benkei Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I need some suggestions for facial hair/beard maintanence devices! I've had a goatee for a few years, and have always had my girlfriend or mum trim it for me as I don't trust myself with scissors around my face! I feel the need for more independance, so investing in a trimmer would be more convenient than relying on someone else to do it! I saw an advert for a trimmer that was digitally adjustable for trimming facial hair, but cannot remember what it was or who made it?! How many of you have facial hair and how do you maintain it? And does anyone know of this trimmer of which I speak?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 http://english.cri.cn/mmsource/images/2006/05/29/beard34296.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Zomg!!!!!11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I use a forfex barbers trimmer, bought from where I get my hair done. Cost £45 and is superb, no digital height adjustment, just snap on blade covers but it does a really good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 BaByliss i-trim Stubble perhaps? I have an analogue Remington one that seems to work OK, the i-trim looks cool but how much control do you really need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I use Wahl clippers... about £20 from Argos I think... blade 1 or 2 depending on how I feel that day. Oh yes, the beard is back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Well I like to keep it around 3-5mm. It gets irritable when it gets too long, and it's a lighter shade of brown to the hair on my head, and have blonde bits in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 I use Wahl clippers... about £20 from Argos I think... blade 1 or 2 depending on how I feel that day. Oh yes, the beard is back. That looks quite good, however by 'mains clipper' I presume it needs a plug? One of which my bathroom does not have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 That looks quite good, however by 'mains clipper' I presume it needs a plug? One of which my bathroom does not have Why do you need to do it in the bath room? Try spicing things up by trimming in the bedroom once in a while? You may find that you and your partner enjoy it more? (sorry I'm losing the plot today, I hate Wednesdays) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeyboy2k Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Scissors are very good if you can be bothered, but who can in the morning? At the moment I use a combination of ceramic hair clippers and a Braun Cruzer 3. If you want to keep it 3-5mm I'd recommend just using a set of cordless rechargable hair clippers with attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Why do you need to do it in the bath room? Try spicing things up by trimming in the bedroom once in a while? You may find that you and your partner enjoy it more? Because that's where the mirror is Plus I wouldn't want to get hair trimmings in my carpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 This is the updated version of the one I have and like: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0546375/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHealth%2Band%2Bpersonal%2Bcare%7C10199659/c_2/2%7Ccat_10199659%7CMen%2527s%2Bgrooming%7C10199726/c_3/4%7Ccat_10199726%7CClippers%2Band%2Btrimmers%7C10199729.htm This seems like a bargain: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4430085/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHealth%2Band%2Bpersonal%2Bcare%7C10199659/c_2/2%7Ccat_10199659%7CMen%2527s%2Bgrooming%7C10199726/c_3/4%7Ccat_10199726%7CClippers%2Band%2Btrimmers%7C10199729.htm And this might solve your hair trimmings concerns or stop you getting shouted out by your other half when you litter the sink with hair in the morning... http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4427287/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHealth%2Band%2Bpersonal%2Bcare%7C10199659/c_2/2%7Ccat_10199659%7CMen%2527s%2Bgrooming%7C10199726/c_3/4%7Ccat_10199726%7CClippers%2Band%2Btrimmers%7C10199729.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 And this might solve your hair trimmings concerns or stop you getting shouted out by your other half when you litter the sink with hair in the morning... Just to clear things up, I live at home (with parents) so my other half only sees me randomly in the week, and on weekends. My dad is always leaving mustache trimmings in the sink, so maybe my trimmings will go un-noticed and blend in! michael - are you the king of finding things?! Nothing can escape your grasp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 My beard maintenance is to let it all grow for about 4 days, then shave it all off. Years ago, I used to have a 'weekend goutee'. I'd let the stubble grow all week and at the weekend just shave what's there into a neat little goutee, for social events, and then shave it off sunday evenings. That worked quite well, as it was so easy to do. I also used to wear ladies underwear, just like my old papa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I'm at the other end of the scale - my goatee stops growing once it gets to 2" long and refuses to go any longer. When I do trim it (and my tasche), I just use scissors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Cool thread. I grew sideburns and a moustache over Xmas, and find that for the moment careful use of a normal razor is enough. Sometimes I use a small scissor to stop those facial pubes from creeping over my lips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Remington Precision MB 40. Got it on Ebay for £10. Uses a three pin plug for the charger. Nothing fancy but it does what it is supposed to, cuts from 1mm to 15mm, quick and easy. No more ZZtop for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Havent bothered with a barber for years now, cut my hair with clippers, and beard with scissors, job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Haven bothered with a barber for years now, cut my hair with clippers, and beard with scissors, job done. You do a great job of it too. http://mugshotdujour.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/edward-martinfernandez1.jpg http://mugshotdujour.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/edward-martinfernandez.jpg (From http://mugshotdujour.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Think I'm sold on this one! Looks like it has everything I needed... Remington High Precision Trimmer Grooming Kit PG400 Not a bad price either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 You do a great job of it too. http://mugshotdujour.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/edward-martinfernandez1.jpg http://mugshotdujour.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/edward-martinfernandez.jpg (From http://mugshotdujour.com) Nah! i think his problem is Noni juice;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Think I'm sold on this one! Looks like it has everything I needed... Remington High Precision Trimmer Grooming Kit PG400 Not a bad price either I bought that one from Argos a few months ago, I'm sure it was cheaper. Excellent unit - I had a few others before that but chose this one as my old units wouldn't hold a charge that long. This one last several weeks between charges and doesn't require oiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Just checked Argos, and it's £21.some odd pence... Unfortunately it's out of stock in all the Argoses in my area! Typical... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Bic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 When I had my beard I used my Scherna clippers which were around £40. Also dead good for doing hair cuts and trimming pubes (just writing what everyone else was scared to ). I found scissors to be a waste of time, also using a razor never seemed to work. Probably depends on your facial hair and the style of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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