ST. LOUIS — Over the past year or so, some people have grown what’s known as a “quarantine beard.” As we get back to normal, looking like an untamed beast may not work anymore. The solution? A beard trimmer.
Consumer Reports has found some great beard trimmers to help you tame those wild whiskers.
The blades are the most important part of a beard trimmer. So look for a model with strong, sharp blades made of stainless steel or titanium. The packaging should tell you.
CR recently gave a couple dozen folks donning scruffy facial hair a beard trimmer to use and share some feedback about their experiences.
The participants didn’t like the trimmers with many small, flimsy parts, those that were a pain to clean, or those that had a short battery life.
The beard trimmers the participants tended to like were fully washable, had a travel lock, and felt sturdy and durable.
Two were standout favorites: the Remington Smart Beard Trimmer MB4700 for $68 and the Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 for $55. Both scored high marks for operation, basic features, and usability.
And while YouTube beard-trimming tutorials can be useful, most of CR’s volunteers said they preferred clear, easy-to-follow instructions provided by manufacturers.
You can find out what participants thought of other beard trimmers at CR.org.