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NFT: Electric hair clippers recommendation?

BlueLou'sBack : 4/6/2020 7:38 am
Noticed several Wahl products on Amazon, though some are currently out of stock.

Anyone use one of these at home and have recommendations or advice?

TIA
I've been using a Wahl for 10 years  
Eli Wilson : 4/6/2020 7:51 am : link
Cut my "hair" once every two weeks. Still works great.
Thanks Eli!  
BlueLou'sBack : 4/6/2020 8:05 am : link
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I have a Wahl.  
GiantGolfer : 4/6/2020 8:35 am : link
Have had no issues since I got it a few years ago.
Love this title! Lot's of barbershop DIY happening.  
smshmth8690 : 4/6/2020 9:04 am : link
Just remember, if you lop of an ear at home, the emergency room might not be able to help you Lou! All kidding aside, my local barbershop is having a contest for "Best Home Cut". They are giving out a gift basket, and throwing in a free cut & shave to make it all presentable again.
I just bought at Phillips Norelco Multigroom 3750  
DC Gmen Fan : 4/6/2020 9:07 am : link
for $20. It's a best seller and good reviews.

Not available til the 20th.

So we'll see. All the "good ones" are out of stock for a longer time.
I've had a Wahl for almost 4 years.  
MBavaro : 4/6/2020 9:12 am : link
I do nothing to maintain it, aside from using the little brush to sweep out the stubble every so often. It still works like a charm.

If you've noticed, Wahl is the brand almost every barber/stylist uses.
I bought A Whal a few  
LauderdaleMatty : 4/6/2020 9:25 am : link
Months ago. Been getting thinner and knew at some point I’d be going shorter and shorter. My college age son’s will be doing it. Ow. Time to earn their keep. If they want TP I better look good lol. On a plus side since both my ears are cauliflowered they don’t hurt when mangled and losing one might be an improvement
Oster Classic 76  
Juice921 : 4/6/2020 9:56 am : link
Ive been using clippers for 15 years or so, and these are my favorites by far. Metal guards like at the barbershop. Feels more professional on the few hairs i have left. The guards can add up if you need more then one or two lengths though.

Don't forget to use the BBI Amazon link :)
Wahl is the Apple of haircutters  
gtt350 : 4/6/2020 10:03 am : link
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I have been doing mine for 25 plus years  
bigblue1124 : 4/6/2020 10:05 am : link
I have two a Magic Clip by Wahl cordless & a Wahl precision plugin. Both work great unfortunately doing a high and tight flattop both are needed doing it yourself. Or at least it makes it easier.

Crazy thing is I hate doing my hair and dread it every other week and decided a few weeks back I was done and hitting the barber from now on. HA! not so much I guess.

You really cant go wrong with Wahl just maintain it! keep it clean and oil it every now and then it will last years.
Wahl/Oster for the cut.  
Gmen703 : 4/6/2020 10:10 am : link
Andis for the line ups.
RE: I bought A Whal a few  
Festina Lente : 4/6/2020 11:33 am : link
In comment 14860458 LauderdaleMatty said:
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Months ago. Been getting thinner and knew at some point I’d be going shorter and shorter. My college age son’s will be doing it. Ow. Time to earn their keep. If they want TP I better look good lol. On a plus side since both my ears are cauliflowered they don’t hurt when mangled and losing one might be an improvement


Former Boxer, I presume?
Been using a Wahl for 14 years.  
Big Blue Blogger : 4/6/2020 11:44 am : link
Works great, on hair, beard and (TMI trigger warning) body hair. My wife checks the back to make sure it’s even. As others have said, keep it clean, oil it occasionally and it will serve you well.

Mine came with about 15 combs and other accessories. The eyebrow attachment is the one bit I never got the hang of. Scissors works fine there to ward off the Mad Scientist look.

Ironically, at a time when millions are scooping up Wahls to cut their own hair, I’m using mine less. On Skype, close-cropped hair looks like no hair, so I’m cultivating my first combover.
RE: Wahl is the Apple of haircutters  
Scott in Montreal : 4/6/2020 11:56 am : link
In comment 14860486 gtt350 said:
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Over-priced, when really not as good as the others and surviving with a cult like band of douchy hardcore followers?
Sounds a little nuts but look into  
Bubba : 4/6/2020 11:58 am : link
dog grooming clippers. They tend to be more powerful and durable.
I replaced my Wahl with  
Scott in Montreal : 4/6/2020 12:03 pm : link
a similar model to this Philips after the Wahl died.

Works very well.


Philips cutter - ( New Window )
Wahl man here...  
trueblueinpw : 4/6/2020 12:07 pm : link
Got the little rechargeable sideburn trimmer for home manscaping. Cost very little on amazon. No complaints.
I am a big fan of the Remington HC4250  
Darth Paul : 4/6/2020 12:21 pm : link
For longer hair I use a Wahl. Been cutting my hair for 25 years and I cut my boys hair a decent amount.

The Remington lets me get a nice fade going.
I bought an Andis 25 years ago  
CT Charlie : 4/6/2020 2:53 pm : link
and haven't been to a barber shop since. No maintenance for the clippers except for a drop of oil every 6 months or so.

I also bought a nice pair of shears and thinning shears, Arius-Eckert, though I hardly ever use the thinning shears anymore. Thinning happens naturally.
Just got this off best buy online  
bigblue5611_2 : 4/6/2020 4:18 pm : link
had 1 in the local store, picking up within the hour.
Wahl kit - ( New Window )
I have had a bunch  
mattyblue : 4/6/2020 8:11 pm : link
and the Phillips Norelco MG3750 is the best I’ve owned. I just buzz my head so I don’t know what you are looking for, but that thing is indestructible, incredible battery life and works great. I bought it while on a trip where I left my much more expensive one at home. The thing never dies, it’s unreal. It’s also ridiculously cheap, maybe $20. I ended up buying the high end version of that but I never bother using it.
Wow, BBI is slipping  
NYDCBlue : 4/7/2020 5:18 pm : link
I came to this thread fully expecting to see sarcastic pictures.... Where's the sarcasm?

OK, here you go.

Have you tried this guy? He gets great reviews:
RE: I am a big fan of the Remington HC4250  
ArtVandelay : 4/7/2020 5:31 pm : link
In comment 14860638 Darth Paul said:
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For longer hair I use a Wahl. Been cutting my hair for 25 years and I cut my boys hair a decent amount.

The Remington lets me get a nice fade going.


I agree on the HC4250. I had Wahls but this is the best balding clipper I've used so far. It's fast, cuts close, and very low maintenance.
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