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Philips Norelco - Norelco Do-It-Yourself Hair Clipper - Black
Average customer rating
4
(63 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 63 reviews
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Star
6
82%of customers recommend this product.
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50 out of
61)
Customer Reviews for Philips Norelco - Norelco Do-It-Yourself Hair Clipper - Black
Customer Rating
3
Great Clipper -- but, Hair Comb attatchments are poor quality.
on September 22, 2013
Posted by: Buzz46
from Louisville, KY, USA
Gender:Male
I've tried many hair clippers and this is the best I've used. It's easy to use and gives a smooth even cut. The problem is the Comb attachments. I've gone through 3 and each one breaks after about 4 months of use, right at the pivot point. Probably due to the high frequency vibration of the clipper motor running. It's a shame, because it renders the clipper useless.
Pros: great all around clipper
Cons: comb attachments break easily.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
A five-star godsend
on July 5, 2012
Posted by: Seeker
from Cuthbert, GA 39840, USA
Gender:Male
I think that I may be able to give a very insightful review on this product but not because of familiarity with do-it-yourself hair trimmers. I did not even know that anyone made do-it-yourself hair trimmers for men until I purchased this model back in September. It is the only model and brand that I have yet tried, and I do not even know one other man who cuts his own hair. The reason that I think that I can give such an insightful review is that I think that I have the most difficult style of men's hair to cut: close-cropped and tapered down to nothing military-style. If I, therefore, can find such great success, I think that any other man can also find great success with this trimmer.
The key to succeeding with this machine is patience and determination. It took me about twenty haircuts (no exaggeration) to even start to feel comfortable with the trimmer, and it took about ten more haircuts to start becoming dexterous with it. But this is to be expected though because no barber is going to become skilled with just a haircut or two, so how can someone become skilled cutting his own hair with just a haircut or two. After thirty haircuts, I am now cutting my hair more to my liking than when going to a hair salon. Generally speaking, I am now also cutting my hair as well as a hair salon. I am also spoiled rotten now with no longer paying for haircuts. Anytime I want in the privacy of my own home I can take off however much I want wherever I want. There is no commuting to or waiting at a hair salon.
I would highly recommend buying this product, reading the instructions carefully, experimenting with the different parts, and then hanging tough until you are skilled with it.
The key to succeeding with this machine is patience and determination. It took me about twenty haircuts (no exaggeration) to even start to feel comfortable with the trimmer, and it took about ten more haircuts to start becoming dexterous with it. But this is to be expected though because no barber is going to become skilled with just a haircut or two, so how can someone become skilled cutting his own hair with just a haircut or two. After thirty haircuts, I am now cutting my hair more to my liking than when going to a hair salon. Generally speaking, I am now also cutting my hair as well as a hair salon. I am also spoiled rotten now with no longer paying for haircuts. Anytime I want in the privacy of my own home I can take off however much I want wherever I want. There is no commuting to or waiting at a hair salon.
I would highly recommend buying this product, reading the instructions carefully, experimenting with the different parts, and then hanging tough until you are skilled with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
2
The comb breaks easily and its difficult to get a replacement
on July 18, 2015
Posted by: mendat
from Kumasi, Ghana
Gender:Male
I have used this clipper for about a year and half. The problem is the comb breaks easily after frequent use.
Pros: its easy to use
Cons: the comb breaks easily
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic product
on June 23, 2012
Posted by: David55
from Des Moines, IA, USA
Gender:Male
I just finished buzzing my head, My new clipper make it so easy to do it all myself and no longer pay for hair cuts. I do have to get help to trim my neck in the back. The clippers are so easy to use, cut to a uniform length, adjustable to anyone's needs and the rotating head helps avoid missed spots in the back.
Pros: easy to use and cordless
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
Great to use
on October 9, 2011
Posted by: MrGee
from Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Gender:Male
this cutter is a great tool! While it does take a little bit to get the hang of it, it is definitely worth it. The product has already paid itself off where I've saved the cost of 4 haircuts.
Pros: well designed, long lasting battery, excellent customer service
Cons: has a bit of a learning curve
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Shiguang
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great product! The cordless design helps a lot when shave by myself. Very easy to use!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Res94
from North Tonawanda, NY, USA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Takes a little getting used to,especially the individual cutters. These are a little confusing a d you definitely need to follow the directions included.
Pros: nice feel to the unit
Cons: cutters are a little confusing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Raymond2042
from Falls Church, VA, USA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The ergonomics are fine. The use time off a full charge is good, too. Here is what I think could be better:
An led display of internal battery charge remaining. It takes a full hour to charge, and It can NOT run from the wall with the charging cord. So, it either has a charge and works or you are pulling out your wired clippers.
It would be a much better product if you could run it while it is plugged into the wall.
Mine is dead, DEAD. It won't take a charge and the design doesn't allow for running from wall power. I have lost a very expensive set of clippers to a very cheap internal battery. I have only owned it for a few months and I only trim my hair a couple times a month.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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