Theres nothing like a good trip to the barbers. You always money well spent. But theres nothing to stop you getting the tools yourself i.e. a set of hair clippers.
Perhaps you like to touch up the edges or you have a cropped style that you can cut yourself in the mirror. Maybe youre a dab hand at cutting hair yourself and need clippers for styling your partner or housemates hair. Its just sensible to have a set of clippers in the house. And when t comes to cutting the hair on your head, electric shavers and beard trimmers just wont cut it. (See what we did there?)
But take it from us: Whatever you do, dont attempt to cut your own hair with anything other than a set of good quality, well-researched hair clippers. If youre buying a set, you might as well buy the best. To help you choose, weve put together this quick guide and researched some of the best hair clippers available right now.
It comes down to just two choices — corded and cordless. Corded clippers pack more power and are usually sturdier, but they’re not as portable or convenient. You have to take the time to plug them in and you need the mains to be near a mirror. Cordless clippers can be used anywhere and will suit someone who’s always on the go or short of time. The drawback, of course, is that they run our of juice after a few cuts so you need to ensure theyre always charged up and ready to cut.
Different models have different levels of power. Specialist or professional grade models, such as the Remington Quick Cut, may have significantly lower runtimes. But as a general rule, a good runtime for cordless clippers is about 60 minutes or more.
Sometimes known as guide combs or guards, these are plastic attachments that clip onto the head of your clippers. They essentially adjust the length of the cutting action, allowing you to cut your hair to a specific length. Most clippers come with a selection of combs as standard. If you’re cutting for a whole family’s worth of different styles and lengths, look out for models that have a good selection of combs and length settings.
Hair clippers sometimes comes with barber’s scissors, combs, and brushes. We’re of the opinion that when it comes to grooming, you can never have too many accessories. Its always good to have a well-stocked hair styling toolkit.
Many hair clippers are made with completely washable blades. That means you can just run them under a tap for a thorough clean. Others come with special cleaning oils to use on the blades. Cleaning your clippers is really important to keep them in the best possible condition — and to ensure they’re giving you the best possible performance.
Fortunately, you have plenty of options when it comes to hair clippers. Weve lined up a selection of the very best models for you to consider. There is something for every budget — not to mention every head — on this list. The only thing you need to do is pick a favourite. Trust us, these are a cut above.
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The Philips 5000 provide an even, speedy haircut. Its all down to the DualCut and Trim-n-Flow Pro technology, plus even more features. DualCut technology, for instance, has a two-sided blade that cuts hair twice as fast.
The comb design prevents hair of any length from getting stuck, and the self-sharpening stainless steel blades guarantee long-lasting performance. Theyre waterproof too, so cleaning and maintenance is easy.
A turbo mode increases the speed of the motor, which efficiently cuts through thicker hair, giving you more power and freedom. The powerful battery also provides up to 90 minutes of cordless power from one hour of charging.
If you like to give yourself the full grooming experience, covering literally all the hair on your head, the Wahl Colour Pro Cordless Combi Kit has it all.
First up, you get the Wahl Colour Pro itself — user-friendly, pro-level clippers that come with colour-coded combs, which range from 3mm to 25mm. But that’s not all. There’s also a mini trimmer for facial hair or tidying up your hairline. Plus barbering scissors, a comb, and a bib for keeping things tidy.
Another handy feature is that the Wahl Colour Pro can be used as corded or cordless. Cordless gives you a full hour’s worth of juice, which is enough for a good few trims. Washable blades mean this one’s always ready to go.
You’d be forgiven for thinking we’ve included the BaByliss Super-X Metal Series for style alone. With their digital light display and shiny body and teeth, they’re a good-looking set of clippers.
But there’s more to them than style. These clippers are packing serious power — a best-in-class 180 minute battery — and have specialist tapered combs for precise detailing and fades around the ears.
There are an additional eight combs (0.5-8mm) and you can adjust the lengths even more by using the five-position taper control lever. Elsewhere, keep track of the battery power via the handy digital display. It would all be for nothing it wasn’t for the high quality Japanese steel: Hardened and precision-engineered blades designed for maximum performance and 100% washable.
The Remington Quick Cut hair clipper makes some bold promises about being the fastest clipper on the market. Were not sure if thats 100% true or not but reviewers certainly rate it for getting the job done very quickly.
It uses special curve cut blade technology for cleaner and more efficient clipping as you glide it around the contours of your head. This design also enables sideburns and neck to be cut effectively and easily.
Its ergonomically designed to sit comfortably in your hand and cuts grades one to five. A great option for anyone who needs a fast, fuss-free cut.
The ever-reliable Wahl makes the cut again — this time with the Wahl Elite Pro. These corded clippers boast a PowerDrive which ensures consistent power at all times — they wont flag due to low battery. There is a more expensive cordless version available if you prefer. But remember that pro barbers tend to use corded clippers, and Wahl is definitely a favourite brand among barbers.
It comes equipped with ten detachable length combs (0.8-25mm) with a taper lever for even more subtle length options. There are other bonus bits and pieces, too — scissors, a comb, a brushes, cleaning oil, and a handy carry case.
They use Wahl’s precision blade grinding technology and very fine teeth, which cut through hair easily and rigorously. And for this kind of power and performance, they’re very reasonably priced — pricier than some other models on this list but not crazy expensive.
Cutting your own hair might be brand new territory for you — and might not be something you do all the time. With that in mind, it might not make sense to spend big bucks on a set of all-singing, all-dancing clippers. What you need are reliable, reasonably-priced clippers — always on hand for emergencies.
The Remington ColourCut clippers are a great cheaper option. Theyre affordable but always get the job done thanks to a set of decent features. They come with nine colour-coded length combs (1.5mm-25mm) plus a two-level taper lever. It also includes scissors, cleaning brushes, and a comb.
They’re not the most advanced clippers available, but you still get self-sharpening steel blades that can cut through thick or long hair.
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