Hair clipper is a device used by hairdressing salons, for cutting hair. Not everyone likes to go to hairdressing salons, so many people think about buying this device. After all, it can be easily used at home.
In order to buy a really high-quality thing. It is necessary before buying, pay attention to some especially important points. On which the quality of the device depends first of all. In this article we will tell you how to choose a hair clipper.
What are the hair clippers
Depending on the principle of operation, the hair clippers can be divided into:
- Rotary
- Vibrating
- Rechargeable
In the rotary device, the blades that shear the hair are driven by the motor. Motor power can be from 20 to 45 watts. Such a product is capable of operating without interruptions for a long time. Due to, forced cooling, rotary hair clippers practically do not heat up. Also they are very good in that they create a minimum of noise and vibration during operation. Blades in this device are removable. Therefore, if necessary, you can easily clean them.
Such machines are durable, practical and durable. With their help, you can easily cut hair of varying density and stiffness. Rotary products are more expensive, but they are more functional and convenient.
In vibrating hair clippers, the blades are driven by a vibrating coil that underlies the motor's operation. Such devices weigh less than rotary ones, but they lose considerably in capacity. In vibratory instruments, this figure can be in the range of 9 to 15 watts.
This device can work continuously for only 10 -20 minutes. When working, the vibrating device generates a lot of noise and vibration. In some such machines, the motor is made in such a way that a minimum of noise and vibration is produced during operation. However, this purchase will have to be spent a little more.
If you decide to choose your own vibrating hair clipper, then know that the blades are not removable. Therefore, the process of cleaning and care is much more complicated. This is the main drawback of such devices.
Cordless hair clippers, perform the function of edging the hair. They weigh very little and have a relatively small power( up to 12 W).When working, such a device practical does not create noise and vibration. The advantage of this machine from the rest is that it can work both from the network and from the battery.
The big drawback of cordless hair clippers is that they will not work well if the battery is weakly charged. And it does not matter whether the device is connected to the network. If the battery charge level is weak, then you will not be able to fully use the device.
Blades in the hair clipper
What material are used for the
It is very important when choosing a hair clipper, pay attention to the material from which its blades are made. Most often for these purposes is used:
- Stainless steel
- Ceramics
Stainless steel, the most common option. Such blades are used in most hair clippers. Blades made of stainless steel can be made with special spraying, which can be:
- Diamond( excellent in both wet and dry hair, as well as with hair of different hardness)
- Titanium( do not cause skin irritation and allergy)
MainThe advantage of ceramic blades is that they do not heat up during operation. Due to which they contribute to more comfortable conditions during the haircuts.
What should be the speed of the
blade? The time it takes to cut it depends largely on the speed of the blades. If you have never used a hair clipper before, then it's best to choose products with an average speed of the blades. As a rule, these are devices with power from 9 to 12 watts. Products with lower power, can cause difficulties when cutting hard or thick hair.
If you already have experience in using such devices, you can choose a machine with a power of up to 15 watts. In this case, the process of cutting will take a little less time.
We recommend choosing a machine in which there is a possibility to switch the speeds of the blades( most often these are two speeds).Then the problem areas you can cut, at a lower speed. Which is very convenient in practice.
In order to quickly and efficiently cut the occipital part of the head, we recommend paying attention to the products with the function "TURBO".Activating this function, the blade speed increases by 20%.
As for the nozzles for hair cutting
As for the nozzles, they can be:
- Fixed( provide a certain length of haircut)
- Adjusted( the length of the haircut can be adjusted)
In addition, the nozzles can be:
- Removable
- Not removable
The first option, of courseHowever, it is preferable.
When choosing a hair clipper, do not chase after a lot of baits. It is likely that you will have two or three, or maybe even one. Choose really necessary for yourself.
As for the long haircuts. Then pay attention to the maximum and minimum length of haircuts that can be provided by a machine or attachments. The minimum length is from 0.1 mm, the maximum is 70 mm. From the minimum length, it depends on how short the haircuts can be done with a specific machine, from the maximum - how long.
Additional features and more to consider before buying
When choosing a hair clipper, note how convenient it is in your hand. The device must never slide in the hand. Best of all, if the body will be, there are various rubberized elements.
Note also whether the buttons are convenient. Perhaps some models you do not like because of the awkward location of the control buttons. The weight of the product should be as small as possible. Since when working with a heavy device, the hand will quickly tire.
Some machines are equipped with a special device, the principle of operation is very similar to the work of the vacuum cleaner. If there is such an addition, the cut hair will be sucked into a special container. These containers in the subsequent do not cause any trouble in cleaning. The disadvantage of such an add-on is that it increases the weight of the device.
Cleaning the machine sometimes takes a lot of time. In some models it is possible to clean directly under a stream of water. Products with the possibility of wet cleaning are very convenient to use.
