They’re also great for people with sensitive or blemish-prone skin because they don’t slice off a layer of your skin as razor blades do for older guys with the odd wrinkle to navigate, as there’s less risk of snagging your razor on the creases and, since they tend to cause fewer razor bumps and ingrown hairs when removing curly hair, they’re also a good option for Afro-Caribbean men.īuying an electric shaver is a lot like buying an electric car, though – you need to do your research before committing to a model you like. Used correctly, they can deliver results every bit as good as a traditional wet shave and, as a bonus, they’re less messy, can be used any time and anywhere (even when there’s no water or mirror around), and they put an end to painful nicks and cuts. A great all-round grooming gadget.Traditional razors might be the cheapest way to shave, but when it comes to speed, ease of use and sheer comfort, electric shavers are a discerning gent’s grooming tool of choice. The fact that it’s washable and features lifetime sharp blades is a boon too.

We loved the fact it did so much and was so versatile and is great value for money given its multifunctionality. Even unruly eyebrow hair can be kept in check using the beard cutting guards. A 9-in-1 kit it includes attachments for beard trimming, hair cutting (0.5 to 21 mm), manscaping, wet shaving (it includes a Gillette Fusion5 ProGlide razor) and a rotary ear and nose hair trimmer. If you’re a younger guy who only needs an ear, nose and eyebrow hair trim occasionally or are looking for a gadget that covers all grooming bases this should be your pick. Accessories: Smart plug and charger, soft bag for storage, Gillette Fusion5 ProGlide razor, comb guards providing 13 lengths (0.5-21 mm).A 1-hour mains charge provides 100 minutes of cordless trimming. But it’s the self-sharpening titanium coated main blades that continuously sharpen as you trim that seal the deal. It’s sturdy and a lot of thought has gone into making it look like a premium grooming tool, making it a superb all-rounder that ticks boxes for functionality, appearance and value for money. We like the fact it includes both a flat micro-precision blade and a rotary one. In fairness it doesn’t because it’s so much more than that, having been designed not only to trim ear, nose and eyebrow hair but perfect the edges around your beard and trim stubble too. Remington’s 100 per cent waterproof trimmer made us chuckle when we first clapped eyes on it – mainly because it goes out of its way not to call itself a nose trimmer. Accessories: Rotary attachment, micro precision trimmer attachment, eyebrow comb and adjustable stubble comb (1-5mm), storage pouch.Charging: Requires 1 AA battery (included).

Both do the same thing (save you from looking like a Yeti) though angled ones tend to be a little better at getting into awkward places. There are two main types: rotary ones featuring a circular head that protects rotating blades or angled, flat blades ones.

Unless you know exactly what you’re doing, have a high pain threshold or asbestos ears, though, the simplest way is to use a trimmer. When it comes to tackling these unwanted hairs there are lots of options, such as plucking, waxing and shaving, while experienced Turkish barbers singe ear hair away with a flame.

“Eyebrows, for example, grow for around 30 days before shedding and re-growing whereas the hair on our head generally grows for between 2-5 years before shedding and re-growing,” says Proudman. It’s this that leads to those extra-long hairs popping up, though, thankfully, they don’t end up as long as the stuff on your head because ear, nose and eyebrow hair has a shorter growing phase. “As men age the hair follicles become more sensitive to male hormones, which keeps them in the ‘growing phase’ for longer.” “It’s widely believed that the increase in ear hair is due an increase of testosterone, which makes hair coarser and thicker as it ages and greys,” she says. If you’ve ever wondered why these unsightly and wiry rogue hairs pop up – especially in later life – Eva Proudman, chair of The Institute of Trichologists has an explanation. Little wonder, then, that these hair trimmers remain one of the most useful gadgets a man can have in his grooming arsenal. When it comes to good grooming, the devil is in the detail nothing lets a man down quite like errant ear or eyebrow hair or a nasty-looking nose garden.

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