The NOVAH Guide
Clipper guides from a working barber
Buying guides, NOVAH product guides and step-by-step haircut tutorials. Every article is written and reviewed by a working barber.
The Best Trimmers for Black Men in 2026
Best trimmer for Black men: 5 picks on blade, zero-gapping, run time and list price, with who should skip each, from a T-blade to an all-in-one.
The Best Beard Trimmers for Line-Ups and Edging in 2026
Best beard trimmer for line up and edging: 5 picks compared on blade, run time and list price, with who should skip each, from a T-blade to an all-in-one.
NOVAH guideNOVAH vs StyleCraft: Specs, Price and Who Each Suits
NOVAH vs StyleCraft clippers: the Saber 2 is one brushless clipper; the NOVAH set is a clipper plus a trimmer. Specs, price and who suits each.
The Best Hair Buzzers for Men in 2026
Best hair buzzers for men: six picks compared on runtime, guards, cord or cordless and maker list price, with who should skip each one.
The Best Hair Cutting Machines for Men in 2026
Hair cutting machine for men: six picks compared on motor, runtime, guards and list price, with who should skip each one.
NOVAH guideNOVAH vs Philips Norelco 9000: Hair and Beard in One Kit
NOVAH vs Philips Norelco 9000: one all-in-one face, head and body trimmer kit against a clipper plus trimmer set. Specs side by side and who suits each.
Gifts for Barbers: What a Working Barber Will Actually Use
Gifts for barbers that get used at the chair: eight ideas, from a spray bottle to a second cordless clipper and trimmer set, plus what to skip.
Las mejores máquinas para cortar cabello profesionales en 2026
Máquinas para cortar cabello profesional: 5 opciones con cable o inalámbricas, con motor, batería, peines guía y precio de lista de cada fabricante.
The Best Hair Clipper Sets on Amazon in 2026
Best clipper set on Amazon: NOVAH, JRL and BaBylissPRO clipper and trimmer sets, plus an Andis clipper kit, compared on guards, run time and list price.
NOVAH guideNOVAH vs JRL: Specs, Price and Who Each Suits
NOVAH vs JRL clippers: the JRL Onyx is one cordless clipper with 10 guard combs; the NOVAH set is a clipper plus a trimmer. Specs, price and who suits each.
NOVAH guideNOVAH vs Andis: Specs, Price and Who Each Suits
NOVAH vs Andis clippers: the Andis Master is one cordless clipper sold without guards; the NOVAH set is a clipper plus trimmer. Specs, price, who suits each.
The Best Hair Clippers to Watch on Black Friday 2026
Black Friday hair clippers 2026: six machines to watch, who each one suits, the maker list price to check any price against, and when to just buy.
The Best Hair Clippers for Men in 2026
Best hair clippers for men: a clipper + trimmer set, a barber clipper, a long-run cordless and more, compared on guards, run time and maker list price.
ExplainerAll-Metal or Plastic Clipper Housing: Does It Matter?
Metal vs plastic clippers: what the housing changes about blade alignment, weight, heat and drops, and when a plastic body is all you need.
NOVAH guideNOVAH vs BaBylissPRO: Specs, Price and Who Each Suits
NOVAH vs BaByliss clippers: the LithiumFX is one cord/cordless clipper, the NOVAH set is a clipper plus trimmer. Specs, list price and who each suits.
ExplainerHow Long Should a Good Set of Clippers Last?
How long do hair clippers last? See what wears out first by tool type, what makers' warranties cover, and the signs it is time to replace yours.
The Best Trimmers for Men in 2026
The best trimmer for men depends on what you trim: head, beard, lines or body. Five picks compared on combs, run time and list price, with who should skip each.
The Best Beard Trimmers in 2026
Stubble or a full beard? Five beard trimmers compared on length range, run time and list price, with who should skip each pick.
ExplainerClipper vs Trimmer: What Each Tool Does and When to Use It
Clipper vs trimmer: blade, guard range and the jobs each tool does, with figures from makers' own pages and a job by job table.
The Best Clippers for Buzz Cuts in 2026
Best clippers for a buzz cut at home: 6 picks compared on guards, cord or cordless, runtime and list price, plus which guard gives which length.
The Best Barber Starter Kits in 2026
The best barber starter kits in 2026: six clipper and trimmer picks for a first kit, what each box includes, and what you still need to buy separately.
ExplainerCorded or Cordless Clippers: The Honest Trade-Off
Corded vs cordless clippers: what each costs on the makers' own pages, how long batteries last, and which suits home cuts, fades and barbers.
ExplainerWhat Makes a Clipper Professional Grade?
What makes clippers professional: the motor, blade, housing and battery differences behind the price, and when a cheaper clipper is honestly enough.
The Best BaBylissPRO Clipper Alternatives in 2026
Looking for a BaBylissPRO clipper alternative? Six picks: a brushless all-metal set with a trimmer, a metal brushless clipper, a budget kit and more.