Fellas, get your lockdown look in order with these top-of-the-line trimmers
Got a loved one still sporting some extra pandemic scruff, AKA: the lockdown beard?
If it’s time to tame it, 5 On Your Side’s Monica Laliberte says Consumer Reports has found some great beard trimmers.
They gave different trimmers to a dozen bearded men, then got their feedback.
The most important part of one is the blades.
"Look for a model with strong, sharp blades made of stainless steel or titanium, which you should be able to find on the packaging,” said Laura Murphy with Consumer Reports. “Participants tended to not like trimmers with lots of small, flimsy parts, that were a pain to clean, or had short battery life.”
Top picks are fully washable blades that have a travel lock and feel sturdy and durable.
Two stand-outs: the Remington Smart Beard Trimmer, MB4700, for $68, and the Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 for $55.
And while YouTube beard trimming video tutorials can be useful, most of CR’s volunteers said they preferred clear, easy-to-follow instructions provided by the manufacturer.
