To cut the middle and bottom sections, first gather a small section of hair at a time and place your comb at a 45-degree angle to your hair. Experts state that the best way to hold a hair cutting razor is at a slight angle to the hair shaft.

A taper lever is an advanced feature—a little doodad found on the side of a clipper that increases or decreases hair length more finely than you can get by switching combs or shifting the bottom blade forward or back. With its terrific build quality, powerful motor, sturdy not overly stiff guide combs, and long cord, this model will satisfy the needs of most people who cut hair at home. The Wahl Color Pro Plus Haircutting Kit offers a clipping experience very similar to that of our pick; the key difference is in the design of the attachments. When it comes to hairdressing and barbering there is no tool quite like the hair cutting razor due to the unique effects it can produce.

Razor cutting is often used to thin out thick hair, add movement to straight hair, and achieve textured looks. Compared with the Elite Pro’s guide combs, however, the Color Pro Plus’s combs are a touch flimsier and do not have the metal reinforcements. They attach and seat firmly, unlike on some other models we tested, whose attachments had enough play that they could go on crooked or pop off altogether. This ultimate tool is ideal for blending, texturizing, shaping, diffusing, and finishing any haircut. If you’re mostly clipping your own hair, the smaller, lighter, and easier-to-maneuver Remington Virtually Indestructible Haircut and Beard Trimmer may be a better choice than our heavier picks.

This model is the best by far for smaller hands, and its mesh storage case takes up a minimal amount of room.They all met our hardware criteria: a high-quality razor, a powerful motor, a range of included combs, a long and sturdy power cord that doesn’t tangle easily, user-friendly maintenance, and ergonomic considerations (weight, comfort, and noise).

Elevate your creativity and enhance your enjoyment with the perfect tool to take your skills to the next level. Moulded grip that's comfortable to hold however you like to hold your razor with finger bumps on both sides of the handle, a fixed finger ring and a finger rest.The now-discontinued Andis Ceramic BGRC is a wonderful machine: lightweight, comfortable to hold, with a whisper-quiet rotary motor and a ceramic top blade capable of blazing through thick hair with ease.

Using light pressure, gently move the razor in short, choppy motions from the middle down to the ends of your hair. This is a beautiful hairstyle for summer, and with multiple shades of the same color, attention is drawn to the artistry of the haircut. The Color Pro Plus also comes in a cordless version, though it has a different motor and includes four fewer guards.At the end, we asked participants to pick the model they favored and would be most comfortable using themselves.