As with anything in life, you get what you pay for, and if a stint at barbering college isn't on the cards, then you probably don't need a set of hair clippers powered by something akin to a lawnmower motor. But going cheap can be a false economy – bad hair clippers mean bad haircuts, always and forever.

Of course there are other things to consider when choosing a good pair of clippers. Battery life, clipper lengths and even weight are all important factors. Some things are going to be more important to you than others. Robinson, for example, places great weight on the, ahem, weight of his clippers.Instead, they recommend something with plenty of oomph. "It's pretty much a case of horsepower," says Denis Robinson, barber at Ruffians. "A good, strong motor means your clippers will accept and hold a good charge, with no tailing off in cutting power as the battery fades out." That means you want to look for high voltage – a pair that'll store plenty of juice – and try to avoid anything that may compromise their longevity. The Power X Series X5 lets you enjoy easy at-home styling with complete control. The Micro Fade Hair and Beard Comb offers 0.1mm Increments (1-5mm), for complete precision when creating your go-to look. Consider blades too, Robinson advises. "There are a lot of different types available now – titanium, carbon and the like – but, to be honest, you can't beat a good classic set of steel blades," he explains. "Look for a thin profile – a blade that sits closest to the skin – as this allows for a closer cut and more control."

They rated how easy the clippers were to use, assessing the quality of the design and the attachments, as well as the final results. We also asked a small panel of barbers and hairdressers to give their opinion, so we could find out what the professionals thought too. At Remington, we offer a wide range of personal care products to suit your individual styling needs. We see our products as tools for self-expression to help you Get Your You On, and to give you the confidence to look and feel great! Whether you’re looking for sleek, smooth styles, or trying to achieve soft beach waves, classic curls or a bouncy blow-dry, we have a styling tool to suit your desired look. Discover our wide range of styling tools from hair straighteners, dryers, wands, tongs, hot brushes, wavers and airstylers – including our exclusive to Boots Copper Radiance Collection featuring a dryer, straightener and curling wand. The main thing that I always say is clean and oil your clippers,' says Robinson. 'When you buy a set they have a little dusting brush and oil in the kit. It really helps to get a smooth cut if you dust the hair build up off the blade during the cut. And definitely once you’ve finished dust all the hair detritus off and then use a little oil on the blades. From both foil and rotary electric shavers, to beard trimmers, multi-grooming kits and hair clippers, Remington has the tool for keeping your beard trim, your stubble fresh, and your hairstyle looking sharp. Our high-quality products are designed to help you style with comfort and ease.And a pair of high-quality hair clippers in your bathroom cabinet is always handy for everything from between-cut touch-ups to embracing your inner Jason Statham. How we test hair clippers