The last two years or so have been largely appalling, admittedly, but among the few bright spots is the sense of grooming freedom we’ve embraced, either through laziness or the need to experience something – anything – new.
Facial hair was already trending mainstream as workplaces shifted casual, but the overnight collapse of corporate culture, dating culture and even pub culture meant that by the third month of lockdown, a lot of men had discovered whether they could pull off a moustache, a beard, or even the full Grizzly Adams.
More power to them. Growing a beard is one of the most flattering grooming moves a man can make, unless that beard is the kind of thatchy mess that comes when you just let hair grow out of your face unchecked.
If you’re going long then maintenance means a proper washing, brushing, oiling routine (our pick of the best beard oils will help you there), but even if you stick to a light fuzz, you need a quality beard trimmer. Lucky you, because we’ve tested them all to find the 10 best beard trimmers you can buy right now.
How to find the best beard trimmer for you
All beard trimmers are not born equal, but cost doesn’t necessarily equate to quality. What you need depends on the kind of beard you want to grow and how much attention you’re going to lavish on it. These are the key things to consider.