This helped it deliver a slightly faster cut because there wasn’t so much stopping to remove clipped hairs. Advanced digital screen displays battery life remaining and taper setting for ultra-precise cutting length control.

This has been used for the blades to ensure smooth cutting; the comb guides are, of course, plastic. Tech Advisor's Reviews Editor, Chris has been reviewing all kinds of tech for over 10 years and specialises in audio. We only partner with trusted retailers and brands with full traceability back to the manufacturing source.

It provides 40 minutes of cordless action but be warned – for that you need to charge it for a full eight hours. It’s not washable and you do need to oil the blades, but as with many Wahl clippers, you get loads of useful haircutting accessories and, because the company builds things to last, an impressive five-year guarantee. Your BaByliss styler is an electrical appliance, always follow the instructions as included with your product. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). Taking its design cues from top-end safety razors, its knurled handle not only looks great but provides great grip too.

If you then wish to take the back and sides of your hair to a shorter length, switch off the appliance and attach a shorter comb guide. Have them in your grooming armoury and you’ll never have unsightly neck hair, and with only basic skills and a little practice, you’ll also be able to maintain your existing cut for longer – extending the time between barber visits and saving time and money in the process. While the weight gives the Super-X Metal Hair Clipper a premium feel, it could also be a downside for haircuts that take longer to complete. My two sons, who were originally sceptical, must have thought the clippers did a good enough job as they have since cut their own hair with them. As the outstanding balance, plus the interest now form part of your payable balance they will attract interest at your account rate, meaning you will pay interest on interest.

Built to last, easy to use and bundled with a host of useful accessories, it’s perfect for beginners or experienced users alike. Introducing the Babyliss state of the art hair clipper with precision engineered Japanese steel blades that have a unique super sharp cutting angle for ultra-smooth, effortless cutting even through longer, thicker hair. As fun to look at as it is to use, Wahl’s cordless colour key clipper is robust, features a taper lever for precision cuts and comes with tapered ear guards to make it easy to trim around your lugholes. There are plenty of online tutorials to help hone your trimming skills but in terms of basics, celebrity hairdresser Luke Benson recommends cutting hair when it’s dry, combing it through to eliminate tangles and starting on a longer length setting, working your way down, to reduce the risk of mistakes. Star deducted for a cheap protective case - for GBP100 expectation would be of something more robust.

Finally, a T-blade trimmer (one with blades shaped like the letter T when the guards are removed) will help you with the finishing touches around the ears and neck. It certainly feels odd in the hand at first, though you quickly get used to it, and its shape actually makes it easier to use on the back of the head and around the nape. We were initially suspicious of a clipper that promised to cut head hair as efficiently as the stuff that sprouts on the face and body – but this three-in-one trimmer ploughs through hair wherever it pops up with equal tenacity. You’re also able to lock the cutting length which is a big plus as it means you can’t accidentally slip into another grade whilst cutting (something which can happen with some clippers). Otherwise, it does pretty much the same things, except this one focuses on the face and hair, with a foil shaver attachment included so you can shave too.Solid and reliable, Remington’s X5 clipper doesn’t just stand out because of its turquoise and black colourway, but because of its performance too. And like any precision-engineered tool, they need taking care of if they’re to perform at their best. They are not what make the Super-X Metal so good though, it’s a combination of things the clipper itself has starting with a high torque motor.