We made it out of the early lockdowns but life hasn’t entirely gone back to how it used to be. Indeed, with many people still erring on the side of caution, it’s no surprise that so many of us are still cutting our own hair at home.
It might not sound easy — what homemade haircut can possibly match the finesse and skill of a proper barber? — but all it takes are the right tools.
You might be new to this home haircut lark, so take it from us — whatever you do, don’t attempt to cut your own hair with anything other than a set of good quality, well-researched hair clippers. Electric shavers, beard trimmers, and scissors are not going to cut it (see what we did there?). Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the best hair clippers.
What are the different types of hair clippers?
It pretty much comes down to two choices — corded and cordless. Corded devices pack more power and are usually much sturdier, but they’re not as practical. Cordless clippers can be used literally anywhere and are probably best suited to someone who’s always on the go.
What’s a good battery life for hair clippers?
Different cordless clippers will have different levels of power. Bear in mind that more specialist models may have significantly lower runtimes, such as the Remington Quick Cut. A good runtime for cordless clippers is 60 minutes or more.
What are clipper combs?
Sometimes known as guide combs or guards, these are plastic attachments that clip onto the head of your clippers. They essentially adjust the length of the cutting action, allowing you to cut your hair to a specific length. Most clippers come with a selection of combs as standard. If you’re cutting for a whole family’s worth of different styles and lengths, look out for models that have a good selection of combs and length settings.
What other accessories come with hair clippers?
You might also find things such as barber’s scissors, combs, and brushes included with your hair clippers. These might be surplus to requirements for some people though we’re of the opinion that when it comes to grooming, you can never have too many accessories.
How do you clean hair clippers?
Many hair clippers are made with completely washable blades. That means you can just run them under a tap for a thorough clean. Others come with special cleaning oils to use on the blades. Cleaning your clippers is really important to keep them in the best possible condition — and to ensure they’re giving you the best possible performance.
What are the best hair clippers?
Fortunately, you have plenty of options when it comes to clippers, and we have lined up a selection of the very best models for you to consider. There is something for every budget and every head in this list. The only thing you need to do is pick a favourite (and then cut your own hair, obviously).
These are the best hair clippers for cutting your own hair in 2021.
