Conair Corded/Cordless Even-Cut Rotary Haircut Kit

This is a perfect haircutting solution provided that you have short hair (ideally less than 1/2 inch) and want to cut it to uniform length. If you have longer hair, or want varying lengths, there are better options. For me this is perfect. It replaces an old Remington that was shaped like a hairbrush. It was very simple to use (don't know why they no longer make it) and cut great. This Conair, while shaped differently, is almost as easy to use. Due to the size and shape it can be challenging to get behind my ears, but for everywhere else, it is excellent. It's easier to use than conventional clippers and provides a more even cut. The battery life is great, and I very much like that it can be used while charging. That ensures that the cutter will continue to be usable even when the battery fails to take a charge (inevitable). The build quality feels pretty solid, so I expect it will last for some time. A great trimmer - five stars.

After reading some of the reviews, I was a bit hesitant when ordering this. But I was pleasantly surprised, it does a very good job. My advice, take your time, be patient. So why not 5 stars? 1 -it comes with its own wall charger, in 2025 why not USB-C? 2 – The instructions recommended that you lubricate blades, but the bottle of oil is very tiny. A bigger bottle of oil would be appreciated. I have only had it for a few weeks, but I have already recommended it to a couple of friends.

Fast shipping and haircut is easy peasy. Very good result with even hair.

I have been cutting my own hair for over 20 years, with several different hair styles as the times have changed. For the past 5 months, I have kept my hair evenly short, using a traditional hair clipper with a No. 1 attachment. When I saw this "rotary" hair clipper, I thought I'd give it a try to see if it would save me any time, or deliver better results. Unfortunately, using the HC900 took more time and delivered disappointing results. 1. The design of the HC900 cuts/chops/clips your hair, but does not "eject" the hair, so it can build up in the cavity above the cutting blades. In turn the clippings continually get cut shorter and shorter, as it is recycled back into the cutting area. What happens is that a lot of the tiny clippings get embedded into your hair, or ejected all over the place. When using a traditional clipper, the first pass usually yields the longest clippings, and you can direct where those clippings are dropped. There is also minimal multi-chopped clippings that get stuck on the scalp. 2. This does not clip evenly. Even after 20 passes over the same area, I could hear the clippers cutting a little bit more hair. The result is that there are a lot of high spots and a lot of low spots. A friend and my wife, both commented on how "off" the haircut was. 3, You definitely need another set of traditional clippers to clean up the edges and also around the ears. Why bother with using more than one tool, when you can use just the traditional clippers. 4. Cleanup is a real chore. Not only do the clippings get all over the place, cleaning the HC900 is a royal pain. When traditional clippers, all it takes is about 6 passes with the cleaning brush, and it looks brand new. If you want to cut your own hair, or have a friend/family member do it for you, save yourself the aggravation of buying one of these, and stick to the traditional clippers.

I have been cutting my own hair with regular hair clippers for over 20 years but the blades are becoming dull. Twice I have purchased replacement clippers that did not cut as well as the old clippers. This was my third attempt to find a replacement and I am happy to say this hair cutter cuts nicely, and gives a scalp massage at the same time. The rotary, onmi-directional cutter makes it a little easier to get an even haircut, but an additional trimmer is needed to taper the sides and back. The cutter includes two 'comb guides' with two settings each. The short guide is for 1/8" and 1/4" length haircuts, and the long guide is for 3/8" and 1/2" length haircuts. A comb guide for 3/4" length haircuts would have been nice; 1/2" is slightly shorter than I like. I see no great advantage over a regular hair clipper; and this cutter has the disadvantage of fewer length options, no angled attachments for trimming around the ears, and an additional trimmer is needed for tapering or blocking on the sides and back, and it is more difficult to clean after use than a regular hair clipper. With these limitations, I think this cutter is overpriced by about half. However, what it does do, it does well.

Much easier to use over the buzz-cut razors I have been using for the last 40 years.... I got tired of having the comb/guide fall off and ending up with gouges in my hair. This unit cures that problem. I am 68 years old and still have thick hair and no receding hairline. (Thank you mom!) Maybe my success here is that I keep my hair to less than 1/2" long. I cut using a setting that cuts to 3/8" long. I can see how having to cut longer hair that it will bog down the works. Just cut more often. I have seen no irregular length cuts and cannot imagine how others have been able to get it to fail. I just keep running it around in circles until it no longer sounds like it is cutting any more hair. It does require dumping out the clippings so I keep a shallow box nearby. Hair comes out easily but may need to be brushed out occasionally. Someone complained that it does not shave very well. I don't think it is designed to be a shaver. Get over it! Battery holds a charge no problem after two years. It is a challenge to change the setting so if you want varying lengths during the same cut it is a bit difficult changing the guide. Once in place, it is reliable. I was using a conventional buzz cutter. Combs fell off and I had to hold a thumb to keep it on. I had to hold it perpendicular to my head and had difficulty reaching all areas of my scalp. I had to use mirrors to see where cutting was needed. With the circular cutter, I just keep making circles until I am done. As it traps hair inside, it can cause hair to be cut extremely snort so I use a cape to catch loose ends. Easy to clean. I use a spray lube to keep it working smoothly. Very happy with this product.

Like a lot of reviewers I got this to keep my hair trimmed while the barbershops are shut down. I like my hair short and it had grown to about an inch and a half long. I charged the Even Cut overnight and used the clippers in a dry bathtub while not wearing a shirt for easier cleanup. With the longest guide on, I cut back-and-forth at first till my hair was short enough to use the circular motion. Like using an orbital sander or buffer. It got my hair down to less than 1/2 inch, about the same as a 3 or 4 clipper at the barber. Overall it worked nicely and gave me a very clean and even cut. You will need a standard clipper or an assistant with comb & scissors to trim around back and ears, the Even Cut doesn't really handle those areas very well. The price was pretty good, for me 2 haircuts and it paid for itself. It seems well-made and has a nice weight to it, not too heavy. The built-in batteries are the older NIMH technology, and I didn't see a way to open this up, so once the batteries start to lose power due to memory build-up then you probably have to junk it. it would have been nice if it used replaceable batteries or at least Li-on rechargeable technology. A few considerations. First, start with dry hair. Wet hair would clog this up pretty quickly and would be a PITA to clean up. The clipper itself isn't listed as waterproof so I doubt you can use it in the shower. Second, you have to stop and shake the hair out of the inside frequently. If you start with longer hair, it fills up pretty fast. If your hair is longer than an inch or so you probably want to use scissors to get it short enough to fit under the clipper. I definitely recommend using the Even Cut in a dry tub or outdoors with your shirt off or you will get hair everywhere. I think the Even Cut is best for maintaining short hair between regular cuts, or for athletes & military guys who just want a standard crew cut and like to keep it neat. If you are going for a particular style a standard clipper is probably the better choice.

I’m glad I didn’t give up my hair clipping buzzer. This circular cutter does fine on a dome but cannot cut on a flat surface; e.g., sides of the head where the device cannot reach. Think of situations where flat meets round. Noise is common to any motor that is held near the ears…rather loud but manageable as you might expect. Overall performance is good, aside from the sawing back-and-forth as suggested. On the other hand, the traditional clippers can leave streaks of hair left on the back of the head (it happened to this guy) and the round clippers handle that well and leave no visible sign that you’re cutting your own hair! Whoops! Can’t speak to battery life yet but having the charger on the countertop eliminates the problem. It’s lightweight so that’s not an issue. I wish the manufacturer had spent just a bit more on noise dampening but it’s not that big a deal. Overall, I am pleased with the clipper and will have the confidence of a barber shop quality buzz.