Best hair clippers
19 July 2006, 11:10 AM
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Best hair clippers
I'm getting annoyed at this, Damn things either break, or stop cutting - even though I clean and lube them.
Anyone reccomend any decent hair clippers that don't break the bank?
Anyone reccomend any decent hair clippers that don't break the bank?
19 July 2006, 11:24 AM
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Last pair were from boots. Remington "titanium", they work, just they don't cut. Not supposed to need lubing either. Cleaned them to no effect eitehr. Crap. 
19 July 2006, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Shark Man
Last pair were from boots. Remington "titanium", they work, just they don't cut. Not supposed to need lubing either. Cleaned them to no effect eitehr. Crap.
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19 July 2006, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Rapid17
Have you got wire wool for hair ?
I could understand it if I let my hair grow, but for sakes of a trim its getting silly now.
My stubble/beard kills electric shavers too Philishave is the only one that has held up as of yet.
Have to look at the Ceramic, cheers. Just hope its not like the Titanium.
19 July 2006, 12:06 PM
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Until recently I had a #0, used my own clippers. Went to the US for a long holiday last year and needed to get my hair cut - could not be @rsed finding a local barbers so spent $7.99 in Wal-Mart and they were the best clippers I have ever used, was back to a #0 in about 60 seconds. Would have brought them home but the mrs wanted the suitcase space for handbags... 
19 July 2006, 12:08 PM
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i got some Whal ones about 10+ years ago and they're still going strong - i bought another set as back up a couple of years ago just in case they packed up half way through a cut though
hmm - £15 for Whal Vs £5 per hairdressers X every 3 weeks X 10+ years
hmm - £15 for Whal Vs £5 per hairdressers X every 3 weeks X 10+ years
19 July 2006, 12:18 PM
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19 July 2006, 02:09 PM
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Any particular model Wahl though? 
My first was a Wahl, 2nd Babyliss, 3rd and 4th Remington (replaced it under warrantee for the same problem now)
My first was a Wahl, 2nd Babyliss, 3rd and 4th Remington (replaced it under warrantee for the same problem now)
19 July 2006, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by lightning101
Remington ceramics, never need oiled or sharpened 
19 July 2006, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Iwan
Myself and a mate both have these, and we've both noticed that sometimes they occasionally jam and stop cutting. Then need to be stripped down, cleaned, oiled, reassembled etc. It's a bit worrying when you're half way through giving yourself a 0.5 and they pack up.
Getting rather miffed at having to keep doing it now.
19 July 2006, 03:26 PM
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Used to use Wahl but now using a Babyliss type 24. Best I've ever had plus came in a metal attache case type thingy with all combs, scissors etc etc.
Good cut, never breaks down and charge lasts for at least 10 cuts(number 1)
Good cut, never breaks down and charge lasts for at least 10 cuts(number 1)
19 July 2006, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Shark Man
Which model wahl though? 
Can't tell you till i get home, sorry. I know they cost about 40 quid some years ago if that helps....proberbly not
19 July 2006, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Shark Man
Sounds like the same problem with the Titaniums. I've been there, half shaved head and screwdriver in hand, and pulling loads of ultrafine hair clippings out of the thing undernearth the blade and the spongy thing.
Getting rather miffed at having to keep doing it now.
Getting rather miffed at having to keep doing it now.
Sorry Shark, my imagination got the better of me
My other half uses Remington and not had a pick of bother with them
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19 July 2006, 11:05 PM
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Other half bought a cheapie set off the market...... think they lasted 2 cuts...... they just constantly snagged the hair as they trimmed.
my ex father in law used to own a hairdresser supplies/scissor sharpening business, and I always remember him saying that the Wahl were by far the best clippers...... so I told my now other half to get some.
we got them from Argos (cat.no. 442/1719 £29.99) 3 piece set, can be used on either mains or they are rechargable. had them 6 months and never had any problems.. they've more than paid for themselves already.
my ex father in law used to own a hairdresser supplies/scissor sharpening business, and I always remember him saying that the Wahl were by far the best clippers...... so I told my now other half to get some.
we got them from Argos (cat.no. 442/1719 £29.99) 3 piece set, can be used on either mains or they are rechargable. had them 6 months and never had any problems.. they've more than paid for themselves already.