It's not always true that a man is only as good as the tools he uses. However, when it comes to hair styling, it's gospel. Whether in the hands of a salon expert or an at-home novice, a quality pair of hair clippers makes all the difference. Choose wisely, and you can maintain that fresh, clean look between appointments. However, choose badly, and that well-meaning trim can become a tragedy. We place a lot of trust in our tools, which makes choosing new hair clippers challenging. That's why we've combined our expert knowledge and advice to help you choose the best hair clippers for the job. Read on for our reviews on the most popular men's hair styling brands, what to look for when buying new clippers, and everything you need to know about our most popular grooming gadgets.
Table of contents
- The three things to look for when buying hair clippers
- Should I choose corded or cordless clippers?
- What clippers do barbers use?
- What is the best hair clipper brand?
- Shop professional men's clippers and trimmers at Justmylook
The three things to look for when buying hair clippers
Whether you're a fan of fresh fades or want to stay on top of your regular haircut, there are three important factors to consider when buying new hair clippers:
The clippers' motor
Most clippers have one of three motor systems: Rotary, pivot, or magnetic. Magnetic motors are renowned for their high-speed performance and detailed cuts, whilst pivot motors are quieter than other designs and are ideal for thick or heavy hair. Rotary motors have multiple speed options, making them one of the most versatile clipper motors on the market. Each motor offers a different cutting experience, so it's important to consider your preferences and desired hair styling experience when choosing the best hair clippers for your needs.
Battery life
If you choose cordless clippers, you must commit to regular charging. Most clipper batteries last for 1 hour. However, this can vary depending on the make and model.Guards and attachments
Hair clippers come with different guards and attachments, allowing you to achieve various lengths and looks. Look for guards designed to suit your hair length, thickness, and desired cut.
Should I choose corded or cordless clippers?
Cordless and corded clippers both offer a dynamic cutting experience. Corded hair clippers are reliable and consistent, ensuring a continuously powerful performance whilst you clip. Cordless designs require regular charging and can experience a decrease in power over time. However, they offer complete freedom of movement, allowing the user to achieve accurate, detailed results, whether at home or travelling. If manoeuvrability is important to you, cordless clippers might be the best choice, especially if you often change hands and angles when cutting your hair. However, corded clippers are the optimum choice if you keep your haircuts simple and prefer not to rely on charging.
What clippers do professional barbers use?
Most barbers use a combination of corded and cordless clippers to achieve different results. They will also own various trimmers, including detail trimmers, foil shavers and beard trimmers. However, this doesn't mean you need to own a full barber's tool collection to achieve a quality haircut – Simply invest in the tools needed for your specific hair type and style.
What is the best hair clipper brand?
When it comes to the best hair clippers for men, three brands regularly come out on top: Wahl, Remington and Babyliss.
Wahl clippers
Wahl clippers are some of the best hair clippers in the business, offering expert precision and effortless cutting. They are designed using the latest hair styling technology and are perfect for mastering clean, close cuts and super-smooth shaves, so you don't need to be a trained stylist to achieve salon-quality results. We recommend the Wahl Cordless Magic Clip Clippers if you're looking for versatile clippers that offer outstanding results.
Wahl Cordless Magic Clip Clippers
The Magic Clip is one of Wahl's most popular clippers for professional barbers. It is corded however can be unattached and used wirelessly when needed, offering a powerful performance for up to 90 minutes. The kit also comes with various clipper accessories, allowing you to achieve various results, including a blade guard, eight clipper attachments and a transformer. At Justmylook, our Wahl hair clippers collection is filled with excellent hair styling tools for home and salon use, many of which come with a range of attachments such as clipper oil, blade guards and cleaning brushes. Team your Wahl clippers with a matching trimmer to achieve the perfect finishing touches.
Remington clippers
The hair tools of choice for stylists worldwide, Remington clippers are renowned for their enduring quality and revolutionary results. They feature the latest hair styling technology and features, including advanced, ceramic-coated, self-sharpening blades, and they come with high-performance attachments to match. With 25 supporting pieces, the Remington Stylist Hair Clipper Gift Set is perfect for anyone starting out.
The Remington Gift Set comes with six sectioning clips, scissors, a hair comb and attachment combs in various lengths. It also contains a neck and cleaning brush, so you can get the same quality treatment at home as in the salon! As well as Remington Clippers, the gift set includes a free detail trimmer, perfect for areas where you need a closer, more precise cut, like around your neckline, beard, and ears. Our Remington hair clippers collection offers some of the brand's best styling tools so that you can execute a wide range of hairstyles with flair and precision. We also stock Remington trimmers to match!
Babyliss clippers
Babyliss hair clippers are some of the best in the industry and are perfect for anyone looking to achieve clean, close cuts. Their easy-to-use designs are enhanced with the latest styling technology, offering close-cutting performance and optimal manoeuvrability. Our collection offers a dynamic selection of Babyliss clippers. However, if you're looking for a great all-rounder, the Babyliss PRO Cordless Super Motor Clipper is a great choice.
Babyliss PRO Cordless Super Motor Clipper
Offering a premium performance enhanced with advanced Lithium technology, the Super Motor Clipper offers precision and power, even when cutting long, thick hair. It features Japanese steel blades with a sharp V-cutting angle, so you can easily achieve clean, close cuts without compromising quality or performance. Like our other clipper kits, the Babyliss Super Motor Clipper comes with various come guides, including combs from grades one to six, making it suitable for various hair styles and types. It also comes with clipper oil and a cleaning brush, so you can treat yourself to a salon experience in the comfort of your home. Our Babyliss collection includes a range of clippers, including cordless designs and dual foil shavers. So, we've got you covered whether you want to define your moustache, achieve a super-smooth shave or craft a striking new cut. We also stock Babyliss Pro trimmers with various attachments!