I'm done with Wahl, and I prefer plugin over cordless. Let me get that out of the way at the beginning.
Over the last 10 years or so, I've used Wahl professional trimmers with no guard for my head, beard, etc. I'm sick and tired of them working great for 2-3 months then needing to be stripped, cleaned, lubed, and rebuilt before every use and often DURING use.
What little hair I have left is thick, to the point I wouldn't be against animal shears.
I want something that works as good a year into ownership as it does a day into ownership, preferably under $100.
What do you got? What do you like? Should I just head to tractor supply and grab a horse trimmer?
mtn
MegaDork
10/5/21 3:33 p.m.
My barbers have had either Wahl or Andis. I would buy them from Sally Beauty or a place like https://www.barbersupply.com/clippers-trimmers/?sort=alphaasc&page=2 rather than Amazon or Wally World.
Horse trimmer is still probably going to be a Wahl.
we have been using sheep trimmers we bought 12 years ago for my hair. Andis AGC Super 2-spd. We finaly had to replace the blade abou a year ago.
Trent
PowerDork
10/5/21 4:35 p.m.
The Oster classic 76 is the workhorse of any old school barber.
I use an Oster that I bought 30 years ago.
I also came to recommend Oster
Oof. Those aren't cheap, but, by once cry once I guess.
So I'll be sporting the half trimmed look for a while till I have the extra money for an oster it sounds like
JThw8
UltimaDork
10/5/21 7:20 p.m.
Honestly I've used a corded cheap Conair available for @ $30 at any walmart, CVS etc. Ive been shaving my head and trimming my beard for over 30 years and Im on my 2nd one. First one died young when a roomate tried to take down his massive beard in one pass instead of working at it gently. 2nd one is well over 20 years old now, I've pulled it apart and cleaned/lubed it maybe 3 times in all that time. For the price if I only got a year or 2 out of it I'd be happy, for the time its put in Im thrilled with the dang thing.
AmazonSmile: Conair The Chopper 24-piece Hair Clipper and Beard / Mustache Trimmer : Beauty & Personal Care
Veterinary clinics go through clippers like autocross tires at Nationals.
Oster is the answer, and for long term durability, corded only.
