How to choose a beard trimmer

Growing a beard and enjoying not having to shave your face every day? Fine! However, no matter how much you want it, even a beard requires some care. After all, negligence is attractive only when it only seems unkempt. Otherwise, you cannot create a spectacular stylish image. And here the beard trimmer will become a worthy companion! It will correct the line of growth of the stubble on the face, allow you to model the vegetation in the right places, making it somewhat shorter and giving a more neat look. The whole process will not take more than a few minutes. How to choose the perfect trimmer, what to focus on when buying it? We have already found answers to all questions, you just have to find out about them as soon as possible. Join us!

Beard trimmer: what is it?

Earlier we covered the topic of shaving machines. Now it's time for the trimmer. This is an accessory for haircuts, beard and mustache modeling, which in recent years has gained immense popularity among the strong half of humanity. There is a reasonable explanation for this. Such a rapid success is a consequence of the growing interest of men in the beard as part of a stylish look.

The trimmer provides the most comfortable and quick beard care

It is this accessory that provides the most comfortable care for facial hair. As a result, you get a well-groomed, attractive appearance worthy of a confident, emphatically stylish gentleman. And all this is possible even without visiting a barbershop!

How to choose the perfect trimmer?

This accessory should fully satisfy any man's beard care requirements. It doesn't matter if you prefer to wear light 2-day stubble or thicker, longer facial hair. Therefore, before buying such a grooming tool, ask yourself a number of questions, the answer to which will depend on your final choice. Here they are!

Before buying a trimmer, decide on the shape of the beard, its length, as well as the requirements for the functionality of your new accessory

What is the hair structure of your beard?

There are trimmers that only work great with fine hair. After all, not every blade is able to cope with thick and thick facial hair, while the whole process risks turning into hell. The advantage of such accessories for grooming is their relatively affordable price. But the result of using an incorrectly selected tool can be deplorable: hairs torn out by a trimmer, an unpleasant sensation of pain, a ragged beard and even irritation on the skin. Do you need this? Therefore, be sure to consult a competent store specialist about which beard trimmer is right for you. Do not forget to inquire about the quality of its blades, the quantity, the type of attachments included, other characteristics and functionality of the accessory.

How much time are you willing to spend on beard grooming?

This is a very important question! If you have little free time, then give preference to a more powerful trimmer. He can easily cope with disobedient hairs sticking out to the sides, giving the beard a neat look, quickly and efficiently triming the growth line on the neck and cheeks. The whole process will not take more than a couple of minutes. After all, your powerful 'friend' is not afraid of any obstacles, including the thickness of the hairs.

The waterproof trimmer will not only keep it clean, but also groom in the morning shower

A model that is not afraid of water will help you save time on caring for your short two-day stubble. With its help, it is easy to carry out grooming right under the morning shower.

Are you planning to take your beard trimmer with you on trips?

If the answer is yes to this question, stop at wireless models.

With a special case, the cordless trimmer is the best companion on any trip

But there is a catch! Before buying a trimmer, be sure to inquire about its battery capacity. After all, it is very unpleasant to realize that the main assistant “died” right in the middle of the process, without allowing you to bring the appearance to perfection.

Are you planning to change the length or shape of your beard in the future?

If you are one of those people who constantly change something in their life, then choose a model with attachments for different hair lengths. For example, you may want to grow a long beard or, conversely, decide to go for a shorter option (light stubble).

Remember that a smartly chosen accessory today will save you additional costs in the future!

The trimmer will help you model any beard shape you want

Do you want to enjoy the process of grooming your beard?

For those who answered yes, I recommend paying attention to the ergonomics of the trimmer. Ask the consultant to let you hold the accessory in your hands. The ideal tool will be lightweight and comfortable to hold in the palm of your hand. At the same time, its switches should not get in the way under the fingers, but be present in the easy access area.

Maneuverability and light weight are the ingredients for the success of the ideal beard trimmer!

The ideal trimmer should be lightweight, functional and manoeuvrable

Don't like it when shaved hair flies in all directions? Models with vacuum technology have been created especially for you. It allows you to quickly suck the shaved bristles into a special compartment, keeping the bathroom clean.

Beard trimmer BeardTrimmer 9000 with laser guide from Philips

Do not forget about caring for the trimmer itself. You shouldn't have a problem every time you want to clean it from clogged hair blades. The attachments should be easy enough to remove so that the work area is accessible at all times.

How much are you willing to spend on buying a trimmer?

The modern market is saturated with various, multifunctional and simpler models, which, above all, differ in their cost. Manufacturers strive to satisfy buyers with any payment ability. Therefore, here everyone can easily choose an affordable product.

Popular brands

Some of the most popular manufacturers of beard trimmers on the Russian market include:

• Philips;
• Braun;
• Panasonic;
• Moser;
• AEG;
• BaByliss;
• Remington;
• Other.

Panasonic beard trimmer

Hundreds of models are available today. It makes no sense to consider each of them separately, since progress does not stand still. Manufacturers are constantly improving their creations, equipping them with all new technological “chips” aimed at speeding up the process and maximum comfort for men. So I'll just summarize the information.

Remington beard trimmer with various attachments

Numerous shops offer trimmers that come with a variety of combs for hair lengths from 1 to 20 mm. This allows you to give the beard and mustache the desired shape, for example, a goatee. Some models are equipped with additional attachments for shaving hair in the ears and nose, have vacuum technology that takes care of the cleanliness of your bathroom and sink, as well as a functional LCD display. The latter will tell you about the currently operating unit settings – the selected length, battery level, and more.

Philips vacuum beard trimmer sucks shaved hairs into a special compartment under the blades

Floating head models are ideal for grooming short bristles and for more precise modeling of the hairline on the neck and cheeks. They provide a length from 0.1 to 18-20 mm, follow the curves of the face. These can be electrical or wireless accessories with an extra storage bag that you can take with you on the go. A wide and varied assortment is available, it remains only to choose the ideal option for yourself!

Trimmer care

I would also like to say a few words about the care that the beard trimmer itself requires. There is nothing difficult here. Just lubricate the work area (where the blades are) regularly with special oil. One or two drops are enough, but they will significantly extend the life of your useful accessory.

Also, try to keep the trimmer clean. To do this, remove the shaved hairs that have been shaved under the attachment with the special brush supplied in the kit. So you can maintain your bearded, but neat and stylish image for more than one year, getting real pleasure from 'communication' with your universal 'assistant'.

Finally

The beard trimmer makes grooming a lot easier, significantly reducing the precious time you need to do it. It is ideal when a modern man prefers to wear stylish vegetation, but wants to care for it himself. All that needs to be done before you go shopping for such an important grooming accessory is to decide on the shape of the beard and its length. Choose the model that suits you best. The result is an attractive beard that harmoniously complements your distinctly stylish look.

How do you feel about using a trimmer? Do you think that a man needs it or do you prefer to do with other tools for leaving? Why? Write your thoughts in the comments, your opinion is very important to us!