There are many reasons to see a barber: if you want to change your hairstyle, if you want a hot towel shave, if you want very sophisticated haircuts, or if you want a basic fade (which is quite difficult to accomplish yourself).
However, there are moments when you can take control of the situation. One of them is keeping your hairstyle fresh between barber sessions. Going full G.I. Jane and buzzing your own hair may also be one of them. We understand that it might be difficult to justify a trip to the barbershop when you have the sort of haircut you could do in our bathroom.
But, if you’re going to do it yourself, or at least maintain your cut looking fresh in between sessions, we asked barbers and hairstylists which professional hair clippers they use for the freshest fades and tightest lines.
List of The Best Hair Clippers For Men In 2023
1. ANDIS Master Cordless Hair Clipper is the best professional hair clipper.
“Some believe the Andis Master to be the best hair cutter ever,” claims Axe Master Barber Pedro Rosario. “They’re strong, long-lasting, and may last a lifetime with regular care (such as cleaning and oiling).” He’s recently cut the cord and adores the new cordless version of this old standby.
2. ANDIS 23885 HAIR CLIPPERS WITH LONG-LASTING BATTERY LIFE Hair Clippers Slim Line 2
“The battery life is incredible—I can really trim 10 clients on one charge,” says celebrity barber Vernon Scott, implying less charging time at home. According to him, the hair clipper and blade never become hot because of the efficient motors that don’t transmit heat and allow this trimmer to cut any hair type. The most crucial aspect, however, is the “constant precise cutting of the blades.”
3. BEST HAIR CLIPPERS FOR BEGINNERS: Cordless Hair Trimmer PANASONIC ER-SB40-K
We granted this a Men’s Health Grooming Award for its ability to trim beards, but it also cuts hair on top of your head with the same strength and simplicity of use. It’s not the sort your barber uses, but if you’re searching for a clipper that can cut from head to toe, this is it.
The quick-adjust dial provides 19 length possibilities without the need to swap guards, and the strong 9,800 cuts-per-minute motor can easily cut through even the thickest hair. You may also use it with or without the cord, depending on your preferences.
4. PHILIPS NORELCO OneBlade Hybrid Electric Trimmer is the best trimmer and hair clipper.
Unlike the other hair clippers and trimmers on our list, the Philips Norelco OneBlade is primarily intended for at-home use, although Acord is a big admirer. “It’s an excellent personal grooming tool,” he explains, “with a dual-purpose edge for cutting hair or shaving.” It’s good at making sharp edges, but it also has several length attachments for convenient beard trimming.
5. Senior Clipper in the WAHL 5 Star Series
Choose Wahl’s 5 Star series Senior clipper for expert accuracy. This clipper features changeable blade heights and a revolutionary zero-overlap technology, making it excellent for anything from precision fades and tapering to bulk hair removal. It includes three attachment combs, a cleaning kit, and an eight-foot power wire.
6. REMINGTON Haircut Clippers Kit & Beard Trimmer are virtually indestructible.
This new hair trimmer’s innovative impact-proof housing is designed to resist a lot of wear and tear without breaking (think of it as an Otterbox for your hair). It boasts a supercharged motor that cuts hair swiftly and efficiently, and the low price makes it an ideal model for novices despite the fact that it is corded.
7. Men’s WAHL Chrome Pro Complete Haircutting Kit
Wahl is definitely a professional barber’s preferred brand, but if you don’t have professional-level abilities or want something more reliable, this hair clipper package is for you.
The high-quality clippers are the main attraction, but it also has a variety of guards that cleverly snap on for added security and self-sharpening blades. It’s essentially a haircut in a box, and “it’s wonderful,” according to one Men’s Health editor who used it during lockdown.
8. BEVEL Pro Clipper and Trimmer in One
Bevel’s brand-new clipper and trimmer was built with the assistance of experienced barbers, who filled it with all of the most modern features available. This Bevel trimmer, unlike the previous one, comes with four variable magnetic length guards to help you get the ideal fade. You may also change the blade spacing with a button press and buy a T-blade separately for the best alignment. It also has a huge 4 hours of run duration on a single charge, so you never have to worry about running out of energy mid-cut.
9. WAHL Professional 5-Star Series Cordless Hair Clipper is the best classic hair clipper.
Scott has used the Wahl Senior clipper for 25 years because “efficiency, precision, and weight are all important considerations in clippers.” This one ticks all the boxes, and the cordless hair clipper version is a game changer.
10. LIMURAL: Men’s Hair Clippers
If you’re not sure about the home haircut or don’t want to spend a lot of money straight immediately, this professional-quality clipper is a deal. It comes with multiple attachments (as well as a barber cape) and has some of the features found in clippers twice the price—cordless it’s with a 5-hour run time per charge, an LED screen that tells you how much cutting time you have left, and a rotary motor to reduce pulling and snags while you cut.
11. Barberology Cordless FlashFX Clippers by BABYLISSPRO
This cordless hair trimmer is a favorite of Acord due to its flexibility. “The performance—specifically, the speed and sharpness—is unrivaled,” he says. Because he moves a lot, the fact that it’s a cordless hair clipper is a significant boon for him and anybody else who uses it at home. “When trimming or cutting at home, it lets you to move freely, which is essential for having an equal cut,” he explains.
12. Hair Clipper RED PRO Titanium
This clipper combines the best of both worlds: you get a professional-style clipper (like the sort your barber uses), but it also has guards to make at-home cutting simpler. There aren’t many extraneous features to learn, so you can simply open the box and start cutting. While it is not cordless, the swivel cord travels with you to prevent tangling. Best of all, it’s far less expensive than other professional-style clippers, giving it an excellent entry point.
13. WAHL Professional Lithium-Ion Cord/Cordless Detailer 5-Star Series
Maxime Bellemar, barber and owner of KRWN Barbershops in Montreal, Canada, adores this “sharp and easy-to-use” detailer because it features a T-shaped blade that facilitates hyper-detailed lineups. It’s also excellent for creating crisp, neat beard lines. Bellemar describes it as a “solid” heavy-duty clipper.
14. Professional Cordless T-Outliner Hair and Beard Trimmer ANDIS 74000
Saras was sold by the fact that this traditional hair trimmer now comes in a cordless version, but the performance makes it her current favorite. “It provides really crisp lines when I want them, doesn’t catch any hair (painless), and comes with plastic protectors if you want to use it at home on your beard,” she explains, explaining why her husband has a set.
