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Best hair clippers UK 2026

Philips Hairclipper Series 5000 is the best pick for most people, because it is 100% washable.

Want a family kit instead? The Wahl Colour Pro is your pick for colour-coded family cuts, with 10 attachment combs that cut from 0.8 to 25 mm.

★ Our top pickPhilips Hairclipper Series 5000 Washable Hair Clippers with 4 accessories (HC5630/13)Image: PhilipsSee it on Amazon

Which one is for you?

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Which pick suits which need
Ifyou want one washable clipper for the whole family with a wide rangePhilips Hairclipper Series 5000 Washable Hair Clippers with 4 accessories (HC5630/13)See it on Amazon
Ifyou want colour-coded combs for family trimsWahl Colour Pro Cordless Clipper (9649-017)See it on Amazon
Ifyou want a metal body, taper control and fadesBaByliss Super-X Metal Series Cordless Hair Clipper (7700U)See it on Amazon
Ifyou want a compact clipper with nine fixed combsRemington Quick Cut Hair Clipper (HC4250)See it on Amazon
Ifyou want mains power that never runs outWahl Elite Pro Haircutting Kit, corded (3027051-800, sold at Argos as 79602-017X)See it on Amazon
Ifyou cut your own hairWahl Self-Clip 360 DIY Hair Clipper (3028049)See it on Amazon

The 6 picks compared

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  1. 1★ Top pick

    Philips

    Philips Hairclipper Series 5000 Washable Hair Clippers with 4 accessories (HC5630/13)Best for washable all-rounder

    Wash it clean and trim from stubble to 28 mm

    See it on Amazon
  2. 2

    Wahl

    Wahl Colour Pro Cordless Clipper (9649-017)Best for colour-coded family cuts

    Ten combs for every family cut, all in one box

    See it on Amazon
  3. 3

    BaByliss

    BaByliss Super-X Metal Series Cordless Hair Clipper (7700U)Best for metal body and fades

    Crisp fades and fine control in a solid metal clipper

    See it on Amazon
  4. 4

    Remington

    Remington Quick Cut Hair Clipper (HC4250)Best for compact, nine fixed combs

    Trim neatly with nine combs and a 10-minute quick charge

    See it on Amazon
  5. 5

    Wahl

    Wahl Elite Pro Haircutting Kit, corded (3027051-800, sold at Argos as 79602-017X)Best for mains power, no battery

    Cut hair and beards with 10 combs and a lifetime motor guarantee

    See it on Amazon
  6. 6

    Wahl

    Wahl Self-Clip 360 DIY Hair Clipper (3028049)Best for cutting your own hair

    Cut your own hair with a blade that lies flat

    See it on Amazon

Side by side

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The picks side by side
PickBest forPriceThe fact that sets it apartWhere to buy
Philips Hairclipper Series 5000 Washable Hair Clippers with 4 accessories (HC5630/13)washable all-rounder£59.99It has 28 length settings (0.5–28 mm): two adjustable combs cover 3–28 mm in 1 mm steps, a 2 mm stubble comb is included, and no comb gives a 0.5 mm trim.See it on Amazon
Wahl Colour Pro Cordless Clipper (9649-017)colour-coded family cuts£36.99It has 10 attachment combs (8 numbered plus left and right ear taper) and cuts 0.8 to 25 mm.See it on Amazon
BaByliss Super-X Metal Series Cordless Hair Clipper (7700U)metal body and fades£80It has Japanese steel blades, a robust metal handle and taper control for fine adjustment and fading.See it on Amazon
Remington Quick Cut Hair Clipper (HC4250)compact, nine fixed combs£44.99It has nine fixed combs from 1.5 mm to 15 mm.See it on Amazon
Wahl Elite Pro Haircutting Kit, corded (3027051-800, sold at Argos as 79602-017X)mains power, no battery£58.49It is corded and mains powered, with a lifetime motor guarantee.See it on Amazon
Wahl Self-Clip 360 DIY Hair Clipper (3028049)cutting your own hair£69.99The SmartCut blade is angled at 15 degrees to lie flat against the scalp.See it on Amazon

Prices from the maker or retailer named on each pick below, checked 26 October 2026. A dash means the price changes too often to quote: tap through for today's.

Find the hair clipper that suits your home cuts, and buy it with confidence. This guide is for UK shoppers who cut their own or their family's hair and want to know which clipper to buy. Three things decide it: corded or cordless, the cutting range from 0.5 mm to 28 mm, and how long it runs on one charge against how long it takes to recharge. Blade care and guarantee length also count.

Our picks in detail

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Philips Hairclipper Series 5000 Washable Hair Clippers with 4 accessories (HC5630/13)
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1★ Top pickBest for washable all-rounder

Philips Hairclipper Series 5000 Washable Hair Clippers with 4 accessories (HC5630/13)

Wash it clean and trim from stubble to 28 mm.

