Katere strižnike je najbolje kupiti?

Ne glede na službene in družinske obveznosti ter zdaj zaradi svetovne pandemije načrtovanje obiska pri brivcu ali frizerju trenutno ni realistično ali sploh mogoče. Na srečo je (večinoma za moške) enostavno preiti iz enobarvnega v čudovito s samostojno pričesko in dobrim kompletom strižnikov za lase. Katere strižnike pa je najbolje kupiti? Spodaj vam podajamo spodnji del.

Najprej, kako delujejo strižniki?

Strižnik las je odlično vsestransko orodje za nego las. Enako dobro lahko postriže vašo krpo in dlake na obrazu z uporabo različnih varoval in funkcij, ne da bi morali iti k brivcu. Električni in baterijski strojčki za striženje so zdaj priljubljeni, saj so ročni strojčki za striženje las prešli na pot dinozavrov.

Glavna komponenta strižnika las je zasnova motorja, ki poganja orodje. V bistvu deluje tako, da samoostrilna rezila vrtijo vodoravno in z rahlim navpičnim premikom osi, kar strižniku omogoča enakomerno in učinkovito striženje las, ne da bi iz lasišča izvlekli celotne lasne mešičke.

Katere strižnike je najbolje kupiti?

V večini primerov bi morali primerjati različne strižnike glede na značilnosti, zmogljivost, zanesljivost in ceno. Nedavna raziskava Canstar Blue je pokazala, da Avstrijci v povprečju porabijo 66 $ za nove strižnike.

Poleg tega bo vaša izbira v veliki meri odvisna od vašega tipa las in tega, kako nameravate uporabljati svoje strižnike. Če želite doma preprosto hitro striženje las, ki ga naredi sam, bo to opravil standardni ali celo električni strižnik z nizkim dosegom, ki bo precej poceni, recimo pod 30 USD. Če pa imate na primer grobe ali kodraste lase, ki jih je težko ukrotiti, potem raje poiščite visoko zmogljive strižnike z glavami, ki jih je enostavno zamenjati za gladko striženje. In če redno potujete (če ni svetovne pandemije) ali imate doma omejen prostor za shranjevanje, bi bil večnamenski brezžični model najboljša izbira.

Če še vedno niste prepričani, katere strižnike potrebujete, smo spodaj ročno izbrali nekaj kakovostnih in poceni modelov priljubljenih blagovnih znamk, ki jih lahko upoštevate.

Strižniki za manj kot 100 $

Model	Prodavec	Cena*
Strižnik las Philips HC3520/15	JB Hi-Fi	39,95 $
Wahl Color Pro Home Clipper	Trgovina z brivniki	39,95 $
Moški komplet za nego Braun MGK3045	Harvey Norman	69 $
Najboljši strižniki Remington Barber	Harvey Norman	79,95 $
VS Sassoon X6 PRO	David Jones	99,95 $

*Cene so povzete od ustreznih prodajalcev in so pravilne od aprila 2020.

Strižnik las Philips HC3520/15

Ta Philipsov brezžični model ima tehnologijo Trim-n-flow, ki preprečuje, da bi se dlake zagozdile v strižniku, in tehnologijo DualCut, ki očitno lahko prebije vse vrste las s kombinacijo dvojno nabrušenih rezalnih elementov z nizkim trenjem. Ta model Philips ima 75-minutno življenjsko dobo baterije in 13 nastavitev dolžine (1–23 mm).

Strižnik Wahl Color Pro Style

Ta strojček za striženje las Wahl Color Pro naj bi bil idealen za družinsko striženje, saj je opremljen z barvno kodiranimi vodilnimi glavniki, ki vam pomagajo zapomniti dolžino striženja za vse. Vsebuje tudi natančna rezila za vzdržljivost in dolgotrajno delovanje, kot tudi konusno ročico za enostavno mešanje las in spreminjanje različnih dolžin ter vodila za ušesa za neboleč rez. Model Wahl Color Pro je na voljo v 18-delnem kompletu, ki vključuje majhne škarje in druge dodatke.

Moški komplet za nego Braun MGK3045

Ta Braunov komplet za nego je kot nalašč za vsakogar, ki želi z rednim vzdrževanjem ostati oster. Strižniki so opremljeni s fiksnimi glavniki za oblikovanje brade s 13 natančnimi nastavitvami dolžine in rezili iz nerjavečega jekla za enostavno rezanje gostih las. Ta brezžični model ima 60-minutni čas delovanja in popolnoma pralno ohišje za priročno čiščenje.

