Electric hair trimmers for cutting your own hair

Shape up with the best hair clippers for cutting your own hair at home, plus the top electric hair trimmers for a pro finish.

When choosing the best hair clippers for cutting your own hair, be honest about how good you are at actually cutting hair. If you haven’t done it before, stick with an electric hair trimmer that has guide comb attachments so that you don’t accidentally end up with a buzz cut. All hair clippers have removable protective blade guards too, and these help protect your scalp and neck from nicks and cuts. Generally speaking, hair trimmers are designed to cut short to medium length hair, so if yours is longer, you’ll need to chop it with scissors first.

While there’s an initial outlay on buying hair clippers, over time they should save you money on trips to the barbers. In our experience the best hair clippers are simple to use, with a good choice of cutting lengths and the option to be used cordless for greater freedom of movement. A non-slip grip will also help you maintain more precise control during cutting. We’d also recommend keeping an eye out for electric hair trimmers that come with accessories such as cleaning brushes and blade oil to keep your clippers in good condition.

What if you’re ready to shave your head bald? Then we’d recommend one of the best electric head shavers instead. And if you’re looking to enhance other aspects of your grooming routine, check out our guides to the best electric razors.