Good clippers for very short styles, 1 May 2011

It wasn't easy to track down clippers that will give a very very close cut, so I was pleased to find these clippers which are a very popular model in America it seems, but not so well known here. Unlike some cheaper Wahl clippers which can be noisy and underpowered, these are sturdy and smooth in operation and do not vibrate excessively. Altho' not rechargeable, the advantage of running off the mains is that they are consistently powerful and reliable and do the job fast. They are quite heavy to hold when clipping your hair yourself, which is a plus in that lighter clippers can "skip" off your scalp when close cutting whilst these "hug" the scalp more, but the weight is a minus if you have weak or arthritic hands/wrists. The clippers come with a couple of attachments for slightly longer cuts or for trimming the beard for the "designer stubble" look.

I am 100% pleased with these clippers, having had my fair share of rubbish ones, and would not hesitate to recommend them,...

This review is from: Wahl Five Star Balding Clipper (Personal Care)

The epitomy of trimming, 12 Aug. 2009

This is trully the king of trimmers. You can feel the power when you turn it on. It really trims down to a balding level and does so *easily*. It is so good it is actually fun to use. I use it to bald my head and shape my beard into all kinds of spectacular shapes - no problem at all. I even use it to trim my body hair.Only a word of caution: the trimmer blades are so fine that they actually cause shave burns similar to those caused by traditional blade shaving (especially your face). You need to watch it with the angle at which the trimmer comes in conduct with your skin and you should apply some kind of disinfecting balsam after use (e.g. a regular after-shave balsam)

This review is from: Wahl Five Star Balding Clipper (Personal Care)

Wahl Pro Balding Clipper, 11 Nov. 2012

Like all clippers, you need to have the knowledge of how to use the device to get the best results whilst ensuring client comfort. If you are not familiar with this clipper, it may well not be for you. I say this because the teeth are set at zero giving a shave effect, however with the wrong angle on your skin, this thing can really cause discomfort and rashes. If you know how to clipper using a fader, this is a thing of beauty. Hard core heavy duty that wipes out fuzz time and time again. You can achieve fantastic shape-ups with this clipper as it cuts so close it's the next best thing to a razor blade. A little bulkier than the peanut and other shape-up / cordless clippers, still, just as effective with crispy sharp results. Note that this device ships with only 2 guards, a 0.5 and 1.5 ! If you have a super taper or standard Wahl pro clipper, your guards will most likely also work on this so consider buying the baling clipper only and testing old guards on it before opting to buy...

This review is from: Wahl Five Star Balding Clipper (Personal Care)