What To Look For
Hair clippers and hair shavers give you a simple way to trim your hair at home, without paying the high price of a barber. The shavers let you shave your head, trim hair and cut hair on both the head and the neck. You may even use it for excess hair on your back or chest. The best hair shavers are those that include multiple attachments, for trimming or shaving hair at different lengths. The shaver should also have a comfort grip or a grip that feels comfortable in your hand. Galt Tech recommends the Oster Fast Feed Clipper and Wahl Deluxe Hair Clipper Kit. Products from Oster and Wahl are also well-rated by Wize.
Common Pitfalls
A common mistake made by shoppers is thinking that using any type of electric shaver will result in the same haircut as done by a professional barber. The best thing to do is ask your own barber about the system they use, including the attachment number. This helps you find the same system or a comparable system to use at home. You should also expect to practice using the shaver before cutting your own hair. The first few haircuts you perform on yourself may not look as good as cuts done once you gain experience.
Where To Buy
One of the best places to shop for hair shavers is through the official manufacturer's website. If you purchase from a secondary source, you may have difficulties contacting the company for a refund or to fix a problem covered under the warranty. Not all manufacturers sell their products through a website. In this case, you want to visit a beauty supply shop that offers multiple types of hair shavers. You'll find the same type of stores online, and the online shops may have more products available. Your local beauty supply store limits shelf space to popular products.
Cost
Based on 2010 pricing, you should expect to pay up to $100 for one of the best hair shavers. Hair clippers are available at much cheaper prices, but these don't perform as well as the better models and don't come with as many attachments. The Oster Fast Feed Clipper retails for around $50, but comes with four attachments and a cleaning brush and oil, for quickly cleaning out trapped hairs. Wahl makes a professional-style hair shaver, which is similar to those used by professional stylists and barbers. The company includes a two-year warranty on the product.
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