Varieties and options for choosing a razor for a beard

To beard and mustache looked neat, you need to pay attention to them, at least once every few days. A razor to trim the beard and mustache, specially designed to give a neat appearance of facial hair, will help to quickly and gently trim long hair. In this case, care takes a minimum of time and effort.

Modern beard razors

What is a beard razor

A beard razor is a special device that allows you to easily trim and trim your facial hair. Another name for the device is a trimmer. Its main structural elements can be called the housing, in which the motor is located, connected to the working tool - one of two blades. Cogs are located on the edge of the blades, one trimmer blade is always stationary, and the other, on the contrary, is constantly moving.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with varieties of beard razors with nozzles.

A beard razor is a device for trimming facial hair

The teeth of the blades are very sharpened. To ensure the same length of hair over the entire treated surface, the razor has one or more nozzles. Length adjustment is carried out on the body or with the help of a nozzle, which is put on the body. The thickness of the nozzle depends on the length of the hair left.

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Shaver Options

To choose the right beard trimmer, you need to pay attention to its parameters and characteristics. The main characteristics include:

• type of supply: from the mains or battery. The first option is not entirely convenient, since it is impossible to use it where there is no source of electric current. The operating time of the device in this case is not limited by anything. The use of cordless trimmers is possible almost everywhere, but with only one condition - the presence of sufficient charge to use. Typically, such trimmers can work without recharging from 30 to 60 minutes, and in some cases up to one and a half hours. You can control the charge level using a special indicator located on the case. To ensure that you can use your shaver wirelessly, you need to charge the battery pack on time. In most modern models, charging takes place fairly quickly, in about an hour. A combined type of power is also possible, in which the device is operated both from the cord and from the battery;
• blade material. Most beard trimmers have blades made of stainless steel. This is the standard option. In recent times, the blades began to be coated with a diamond or titanium layer, which provides a longer service life. The best material for blades is ceramic or a mixture of ceramic and titanium. In this case, the cutting elements are as durable as possible, easy to clean and do not require additional lubrication. All blades, regardless of what material they are made from, have the ability to self-sharpen. This simplifies the maintenance of the device, because the blades do not need to be replaced;
  

  Stainless Steel Beard Razor Blades

• a way to adjust the length - there are two types. The first is the use of separate nozzles, which is not very convenient not only in use, but also when storing the device. The second - with the help of a nozzle on the blades, the length is determined by rotating or moving a special regulator located on the body or on the nozzle itself.At the same time, it is worth paying attention to the minimum possible length of hair left on the face, in most models this parameter is 0.5 mm.

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A large number of interchangeable nozzles is inconvenient not only in use but also during storage of the device

It is more convenient to use a single nozzle with a length adjuster

When choosing a razor for a beard, in addition to the main parameters, you need to pay attention to additional functions that can make using the device more convenient. The main functions include:

• vacuum absorption, which ensures the collection of cut hair in a special container. As necessary, this container is shaken and washed with water;
  

  Vacuum suction in a beard razor

• backlighting, which helps to see better the cultivated places;
• Laser pointer for perfectly straight lines when cutting.

Laser pointer allows you to cut hair in perfectly straight lines

Also, one of the convenient additional functions of a razor for a beard can be called a docking station, which is a separate stand element. In the case of ordinary razors, it is intended for charging and cleaning, but in devices for trimming hair, washing the blades in this way would be very problematic, therefore the station is intended only for storage and recharging. It is also very convenient when there is an indicator on the casing of the docking station that will notify the user that the electric shaver is fully charged. If the razor is equipped with a docking station, then in most cases it is impossible to use the device directly from the network.

Despite the fact that no matter how modern and functional the trimmer is, before buying it is necessary to pick up the device in your hands, feel its weight and ease of construction. If the trimmer does not “fit” in the hand, then it will be difficult to use it. In this case, it is better to choose a less modern, but more convenient model.

Types of devices

Shaving razors are divided into professional and intended for domestic use. A professional razor is more powerful, the speed of movement of knives in such a model is increased. This significantly affects the duration of the procedure. But it will be very problematic for a beginner to use a professional device, since with an increased speed of movement of the knives, the haircut becomes more complicated. For home use, it is better to choose non-professional models.

In addition, razors for beards and mustaches, used in beauty salons and hairdressers, have batteries with a larger capacity, and you can adjust the hair length in such models with greater accuracy. The blades of professional appliances are most often performed in a ceramic or ceramic-titanium version. Materials for the body and other structural elements are also better. All this affects the cost of the device.

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Major manufacturers

The main manufacturers of the most commonly sold beard razors are Braun, Philips, AEG, Panasonic, Zelmer and Remington. The devices of these companies combine quality, reliability and reasonable price. Chinese beard razors are better not to buy, and not only because of quality problems, but also due to significant weight and noise during operation.

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The razors of the manufacturers GA.MA, BaByliss, Wahl and Moser are devices for professional use. They are reliable and durable. Their cost is an order of magnitude higher than the price of appliances for home use, which is the main argument for the refusal of ordinary buyers from these models.

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BaByliss Professional Beard Shavers

Instrument Care

To extend the life of the razor to trim the beard and mustache, some care is required:

• Keep clean during use. To keep the appliance blades sharp for as long as possible, it is necessary to rinse the blades under running water after each contact with the hair. In addition, this will achieve a better result. When the work with the device is completed, it must be ensured that no hairs remain on the blades. If normal flushing under water is not enough, you can use a brush, which in most cases comes with the device;
• drying the device after each use. After the beard and mustache are trimmed, and the razor’s knives are washed under water, the device must be wiped with a towel, removing all moisture from the surface. For greater efficiency, it is better to leave the device without a cover, so that the remaining moisture evaporates quickly;
• treatment with alcohol or another disinfectant to prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria;
• use of oil after each use. After the razor has completely dried, a drop of engine oil should be dripped onto the knives and the appliance should be turned on idle. If engine oil is not at hand, you can use any essential or baby;
• proper storage. If there is no special case with the razor, it is better not to store it in a bathroom with high humidity.

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Proper care is the key to continued operation