“The differences can be pretty minimal and the price-to-quality ratio much better.” What beard trimmers do you specifically recommend and why? “In a barbershop environment, we most commonly use hair clippers and detailers to tame a client’s beard rather than a specific beard trimmer, so don’t discount those when considering what to buy,” he says. He says that it’s fine to consider trimmers or clippers that are not solely dedicated to beards, so long as they are suitable for your own beard style. “Beard trimmers are smaller and make it easier to get all the angles of the face,” he says. It may sound obvious, but as Ben points out, you should also opt for a reputable brand and make sure the trimmer you pick is specifically designed for beards and not hair. Ever tried trimming your beard with a corded trimmer? It’s a right pain.” In reality, “you just need something sharp, robust, straightforward and cordless. “Companies are constantly trying to invent pretty unnecessary unique selling points for their latest model of beard trimmer in an attempt to make it stand out in the ever-growing crowd and make you buy their latest model, which is often alarmingly similar to the previous one,” he says. What should you look for and avoid when buying beard trimmers?įirstly, TJ recommends being aware of gimmicks. Ben says he is passionate about passing on his knowledge, whether to his clients to find the best products or sharing his skills and experience with fellow staff. In 2016, Ben transitioned into men’s grooming with Murdock London. Ben began working in the hair industry in 2005 before spending the next ten years working at Toni & Guy. Ruffians launched their first shop in Edinburgh a decade ago before opening four more shops in central London.īen Vowles is a head barber at Murdock London, which has established itself as a master of grooming. Tom ‘TJ’ Hunt is one of the barbers at the multi-award winning barbershop and leading men’s grooming brand Ruffians, credited as ‘the architects of the modern barbershop revolution’. Our men’s grooming experts Tom Hunt and Ben Vowles work for two of London’s leading barbershops, with unrivalled knowledge about which male grooming products are the best to use at home.

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