Najboljši strižniki Remington Barber

Ta brezžični strižnik las Remington na litijski pogon vam lahko pomaga pri striženju las brivskega razreda doma. Na voljo je v 20-delnem kompletu za striženje, opremljenem z 10 glavniki, škarjami, rezilom za striženje las in rezilom za trim britje, ki lahko postriže dlake do 0,2 mm. Priložena sta tudi majhna krtača in olje za vzdrževanje rezil.

VS Sassoon X6 PRO

Ta strižnik las VS Sassoon ima inovativno ukrivljeno zasnovo za boljši nadzor vodil glavnika in ima zmogljiv profesionalni motor na enosmerni tok, novo tehnologijo vodenja glavnika za prilagodljivo striženje in vrhunska rezila iz japonskega jekla, ki omogočajo 20 % hitrejše striženje, glede na znamko. . Ta model je podprt s petletno garancijo.

Kaj iskati pri strižnikih

Motor

Srce dobrega kompleta strižnikov las je mehanski motor, ki poganja rezilo. Strižniki so običajno na voljo v eni od treh vrst motorjev:magnetni, rotacijski in vrtljivi; which will typically be housed inside a plastic case in the handle. Here’s a quick summary of each type.

• Magnetic motor: This motor is found in most budget clippers because of its simple design with few moving parts. It creates a current to vibrate the blade back and forth, with a spring and electromagnet. Clippers with this motor are the least powerful, so tend to be suitable for occasional use.
• Pivot motor: This motor works similarly to the magnetic motor, but uses two electromagnets and no spring. Pivot motor clippers are said to produce at least twice the cutting power of magnetic motor clippers, but with reduced blade speed.
• Rotary motor: This motor is usually powers heavy-duty clippers, and comes in AC and DC powered units. Many DC powered units are cordless and powered by batteries, but AC units are more powerful. Rotary motor clippers are often used in barber shops and for pet grooming.

Blade

Most standard clippers come with stainless steel, self-sharpening blades that are rust-resistant. This is the gold standard, but check the product information on each product anyway. There are also electric clippers made with ceramic blades, but these tend to break more easily because ceramic is not a good heat conductor and can be more expensive to replace than stainless steel blades.

Comb guides

Another thing to look for is the number of comb guides included with any clippers, unless the only look you fancy is the buzz cut. These are attached on top of the blades to achieve different desired cutting lengths, so the more you have the better. A standard model can have up to four or six comb attachments while high-end models can have up to ten or more. You may also want a model with a taper control lever to blend hair lengths and layers with ease.

Oil

Most clippers will usually require lubricating oil (a small vial will come with each tool) for the blades to keep them from tugging at your hair and to keep your tool in prime condition. As a general rule, clippers should be oiled with each use. Now, there are some models available that supposedly allow you to skip this step, but do take these claims with a grain of salt.

Cheap hair clippers to buy

Kmart hair clippers

If you’re looking for stylish, budget hair clippers, Kmart offers two low-range cordless haircut kits for under $30, that come with all the basic functions you need for a quick trim. Both Kmart models come with stainless steel blades, various trimming combs, accessories and a 12-month warranty.

Here is our top pick for Kmart hair clippers:

22 Piece Hair Cut Kit ─ RRP $19*

• Seven trimming combs and taper control lever
• Scissors, cleaning brush, lubricating oil and cleaning solution included
• Comes with a barber cape and storage bag

Big W hair clippers

Big W stocks a limited, albeit low-price range of hair clippers and electric shavers from brands such as Philips, VS for Men and Braun. The cheapest model from the range (at the time of writing) is the Remington Personal Haircut Kit HC70A, which costs a measly $17 and comes with everything you need. This includes five comb and trimming guides (for facial hair), washable attachments, a taper control lever to blend layers more easily, and more. Prices for hair clippers from Big W typically range between $39 and $99.

Here is our top pick for Big W hair clippers:

Remington Titanium All In One Rechargeable Grooming System ─ RRP $29*

• Cordless (rechargeable) operation with up to 30 minutes cordless usage time
• Titanium coated trimmer blades
• Ergonomic design and comes with a storage stand

Target hair clippers

Of all the discount department stores, Target offers the widest range of grooming and haircut kits at a cut price. There are only two brands to choose from, Remington and VS Sassoon but price points start from as little as $20 for the Remington Cut Above Haircut Kit HC2001AU and go up to $99 for the Remington Rapid Cut Turbo which comes with 12 comb guides, a 70mm curved blade for precision, turbo speed function and fits in the palm of your hand.

Here is our top pick for Target hair clippers:

VS Sassoon The Maverick All-In-One Groomer VSM7426A- RRP $49*

• Multi-purpose face, body and head trimmer for total grooming control
• Diamond sharpened stainless steel blades
• Rechargeable 70-minute cordless run time with quick charge option
• Taper control for blending layers and a precise close trim

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