Buying guides
Plain-English guides written from the products on our shelves.
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.
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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...
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.
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.
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 ...
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 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.
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.
Canon vs. Sony Cameras: Which Brand Should You Buy?
Canon or Sony? A budget-first comparison of four in-stock cameras, from a beginner DSLR kit to a full-frame hybrid and a cinema...
How to Clean Camera Lenses and Binoculars Without Scratching Them
A simple blow, brush, then wipe routine for cleaning camera lenses, binoculars, and other optics safely, with the tools that ma...
Best Vlogging Camera for Beginners: Pocket Gimbal vs. Action Cam vs. Compact
Not sure which camera to start vlogging with? Compare a pocket gimbal, an action cam and a compact vlog camera to find the best...
How to Choose a Portable Bluetooth Speaker: Compact vs. Big-Sound Models
A practical guide to picking a portable Bluetooth speaker, from water resistance and battery life to when a compact model beats...