There are many electric beard trimmers, as well as battery-operated cordless trimmers that are much more handy to use. A beard trimmer is self-operated, and helps an individual to shorten and level the beard in an easy and effective manner, transforming an uneven and shabby beard to give a neat look. An efficient device should give the right result, with a simple cleansing mechanism, and should have good battery life. It should employ standard blades, which can be replaced as and when needed.
Rechargeable beard trimmers, which form the most current trend, are generally available in the market. Unlike the plugged ones, it is easy to wet the battery powered trimmers. Though trimmers can be used either dry or wet, depending on the specifications, most of them work well with a dry beard. This is because wetting clogs up easily, obstructing the trimming process. Hence, trimming is effective with a dry beard, as it requires cutting rather than shaving.
Several trimmers use a clip on the beard for adjustments, similar to hair-clippers used by barbers. Though they work out, fine adjustment is not possible, and each clip attachment is approximately one-eighth of an inch longer compared to a previous length. However, the best and most efficient trimmer is the one that has an adjustable guard. Such trimmers come with a click wheel, that can be turned appropriately to make adjustments, and they also indicate the number, allowing the user to remember the previous length, even if it is changed.
A variety of brands such as Remington, Norelco, Philips, Conair and Panasonic are offered with a number of functions and features. The best grooming appliances come with titanium blades, which are less likely to painfully pull the facial hair. A turbo vacuum trimmer has a vacuum feature that is built in to suck up trimmings, reducing mess. Further, it has self-sharpening blades, and rechargeable battery.
An Oster Professional trimmer uses a small motor for enhanced power, and has adjustable blades for close and medium trims, besides a special comb to contour the beard. The all-in-one trimmer has a lasting battery, and a swift-charge feature, and has beard guards, along with brow and ear trimmers.
