Braun PocketGo 570 shaver, £14.99
www.braun.com
The good: Compact and easily operated on the run. Uses AA batteries.
The bad: Good for sudden sproutings, but no substitute for razor. No mains adapter.
Verdict: Great for sprucing up before a dinner date. A stylish steal at the price. If only it was rechargeable.
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Philips QC5170 DIY hair clippers, £50
www.philips.co.uk
The good: Rotating head, cordless, easy to use.
The bad: The numbering isn’t the same as a barber’s: a No 1 will leave you looking like Duncan Goodhew.
Verdict: Rotating head is gimmicky, but makes the job easier. Caution over length.
Oral-B Triumph Professional Care 9500DLX set, £165
www.oralb.com
The good: Rechargeable, brushing style settings, timer so you know when to stop.
The bad: Expensive, vibrates so much that frothy spittle runs down your arm.
Verdict: With four brushing modes (clean/massage/soft/ polish), a rechargeable battery with LCD power display and a timer that tells you when to move on to the next quadrant in your mouth, this is not a toothbrush for the casual brusher. Used daily, however, it should give you a smile to be proud of.