Wahl 79524-1001 Deluxe Chrome Pro with Multi-Cut Clipper & Trimmer, 27 Pieces

Wahl 79524-1001 Deluxe Chrome Pro with Multi-Cut Clipper & Trimmer, 27 Pieces

This is fabulous. Easy to use, comfortable grip, wide selection of trim lengths. Comes with scissors and combs too. This is a totally complete, affordable package.

The Wahl Chrome Pro is really good value for the money. The clipper does vibrate but it's very easy to get used to it. As for the noise level, it's EXACTLY the same noise level as any regular barbershop's own tools. I just got done shaving my hair off after attempting to do my own haircut (with a regular pair of scissors -- lesson learned) and the Wahl Chrome Pro saved me a rescue trip to the barber shop. The result is exactly the same as I would have gotten at the barber shop except my ends around the ears and back of my head aren't perfect, as it's hard to do those areas when you're cutting your own hair by yourself.

You'll be able to cut 1" or lower of your hair using the various clip-ons that are provided. Also the clipper operates through electricity, so you'll need an outlet nearby (it's wired). Though it's not wireless, I'm glad it's like this because I don't want to spend extra money for batteries. The trimmer operates on a AA battery. The scissors that come with it look exactly like the ones my barber shop use (but just a tad smaller). I like that it comes with the mini spray bottle so you can dampen your hair easily without pouring water all over your hair with your hands.

I was surprised that some of the items were actually Made in the USA. The clipper and one of the combs were both made in the USA.

Make sure you have a good area to work with because clean up can be a pain with all that hair falling down. Washing the clippers was very fast and simple. The clipper itself was a little tricky to clean as you don't want to mix water and electricity but it's manageable with Kleenex tissues.

Could the product be better? Of course. The case, while durable for cloth, could have been made hard for added durability. The provided mirror could have been bigger. They could have provided more clips (for greater than 1"). But all in all, the product is great for the money. I would not hesitate in recommending the Wahl Chrome Pro to a friend.

I'll miss going to my local barbershop, but I won't miss spending all that money spent paying for haircuts and the agony of figuring out how much I need to tip someone for doing a job I could do at home!

This product is certainly not the best pair of clippers I have ever used, but it works very well and is modestly priced.

trimmer is useless and the clipper is not powerful enough for a clean shaved had....
wahl usually is way more powerful than this.
over all it comes with a great package but if u don't need all the stuff don't bother u can buy a better one from wahl for the same price but with less extras..

(This first paragraph was added on 12-30-2008) As an opening note - the clippers are actually made right here in the USA and not China. Sure there are a few Chinese parts in the kit but by and large it's American! I could change the title to, "Great Wahl of Sterling, Illinois" but that doesn't exactly roll off of the tongue - y'know? Now on to the original review in its entirety and totally commercial free:

For the past several months I have been contemplating taking matters into my own hands and just shaving my noggin at home and saving a trip to the barber/salon/blood letter. After consulting with friends and colleagues and with my own experience with the brand I settled on a Wahl trimmer. Once my decision was made I guided myself to Amazon to start the search. After looking at the different kits and options I settled on the Deluxe Chrome kit with 27 pieces. I don't know about you but when I see the words 'Deluxe' and 'Chrome' in the same sentence you have my undivided attention.

I ordered-up the kit and thanks to some technical wizardry and a dash of PRIME the clippers arrived in 2-days. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened up the box to find a nice black zippered case complete with the clippers, the smaller clippers (for neckline, sideburns, etc.), a plethora of guards ranging from the cue-ball to 1" in length, over-the-ear trimmer guides (left and right), an eyebrow guide as well as combs, scissors, a hand-held mirror, a drape and clip, clipper blade oil and a brush for keeping the unit clean and in tip-top shape.

So I decided on an appropriate guard and clipped it onto the clippers. There is a good snug fit which is met with an audible 'click' assuring you that the clipper guard is properly set. I then stretched out the amply long cord (maybe 6 feet long??) and plugged in the clippers. I clicked on the unit fully expecting something quite loud. Happily I was wrong. These clippers are extremely quiet and very stable and steady in your hands.

Now the real fun. I started buzzing into my hair like a crazed minnow farmer (?) watching my trimmed locks falling into the tub.

NOTE: I did this while seated in our large garden tub... there was NO WATER in the tub but I thought this would be a good place for a haircut as the clean-up would be a snap.

So I worked the clippers through my hair going from back to front; front to back; then side to side until the desired effect was achieved. My Bride and our two angelic cherubs soon made an appearance to see just what Daddy was doing. Happily my wife totally approved of the look, the cut and the cleanliness of the finished product. My Bride took the smaller clippers, plopped-in an AA battery and did a bang-up job cleaning up my neck area as well as around my ears.

Clean-up was a snap. I just took off the guard, used the included brush and cleaned off all of the trimmer heads. After cleaning-up I packed everything away in the black case and was readying myself to hop out of the tub. My Bride had brought in our Dyson (sidebar: if you've never used a Dyson vacuum you are missing out on one of the finer pleasures on earth) which made quick work of sucking up my hair out of the tub. Our girls enjoyed watching Daddy's hair swirling in the clear Dyson canister. They are easily amused.

Bottom line - the Wahl trimmer/clipper is a great tool, quiet and efficient and priced better than I could find locally.

Oh - and by the time I cut my hair with this twice - it's paid for!

(Edited on 12-30-2008 to add:) I have owned these clippers for approximately 388 days (or for you stats geeks out there):

* 33,523,200 seconds
* 558,720 minutes
* 9312 hours
* 55 weeks (rounded down)

and it's been nothing but a great experience. If I were to hazard a guess I have used them 9 or 10 times so they are WELL paid for. The unit operates as it did fresh out of the box, the cut is still great and nothing has been pitched aside or thrown away... except for my cut off hair, of course. I've not used all of the guards but have settled on a few 'go to guards' that made the cut with me (pun).

All in all I still stand by my original assessment of the clippers and would buy them again knowing what I now know. Great item. Great investment. Great ROI (Return On Investment).