Hair Clipper Recommendation...

helimachoptor

Gents i've owned two of these Philips bad boys, however the 2nd one is now dying a death.

I'm looking for something that gives the closeness of a bear trimmer but with a bigger head, any recommendations?

smash

All the barbers appear to use wahl products. They're not that expensive either.

helimachoptor

smash wrote: »

All the barbers appear to use wahl products. They're not that expensive either.

yeah ive had a couple of those, but tbh i didnt find them that great

py2006

Nose trimmers anyone? :-/

smash

py2006 wrote: »

Nose trimmers anyone? :-/

Ear hair trimmers?

Letree

If you want ones that go very close these are good.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4480901.htm

theteal

OP, I'm a fan of those Phillips ones myself. Had 2 of the exact model pictured over the years. I now have the newer version of same. Going strong a couple of years now, no complaints.

helimachoptor

Letree wrote: »

If you want ones that go very close these are good.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4480901.htm

Baldfader.. sounds perfect

theteal wrote: »

OP, I'm a fan of those Phillips ones myself. Had 2 of the exact model pictured over the years. I now have the newer version of same. Going strong a couple of years now, no complaints.

if it could give a closer shave i'd get the new version

yabadabado

Check out these clippers.Brilliant and by far the closest shave I have gotten from a clippers.

https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-785110-Balding-Clipper/dp/B000VVT94G

D'Agger

Babyliss do good sets that aren't too expensive and last the course


Haven't cut my own hair in an age but still have a babyliss set since college that I'd have no problems firing back up

My recommendation is get one thats chargeable over a to the wall one as the cable will annoy you

helimachoptor

D'Agger wrote: »

Babyliss do good sets that aren't too expensive and last the course


Haven't cut my own hair in an age but still have a babyliss set since college that I'd have no problems firing back up

My recommendation is get one thats chargeable over a to the wall one as the cable will annoy you

so far the good ones are all corded and i dont want to be breaking out the extension lead once a week :pac:

Any rechargeable ones?

yabadabado

I have yet to use a chargeable one that is as good as the plugged versions.

That Wahl one I use now I bought a 10 ft extension lead to run from bedroom to bathroom.And leave clippers in extension lead all the time.No hassle at all.

D'Agger

yabadabado wrote: »

I have yet to use a chargeable one that is as good as the plugged versions.

This is true, I don't think you'll get as good a cut as some of the others mentioned but cheap kit for a beginner

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beardybrewer

I owned that exact Philips and found them okay. The one thing I've learned about Philips is their rechargable batteries suck and lets down the entire product. When mine died I looked around on Amazon for the highest rated clippers and now would heartily recommend the Remington HC4250 Quick Cut Clipper:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Remington-HC4250-Quick-Cut-Clipper/dp/B012F8MS9A/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467034268&sr=8-6&keywords=remington+hair+clippers

They are at least twice the width of regular clippers so it's more than twice as fast. Really makes a big difference speed-wise. I'd be pressed to waste 10 minutes. They look strange but are oddly comfortable. Have a look and check out the reviews.

helimachoptor

beardybrewer wrote: »

I owned that exact Philips and found them okay. The one thing I've learned about Philips is their rechargable batteries suck and lets down the entire product. When mine died I looked around on Amazon for the highest rated clippers and now would heartily recommend the Remington HC4250 Quick Cut Clipper:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Remington-HC4250-Quick-Cut-Clipper/dp/B012F8MS9A/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467034268&sr=8-6&keywords=remington+hair+clippers

They are at least twice the width of regular clippers so it's more than twice as fast. Really makes a big difference speed-wise. I'd be pressed to waste 10 minutes. They look strange but are oddly comfortable. Have a look and check out the reviews.

Looks good but @1.5 mm.. i'd look ridiculous :P

Coming around to the Wahl ones but the cord option is stopping me, i may end up just getting a beard trimmer tbh

helimachoptor

plumped for the wahl balding, will learn to love the cord

yabadabado

helimachoptor wrote: »

plumped for the wahl balding, will learn to love the cord

You won't be disappointed it's a fantastic clippers.I was apprehensive when buying it because of the cord but after a few days using it the cord isn't an issue get used to it very quick.

Tefral

I use the Wahl Sterling 2 plus, my mates a barber and he uses them. I have it about 4 years now and beard trim every three days. I charge it every six months... Its a beast.

SeaFields

Just bought the wahl close cut on amazon for 25 sterling. I have a cordless babyliss for a few years now but the blade has gone dull and I couldn't get my hands on a new one. It doesn't give me as close a cut as I'd like and takes two passes to catch all the stragglers. Shame really as otherwise there is nothing wrong with it. But it's actually nice to see you can pick up the spares for the wahl stuff.

helimachoptor

yabadabado wrote: »

Check out these clippers.Brilliant and by far the closest shave I have gotten from a clippers.

https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-785110-Balding-Clipper/dp/B000VVT94G

this is the one i went for in the end, had shaved on thursday and just having a trial run, extremely impressed, very close shave.

Cord is a pain though :pac: