Author Topic: any of y'all cut your own hair? clipper suggestions (Read 607 times)

IUTSM · « **on:** February 15, 2021, 08:49:29 PM »

since I buzzed it off last May, I've been using some cheap ass wahl clippers my lady got at CVS a while back.

I'm getting getting alright but these clippers with their chintzy plastic blade guards aren't doing the trick and I want to buy a solid set of clippers/blade/guards that are going to last and give a decent cut. I'm figuring up to a hundred bucks or so is a fair price from what I can see via reddit. But with reddit, everything is conjecture and everyone asking/answering questions tends to be fairly uninformed, so I'm taking it to slap where we've got experts in all sorts of shit.

thanks for the insight homies. peace

Paco Supreme · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2021, 09:01:53 PM »

I got a Remington set of curve clippers, shit works a treat, lowest setting then over again with the beard trimmer, rinse repeat in a week or so

cucktard · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2021, 09:11:14 PM »

I have panosonic hair clippers I bought 22 years ago for $30 that still go strong. Mostly for the beard tho, i bit my head nowadays.

Fongstarr. · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2021, 09:50:02 PM »

I've cut my hair my whole life but just used Wahl clippers that I bought at like Ross or Marshalls. I just keep rebuying as they get bad.

I did buy this Andis trimmer for all my precision cut stuff though. Should last you a long time as long as you clean it and use oil.

Then I use a Philips Norelco for my shave to the skin cuts. I've literally had the same skin fade my whole life since 16 and now I am 39 and finally doing just a quick bald cut since my hairline looks like dog shit.

Mesteezo · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2021, 10:07:13 PM »

I've been using this since Covid started for no-guard buzzcuts and I've got no complaints.

https://www.amazon.com/Remington-HC4250-Shortcut-Self-Haircut-Clippers/dp/B014SG66UO/ref=sr_1_7?crid=C87LDC9IC7QB&dchild=1&keywords=remington+electric+razor+for+men&qid=1613455525&sprefix=remington%2Caps%2C239&sr=8-7

pugmaster · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2021, 10:25:43 PM »

I spent 40-50 bucks at Wal-Mart for some Wahl clippers at the start of quarantine because my previous pair lasted about a decade with intermittent use. The key is to use the oil as recommended. I also only buy the clippers that plug into the wall. It is nice to have a set without a cord but then that opens up the possibility that the battery might fail. I learned that the hard way when I had a set of dog clippers.

I don't think you have to spend 100 USD to get a solid set of clippers.

TheBoognish · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2021, 02:49:09 AM »

I have a Wahl, the "Balding" model.

That shit is like a straight-up lawn mower for your hair. I've had it for 3 years and I know it'll last much longer.

If you want something that works well and lasts, get yourself something a barber would use.

https://wahlpro.com/products/5-star/balding-clipper/https://wahlpro.com/products/5-star/balding-clipper/

HisNameIsntWarren · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2021, 03:21:51 AM »

I guess it depends on what type of style your cutting your hair? Are u fading or just going all the same length?

If u are doing any kind of fading I would recommend finding a clipper that has lots of different options for smaller guard sizes. I used those Walmart Wahl clippers on myself for like 10 years and they were ok but the lack of smaller sized guards would most of the time leave a line and I'd have to come back a few days later to clean it up. Also an adjusting taper level is key.

Another thing I didn't like about the Wahl was the width of the blade. It made for sloppier fades. Look for a clipper that's a little more narrower (most nicer clippers are). Makes a cleaner fade and easier to hold/maneuver.

Go for cordless also, u won't regret it. Lots of the non bottom shelf cordless clippers have an led battery indicator that's pretty helpful I guess.

Like Pugmaster said, u definitely don't need to splurge near the $100 mark for noticeably better clippers than Wahl. U can find some around $50 that are night and day compared to yours.

Sorry if u were hoping for actual product recommendations. It took me hours to research the perfect clippers for myself but it was worth the wait.

Last thing, purchase a nice set of scissors if the clippers come with those standard black plastic ones. They're around $20 but you'll be glad u bought em.

LordManHammer · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2021, 06:58:18 AM »

Wahl clippers and then Harry's razor gives a nice cue ball shine haven't had any complaints yet.

Diocletian · « **Reply #9 on:** February 16, 2021, 09:40:20 AM »

Norelco makes a few different tier "multi groomers" that come with all sorts of attachments and guards. Go for the more premium expensive ones and just use a clipper attachment with no guard, works like a charm. Or go smooth and shave it all off with a razor, that's what I do.

IUTSM · « **Reply #10 on:** February 16, 2021, 02:26:30 PM »

Quote from: HisNameIsntWarren on February 16, 2021, 03:21:51 AM

I guess it depends on what type of style your cutting your hair? Are u fading or just going all the same length?

