There were days when men had to rely on scissors and razors to tend to their facial hair, inevitably making way for unwanted nicks and cuts. These tools were not only time-consuming but also challenging to use. But the lockdown brought it on all men to become equipped to give themselves a salon-style beard trimming at home. And, with the invention of beard trimmers, men now have a tool specifically designed for beard grooming that offers, through a range of attachments, a plethora of achievable styles and grooms. Additionally, many trimmers come with features like adjustable guards, precision blades, and easy-to-clean designs, which make them a lot more convenient and efficient to use than traditional grooming tools.
Trimmers are now an essential tool in men’s Dopp Kits. Safaris, casual Sundays, work weeks, big presentations and so on – they come in handy in all circumstances. Here are Tira’s top pick of beard trimmers for your daily needs.
Best beard trimmers for salon-inspired styling
1. Alan Truman Atom 708 Dual Foil Shaver: This electric shaver features dual foils for a close, comfortable shave. It also has a pop-up trimmer for detailing and grooming.
2. VEGA Men X3 Beard Trimmer: This beard trimmer has forty-length settings and can be used both corded and cordless. It is easy to use, offers versatile lengths, has a quick charging feature and a 90-minute long runtime.
3. Wahl Beard Rechargeable Trimmer: This rechargeable beard trimmer has a compact design and can be used cordless or with a cord. It comes with various comb attachments for different beard lengths. It is not only effective at trimming beards but also super easy to clean.
4. VGR V-030 Trimmer: This beard trimmer has a 100-minute runtime and 5-length settings. It also has a stainless steel blade and sleek design. It makes the task of beard trimming look like a piece of cake while still being able to deliver desirable results.
5. BPL Beard Trimmer with Digital Battery Indicator: If long-lasting battery life is your priority then this trimmer is everything you have been looking for. This beard trimmer features a digital battery indicator to show the remaining battery life along with various comb attachments for different beard lengths.
Beard trends to catch up on
Once you’ve taken your pick of the trimmer, it’s time to choose a look. Select one from these hot beard trends for your next transformative shave:
- Stubble: Get yourself a Hugh Jackman signature with this trend. A short, neatly trimmed beard that gives the appearance of a few days' growth.
- Full beard: A classic, bushy beard that covers the entire lower face and chin no doubt lends gravitas to your personality.
- Goatee: The “anyone can do it but not anyone can carry it” goatee. A style that includes hair only on the chin and moustache area, with the cheeks and sideburns clean-shaven.
- Van Dyke: Also known as the David Beckham look, this is a beard style that resembles a goatee but without the moustache connecting to it. The cheeks and sideburns remain clean shaven.
- Garibaldi: A full, rounded beard that is slightly trimmed at the bottom and often paired with a moustache.
- Bandholz: A long, full beard much like Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow look, this one requires significant time and patience to grow out and maintain but, if carried off, is bound to leave a memorable impact.
