The best hair clippers for every style

The Remington Quick Cut hair clipper makes some bold promises about being the fastest clipper on the market. We're not sure whether this is true or not — these days there's a lot of competition — but reviewers rate it for getting the job done very quickly.

It uses special curve cut blade technology for cleaner and more efficient clipping as you glide it around the contours of your head. This design also enables sideburns and neck to be cut effectively and easily. In short, it does the lot.

It cuts grades one to five, and ergonomically designed to sit comfortably in the palm of your hand. A great option for anyone who needs a fast, fuss-free solution.

The Philips 5000 hair clippers provide an even and speedy haircut. It's all down to the DualCut and Trim-n-Flow Pro technology, plus even more helpful features.

The comb design prevents hair of any length from getting stuck, and the self-sharpening stainless steel blades guarantee long-lasting performance. The powerful battery also provides up to 90 minutes of cordless power from one hour of charging. 

A turbo mode increases the speed of the motor at the push of a button, which efficiently cuts through thicker hair, giving you more power and freedom. And the waterproof design means cleaning and maintenance isn't a problem.

If you like to give yourself the full grooming experience, covering literally all the hair on your head — the Wahl Colour Pro Cordless Combi Kit has it all.

First up, you get the Wahl Colour Pro itself — a user-friendly, pro-level set of clippers that come with colour coded combs, which range from 3mm to 25mm. But that’s not all. There’s also a mini trimmer for facial hair or tidying up your hairline. Plus, barbering scissors, a comb, and a bib for keeping things tidy.

Another handy feature is that the Wahl Colour Pro can be used as corded or cordless. Cordless gives you a full hour’s worth of juice, which is enough for a good few trims. Washable blades mean this one’s always in good shape and ready to go.

You’d be forgiven for thinking we’ve included the BaByliss Men Japanese Steel Digital Hair Clipper clippers for style alone. With their digital screen, vibrant turquoise, and shiny steel teeth, they’re a good-looking set of clippers. 

But there’s more to them than style. They’re packing serious power — a best-in-class 160 minutes thanks to a lithium ion battery — and an impressive 45 cutting lengths to choose from. Just click on one of the eight included combs and cycle through length options by twisting the the body of the clippers. And you can keep track on battery power and length setting and lock via the handy digital screen.

That would all be for nothing it wasn’t for the high quality Japanese steel — hardened and precision-engineered for maximum performance and 100% washable.

Cutting your own hair might be brand new territory for you — and might not be something you do all the time. With that in mind, it might not make sense to spend big bucks on a set of all-singing, all-dancing clippers. What you need are reliable, reasonably-priced clippers — always on hand for occasional use or hair emergencies.

The Remington HC5035 clippers are a great option for tight budgets. They're affordable but always get the job done thanks to a set of decent features. They come with nine colour-coded length combs that range from 1.5mm to 25mm, plus a two-level taper lever. It also includes scissors, cleaning brushes, and a comb.

They’re not the most advanced clippers available, but you still get self-sharpening steel blades that can cut through thick or long hair — and they won't irritate your skin. 

The ever-reliable Wahl makes the cut again — this time for the durable and easy-in-the-hand Extreme Grip. The clippers are coated with a silicone rubber sleeve for a more comfortable experience that also reduces the heat in your hand.

It comes equipped with eight detachable length combs, two taper combs, and lots of other bonus bits and pieces — scissors, combs, brushes, cleaning oil, and a handy carry case. They use Wahl’s precision blade grinding technology and very fine teeth, which cut through hair easily and rigorously. And for this kind of power and performance, they’re very reasonably priced. 

You might find that corded-only clippers don’t have the versatility or handy-use factor you need, though that’s likely down to the personal preference. Pro barbers tend to use corded clippers — and Wahl is definitely a favourite brand among barbers.