What are the major differences between clippers and thinning shears, and when should each be used?

• A. Clippers remove hair for length and shaping; thinning shears reduce bulk and blend transitions; use clippers for length reduction and shaping; thinning shears for blending and smoothing bulk without removing additional length.
• B. Clippers cut fast; thinning shears are used to cut nails.
• C. Clippers are used for thinning, thinning shears remove length.
• D. Clippers are only for cats; thinning shears only for dogs.

Answer: (A)