WAHL 5 Star Vanish Shaver Gold: What's in the Box

Why this guide

Contents, extras and what you'll need to buy separately.

We track the WAHL 5 Star Vanish Shaver Gold on Amazon UK, where it holds 4.4/5 from 186 ratings. Everything below comes from the listing, the spec sheet and buyer feedback.

Getting started

Unbox, check everything on the parts list is present, and give the WAHL 5 Star Vanish Shaver Gold a full charge or setup pass before first use. Read the quick-start card rather than assuming it works like the model you replaced — Wahl changes control layouts between generations.

• •Professional 5 Star finishing shaver for barbers and stylists
• •Micro-thin gold hypoallergenic foils for ultra-close, bump-free results
• •Independent pop-out foil cutters for easy cleaning and replacement

Key specifications

The details Wahl lists for this model:

• •Professional 5 Star finishing shaver for barbers and stylists
• •Micro-thin gold hypoallergenic foils for ultra-close, bump-free results
• •Independent pop-out foil cutters for easy cleaning and replacement
• •Powerful rotary motor for consistent cutting performance
• •Lithium-ion battery with long cordless run time
• •Ideal for fades, necklines, edging and close shaves

Before you click buy

Run through this quickly:

• •Confirm the model matches: WAHL 8173-700 Professional 5 Star Vanish Shaver for Professional Hairdressers an.
• •Check who the seller is and the delivery date.
• •Compare against last month's price, not the RRP.
• •Read the most recent 1-star reviews, not just the top ones.