If u are doing any kind of fading I would recommend finding a clipper that has lots of different options for smaller guard sizes. I used those Walmart Wahl clippers on myself for like 10 years and they were ok but the lack of smaller sized guards would most of the time leave a line and I'd have to come back a few days later to clean it up. Also an adjusting taper level is key.

Another thing I didn't like about the Wahl was the width of the blade. It made for sloppier fades. Look for a clipper that's a little more narrower (most nicer clippers are). Makes a cleaner fade and easier to hold/maneuver.

Go for cordless also, u won't regret it. Lots of the non bottom shelf cordless clippers have an led battery indicator that's pretty helpful I guess.

Like Pugmaster said, u definitely don't need to splurge near the $100 mark for noticeably better clippers than Wahl. U can find some around $50 that are night and day compared to yours.

Sorry if u were hoping for actual product recommendations. It took me hours to research the perfect clippers for myself but it was worth the wait.

Last thing, purchase a nice set of scissors if the clippers come with those standard black plastic ones. They're around $20 but you'll be glad u bought em.

this seems to be the most appropriate answer that I was looking for. I'm really trying to go for something close to a fade since i'v still got pretty thick hair. right now I'm using one setting and look like a fucking skinhead when I'm done unless I want a straight sling blade cut.

ok boomer · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2021, 08:25:10 AM »

I had some Olsen clippers that lasted me like 12 years. Never took care of them, 0 maintenance. Back then they were like $16. Best clippers of all time. Prices have hella changed since then. I've got some Wahl ones that I use but I still miss my Osters

IUTSM · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2021, 07:25:25 PM »

Quote from: ok boomer on February 17, 2021, 08:25:10 AM

I had some Olsen clippers that lasted me like 12 years. Never took care of them, 0 maintenance. Back then they were like $16. Best clippers of all time. Prices have hella changed since then. I've got some Wahl ones that I use but I still miss my Osters

ya, I'm looking at some Osters, but they're pretty pricey. Honestly though, I don't really care if they're going to last and do the job right. I'm trying to learn how to give myself a good hair cut, halfway decent anyways. Even if it wasn't Covid time, there isn't a decent old school barbershop near me. Only $30+ cuts from women I don't trust to fade me up

fulltechnicalskizzy · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2021, 07:46:34 PM »

early quarantine i shaved my head completely (never had entire life) then i needed a mask and my sister had ordered these cute kitty cat masks so i was using that but putting it inside out so it was just black and i was in walmart one day buying covid slippers and everyone was looking at me weird and when i got back to my car i realized the mask was right side out and i was a skinhead kitty boy buying fuzzy slippers

theSketchLord · « **Reply #14 on:** February 19, 2021, 10:21:46 AM »

I've been shaving my own hair since about 1998 and never used anything more than 9.99 shitty Kmart clippers until they pack in.

skate_bored · « **Reply #15 on:** February 19, 2021, 10:44:21 AM »

been using the CVS Wahl specials, cost me maybe $25 and been using the same set to buzz it for like 10 years with no issues (probably 40+ shaves). Funny story about them is that I had to go to CVS with a beanie on in July because my previous set died halfway through a haircut - I looked like a fool but it made me chuckle to myself knowing what a fucked up haircut I was hiding.

lately i've been working on getting a slight fade from the beard to the bald head. for years i was just doing a straight line a little lower than the top of my ears and the fade looks much better, but there have been a couple times it ended up starting at the bottom of my ears as i continued to fuck it up haha.

pj chad · « **Reply #16 on:** February 19, 2021, 11:05:49 AM »

https://www.amazon.com/OSTER-Adjustable-Pivot-Clipper-76023-510/dp/B001JJBC9Y

https://www.amazon.com/Andis-Master-Magnet-5-Comb-designed/dp/B0018BWNDW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2C0MSCH2OYGL1&dchild=1&keywords=andis+magnetic+guards&qid=1613761481&s=beauty&sprefix=andis+mag%2Cbeauty%2C152&sr=1-2

Literally cannot recommend this combination enough

Uncle Flea · « **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2021, 12:19:09 PM »

Cheap and effective

TheLowerBack · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2021, 03:02:47 PM »

https://skullshaver.com/collections/mens-shavers/products/palm-head-and-face-shaver

Not sure if you’re tryna go clean shaven or not. If so, I got one of these recently and it works great. About as close of a shave as a razor blade, but way quicker and easier.

layzieyez · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2021, 04:56:41 PM »

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07S1W7D5G/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o1_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I love the cordless life for self inflicted haircuts. I've been cutting my own hair since I was 18 or so.

Author Topic: any of y'all cut your own hair? clipper suggestions (Read 607 times)

Diocletian