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Cut your own hair, even in hard-to-reach spots
Cutting your own hair has never been easier; Philips has made it much easier and more stylish for you. Introducing the first-ever clipper designed specifically for self-haircuts, thanks to the 180° Pivoting Head and the form-fit design; with Philips Hair Clipper QC5170 you can now easily reach the hardest areas.
Cutting your own hair has never been easier; Philips has made it much easier and more stylish for you. Introducing the first-ever clipper designed specifically for self-haircuts, thanks to the 180° Pivoting Head and the form-fit design; with Philips Hair Clipper QC5170 you can now easily reach the hardest areas.
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170 of 174 people found the following review helpful
By Mendoza
Have been cutting my own hair with clippers for 9 years now; up to now I used conventional Remington clippers.
I always managed to leave a clump of hair somewhere, which was always annoying.
I ordered these last week as they were even cheaper than eBay (£25 at time of buying). Was put off by the other guy's feedback, but researched elsewhere and he's in the minority.
The are pefectly sturdy, idiot-proof to use and best of all I didn't miss a bit; plus can be used from mains or rechargeable.
Highly recommended.
I always managed to leave a clump of hair somewhere, which was always annoying.
I ordered these last week as they were even cheaper than eBay (£25 at time of buying). Was put off by the other guy's feedback, but researched elsewhere and he's in the minority.
The are pefectly sturdy, idiot-proof to use and best of all I didn't miss a bit; plus can be used from mains or rechargeable.
Highly recommended.
56 of 57 people found the following review helpful
By jimjames
I've been shaving my head now for almost 12 years, for the first few years i shaved with a set of clippers. Once i got tired of using them i just used to shave to the bone using a gillette blade. Now i'm approaching 30 i was growing bored of constantly have to shave my head, dealing with ingrowing hairs and such and decided it was time for a new set of clippers.
When i spotted these i was immediately drawn to 2 things:
1) They're cordless,
2) The blades were stainless steel and maintenance free.
Admittedly once i received them from Amazon my heart sank a bit, the clippers didn't match my expectations, it felt light and plastic y'know kind of cheap. But once i used them i was blown away (no i wasn't holding them with wet hands whilst they were plugged into the mains). They performed admirably, i have very fine hair (very little on the top and the usual around the side and back). I did have these on the shortest setting, and i haven't tried them with any of the attachments, but my head feels smooth and it didn't miss any patches.
The rotating head isn't a gimmick either, when i was shaving the back of my head, switching the shavers head 90 degrees (you can turn it in increments of 45 degrees) took the strain out holding the clippers awkwardly and helped me achieve what i think is a very good cut. Plus they also double as beard trimmers (again i haven't tried to shave my face with the attachments on).
Basically what i'm saying is that these are top notch.
When i spotted these i was immediately drawn to 2 things:
1) They're cordless,
2) The blades were stainless steel and maintenance free.
Admittedly once i received them from Amazon my heart sank a bit, the clippers didn't match my expectations, it felt light and plastic y'know kind of cheap. But once i used them i was blown away (no i wasn't holding them with wet hands whilst they were plugged into the mains). They performed admirably, i have very fine hair (very little on the top and the usual around the side and back). I did have these on the shortest setting, and i haven't tried them with any of the attachments, but my head feels smooth and it didn't miss any patches.
The rotating head isn't a gimmick either, when i was shaving the back of my head, switching the shavers head 90 degrees (you can turn it in increments of 45 degrees) took the strain out holding the clippers awkwardly and helped me achieve what i think is a very good cut. Plus they also double as beard trimmers (again i haven't tried to shave my face with the attachments on).
Basically what i'm saying is that these are top notch.
48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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I too was put off by the first review which was a bit negative. I decided to try it anyway, not expecting too much, and I was pleasantly surprised. It cuts my hair brilliantly, got a few good comments from people at work as well! Maybe it depends on your hair type - mine is very fine!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Take the guard off and the cut is very close.
Very light and the swivel head is very useful
Very light and the swivel head is very useful
57 of 59 people found the following review helpful
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At first the idea of cutting your own hair just feels wrong; like you're being cheap. But while the clippers certainly pay for themselves soon enough, cost isn't the only reason to go down this route. Cutting your own hair fits in well with the rest of your routine and feels surprisingly natural once you get started. It means you can cut more frequently and integrate it with your shave.
Of course, I'm speaking as someone who's bald on top and keeps what little hair he has left short (which, ironically, means cutting more frequently than those with a full head of hair). If you've enough for any other style, DIY is obviously going to be tougher.
Nevertheless, these are more or less idiot proof. Just start on a long setting and go down through the grades until you hit the right one.
However, there is no full charge indication; you're instructed to charge for at least 8 hours and no more than 24 hours. There should be full charge light and cut out. Also the clippers are a little noisy, it's not excessive, but you can't hear them cutting the hair, which would be useful especially at the back.
