HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT HAIR CLIPPER?

Do you wish to find the ideal hair clipper? Not sure how to make the best decision? With the help of our guidance, you won’t choose incorrectly!

You don’t want to worry about a clipper that doesn’t cut well or fits you anymore, do you? Finding the ideal hair clipper can be challenging. Even an experienced hairdresser may become confused by the variety of clipper types, features, and accessories. How then can you make the ideal hair clipper selection? Depending on what you mean when you say “best,” Long battery life for one person, and good blade quality for another. Because of this, we have created this special step-by-step guide to assist you in selecting the ideal clipper or trimmer for your requirements.

1) Clipper, Trimmer & Shaver

Your intended use for the clipper or trimmer should be clear before you choose one. Do you intend to cut your hair longer or shorter? Will you wish to trim the hair on your beard or your nose with a clipper? There is no longer a need for two instruments because the majority of clippers today can handle both hair and beard. It should always be specified in the description if the shaver is suited for both hair and beard, or you can decide for yourself based on the different types of trimming attachments.

• A professional clipper or trimmer is built much more sturdily and is composed of better materials to sustain regular use. Additionally, it has many additional attachments, special features, and power. The price is different as well, which is brought on by the slightly more expensive materials used compared to the typical user’s clipper or trimmer.
• Hair clippers are used to trim longer hair or beards because they don’t cut as closely to the skin. Make sure the box includes an attachment that is appropriate for the length of your hair before you purchase. In comparison to the trimmer, it is typically a bigger, more powerful clipper.
• Beard trimmers are typically made for shaving short hair or trimming beards (to generate stubble). It is ideal for finishing/fine-tuning the hairstyle, precise trimming, creating delicate lines, edging around the ears, and creative styling because of its more compact body and narrower blades.
• The nose trimmer, which is often designed to be the size of a pen, makes it easy to trim hair on areas that are more difficult to reach, such as the hair on the nose, ears, eyebrows, or bikini area, among other places. Trimming is extremely exact and practical due to its design.
• For really smooth, accurate shaving and clean hair lines, use a razor.
• Combination tools are more expensive, but because they have interchangeable attachments, they can handle cutting eyebrows and body hair in addition to hair on the head and beard. It is therefore by far the most useful and adaptable solution.

2) Corded or Cordless Clipper?

Think about where and what you will use your clipper for. Are you searching for quick touch-ups on the go? Choose whether a corded (cabled) device or a battery-operated (cordless) device is preferable for you based on this. Each person has positives and negatives.

Corded Clippers

If you don’t expect to travel frequently and simply use the clipper at home on a mains-powered device, you should seek for a cheap yet strong clipper that you can use continuously for several hours at a time. When making a decision, pay special attention to the cable length because it will have a big impact on your independence and productivity. We advise choosing a clipper with universal voltage if you occasionally require one while traveling.

BENEFITS

• They typically have greater strength
• They can be used indefinitely because they are battery-free.
• Typically, they are less expensive than cordless clippers.

DISADVANTAGES

• They need to be plugged in while in use and only function with the cable.
• Due to the cable, which may cause interference, they only offer a restricted range of motion.
• Due to the cord in hand, they are a little heavier than battery stands.

Cordless (Rechargeable) Clippers

The cordless clipper is more adaptable and rechargeable. Because it does not require a plug, it can be used anywhere. Excellent option for those who enjoy having their hair cut outside. In this situation, two factors need to be taken into consideration: battery life, which determines how long the clipper can be used, and charging time, which should be as brief as possible so that you can use the clipper again quickly. The clipper can run continuously for up to three hours after being charged for an average of one to eight hours.

When choosing, you should also take the type of battery into account. Cheaper clippers use Ni-MH batteries, which take longer to charge and gradually lose capacity. On the other hand, Li-Ion batteries, which have a larger capacity, charge more quickly, and also have a much longer useful life, are found in more expensive clippers.

Combined Clippers

When making your choice, you should also think about the battery type. Ni-MH batteries, which cost less but take longer to charge and lose capacity over time, are used in less expensive clippers. In contrast, Li-Ion batteries, which have a higher capacity, a faster charge, and a significantly longer lifespan, are found in more expensive clippers.

Battery Clippers

These types of clippers are not seen as often, but you can meet them. As the name suggests, battery clippers work on classic alkaline batteries.