{"id":2981,"date":"2016-12-03T18:08:47","date_gmt":"2016-12-03T18:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techeffect.co.uk\/?p=2981"},"modified":"2020-10-01T15:46:34","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T15:46:34","slug":"the-best-hair-clippers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techeffect.co.uk\/grooming\/the-best-hair-clippers\/","title":{"rendered":"The best hair clippers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate TechEffect earns from qualifying purchases made via links on our website.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We take a look at some of the best hair clippers for home use on the UK market in 2018. In our opinion, the Oster Silver Whisper can lay claim to the title of top hair clipper.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jump straight to the reviews.<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Regular trips to the barbers can be very expensive, especially if you have boys in the family too. So if you’re not looking for a fancy haircut but more just a simple trim and tidy up, you can save a lot of money by cutting your own hair at home. Even the very best hair clippers are remarkably inexpensive and will soon pay for themselves when you think of all the money you’re no longer giving to the barber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So with that in mind, we’re going to review some of what we consider to be the best hair clippers available in the UK today. First though, here’s a quick buyer’s guide as to what to look for when buying a set of hair clippers…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What To Look For When Buying Hair Clippers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not all hair clippers are made equal. In general, the higher the cost the more features and extras you get. But do you really need them or can you save money by going for a cheaper option? Here’s a quick guide to what to look for when choosing hair clippers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powerful Motor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is especially important if you have thicker hair. You want the clippers to have enough power to easily and reliably cut through your hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quiet Operation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you’re going to be cutting your hair around your ears, you don’t want a noisy set of clippers especially if you have sensitive hearing and\/or will be cutting young children’s hair. So look for clippers that run quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long Battery Life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The battery life is important for cordless clippers. You don’t want the charge to run out part way through cutting your hair or you could be left looking very silly while you wait for the battery to recharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Length Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This isn’t so important if you only want to shave your head bald, but then you’d be better choosing one of the best head shavers<\/a> anyway. Otherwise, you’ll either want the blades to be adjustable or the clippers to have enough guide combs to give you all the different looks you’re going to want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality Sharp Blades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most important parts of any hair clippers are the blades. You want sharp blades capable of cutting the thickest\/longest hair. The blades should also stay sharp despite repeated use (the higher quality clippers will likely have self-sharpening blades), and they definitely shouldn’t rust over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best clippers have rounded blades so you only cut your hair not your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality Guide Combs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The guide combs that come with the clippers should be of sufficient quality. They’re nearly always plastic whatever price you pay, but they need to be durable and shouldn’t vibrate noisily when attached to the clippers. This is an area where the more expensive clippers usually outperform the budget models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ease Of Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The clippers should be easy to use. This means not only should they be light enough to be held comfortably for long periods and glide smoothly over your head, but it should be easy to adjust the blade length and attach and detach any attachments. They should also be easy to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The clippers should come with maintenance and cleaning materials, for example blade oil and cleaning brushes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many clippers will also come with extras such as nose and ear trimmers and storage cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So now we’ve covered what to look for in a set of clippers, now let’s move on to reviews of what we consider to be the best hair clippers…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n

Reviews Of The Best Hair Clippers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oster 616-70 Silver Whisper<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Oster have been in the business of supplying barbers and stylists with quality clippers and other tools for other 100 years. They have a deserved reputation for excellence, something that the 616-70 Silver Whisper clippers will only reinforce. Here’s why, starting with the product features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Product Features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n