On the cutting edge since 1919, Illinois based Wahl®, founded on the strength of a patent for an electromagnetic hair clipper the introduced the first practical clipper with the drive motor in the hand, rather than connected to a separate motors through a flexible shaft and it later introduced the first vacuum clipper, which allowed a person's hair to be cut without use of a cape. That introduction was followed by the first cordless hair clipper using its own rechargeable battery technology. Today the family operated is the leader in the professional and home grooming category; innovation,-quality and durability are hallmarks of the global brand. Products include lithium ion® battery powered all-in-one hair trimmers, professional haircutting kits, nose hair trimmers, haircut and beard trimmers, personal trimmers, corded and cordless pet trimmers, therapeutic massagers, pet clipper grooming kits, groomers and more.