Home Haircuts: Real Savings with Clippers

DIY Haircuts: The Financial Return of Electric Clippers

With average salon prices exceeding €10, buying clippers offers immediate savings. From €9 models to €90 professional ones, the investment pays for itself after two or three visits. However, durability, cut type, and technique make the difference.

Amortization: Two Cuts and You're Set

A haircut costs between €10 and €13. A basic €20 machine is amortized by the second use. Data shows a €9 Philips lasting six years, or an €80-90 Moser professional model cutting smoothly after a decade. Typical calculation: four years of DIY cuts save about €220, according to users combining corded machines and weekly use.

Cordless or Corded? The Trap of Planned Obsolescence

Battery-powered models fail early, and replacements cost nearly as much as new devices. "The perfect excuse for planned obsolescence," warns users. Unanimous recommendation: corded models, which last decades with cleaning and oiling every six months. Brands like Wahl, Moser, or Remington are most frequently mentioned.

Technique: From Patchy to Perfect

Self-cutting has a learning curve. Early attempts may go wrong, but angle and pressure are learned quickly. For the back and ears, use two mirrors or ask for help. A video demonstrates the technique:


Against the view that shaving is cheap, practitioners defend schedule freedom and savings. "You get what you pay for."

Conclusion: For those seeking to reduce fixed costs, clippers offer one of the fastest returns on responsible consumption. Just don't expect a salon-quality cut without patience and a hand mirror.

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