Guides

Buying guides

Plain-English guides written from the products on our shelves.

BaBylissPRO FX5969 zero-gap T-blade replacement
Grooming

How Often to Replace Clipper Blades (T-Blade vs Standard)

How often to replace clipper blades, the signs a blade is worn, and how a T-blade differs from a standard blade.

BaBylissPRO COREFX FX86 cordless hair clipper
Grooming

Clipper vs Trimmer: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need

Clipper vs trimmer: a clipper cuts full haircuts with guards, and a trimmer handles edges, beards and detail. Here is how to te...

BaBylissPRO FX75FS2 COREFX cordless double foil shaver
Grooming

Foil vs Rotary Shaver: Which Suits Your Skin and Stubble

Foil vs rotary shaver: how each works, which fits your stubble and skin, and four cordless models to compare, plus gift tips.

Philips Norelco Nose Trimmer 3000 NT3600/62 in black

How to Trim Nose Hair Safely: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Yes, you can trim nose hair at home. Here is how to do it safely, which tools to use, and how to keep them clean.

Wahl #4 black clipper guide comb that sets a 1/2 inch cut
Grooming

Clipper Guard Sizes Explained: What Each Number Cuts

Clipper guard sizes explained with the standard chart, from #1/2 to #8, plus how to choose by style and how to clean and store ...

BaBylissPRO Fade and Line-up Kit with FX86 clipper, FX799MB trimmer, combs and fade brush
Grooming

How to Do a Fade at Home: Trimmer and Shaver Set Guide

How to do a fade at home, what each tool in a trimmer and shaver set does, and how to pick a fade and line-up kit for yourself ...

BaByliss PRO FX95C dual-coil cordless clipper
Grooming

BaByliss Pro FX3 vs. FX95C vs. FXONE GoldFX: Which Cordless Clipper Should You Buy?

A plain-English comparison of three BaBylissPRO cordless clippers we stock: the FX3, the FX95C dual-coil and the FXONE GoldFX.

BaByliss Pro graphite wedge clipper blade teeth, where clipper oil goes
Accessories

How to Oil Clippers (and Fix Pulling or Not Cutting)

How to oil clippers step by step, how often to do it, and what to try if your clipper still pulls hair or won't cut.

Grooming
Grooming

Trimmers, Dryers & Straighteners: How to Build Your Grooming Kit

A practical guide to trimmers, clippers, dryers, and straighteners so you know which grooming tools actually solve your routine.