In ancient times, a rare man decided to cut his hair. There were several reasons for this. First, there were no convenient tools for this. Secondly, it was believed that the hair contains strength and courage - a man with a short haircut allegedly had no chance to win in a fight with a future dinner or in a fight with another man. Now times have changed a lot. Now most men are busy making money, and long hair can interfere with this - because you need to spend a lot of time on caring for them. In short, at the end of the 20th century, hair clippers won such wide popularity.
Such devices help to quickly get rid of hair, and often not only on the head, but also on other parts of the body. To wield a similar machine is much easier than scissors. In this regard, even a person who has never cut hair before can use it. Well, professional models allow you to speed up the process of cutting, so that hairdressers do not work on one client for too long. This article will help you choose a hair clipper, ideal for your tasks.
Main selection criteria
The principle of the engine
Before buying a machine, you should be aware that such devices are equipped with an electric motor that operates according to one or another principle. The most common are devices with a vibration and rotary engine. Unfortunately, not every online store considers this characteristic important, so you may need to visit the product page on the manufacturer's official website, where the type of electric motor will be specified.
Vibrating typewriter
Almost all low-end models are equipped with an engine operating on the principle of vibration. The main disadvantage of this solution is low power, ranging from 9 to 15 watts. Also, not everyone will like the noise produced by such a machine. It is easy to guess that such devices vibrate strongly, which is why it is quite difficult to work with them. Although you can get used to.
A rare vibrating machine will be able to work continuously for longer than 20 minutes - usually after such a period of time it automatically turns off. Otherwise, the motor could quickly fail. Partly because of this, professional hairdressers do not look towards such machines.
Pros: low cost.
Minuses: high level of vibration and noise; minimum duration of continuous work; insufficient power; fixed knives in many models (make the cleaning process difficult or impossible at all).
Rotary typewriter
Much more reliable and powerful are cars with a rotary engine. But they are significantly more expensive. Motor power in such devices varies from 20 to 45 watts. This is enough to cope with any hair. Also, it is these machines that provide the highest cutting speed. Professional models may have an integrated cooling element that combats strong heat. Such devices work without problems continuously for a whole hour. If you forget about the price, then the only drawback of these machines is a lot of weight. Although it is gradually becoming a thing of the past, as many manufacturers successfully struggle with it, using modern materials in creating their creations.
Pros: high power; minimum level of vibration and noise; removable knives in some models provide easy cleaning; high reliability; long continuous work.
Minuses: high price; great weight for some models.
Battery or network operation?
Now, many power tools operate on battery power, without requiring a permanent connection to the 200 volt network. This can be said about hair clippers - in a specialized store you will find a couple of dozen models that function with the help of a built-in battery. It is usually non-removable, so it is not difficult for creators to further implement moisture protection, which makes the cleaning process safe for the battery.
The main problem of such machines is considered to be the low current strength delivered by the built-in battery. Some models because of this can not cope with thick and tough hair - they just do not have enough power. You also need to understand that the battery is able to discharge at the most inopportune moment. Fortunately, in this case, no one forbids to connect the machine to the mains.
Wired machines are more powerful. If a rotor model is considered, then it will precisely cope with cutting any hair. The disadvantage of wired devices can only be complicated installation of attachments. But this problem is gradually becoming a thing of the past.
Decide on goals
As you already understood, before buying a hair clipper, you should decide on the tasks that such a device will solve. If there are people in your family with very thick hair, then you should consider models with a rotary engine. And it is better that the device is powered from the mains directly. But if you are going to cut yourself (and this is quite possible), then without fail buy a model with a battery. Believe me, in the case of an independent haircut, the interfering wire becomes the only problem. As for the vibration machines, their purchase should be considered only in the case of the strictest economy. In fact, the difference in price between the two types of devices is not as high as you think. Therefore, we recommend all the same rotor model, which will please you much more. You definitely will not regret a not-so-large overpayment!
Other features
From each other hair clippers differ not only in the principle of the engine and the presence or absence of the battery. In the technical characteristics of such devices, you can find many other important parameters.
- The number of nozzles. Without these parts, it is impossible to adjust the length of the hair left. Perhaps it’s not so much the number of nozzles as their varieties. If the minimum they provide the possibility of a 3-millimeter haircut, then you will have to forget about cutting a person without an additional tool.
- Material for the manufacture of knives. In most cases, these parts are made of stainless steel. Although the old and cheap cars can be equipped with metal knives, which is not the best option. Expensive devices are able to please special knives, equipped with a titanium or diamond coating. They not only increase the service life, but also do not cause skin irritation in allergy sufferers.
- The frequency of movement of the blades. This parameter affects the cutting speed. Most often it depends on the power of the motor built into the device. If it is high, then the machine easily copes with the haircut of even very thick hair - it will not take a whole hour, as is the case with the low-power model.
- Appearance. Of course, it is not described in the technical specifications, but you should definitely pay attention to it! The machine should have an ergonomic design, because it will literally be an extension of your hand. Some models have rubber pads, thanks to which the device does not slip out of hands under any circumstances.
- Electronic microchips. Professional models may have a full-fledged processor, which monitors the process of cutting. His main duty is to prevent chewing.Equipped with microchip machines are very expensive, so for use at home they are unwise to buy.
Most Popular Manufacturers
Do not buy a machine from an unknown manufacturer. Chinese products may not necessarily meet the specified specifications. You will definitely not like the way the device will chew your hair, causing the person to be light, but painful. If you want to save, consider the range presented by brands. Braun, Rowenta, Vitek and Scarlett.
If you are looking for a more expensive, high-capacity model, choose products Panasonic, Philips, Polaris or Remington. These and some other companies will not make you doubt the quality. Perhaps you overpay a little, but the machine will serve you for many years.
Common Customer Mistakes
Some people when choosing a clipper are guided only by the number of nozzles. It is not right! If your family consists of two or three people, then why do you need a large number of baits? You won’t try different hairstyles every couple of months? The main parameter is the length of the smallest nozzle, and only then you should think about their number.
Also, many buyers are facing rapid device failure. This happens with devices created by little-known Chinese companies. If the machine is purchased at a nearby store - it is not so bad, you can use the warranty. But usually such devices are purchased in the online store, and in this case, the only thing left is to blame yourself and the desire to save so unexpectedly.
Finally, there are times when the device simply can not cope with thick hair. Usually a low power engine is to blame. That is why you should not consider buying a vibrating machine. Only rotary-engined devices handle hard or thick hair!
