It would deserve a full 5-star if the latch of flip-over fine trimmer didn’t break the first time I used it. The fine trimmer still works with my thumb pressing to hold it in place. Since then, I have given and received haircuts 20+ times using it (that’s what starving graduate students do other than subsisting on Ramen noodles.) When I save enough money, I think I will simply get a beard trimmer to do the fine touches. After all, one can’t expect a $20 tool to do everything.
Rating: 4 / 5

This model featured a Powerdrive system that’s supposedly more powerful at cutting thick hair more smoothly. It also sports this special detail trimmer that pops out and attaches to the trimmer blade like a silencer for a rifle. The only difference is that it makes 3 times more noise than the regular trimmer. It was so loud I couldn’t stand it buzzing next to my ear.

I tried oiling it to no avail, it’s just very noisy and vibrates a lot. The regular trimmer is just like the old Wahl I had. In fact this trimmer looks and feels JUST like the old Wahl I had from the mid 90s.

I didn’t feel any difference in how smoothly it cut – it just got really hot really quickly.

But it’s new and it has a 5 year warranty. It would pay for itself in the 3rd or 4th haircut at home.

UPDATE: After the 3rd cutting, the trimmer appears to be slightly quieter and doesn’t get as hot.

I oiled the blades and made sure it was clean.

The small trimmer attachment got a bit quieter but I found that if I just wear earplugs I can handle the noise. No Big deal at all.

The hair trimmer already paid for itself and I’m getting really nice and clean haircuts by myself.

UPDATE:

After about the 10th use, the longer trimmer guides vibrate and the smaller “fuzz hair” adapter vibrates right off of the main trimmer body.

It still cuts great for such an inexpensive trimmer. It does the job of an industrial strength trimmer and after about 3 haircuts, it pays for itself. I can pretty much get a brand new trimmer set each year and still save over going to a hair salon/barber shop.

My hairstyle isn’t complicated: Guide #4 for the top, Guide #1 for the sides. High and tight. I see no reason to pay a barber ten dollars to do the same thing.
Rating: 4 / 5

After trying some cheaper scissors from Target and throwing them away in disgust when they kept pinching hairs instead of cutting them I decided to buy this set after my dad suggested it to me. I was a little worried that the quality of Tweezerman products might not be as good as it used to be, but these scissors are wonderful.

The size is absolutely perfect, and they feel great in my hand. When you pick them up it is immediately obvious that they are heavy-duty and high-quality. The chrome finish on the stainless steel is bright and the finish holds up well over time, still looking shiny and new after many months of use. The tips of the blades are slightly rounded to help prevent injury. The blades are sharp as a knife, and cut through even the thickest of facial hair with ease. Combined with the free lifetime sharpening guarantee that Tweezerman offers, it is clear that these scissors will last a lifetime.

The included comb is made out of a black plastic material similar to a regular ACE-brand fine-tooth comb. It is not as durable as the scissors, but if handled well it should hold up just as well as any other plastic mustache comb. The clamshell packaging the set comes in is also sturdy and attractive, making this a great gift for anyone with facial hair.

I am thoroughly pleased with this set and would happily recommend it to anyone who is looking for a high-quality set of scissors to help tame their facial hair.

PROS:

Great gift

Extremely sharp

Rounded blade tips to prevent injury

High-quality construction

More durable than other scissors

Free lifetime sharpening guarantee

CONS:

None
Rating: 5 / 5