March 28, 2024

Best hair clippers for a close shave or a quick trim – Evening Standard

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hen I was younger the prospect of getting ‘a clip round the ears’ at home was far from an enticing prospect.

But, in the sense that’s its meant here, namely the attainment of a nice and neat cropped ‘Barnet’, we’re the first in line. And how better to achieve that street-sharp GIY (groom it yourself) look than with a trusty pair of home-use hair clippers.

If the recent lockdowns taught us anything it was how to cope with closed barbers and hairdressers. Indeed, sales…….

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hen I was younger the prospect of getting ‘a clip round the ears’ at home was far from an enticing prospect.

But, in the sense that’s its meant here, namely the attainment of a nice and neat cropped ‘Barnet’, we’re the first in line. And how better to achieve that street-sharp GIY (groom it yourself) look than with a trusty pair of home-use hair clippers.

If the recent lockdowns taught us anything it was how to cope with closed barbers and hairdressers. Indeed, sales of hair clippers soared as many of us, buoyed with confidence after watching a few TikTok or YouTube videos, took to lopping off our locks (or recruiting our reluctant other halves or housemates to do it for us).

Sometimes met with questionable results, the realisation is that it really does pay to invest in a decent pair of hair clippers to start with. The right set will help you up your game and say goodbye to salons potentially for good – the cost savings proving irresistible.

From sharpening up fades between barbershop visits and exquisitely sculpting facial hair to less visible man-scaping duties such as beach-ready chests and exquisitely groomed nethers, a decent pair of hair clippers should sit central to any self-respecting Metrosexual’s grooming routine.

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Thankfully, the likes of BaByliss, Andis, Remington and Wahl have got the whole grooming and clipping caper down to a fine art. In fact, it was barber favourite Wahl – one Leo J. Wahl, to be precise – who kickstarted the market back in the 1920s so, with 100 years of experience under their belt, they should have picked up a few smarts by now.

What should you look out for in your hair clippers?

Cord or cordless?

Today’s home hair clippers are typically cordless, of course, with mains operation relegated to providing a handy fallback for when batteries fall flat. The proliferation of clippers that’ll work dry or wet has further aided the versatility angle, being suitable for use in the shower as well as increasingly durable.

Accessories

There’s a staggering array of options to choose between, from sturdy salon-style sets to budget all-over grooming kits containing add-ons like hairdressing scissors.

Blades

Another variant is the blades. Ceramic blades offer an attractive alternative to the more commonly found steel options, including the popular Japanese steel variants. While more brittle, ceramic blades are better at staying cool, don’t rust or corrode and, for some, produce a smoother shave. Plus, they look cool.

Motors

While cordless home-use hair clippers typically …….

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/esbest/beauty/mens-grooming/best-hair-clippers-b1002116.html