What it is
The Hairclipper Series 5000 is a 100% washable clipper with 28 length settings and self-sharpening steel blades that need no oiling. Philips lists 90 minutes of cordless use from a 1-hour charge.
Perfect for
This suits you if you want one washable all-rounder for everyday trims, from stubble up to longer lengths.
Why we picked it
Turbo mode boosts the motor speed for thicker or denser hair, so the Series 5000 gets extra power when your hair is tough. The box also includes a 2 mm stubble comb, so short cuts need nothing extra. The guarantee runs up to 5 years, made up of 2 years standard plus 3 years when you register.
Price
£59.99 (philips.co.uk, checked 26 October 2026)
  • It has 28 length settings (0.5–28 mm): two adjustable combs cover 3–28 mm in 1 mm steps, a 2 mm stubble comb is included, and no comb gives a 0.5 mm trim.
  • Philips lists 90 minutes of cordless use from a 1-hour charge.
  • It is 100% washable and has self-sharpening steel blades that need no oiling.
  • Turbo mode increases the motor speed for thicker or denser hair, and the guarantee is up to 5 years (2 standard plus 3 on registration).

The catch: It runs 90 minutes per charge, half the BaByliss Super-X's 3 hours.

Wahl Colour Pro Cordless Clipper (9649-017)
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2Best for colour-coded family cuts

Wahl Colour Pro Cordless Clipper (9649-017)

Ten combs for every family cut, all in one box.

What it is
Colour Pro is a cordless clipper with 10 colour-coded attachment combs. It cuts from 0.8 to 25 mm and runs for 60 minutes on a full charge.
Perfect for
It suits families who want colour-coded cuts for everyone at home.
Why we picked it
The box also includes scissors, a barber comb, a soft storage case, blade oil and a cleaning brush. Wahl backs it with a 3-year guarantee, and you can also run it corded when you need to.
Price
£36.99 (wahl.co.uk, checked 26 October 2026)
  • It has 10 attachment combs (8 numbered plus left and right ear taper) and cuts 0.8 to 25 mm.
  • It runs for 60 minutes on a full charge and can also run corded.
  • The box includes scissors, a barber comb, a soft storage case, blade oil and a cleaning brush.
  • Wahl gives a 3-year guarantee.

The catch: The charge time is 12 hours, and only the blade heads can be rinsed because the clipper body is not waterproof.

BaByliss Super-X Metal Series Cordless Hair Clipper (7700U)
Image: BaByliss

3Best for metal body and fades

BaByliss Super-X Metal Series Cordless Hair Clipper (7700U)

Crisp fades and fine control in a solid metal clipper.

What it is
The BaByliss Super-X is a cordless clipper with Japanese steel blades inside a robust metal handle. Its taper control blends hair gradually from longer to shorter, which is how you get a clean fade.
Perfect for
It suits you if a solid metal body and fades are what you want most from a clipper.
Why we picked it
You get 10 comb guides for grades 0.5 to 8, plus left and right ear taper guides. A 3-hour charge gives 3 hours of cordless use, and a 20-minute quick charge gives 20 minutes of use. BaByliss backs it with a 3-year guarantee.
Price
£80 (babyliss.com, checked 26 October 2026)
  • It has Japanese steel blades, a robust metal handle and taper control for fine adjustment and fading.
  • A 3-hour charge gives 3 hours of cordless use, and a 20-minute quick charge gives 20 minutes of use.
  • It has 10 comb guides for grades 0.5–8 (0.8–25 mm), left and right ear taper guides, and a digital display showing charging progress and battery time.
  • BaByliss gives a 3-year guarantee.

The catch: It is cordless only, so you cannot plug it in when the battery runs out.

Remington Quick Cut Hair Clipper (HC4250)
Image: Remington

4Best for compact, nine fixed combs

Remington Quick Cut Hair Clipper (HC4250)

Trim neatly with nine combs and a 10-minute quick charge.

What it is
The Quick Cut is a compact clipper with nine combs running from 1.5 mm to 15 mm. Remington says its CurveCut blades give 57% greater blade coverage than a standard Remington clipper, so every pass covers more ground.
Perfect for
This suits you if you want a compact clipper with nine comb lengths to choose from.
Why we picked it
Remington lists it as fully washable, and it comes with a travel pouch and cleaning brush. Need it running in a hurry? A 10-minute quick charge gets you going, and it can also run corded.
Price
£44.99 (uk.remington-europe.com, checked 26 October 2026)
  • It has nine fixed combs from 1.5 mm to 15 mm.
  • CurveCut blade technology gives 57% greater blade coverage than a standard Remington clipper.
  • It runs for 40 minutes cordless after a 4-hour charge, can run corded, and has a 10-minute quick charge.
  • Remington lists it as fully washable, and it comes with a travel pouch and cleaning brush.

The catch: Cordless run time is 40 minutes, and the combs are fixed rather than adjustable.

Wahl Elite Pro Haircutting Kit, corded (3027051-800, sold at Argos as 79602-017X)
Image: Wahl

5Best for mains power, no battery

Wahl Elite Pro Haircutting Kit, corded (3027051-800, sold at Argos as 79602-017X)

Cut hair and beards with 10 combs and a lifetime motor guarantee.

