Part 1: A Guide to Choose Your Hair Trimmer

A hair clipper is a very interesting investment for long-term savings. With your personal hair clipper, you score a breakpoint at the money and time spent at the hairdresser. From now on, you depend only on yourself to take care of yourself: no appointment to make, no availability to find. No need to adapt your schedule to the few minutes the hairdresser has to give you attention. But when you want to cut your hair yourself, it's never easy to do it as cleanly as a professional ...

So yes, the idea of a personal electric hair clipper is good, but still, it is necessary to know how to choose it according to your requirements and your needs. Over the years, this tool has become democratized and almost all men have their own lawn mower in their bathroom. But does it suit you? Are you totally satisfied? If this is your first mower or a new one to replace yours that is defective, this guide will help you make a wise choice of a mower. From one model to another, the differences are numerous and the prices vary on several tens of euros. Take the time to find out which hair clipper is right for you. Let's go for an overview! Due to much content, the article will be divided into 2 parts.

The functions of your hair clipper

Depending on the type of electric hair clipper you choose, you will find features common to all, but also specific to each. It is therefore important to pay attention to the details to make the choice that will best meet your expectations.

Basic functions

These basic elements are important for determining the quality of the mower. No matter if the device adds a lot of technological options or if it comes with lots of accessories if the base is bad the final cut will be too.

The coating of the blades

Blades can be steel, silver, titanium, ceramic, etc. Many materials exist and they have a great influence on the price of the mower. Stainless steel blades are the most classic.

To cut the hair or beard hair well, the blades need to be lubricated. Some are self-lubricating and require little maintenance. Others need to be lubricated (with oils usually supplied with the mower).

The power of the engine

As an electrical appliance, your hair trimmer has a motor that operates the mechanism. Its power therefore largely determines the cutting performance. A good mower motor has a rotation of at least 7000 rpm. The engine of the Panasonic ER-1611 mower goes up to 10,000 rpm.

Autonomy and power

A cordless hair clipper can be powered directly from the mains, or via a battery. However, some cordless lawn mowers cannot be used when plugged into a power outlet, so they must be plugged in to charge, but use their battery life during use. Lawnmowers, wired or wireless, typically use 220-230 volts.