What is the best hair clipper for guys?
Hands down the Remington Shortcut . It is curved for the shape of your head and mainly for the people who enjoy the buzz cut. I warn you, this is generally the only haircut you can get with this razor.
I've used this razor for about 5 months and will hold onto this for years, hopefully decades, to come.
And like everyone has been saying, make sure to keep it oiled.
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I've paid for a grand total of two haircuts in the last eleven years. Both were during a relationship that, frankly, didn't work out (not because she wanted to control my hairstyle - I swear!). Before and after that, I used various clippers.
I started with a cordless trimmer from Wahl that they, apparently, don't sell anymore. I think it has been passed down to my younger brother. Then, I picked up some Conair setup. An old roommate borrowed that and moved out without returning it.
I'm currently about five years into a set of Remington clippers that are similar to these. They require no oiling and haven't missed a beat despite weekly use. $12, twice a month, at Super-Cuts or $20, once, at Walgreens? Can't be beat.
I've used several different kinds, but if you want great, quality clippers, take a look at what the barbers and stylists use. Obviously you won't need anything half as fancy or durable, but when I asked around, it seems like Andis makes some of the best ones around. Check out their website, look at the different clippers, and if you need some advice, ask their resident guru Ivan Zoot
After spending $15 to go to Supercuts every 4-5 weeks and have my head buzzed I decided to buy the same clipper that they use. The Oster 76.
It's pricey at over $100 but it pays for itself after 6-7 haircuts (I buzz mine every 3-4 weeks). You can also buy whatever blade size you need so you don't have to worry about using those cheap plastic combs. I use a #2 all around and it works perfectly. I can now buzz my head every 3 weeks and feel like I just came from Supercuts (not to say that there's anything special about their haircut).
On the negative side, the clipper is a bit heavy but that's to be expected for something this good. These things are used to shave like 20 heads one after the other so you know they're not going to break. Wahl and Andis also make good clippers (Andis has some good wireless ones if you're interested) but at the end of the day, the Oster 76 is the best.
Hands down the Remington Shortcut . It is curved for the shape of your head and mainly for the people who enjoy the buzz cut. I warn you, this is generally the only haircut you can get with this razor.
I've used this razor for about 5 months and will hold onto this for years, hopefully decades, to come.
And like everyone has been saying, make sure to keep it oiled.
Well from a barbers stand point the oster 76's are the best. Yes they do run $130 but well worth the money and each metal attachment guard runs $20 a piece. No more broken plastic guards that you usually have to buy in a set not separately. I can cut hair for hours continuously as long as you have some cooling spray from keeping them from over heating and some oil to keep the blades running smoothly.
Wahl make a great pair of clippers. I have had mine for years. Just make sure to keep them oiled and they should last and last.