There are plenty of online tutorials to help hone your trimming skills but in terms of basics, celebrity hairdresser Luke Benson recommends cutting hair when it’s dry, combing it through to eliminate tangles and starting on a longer length setting, working your way down, to reduce the risk of mistakes. If achieving graduated fades is important, opt for clippers with taper levers or digital adjusters that allow you to change cutting lengths in minute increments.

Cordless ones, meanwhile, are good if convenience and manoeuvrability are key – look for Lithium-Ion batteries, which tend to be longer-lasting. Mains-powered “corded” clippers – the ones used by pros – are a good choice if you’re going to be doing a lot of cutting and are looking for longevity (there are no batteries to wear down). Before buying, though, it’s important to find the right clipper for you. And, as many men discovered out of necessity during the pandemic, cutting your own hair isn’t nearly as tricky as you might imagine. With the average man’s haircut costing around £15, a hair clipper is likely to pay for itself in just three or four cuts and, if looked after properly, will last for years, making it a pretty sound investment. What’s more, they allow you to change your style at will. Have them in your grooming armoury and you’ll never have unsightly neck hair, and with only basic skills and a little practice, you’ll also be able to maintain your existing cut for longer – extending the time between barber visits and saving time and money in the process. There are plenty of reasons to invest in a set of hair clippers.

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