With the bold claim that its blades ‘stay sharp for life’, we expected good things from this stylish device. The guards fit securely over the shaving head and you can use the trimmer in either direction to get a precise trim. Featuring turbo boosted self-sharpening blades to mow through the thickest of hair, it’s certainly powerful and great in the hand (the adjustable length dial is cleverly protected from accidental movement) and it offers a huge amount of cutting lengths. With the exception of a mustache (which I sport every no-shave November), we aren’t able to grow much facial hair. You can switch to an electric toothbrush head and nose/ear/facial trimmer head to the same unit, so this is a great solution for the travelling trimmer.

We found the foil shaver attachment took a while to get the job done – you do need a few repeat passes to get a completely smooth pate – but couldn’t fault its ability to power through hair for an all-over crop and the shortest guard delivers perfect Jason Statham-style scalp stubble. That said, if you need a body trimmer for a close and safe shave in the groin area, you should be looking for a pull-style groomer that uses a foil element + blades (like most Philips Bodygroom models). I've made friends on this forum, I've met a member or two in person, I donated to the St Sue auction. The gold-coloured blades also set it aside visually from those old-school boys with their silver fangs.It comes with a beard stencil, which allows you to measure up your edges, sharpen your sideburns, dominate your detail and put some maths into your fading. Accessories: 4 set-length beard combs, 5 set-length body combs, 6-position stubble comb, 2-position eyebrow comb, nose and ear trimmer, 4 cutting heads including wide power trimmer, 0. Our panel also agreed that it was comfortable to use at all angles, including those hard-to-reach areas such as underneath the jawline. Whenever I speak to barbers, the key thing is to shave and trim in the direction the hair grows, so avoid going against the grain and meeting resistance which will irritate the skin,” he said. It might not be the cheapest unit on the market but the number of uses make it good value for money.

We looked at the common similarities between routines and what difference swapping your grooming tool could make to your every day shave. Beautifully designed, this stylish, state-of-the-art digital clipper comes with eight comb guards, which, combined with an adjustable taper, offer a whopping 45 different lengths (from 0. Providing a razor-sharp cut for all, it didn’t falter, even when dealing with tricky areas around the nose, and cut hair speedily and accurately.In addition to her master's degree in chemical engineering and a diploma in cosmetic science, she recently received her MBA from the London College of Fashion, focusing on case studies within the beauty industry. I’d have to repeat shave over thicker patches of beard quite a few times to get down to the desired length, whereas some trimmers do it on first go. There are for example some newly launched trimmers that while look good on paper, there aren’t any replacement parts available. We increasingly want our gadgets to be lightweight but with a beard trimmer, a bit of timber can be very reassuring.

However, unlike the pair of blades at the other end, this one does not have rounded teeth, so it will cut the skin if you use it without the guard. The unit itself is heavy-looking but actually quite light and it delivers a reliable, ultra-clean shave. They also found the tilting head helpful, allowing more movement around the face and across the jawline. This trimmer comes with a wide variety of attachments, allowing you to easily change up your grooming style without having to invest in a whole new product — result.With its 4-level precise adjustment comb, you can easily trim your beard to precise lengths of 3/4/5/6/7mm ahead of time, while the anti-scratch blade ensures your safety by preventing any accidental nicks. It’s also waterproof with a grippy rubber handle, so you can save time on your morning routine by bringing it into the shower. Easy to control, it managed to effortlessly move around the contours of the body, leaving our panel happy with the final look of their beards.