What it is
Wahl Elite Pro is a haircutting kit with a lever you move with your thumb to set cutting lengths from 0.8 to 25 mm. It also comes with 10 attachment combs for a range of finishes.
Perfect for
It suits you if you want mains power and no battery to charge.
Why we picked it
Wahl gives the motor a lifetime guarantee. The box goes further, with a haircutting cape, scissors, a styling comb, a beard comb, blade oil and a cleaning brush.
Price
£58.49 (wahl.co.uk, checked 26 October 2026)
  • It is corded and mains powered, with a lifetime motor guarantee.
  • A thumb-adjustable taper lever gives cutting lengths of 0.8–25 mm, with 10 attachment combs (#0.5, #1.5, #1–8).
  • The box includes a haircutting cape, scissors, a styling comb, a beard comb, blade oil and a cleaning brush.

The catch: It is corded only and weighs 0.58 kg, and Wahl says it should not be washed.

Wahl Self-Clip 360 DIY Hair Clipper (3028049)
Image: Wahl

6Best for cutting your own hair

Wahl Self-Clip 360 DIY Hair Clipper (3028049)

Cut your own hair with a blade that lies flat.

What it is
The Self-Clip 360 is a DIY hair clipper that lets you cut your own hair at home. You get 10 length combs plus left and right taper combs, so you can choose your length and taper your edges.
Perfect for
This one is for you if you want to cut your own hair at home.
Why we picked it
The SmartCut blade is angled at 15 degrees so it lies flat against your scalp. You get 150 minutes of run time on a full charge, and the blades are rinseable, so cleaning up is easy. Wahl backs it with a 5-year guarantee.
Price
£69.99 (wahl.co.uk, checked 26 October 2026)
  • The SmartCut blade is angled at 15 degrees to lie flat against the scalp.
  • It runs for 150 minutes on a full charge, charges by USB, and has a 5-minute quick-charge mode.
  • It comes with 10 length combs plus left and right taper combs, and the blades are rinseable.
  • Wahl gives a 5-year guarantee.

The catch: A full charge takes 7 hours, and the USB power adapter is not included.

What we left out, and why

  • Philips Hairclipper Series 5000 (HC5632/13): Its Amazon UK listing shows as currently unavailable.
  • Braun All-in-One Series 5 (AIO5560): Braun's UK shop shows it as out of stock, and no Amazon UK listing turned up.
  • Wahl Elite Pro Cordless Hair Clipper (20606-0410): Wahl UK shows it as out of stock.

How we chose

Our buying criteria

Get a clean cut at home with the right clipper. To make this list, a model had to offer the cut you want, run long enough for the job and stay easy to clean. Cutting ranges run from 0.5 mm at the closest to 28 mm at the longest. Corded clippers plug into the mains, so they never run out of power. Cordless clippers move freely. Run time, blade care, combs and guarantee all count too. Each clipper's facts come from its maker's UK page or a UK retailer's listing, and each pick shows its catch.

  • Corded or cordless: mains clippers never run out of power, cordless ones move freely.
  • Cutting range: check the shortest and longest lengths against the cut you want.
  • Run time against charge time: cordless picks run 40 minutes to 3 hours, charging takes 1 to 12 hours.
  • Blade care: check whether the head is washable or rinseable, as some must not be washed.

How we choose every pick

Your questions, answered

Should I buy corded or cordless hair clippers?
Cordless clippers run on a battery with no cord to plug in. The Wahl Colour Pro runs for 60 minutes on a full charge and can also run corded, while the BaByliss Super-X Metal gives 3 hours of cordless use. Prefer power from the wall? The Wahl Elite Pro is corded, mains powered, and comes with a lifetime motor warranty.
Which guide lengths do I need?
The Philips Series 5000 has 28 length settings from 0.5 mm to 28 mm, using two adjustable combs that cover 3 to 28 mm in 1 mm steps. Want a fixed set instead? The Remington Quick Cut has nine fixed combs, from 1.5 mm to 15 mm.
Can I wash the blades of my hair clipper?
Want to rinse them clean? Pick the Philips Series 5000, which Philips lists as 100% washable. On the Wahl Colour Pro, the blade heads can be rinsed under a tap, but the clipper itself is not waterproof. Do not wash the corded Wahl Elite Pro, as Wahl says it should not be washed.
How long do hair clippers take to charge?
Charging times vary a lot, so check before you buy. The Philips Series 5000 gives 90 minutes of cordless use from a 1-hour charge. The Wahl Self-Clip 360 has a 5-minute quick charge mode, with 150 minutes of use from a 7-hour charge.
How long is the guarantee on hair clippers?
You get 5 years on the Wahl Self-Clip 360. The Philips Series 5000 gives up to 5 years, made up of 2 years standard plus 3 years when you register. The Wahl Colour Pro and BaByliss Super-X Metal each give 3 years.
Is there a clipper designed for cutting your own hair?
The Wahl Self-Clip 360 is built for cutting your own hair. Its SmartCut blade is angled at 15 degrees to lie flat against the scalp, and the blades are rinseable.
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