BaBylissPRO COREFX Double-Foil Shaver

$109.99

Best for: Barbers who want one shaver that handles bald fades, necklines and full head shaves

At $109.99, COREFX costs close to half what the premium double foils on this list cost, and it still has titanium foils, a 9,000 RPM motor and USB-C. The offset double-foil head works as a double foil for speed on a full head, or tilted as a single foil when you are detailing around the ears. A built-in blade between the foils catches longer hairs the foils miss, so you are not doing a second pass on stubble.

• 9,000 RPM high-speed motor
• Hypoallergenic titanium foils
• Offset double foil, usable as a single foil
• 1.5 hours cordless runtime
• USB-C charging
• Non-slip metal grip

Watch out for: 1.5 hours of runtime is shorter than some picks below. Keep it on the charger between clients on a heavy day.

BaBylissPRO FXONE BlackFX Double Foil Shaver

$194.95

Best for: Barbers already running the BlackFX or FXONE clipper and trimmer

The FXONE BlackFX is the finishing tool built to sit next to the rest of the BlackFX line. It uses the same double-foil approach as the classic BaBylissPRO shavers in an all-black FXONE body, so your whole station matches and every tool feels familiar in the hand.

• Double-foil system
• Lithium-ion cordless power
• All-black FXONE finish
• Built for necklines, outlines and head shaves

Watch out for: It costs about $85 more than COREFX. Buy it for the FXONE system and the finish, not for a closer shave.

BaBylissPRO x Tomb45 Wireless-Charging Double-Foil Shaver (FXT45FS)

$229.99

Best for: Barbers with a Tomb45 wireless clipper and trimmer who want the full cord-free setup

New this month. Drop it on a wireless charging pad, including Tomb45 PowerClip-compatible mats, and it is charged when the next client sits down. No cords across the station, no hunting for a cable. It completes the Tomb45 lineup next to the FXT45C clipper and FXT45T trimmer.

• Wireless charging on Tomb45 PowerClip-compatible pads
• USB charging also supported
• Hypoallergenic double-foil system
• Dual cutters for a fast, close finish

Watch out for: The wireless feature needs a charging pad. Without one, you are paying extra for a standard cordless shaver.

BaBylissPRO UVFOIL Matte Black UV Single-Foil Shaver (FXLFS1MB)

$119.99

Best for: Detail work around the hairline, and shops that want visible hygiene between clients

A single foil puts all the contact on one narrow strip, which makes it easier to control around the ears, the temple and a sharp beard line. The UVFOIL adds built-in UV disinfecting that helps sanitize the foil between clients, something your clients notice.

• Built-in UV disinfecting
• Hypoallergenic single foil
• All-metal matte black housing
• Cordless lithium-ion power

Watch out for: One foil covers less skin per pass, so a full head shave takes longer than with a double foil.

Also in gold ($125.32), or the UV double foil ($185.00).

BaBylissPRO LO-PROFX Compact Single-Foil Shaver

$94.99

Best for: A second finisher for tight spots, travel kits and mobile barbers

New this month. The slim, low-profile head reaches behind the ears and into the hairline corners that bulkier shavers miss. It matches the rest of the LO-PROFX Compact series, so it pairs well with the compact clipper and trimmer if you work out of a bag.

• Slim, low-profile single-foil head
• Hypoallergenic foil for sensitive skin
• Compact anodized housing
• USB-C charging

Watch out for: Built for precision, not speed. Use a double foil for full head shaves and this one for the detail.

Comes in black or limited edition red.

Andis ProFoil Plus II Shaver

$99.99

Best for: Clients who get razor burn, and barbers who want a non-BaByliss option

The ProFoil Plus II uses hypoallergenic gold-titanium foils that glide close without the burn, and Andis builds it as a go-to for bald fades and daily head shaves. Snap-on foils make swaps quick, and a magnetic cap protects the foil in your bag.

• 9,000 SPM rotary motor
• Hypoallergenic gold-titanium foils
• 80 minutes cordless runtime
• USB-C charging
• Snap-on foil and cutter, magnetic cap

Watch out for: 80 minutes is the shortest runtime listed here. Fine for finishing, tight for a full day of head shaves.

JRL Onyx Pro Shaver SH2301

$74.99

Best for: Barbers starting out, or anyone who wants long runtime for the money

The lowest price of our eight picks, and tied for the longest listed runtime. JRL's magnetic levitation system suspends the blades instead of mounting them on a physical support, which JRL says gives a smoother, quieter cut with less pressure on the skin. It runs corded or cordless.

• 8,000 RPM motor
• 3 hours runtime on a 2-hour charge
• Magnetic levitation blade system
• Ultra-thin foil
• LED battery display, corded or cordless
• Dual voltage

Watch out for: Magnetic levitation is a newer design than the classic foil setup, so there is less long-term barber feedback on it.

BaBylissPRO BlackFX All-Metal Trimmer & Double-Foil Shaver Combo (FXTSMBPK)

$249.99

Best for: Barbers who need a new trimmer and a new shaver at the same time

New this month. The shaver in this set has the highest listed motor speed in this guide: 9,500 RPM with black titanium offset double foils and dual counter-cutting blades. You also get the all-metal BlackFX trimmer with a Black Graphite deep-tooth T-blade for line-ups.

• Shaver: 9,500 RPM, up to 3 hours runtime
• Shaver: hypoallergenic black titanium offset double foils
• Trimmer: N1 brushless motor, 7,200 RPM, up to 4 hours
• Trimmer: zero-gap adjustable T-blade, USB-C

Watch out for: Only worth it if you also need the trimmer. If you only need a shaver, COREFX or the FXONE BlackFX costs less.