George Gitogo

The Ultimate Beard Trimmer Buying Guide Beards are an important aspect of the masculine face. The popularity of beards is undebatable and is not unique to any age group- both young men and old men are beards fanatics. But it is not all about letting the beards grow; they have to be kept neat and short if you want to look smart. Any man out there planning to keep a neat beard needs a razor shaver or beard trimmer. A beard trimmer is a better tool compared to shaving razors. Trimmers do the job faster. Plus, you can style you beard easily using a trimmer. There are lots of choices in the market. The following are the factors to consider when buying a beard trimmer. Cost You have to consider cost. Trimmers have a seemingly huge price range. The cost depends heavily on the features that come with the trimmer. Most trimmers are designed to cut the mustache and shorten the beard. However, some do come with attachments that can trim hairs in the nose and ears as well as hair on the head. You need to have an idea of what you need clearly and consider the cash you want to spend on a beard trimmer. Power What is the source of power of the trimmer? It is a choice between cordless trimmers and corded trimmer. Cordless trimmers are considered easy to use since you will not be limited by the length of the cord. However, you need to recharge them regularly. Also, consider where you are using the trimmer. If you intend to use the trimmer outside your house, then you have no choice but to pick the cordless models. Also, consider if you have a shaving socket. The Blade The quality of the blade is a major factor. A strong blade is durable and cuts well. Some trimmers, such as the Phillips Norelco Series, come with dual-sided self-sharpening steel blades. With such a trimmer, you can switch to the smaller side for precision. Steel, chromium, and titanium blades are durable. Any other material could irritate the skin and break easily. Length settings and Combs (guards) The length settings determine how long the beard will be after you shave. A trimmer without this feature ‘s hard to use as you may end up accidentally shaving off more than you wanted. The length settings vary- some trimmers can go up to 20mm while others can only manage 7mm. You really need to consider the length of the beard you want to maintain. Some trimmers come with combs, also known as guards, which are attached to the blade to control the length of the shave. Combs are really what you need if you want a long beard. A trimmer such as the Wahl 9864 Slate Stainless Steel Trimmer comes with eight combs of varying lengths- from 3mm to 25mm. Attachments Some trimmers come with attachments. Such trimmers have a detachable shaving head to accommodate other shaving heads for the hair on your head, eyebrows, ears and nose. Such a multipurpose trimmer is a good long term investment- you will not have to buy a trimmer for every part of your body that requires shaving. Maintenance Finally, you need to consider the maintenance. A good trimmer should be easy to clean. A trimmer that is easy to clean will last longer. Ideally, waterproof trimmers are easy to clean, as you need not worry that water will damage the internal components of the trimmer. The blades may require sharpening or replacement. But, trimmers with self-sharpening blades last a long time before needing replacement. All trimmers need oiling- fortunately, the oil is very cheap. That is just about all you need to consider when buying a beard trimmer. Just to recap, you need to consider the length of your beard, the features of the beard trimmer, corded or cordless and, of course, the price. The look of your beard can really influence how people perceive you. Just look at successful men around you, they all have a neat and well-trimmed beard.