(It's worth adding that my wife didn't spot that I'd not gone to the barber.)
Of course, I'm speaking as someone who's bald on top and keeps what little hair he has left short (which, ironically, means cutting more frequently than those with a full head of hair). If you've enough for any other style, DIY is obviously going to be tougher.
Nevertheless, these are more or less idiot proof. Just start on a long setting and go down through the grades until you hit the right one.
However, there is no full charge indication; you're instructed to charge for at least 8 hours and no more than 24 hours. There should be full charge light and cut out. Also the clippers are a little noisy, it's not excessive, but you can't hear them cutting the hair, which would be useful especially at the back.
(It's worth adding that my wife didn't spot that I'd not gone to the barber.)
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By S. Page
Can you comb your hair? If you can then you can use this product, its just that simple. You comb your hair in a few different directions and this cuts your hair to the same length. If you want more than one length in different places just adjust or swap the clip on caps. Then clip on the last attachment for sideburns, etc and your done. Easy to use, very easy to clean, great results, looks just like you've been at the barbers. Battery lasts an age, looks good, what else to say? At Amazon's price its only a couple of visits to the barber then its paid for and your saving money and probabably having more haircuts without the hassle of a journey to town or the wait with the old magazines :-)
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By music lover
I've been cutting my hair as short as possible for over 20 years now. I even went through a period of shaving my head. My first cutter was a Whal unit, then I went to a Remington. This one is by far the best I've purchased, a very short cut without a comb fitted. What is left on my head feels very smooth and according to the wife it is a very even cut with no whispy bits left behind. I'm certainly not dissapointed.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By kimmelody
I too was taken in by the brilliant reviews. Though I am female, I am currently sporting a really short hairstyle at the back and long at the front. I thought these would be great so I could do the back myself. The overall concept is nice and I like that there are no cables!
However, the comb attachments have a kind of swivel type mechanism which is meant to allow the comb to follow the contours of your head.
The difference in length BECAUSE of this movement means I was left with an uneven patchy cut.
If you are about to use this then I'd ask you have a look at the comb and try sliding it across your arm or whatever. You can see that when the comb is flat, the clipper mechanism is quite far away. Then, as soon as you tilt it, the clipping mechanism is a LOT closer to the comb! so even though I'd SET the length to 13mm, I'm left with parts that probably ARE 13mm and with parts that seem a lot shorter.
I'm now going to use my old clippers to even out the mess :(
Really disappointed Philips - great concept but poorly executed.
However, the comb attachments have a kind of swivel type mechanism which is meant to allow the comb to follow the contours of your head.
The difference in length BECAUSE of this movement means I was left with an uneven patchy cut.
If you are about to use this then I'd ask you have a look at the comb and try sliding it across your arm or whatever. You can see that when the comb is flat, the clipper mechanism is quite far away. Then, as soon as you tilt it, the clipping mechanism is a LOT closer to the comb! so even though I'd SET the length to 13mm, I'm left with parts that probably ARE 13mm and with parts that seem a lot shorter.
I'm now going to use my old clippers to even out the mess :(
Really disappointed Philips - great concept but poorly executed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Light, portable, powerful
My hair is quite thick and clippers normally struggle when my hair is getting long. Considering these clippers are cordless (once charged), they have been doing an excellent job of... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Alex Durston
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great comfort and performance
All in all Philips did it again. Although this hairclipper doesn't look the best in the herd, it's not 'cool' or anything, but the features and the comfort it's offering is great. Read more
Published 21 days ago by GospodMarko
5.0 out of 5 stars
No more barbers
I purchased the philips hairclipper and was very pleased with the results with a very nice design makes it easy to use.
Published 21 days ago by Robert Colin
1.0 out of 5 stars
Breaks within a year...
This is the second time I have purchased this product. After about a year the product will cease to work. Read more
Published 3 months ago by LG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works well
Had this quite some time now, and I'm pleased with it. It is very easy to use either battery operated or with the charger connected.
Published 3 months ago by D. J. Botfield
4.0 out of 5 stars
Money saving bargain for the single style coiffure!
I have been using this product for around 5 years and it is excellent for someone who wants a simple single-style haircut. Read more
Published 3 months ago by omarsquash
5.0 out of 5 stars
does what I need
easy to use, shave well, good extras. delivery was quick. cheaper than in shops (especially if you add parking charges and fuel). Read more
Published 4 months ago by Hammernotnail
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to keep you hair short.
These are great if you want to keep you hair short like me. The rotating head is really useful to get a good even cut at the back of the head. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Stuart B Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars
super
bought this as a gift for my husband, and I am very happy, good price, good and easy to use, recommended
Published 4 months ago by Adriana Hawryluk
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not great
I have to compare this to my other clippers, there is no comparison, these feel blunt, and don't go short enough to the lowest setting. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gavin
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