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The hairdressing salons are still closed.
If you still don't want to let your hair grow loose, you can use a hair clipper.
Many celebrities are currently doing this and are sharing their total shaves on social media, including David Beckham and Chris Noth. Even Green boss Robert Habeck recently picked up the hair clipper - but unfortunately only shared the process, not the result on Instagram.
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But for a perfect buzz cut you also need good tools.
This is now available for private use just as professionally as for the hairdressing salon.
But what should be considered when buying, is expensive also better?
We asked five men which hair clippers they use regularly and how satisfied they are with them.
Quite subjective - and independent of the typical product tests that can be found on relevant pages.
HairClipper HC5090 from Braun
Source: Braun
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Special technical feature of the trimmer:
Two adjustable trimming attachments for lengths from three to 24 millimeters and from 14 to 35 millimeters.
The setting used can also be saved using the “Memory SafetyLock System”, even after changing the attachment.
Application:
Standard, can be cleaned under running water.
Price:
approx. 60 euros (to be ordered here) *
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Conclusion from Christian:
You usually have to go over the same place several times to get a decent result.
And even then it is often not even.
The battery was already dead after a few months, since then it can only be trimmed with the power supply.
Stylist Classic HC450 from Remington
Source: Remington
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Special technical feature of the trimmer:
The trimmer is supplied with a set of hair clips, scissors and eight attachment combs, so theoretically correct hairstyles can be created.
The self-sharpening blades are made of stainless steel.
Application:
The attachment combs ensure that nothing can go wrong when trimming.
Negative point: If the battery runs out, the blades can no longer cope with bristly hair, it tugs.
Price:
approx. 50 euros (to be ordered here) *
Conclusion from Jan:
Completely okay for the price.
There is not much you can do wrong with the device, especially if you want to shave your hair evenly short, which is currently the easiest solution.
The battery life is a weak point in many products, but this also applies to more expensive models.
Panasonic ER-1611
Source: Panasonic
Technical specialty of the trimmer:
The blades are coated with carbon / titanium.
In addition, the trimmer has a linear motor with 10,000 oscillations per minute.
With the five-stage haircut length adjustment and the three comb attachments, L
lengths from 0.8 to 15 millimeters can be shaved.
Application:
Works in battery and mains operation, the latter is not necessary, however, because the battery will definitely last a shave.
The device lies
good in hand, in both directions.
The razor is not necessarily light, but it is also not too heavy and very quiet compared to others.
The attachments for the various lengths are precise and easy to change.
Also suitable for a beard shave.
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Price:
approx. 170 euros (to be ordered here) *
Conclusion from Paul:
A weaker battery is not noticeable when cutting, the performance remains very constant.
The device is also easy to clean - a brush and oil are included.
However, you have to pay attention to the position of the shear blades when disassembling, otherwise the trimmer will no longer work properly - but everything is described in the instructions.
Even with regular use, the blades stay sharp and don't pull your hair.
A little more expensive, but also perfect.
Multigroomer MGK3045 from Braun
Source: Braun
Special technical feature of the trimmer:
The hair clipper has five attachments, 13 cutting levels and thus 21 cutting lengths (0.5 to 21 millimeters).
The blades are made of steel.
Also included in the set: a wet razor.
Application:
Can be used for hair and beard shaving.
It lies comfortably in the hand and is easy to clean.
In addition, the trimmer does not pull when shaving.
Price:
approx. 40 euros (to be ordered here) *
Conclusion from René:
The battery lasts quite a while after a full charge.
The result is not very good, but still good.
There is one minus point for the essays, they sit too loosely on them.
The price-performance ratio is really okay!
14-in-1 Multigroom MG7745 / 15 from Philips
Source: Philips
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Special technical feature of the trimmer: the
device comes with 14 attachments - for the face (including nose and ears), hair and body, cutting lengths from 0.5 to seven millimeters.
The steel blades are self-sharpening and cut in two directions.
Application:
The device is very light, the battery lasts a long time and also charges very quickly.
The trimmer can also be used dry or in the shower.
Perfect for all parts of the body.
Price:
approx. 75 euros (to be ordered here) *
Conclusion from Toni:
Full marks!
Versatile - suitable for head hair as well as for body hair, only the constant changing of the attachments was a bit tricky at first.
The device is also easy to clean.
And compared to other trimmers, this one looks very appealing.
HairClipper HC5050 from Braun
Source: Braun
Special technical feature of the trimmer:
blades made of steel.
With the attachment combs, the hair can be graded to 16 lengths between three and 35 millimeters.
The device is washable.
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Application:
The attachment combs can be moved, which makes cutting uncomplicated;
however, the attachments can slip.
The trimmer is very suitable for bald people.
Price:
approx. 48 euros (to be ordered here) *
Conclusion from Jan:
Solid entry-level device that is particularly light in the hand.
Unfortunately, the battery doesn't last very long, so the trimmer must always be plugged into the power cord when using it.
What annoys: cleaning the trimmer.
It's difficult to get the hair out of the device properly.
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This article was first published in April 2020.