All about body trimmers
Recently, more and more people use a device such as a trimmer. And this is not in vain, because with its help you can easily monitor your appearance.
Peculiarities
The main and main purpose of the body trimmer is a very fast and high-quality cutting of hairs from the desired areas of the skin. Most often, various attachments are included with it, thanks to which its capabilities also expand. All attachments are made for a specific type of haircut. For this reason, the body trimmer is considered universal. Its work is no different from that of a conventional hair clipper. The only difference is that the trimmer removes all hairs without damaging the skin.
Trimmers for men are more massive. They can also work with very coarse hair. Thanks to the attachments, such a device can be used both as a regular razor and as a device for removing hairs from the nostrils or ears.
Species overview
Trimmers vary. Some of them are only suitable for cutting a specific area and can easily be confused with a handle, while others can be used for the whole body. In addition, if the device is used in a bathroom, then it must be waterproof.
It is worth noting that trims may differ from each other by engine type. In total, there are 3 types of such devices:
- rotary;
- vibrating;
- pendulum.
However, the latter is only used in clippers that are used for shearing animals.
Rotary
Most often, such motors are installed in professional devices. After all, their power is quite high and can reach up to 50 watts. That is, these trimmers rotate very quickly. If we talk about the shortcomings, then these devices heat up too quickly, so during operation they must be turned off from time to time.
Vibrating
At the heart of such an engine there are 2 electromagnets, between which there is not a rotor, but an anchor. His movements are too short in amplitude. Such vibration devices are only adjusted with a special screw. In addition, they are very difficult to care for. In order to clean this trimmer after cutting your hair, you will need to unwind the block with legs.
In addition, the trimmers also differ in the type of nutrition.
- Electrical appliances are characterized by high power. However, their disadvantage is that it is impossible to use them away from the outlet.
- Rechargeable. Most often, such models are used to remove flaws. This is due to the fact that they can work offline for up to 1 hour. At the same time, as the operation continues, the power of the device will drop very quickly. It should also be noted that it will take about 9-10 hours to recharge such a device.
- Combined. Such devices can operate both from the mains and from the battery, which allows them to be used at maximum power.
- Only from batteries. These trimmers are very convenient when traveling. However, their capacity will not be enough for too serious work.
Also, men's trimmers have functional differences.
- For men with small beards. The set includes several attachments that are designed for different hair sizes. In addition, the products are also equipped with a regulator, with which you can make smooth transitions.
- For nostrils and ears. The trimmer's attachment has a rounded shape. In addition, it is worth noting that the tip itself is much narrower at the base.
- Universal. This type of shaving machine is used in different ways.With its help, you can remove hairs from all parts of the body.
- For the body only. These devices are intended most often for intimate places.
Top brands rating
To understand which brands are the best, just look at the simple top.
Wahl 9818-116.
This machine was produced by an American company. Its body is made of stainless steel. Hair removal can be done in various parts of the body. It works from the battery for about 4 hours, but only 1 hour will be enough for recharging. The only drawback of such a device is the too high price.
Philips QG 3335.
This rechargeable and moisture resistant device includes a large number of different attachments. So, there are attachments for the mustache and beard, for the ears and nostrils, for accurate modeling of the haircut, and a block for removing hairs all over the body is separately attached.
In stand-alone mode, this trimmer can work for about an hour, but after that it will take about 10 hours to recharge.
Another important point worth noting is that the blades of this device are self-sharpening.
BaByliss E835E.
This model is also waterproof, so you can even use it under the shower. This device works in standalone mode for about 40 minutes, but it will take 15-16 hours to recharge. The set includes a wide variety of attachments, thanks to which you can cope with hairs on any part of the body.
Criterias of choice
It is quite difficult for an uninformed person to choose such a device on their own. However, you should not despair, it is enough to adhere to the basic recommendations and selection criteria.
Equipment
First of all, you need to familiarize yourself with all the components of the purchased device. Their availability directly depends on the purpose for which the trimmer is purchased.
There must be a main mesh nozzle, which is intended for hair depilation. If necessary, it can be treated with any antiseptic.
A quality device must have removable blades. Some trimmers also include a cleaning brush for the device itself, which helps you take care of it.
Optional accessories
In addition to the basic elements of the kit, other optional accessories can be attached to the trimmer with an attachment. For example, it can be a micro-attachment, which is intended for eyebrow shaping, as well as for removing hairs from the ears and nostrils.
In addition, there is also a comb attachment, the main task of which is to cut one length. Some trimmers come with a pumice stone attachment, a stencil for modeling intimate haircuts.
Cutting part size
The quality of the haircut depends on this parameter. If the trimmer has a narrow working part, the size of which is 20 millimeters, then with its help it will be possible to make a very accurate intimate haircut, even without using a stencil. In addition, such devices will perfectly cope with the most inaccessible places.
Devices with a cutting section of 30 millimeters will quickly cope with open areas of the body.
However, experts do not recommend using them for neat haircuts.
Additional options
Very often the trimmer has some additional functions. For example, there are devices that work from a cigarette lighter. In this case, you can remove hairs even while traveling. There are backlit models to deal with removal without skipping. Devices with a vacuum system are considered very interesting. In this case, the trimmed hairs can be collected in a separate container and then discarded.
Another important feature worth paying attention to is the presence of a charge level indicator. After all, with its help, you can see when the machine needs to be powered up.
How to use?
In order to shave your hair with a regular trimmer, you first need to take a shower and dry well with a towel. Only then can you start the process itself. If the device is moisture resistant, then the procedure can be carried out in the shower.
First of all, be sure to read the instructions attached to the device.... In any case, a person should know that the maximum length of removed hairs should be within 45-50 millimeters. In addition, it is best to remove them against growth.
If the trimmer starts to twitch during operation, then it must be cleaned of debris. In those devices where the knife blades are not self-sharpening, you need to do this yourself. If this is not possible, then you should contact a specialist. At the end of the process, the machine must be cleaned.
To summarize, we can say that a body trimmer is a great device that will help you get rid of hair in unnecessary places. In addition, you can do this even without leaving your home.
An overview of the Philips MG7720 trimmer in the video below.