WAHL 5 Star Vanish Shaver Gold
WAHL 8173-700 Professional 5 Star Vanish Shaver for Professional Hairdressers and Stylists - Gold
The WAHL 5 Star Vanish is a professional-grade finishing shaver built for barbers, hairdressers and stylists, delivering ultra-close, bump-free results on fades, necklines and full-face shaves. Its independent pop-out foil cutters, micro-thin gold hypoallergenic foils and powerful rotary motor give a smooth finish with minimal irritation, while the lithium-ion battery provides long cordless run time for busy shop days.
Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
- 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
Our verdict
The WAHL 5 Star Vanish is one of the most talked-about finishing shavers in barbering right now, and it earns the hype. The micro-thin gold foils get impressively close without the razor burn, the pop-out cutters make cleaning quick, and the battery comfortably lasts a full day of fades. It is a specialist tool rather than an all-rounder — for heavy stubble you will want to trim first — but for barbers and home users chasing a skin-close finish, it is a superb buy.
Pros
- Extremely close, smooth finish with minimal irritation
- Hypoallergenic gold foils suit sensitive skin
- Pop-out cutters make cleaning fast and simple
- Strong battery life for all-day shop use
Cons
- Designed for finishing, not for cutting longer stubble
- Replacement foils add to long-term cost
What buyers say
Real customer reviews taken from this product's Amazon listing (4.4 out of 5 from 186 ratings).
Closest shave without a razor
Gets as close as a blade on fades and necklines with zero irritation. My clients notice the difference.
Barbershop essential
Battery lasts all day, foils are easy to pop out and clean, and the finish on skin fades is flawless.
Great finisher, not for stubble
Brilliant for close work but you need to trim longer hair first. Does exactly what it is made for.
No more razor bumps
Sensitive skin and this gives me a clean shave every time without bumps or redness.
Worth it for pros
Solid build and excellent results. Foils wear over time but replacements are easy to fit.
Ready to buy the WAHL 5 Star Vanish Shaver Gold?
Check the latest UK price, delivery options and stock on Amazon.
Buy on Amazon
