The best hair clippers for every style
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There's nothing like a good trip to the barbers. You always money well spent. But there's nothing to stop you getting the tools yourself i.e. a set of hair clippers.
Perhaps you like to touch up the edges or you have a cropped style that you can cut yourself in the mirror. Maybe you're a dab hand at cutting hair yourself and need clippers for styling your partner or housemate's hair. It's just sensible to have a set of clippers in the house. And when t comes to cutting the hair on your head, electric shavers and beard trimmers just won't cut it. (See what we did there?)
But take it from us: Whatever you do, don't attempt to cut your own hair with anything other than a set of good quality, well-researched hair clippers. If you're buying a set, you might as well buy the best. To help you choose, we've put together this quick guide and researched some of the best hair clippers available right now.
Are there different types of hair clippers?
It comes down to just two choices — corded and cordless. Corded clippers pack more power and are usually sturdier, but they’re not as portable or convenient. You have to take the time to plug them in and you need the mains to be near a mirror. Cordless clippers can be used anywhere and will suit someone who’s always on the go or short of time. The drawback, of course, is that they run our of juice after a few cuts so you need to ensure they're always charged up and ready to cut.
What’s a good battery life for hair clippers?
Different models have different levels of power. Specialist or professional grade models, such as the Remington Quick Cut, may have significantly lower runtimes. But as a general rule, a good runtime for cordless clippers is about 60 minutes or more.
What are clipper combs?
Sometimes known as guide combs or guards, these are plastic attachments that clip onto the head of your clippers. They essentially adjust the length of the cutting action, allowing you to cut your hair to a specific length. Most clippers come with a selection of combs as standard. If you’re cutting for a whole family’s worth of different styles and lengths, look out for models that have a good selection of combs and length settings.
What other accessories come with hair clippers?
Hair clippers sometimes comes with barber’s scissors, combs, and brushes. We’re of the opinion that when it comes to grooming, you can never have too many accessories. Its always good to have a well-stocked hair styling toolkit.
How do you clean hair clippers?
Many hair clippers are made with completely washable blades. That means you can just run them under a tap for a thorough clean. Others come with special cleaning oils to use on the blades. Cleaning your clippers is really important to keep them in the best possible condition — and to ensure they’re giving you the best possible performance.
What are the best hair clippers?
Fortunately, you have plenty of options when it comes to hair clippers. We've lined up a selection of the very best models for you to consider. There is something for every budget — not to mention every head — on this list. The only thing you need to do is pick a favourite. Trust us, these are a cut above.
These are the best hair clippers in 2025.
Philips Series 5000
Best For Features
The Good & The Bad
- Trim-n-Flow PRO tech
- Waterproof design
- Stainless steel build
- Lightweight
- Doesn't cut lowest grades
Why We Like It
The Philips 5000 provide an even, speedy haircut. It's all down to the DualCut and Trim-n-Flow Pro technology, plus even more features. DualCut technology, for instance, has a two-sided blade that cuts hair twice as fast.
The comb design prevents hair of any length from getting stuck, and the self-sharpening stainless steel blades guarantee long-lasting performance. They're waterproof too, so cleaning and maintenance is easy.
A turbo mode increases the speed of the motor, which efficiently cuts through thicker hair, giving you more power and freedom. The powerful battery also provides up to 90 minutes of cordless power from one hour of charging.
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Wahl Colour Pro Cordless Combi Kit
Best For Accessories
The Good & The Bad
- Ergonomic thumb grip
- Colour-coded system
- Set of two trimmers
- Lots of accessories
- Scissors included
- Fancier Wahl models available
- Average battery life
- Few length settings
Why We Like It
If you like to give yourself the full grooming experience, covering literally all the hair on your head, the Wahl Colour Pro Cordless Combi Kit has it all.
First up, you get the Wahl Colour Pro itself — user-friendly, pro-level clippers that come with colour-coded combs, which range from 3mm to 25mm. But that’s not all. There’s also a mini trimmer for facial hair or tidying up your hairline. Plus barbering scissors, a comb, and a bib for keeping things tidy.
Another handy feature is that the Wahl Colour Pro can be used as corded or cordless. Cordless gives you a full hour’s worth of juice, which is enough for a good few trims. Washable blades mean this one’s always ready to go.
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BaByliss Super-X Metal Series
Best For Battery Power
The Good & The Bad
- Japanese steel blades
- Digital display
- 2 tapered guides
- Taper lever
- Super long battery
- Just the price
Why We Like It
You’d be forgiven for thinking we’ve included the BaByliss Super-X Metal Series for style alone. With their digital light display and shiny body and teeth, they’re a good-looking set of clippers.
But there’s more to them than style. These clippers are packing serious power — a best-in-class 180 minute battery — and have specialist tapered combs for precise detailing and fades around the ears.
There are an additional eight combs (0.5-8mm) and you can adjust the lengths even more by using the five-position taper control lever. Elsewhere, keep track of the battery power via the handy digital display. It would all be for nothing it wasn’t for the high quality Japanese steel: Hardened and precision-engineered blades designed for maximum performance and 100% washable.
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Remington Quick Cut Hair Clipper
Best For Speed
The Good & The Bad
- Very fast
- Curve cut blade tech
- Ergonomic design
- Cuts to lowest grades
- Can be a little rough
- Shorter battery life
Why We Like It
The Remington Quick Cut hair clipper makes some bold promises about being the fastest clipper on the market. We're not sure if that's 100% true or not but reviewers certainly rate it for getting the job done very quickly.
It uses special curve cut blade technology for cleaner and more efficient clipping as you glide it around the contours of your head. This design also enables sideburns and neck to be cut effectively and easily.
It's ergonomically designed to sit comfortably in your hand and cuts grades one to five. A great option for anyone who needs a fast, fuss-free cut.
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Wahl Elite Pro
Best For Corded Power
The Good & The Bad
- Heavy-duty & durable
- All the accessories
- High-end cutting tech
- Taper lever
- PowerDrive motor
- Can get noisy
- Not everyone likes corded
Why We Like It
The ever-reliable Wahl makes the cut again — this time with the Wahl Elite Pro. These corded clippers boast a PowerDrive which ensures consistent power at all times — they won't flag due to low battery. There is a more expensive cordless version available if you prefer. But remember that pro barbers tend to use corded clippers, and Wahl is definitely a favourite brand among barbers.
It comes equipped with ten detachable length combs (0.8-25mm) with a taper lever for even more subtle length options. There are other bonus bits and pieces, too — scissors, a comb, a brushes, cleaning oil, and a handy carry case.
They use Wahl’s precision blade grinding technology and very fine teeth, which cut through hair easily and rigorously. And for this kind of power and performance, they’re very reasonably priced — pricier than some other models on this list but not crazy expensive.
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Remington ColourCut Clippers
Best For Tight Budgets
The Good & The Bad
- Colour-coded combs
- Affordable price
- Lots of accessories
- Quality brand
- No cordless option
- Feels a bit budget
Why We Like It
Cutting your own hair might be brand new territory for you — and might not be something you do all the time. With that in mind, it might not make sense to spend big bucks on a set of all-singing, all-dancing clippers. What you need are reliable, reasonably-priced clippers — always on hand for emergencies.
The Remington ColourCut clippers are a great cheaper option. They're affordable but always get the job done thanks to a set of decent features. They come with nine colour-coded length combs (1.5mm-25mm) plus a two-level taper lever. It also includes scissors, cleaning brushes, and a comb.
They’re not the most advanced clippers available, but you still get self-sharpening steel blades that can cut through thick or long hair.
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