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Philips One Blade360 Pro Another solid option for those globetrotters who want to maintain while on the road is the OneBlade 360. The innovative design of the blade allows it to move in any direction and follow Two more for your considerati

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We get our hands on the spanking new Wahl Waterproof Stainless Steel all-purpose trimmer. Top End (and bottom) Trimming!

the shape of the face. Perfect for trimming and shaving your facial flourish with a 14-length precision comb attachment, the OneBlade is fully waterproof and rated IPX7, so you can rinse it straight under a tap. You can use it on your body, too. Expect to get 120 minutes out of a one-hour charge.

W hen you dwell in the bargain basement of trimmers as we have for the last five years, you unrealistically expect a professional finish on a device that costs less than a couple of large pizzas. And invariably, the results leave more patches on your face than a drought-ridden lawn. However, when you eventually use a premium trimmer, the difference in quality and results is astounding. You quickly realise that all you’ve been doing beforehand is wasting precious time. Made in the USA, the tilt in the pedigree on the Wahl WA9898 is noticeable straight out of the box. The trimmer has good weight and balance and is finished in an elegant black with a silver aesthetic. The build quality is exceptional. A big selling point here is the trimmer’s versatility. It can be used as a traditional beard trimmer, a body trimmer, and for keeping nostril, eyebrow, neckline, and ear hair in check. For frequent travellers, this presents an ideal on the-road body grooming solution. It even comes

with a free hard-shelled storage case. To tackle this myriad of jobs, the WA9898 has an extensive bag of tools and attachments. At the top of the list sits a precision ground stainless steel standard trimmer blade crafted to stay sharper – and cooler - for longer. Also included in the kit are two close detail blades: a standard and a T-blade for greater coverage. These are great for defining beard shape detail and tidying up neckline hair, keeping your appearance on point between trips to the barbers. The trimmer also has a full complement of guide combs, including two adjustable multi size attachments for two detail blades and a vertical fitting for nose, ear, and brow trimming. To use the WA9898 is a dream. The blades remain cool throughout operation, and the detailing blades execute a precise cut. As a dedicated beard trimmer, it has everything you need for a professional finish for all beards. This high level of performance extends to body trimming, too, with the larger real estate on the T-blade covering more surface area. Rated at IPX7, an additional bonus is that the trimmer can be used in the shower bath and rinsed under the tap, which is helpful if you’re switching from face-to-body trimming. Finally, battery life is one of the biggest bugbears in any trimmer/shaver. That is addressed here with a whopping six hours of battery life on a single charge. And if you do get caught short mid-trim, a one-minute quick charge will give you five minutes of use to finish the job. All up, the Wahl WA9898 offers a flexible, high-quality solution to all your trimming requirements. And with some practice, it’ll save you heaps at the hip pocket.

Remington One Total Multi Groomer From another reputable brand in

the grooming space, the One Total Multi Groomer is a beard trimmer, body trimmer, hair clipper, nose trimmer, and electric shaver all in one. It features a powerful motor, four full-size attachments, and 14 guide combs to ensure that customised trim is catered for. It’s also waterproof, and you’ll get 60 minutes of use out of a two-hour charge with a five-minute quick charge option if the trimmer goes flat before you’re finished.

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