How to Choose a Shaving Mower?

Published on 04/22/2024 07:08

The irreplaceable tool to cut his beautiful beard of woodcutter and shave his hair? The lawnmower ! You are shown how to choose it.

The lawnmower is one of the must-have of its toilet kit. Especially since the beard became hype.

Why buy a lawnmower?

Useful to maintain your beard and trim your hair , a lawnmower is a handy 2 in 1 tool . It is composed of a cutting element and a shoe (which resembles a small comb) making it possible to choose the length of the hairs to be cut. Most of the time, a lawnmower is accompanied by at least 3 clogs of different sizes to allow a greater choice of cut.

What should you consider when buying a hair and beard trimmer?

Beard and even hair fighting?
In general, a hair clipper also acts as a beard trimmer. The operation remains the same, a cutting element and combs of different sizes.
However, it is necessary to remain attentive to certain elements which may vary according to its usefulness. A hair clipper will have a head and wider blades than a beard trimmer, in order to cut more hairs at a time . So choose a lawnmower that will meet our needs.

Find out the number of revolutions per minute
The longer a lawnmower is made, the more it is sharp (therefore effective) . It is advisable to choose a tool that rotates around 3,000 revolutions per minute.

The time of autonomy
As in any electrical appliance, the autonomy time is very important. A battery life of 45 minutes is a good average. It is better to choose a lawnmower that quickly recharges and discharges at a lower speed.

Hooves
In general, a lawnmower is sold with hooves. To be able to afford all styles, and to choose the length of the beard or the hair that one wishes, it is preferable to have shoes of 3, 6 and 9 millimeters.

How to maintain a hair clipper?

If the chosen mower is not equipped with an automated cleaning station , it must be maintained manually. It is advisable to use a specific oil for the cutting elements. 3 drops are sufficient at each end of the cutting head and in the middle. Cutting heads can be removed for ease of maintenance, depending on the mower model. It is better to clean between the teeth and sweep , after each use, with a small brush supplied in general with the mower, to remove the remaining hairs.

Thanks to Alex, barber and manager of the Clé du Barbier (70 Rue Saint Honoré, 75001 Paris) and to Paola Mulas, Head of communication Braun