthew J Andis, in 1971. At that time, the Beatles are at the peak of their career, trends are changing, and hairdressers are struggling to keep up. To respond to this new fashion movement, Matthew J Andis expands the catalog: curling irons and hair dryers make their appearance. The new head of Andis creates wall-mounted hair dryers that hotels around the world clamor for.

Since it is a family business and above all a real success, Matthew J Andis hands over the presidency of the company to Matthew K Andis and his sister Laura. Aware of the journey taken by the company and the values instilled by their ancestors, they develop special relationships with their employees, which enhances the performance of Andis.

Andis Clippers, a Success Story that Endures

Now present in over 90 countries worldwide, Andis's commitment remains to innovation. The family business continues to create new products in line with the evolving hairdressing market. Today, the brand offers a full line of professional quality hairdressing equipment:

• Clippers
• Razors
• Blades
• Cutting heads
• Accessories

All Andis equipment is available on Beauty Coiffure. Want to learn hairdressing? The Andis website offers hairstyling tutorials for its members to teach them professional clipper cutting techniques. A complete experience and support from Andis that demonstrates the brand's dedication to caring for its community.