Recommendations for a beard trimmer
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Hi Folks
I've recently started growing a beard and in the process of buying my first beard trimmer. There are lots around and don't know which one to buy.
I haven't used a trimmer before so I want one that is easy to use which also gives me minimum chance of 'messing it up'.
Any recommendations greatly appreciated.
Thank You.
I've recently started growing a beard and in the process of buying my first beard trimmer. There are lots around and don't know which one to buy.
I haven't used a trimmer before so I want one that is easy to use which also gives me minimum chance of 'messing it up'.
Any recommendations greatly appreciated.
Thank You.
....scratches beard.nikaiyo2 said:
Philips Oneblade.
It’s amazing, gives really neat tight lines on cheeks and stuff, that’s the bit that is hard to get right with a normal trimmer.
This for the somewhat bespoke, quite precise way.It’s amazing, gives really neat tight lines on cheeks and stuff, that’s the bit that is hard to get right with a normal trimmer.
There is another, lazy way, yet it's heavily dependent on how your beard grows and if the result (in order, but not overly stylish) is to your liking. Using headclippers, shave over your entire beard including the neck with desired grade, then simply trim the neck and cheek 'borders' with the small trimmer that usually comes in the box alongside the headclipper.
I have a Remington TouchTech something or other ... because who doesn’t want glow lighting, touch-sensitive buttons and a motorised guard with 175 different positions?!
It was also on sale in the Amazon Prime sale. No idea if it’s any good though, as I haven’t had the chance to try it yet!
It was also on sale in the Amazon Prime sale. No idea if it’s any good though, as I haven’t had the chance to try it yet!
I use an Andis hair clipper - it's worked very well for the last 5 years so far - very reliable and powerful, and no reason to suspect it won't continue for another 5-10 years or more.
Only maintenance is to brush hairs off it, and occasionally (maybe every 3-6 months) put a couple of drops of oil (supplied) on the blades.
Previously I'd used the likes of Bbbyliss etc, and found them to fail after a couple of years. Another reason I moved to a corded version, as before the clipper itself gave up the ghost, the battery usually did.
Only maintenance is to brush hairs off it, and occasionally (maybe every 3-6 months) put a couple of drops of oil (supplied) on the blades.
Previously I'd used the likes of Bbbyliss etc, and found them to fail after a couple of years. Another reason I moved to a corded version, as before the clipper itself gave up the ghost, the battery usually did.
I've had a number over the years. Philips have always been the best. They lift the hairs better and seem to cause a lot less irritation and chance of ingrown hair. The models with the vacuum are good and save the sink becoming a mess but need emptying out and cleaning a little more. Argos have some on offer at the moment.
Make sure you get one which works both corded and cordless. Some won't run / draw power from the shaver socket which means you're knackered if you forget to charge it.
I've found the multi-use trimmers far too harsh on the face and a dedicated beard trimmer far better.
Make sure you get one which works both corded and cordless. Some won't run / draw power from the shaver socket which means you're knackered if you forget to charge it.
I've found the multi-use trimmers far too harsh on the face and a dedicated beard trimmer far better.
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