Are you wondering if beard trimmers can actually give a clean shave?
If yes, you are in the right place!
I get it. Having to use your manual razor each and every day is not an enjoyable process whatsoever. In fact, my brother has been working in the military (where they have to shave every day) for years therefore I can understand your struggle.
If you are in a rush, here is my quick answer on using beard trimmers to shave:
A high-quality beard trimmer can trim your beard up to 0.2-0.5mm (0.008 to 0.02 inch) depending on which one you choose. This is not a clean shave but it is close. For best results, after you trim your beard with the trimmer without a guard, use an electric shaver. The result will be exactly or very close to shaving with a razor.
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In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about shaving your facial hair with a beard trimmer, without having to use the razor you hate!
We ”ll also see the trimmers that give the closest shave.
Without further ado, let’s get into it!
Benefits Of Shaving With A Trimmer (Instead Of A Razor)
Shaving your beard with a razor very often can get annoying. Yes, it is very easy to do so but it can also cause irritation, bumps, cuts, etc.
Having said that, shaving your facial hair with a trimmer is faster and can eliminate a variety of problems.
Here are the most important benefits of using a trimmer to shave your beard:
These are the most important benefits a trimmer brings to the table. Obviously, using a razor is also ok and that’s why millions of men use razors daily.
Especially, if you shave against the grain (which is only advisable if you have to do it e.g. military) a razor can give you better results.
However, let’s dive deeper.
Can Beard Trimmers Give A Clean Shave?
Beard trimmers can give a very short trim but not a perfect clean-shave. If you want your face to not have any signs of hair whatsoever, there are 2 things you can do.
The first one is to use a manual razor and we will discuss the second one in the next subheading.
Trimmers, as their name suggests, are made to trim beards. They will never give you a face like if you have waxed off your beard. And that’s ok for most men.
Obviously, for most people, you will be clean-shaven but if someone looks at you from a really close distance he will realize you have a beard shadow. Mostly like a 5 o’clock shadow or shorter than that. (Depends on the trimmer)
Is this something you are ok with?
If yes, go buy a high-quality trimmer (more on that later on), and problem solved.
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On the other hand, if you want to look exactly as if you have shaved your beard against the grain you will need to either use a razor or …see the next part of the article!
I am joking, let’s move on!
Beard Trimmer And Electric Shaver Combo
Here you are.
As we have previously said beard trimmers can give a trim close to 0.3-0.5mm maximum.
But here electric shavers come in handy!
Electric shavers are not only used by barbers to create fade haircuts but also by men that want a clean-shaven look without using a razor!
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Electric shavers are awesome for this specific task. They can shave exactly or really really close to razors.
If your trimmer does not give you the trim you want, buying a high-quality shaver will literally s(h)ave you!
Tip: You need both a trimmer and an electric shaver to make this work. As an alternative, you can also shave your face with a razor once and then use an electric shaver daily.
Electric shavers do not work on beards. You have to have short facial hair.
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What Is Our Take?
Our take is simple. If you don’t mind a beard shadow (that’s barely visible) just get a good trimmer and you will look nearly clean-shaven day in and day out.
If you are obsessed with it and you don’t want any signs of pre-existing hair then:
- Use a razor against the grain
- Use a trimmer and an electric shaver
- Wax your beard off
None of these comes without drawbacks. But, each one of them has its pros as well.
If you ask me personally, I would get the 2nd option. Less pain, fewer headaches.
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Which Beard Trimmer Gives The Closest Shave?
The most important step you have to take when you want to get a clean-shave with a trimmer is to choose the right trimmer.
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