Detail trimmer

Are you intrigued by the finishing trimmer? Read on to learn more about this essential tool for the barber!

Hair Clipper VS Finishing Trimmer: What's the difference(s)?

You've probably heard of the finishing trimmer without really knowing what it was. However, as its name suggests, it is an electric device whose primary mission is to perform small precision tasks for trimming beards or hair. The finishing trimmer, therefore, comes into play after using the hair clipper.

Aesthetically, the finishing trimmer closely resembles the hair clipper in many ways: it fits in the hand, may or may not have an electrical cord to plug into the mains, various buttons, and has a horizontal cutting head with blades.

Uses of the finishing trimmer

The finishing trimmer is not designed for cutting/shaving large areas of hair or body hair. It is used for occasional work on a small area.

For hair, this type of professional trimmer is useful for precisely outlining the nape of the neck, ears, and also sideburns (or "rouflaquettes" for purists). Generally, the trimmer head is sufficient on its own; there is no need to add a cutting attachment.

However, for subtle fades or a complete scalp shave, you can opt for a finishing shaver that will shave as close to the skin as possible. A clean finish is achieved by the rotation of blades on two rollers protected by a grid. The Wahl Super Close and Beautélive ProShaver models are perfect examples of this.

As for trimming certain facial hair, there are areas where these types of finishing trimmers, which are too wide, cannot reach. In this case, it is best to use an electric finishing shaver, like the Panasonic ER-RP40 model. Thanks to its thin and vertical head, it can reach the most complex areas such as eyebrows, the outline of the beard/moustache, or the inside of the ears.

Moreover, the finishing shaver will be the ideal tool for creating tribal designs in the hair of men who are fans of a particular footballer's haircut or pattern!