Top 5 Beard Trimmers That Give You The Clean Trim [Mar 2017]
Beards are an all-season trend embraced by men of all ages and backgrounds. Growing one to fit in with the pseudo-millennial (a.k.a. urban lumberjack) or mature crowd is easy. Controlling it is a whole different beast. Ideally, you want to keep it neat and trimmed. The only true way of accomplishing this is by practicing which requires commitment and the right grooming tool: a beard trimmer.
Body hair is closely linked with your image and, to some extent, reflects your personality. But maintaining the shape and look of your beard is more than just pretension. And before even considering a beard trimmer, you need to determine what its main purpose(s) will be. Is it for perfecting the 5 o’clock shadow or transforming yourself into a real-life Rick Grimes? Preserving skin? Manscaping? Every man should know the importance of trimming facial hair, for while most of the benefits are complementary to one’s appearance, the hindrances can ruin one’s image. Examples:
- Facial hair is prone to creating flaky skin and can make it more visible, sticking to your beard over time
- More hair = more skin irritation
- Microbiologists determined hat beards “contained a lot of normal bacteria, but some were comparable to toilets” Skin underneath the beard can build oil and lead to acne, along with other skin conditions
Stumbling on the right model best equipped for your facial profile takes a bit of research, and it’s generally a matter of mixing and matching the features you want most at the price you’re willing to pay. And, like every great hat comes along, there are several deciding factors — pros and cons — when choosing a trimmer to
- Build quality: The goal is to own a trimmer designed for longevity. Any model made from stainless steel from the body to the blades will get you there, plus one with solid grip control.
- Cord or cordless: Some traditionalists prefer the extra horsepower and infinite juice that comes from being plugged into a power outlet, while others enjoy the portability and convenience of a wireless model.
- Dry vs. wet trimming: Each offers it own benefits. Nonetheless, it doesn’t hurt having the luxury of tinkering between methods.
- Length settings: Short, medium, or long? Duck dynasty or stubble? A trimmer with different length options can help you achieve the look you want.
- Versatility: Pop-up ear trimmer. Turbo-trimming modes. Vacuum system. Extra features only add more value to your trimming experience.
So if you’re ready to fade that crumb dumpster, line up youras we break down the best beard trimmers available right now.
Best For:
Clean and neat trimming
What you should know: The blades come “maintenance-ready” and no oiling is required…at least for a few months
The verdict: Super stylish, super powerful, the Norelco 7200 remains a grooming staple. A specially designed vacuum system captures recently liberated hair in the handle of the unit for quick and easy disposal, keeping your floor and wardrobe looking fresh. The contour head attachment works flawlessly in personalizing beard styles, gliding gently across the face to reach every area and preventing the trimmer from tugging hair to avoid inflammation. Plus it protects the self-sharpening blades, to keep the base working efficiently without any oil tune-ups. Adding to its finesse is the turbo button feature, speeding up the blades and fan to cut through thicker hair with faster precision. Up to 18 full-length settings are afforded to you, starting at 1mm and going up to 18mm for modern day Vikings. Great mer, with a single charge generating up to an hour of wireless use.