Anybody here shave their head?

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Cracking a solo.
Im looking at getting a new set of hair clippers but I'm looking for some input if there's some going. I generally use a number 2 or 3 whichever comes out of the box first, my query though is with the ease of using the clippers. It's a faff with normal clippers trying to do the back of your head and having to get someone to check you haven't left great clumps hair, so I was wondering if anybody had any experience of clippers like this;
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Or this;
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All other suggestions most welcome :smile:
 
OP
OP
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Mugshot

Cracking a solo.
Clippers are not shaving.
Hmmmm, that's probably a good point well made, however, damn you and your facts anyway!
 
I have a no. 0 every 3-4 weeks, and shave my head once a year (admittedly at a barber's) but it's easy with a Bic razor with two blades (as I used to do it myself).

Just cut your hair short first, otherwise it's a tedious process of trying to remove the cut hair from the razor.
 

screenman

Squire
Takes longer to find my hair than cut it.

I have looked at those shavers and I am not sure how they will cope with the lumpy bits and close into the ears.
 

Salty seadog

Space Cadet...(3rd Class...)
I just use normal clippers, neat blade, just go over it plenty of times and it gets easier not to miss bits.

I am however dismayed at the ever reducing pile of hair after reach trim. :cry:Still, on the plus side the clippers should last longer.....
 

nickyboy

Norven Mankey
I've got the Babyliss Men (the first picture). It's good.

The plastic thing on the bottom allows you to set the clip length. I like it v short so I've taken the plastic thing off and just use the blade. It's really fast. I can do mine in about 2 minutes max. It works perfectly well around the ears. It's rechargeable too which is handy. Battery life is great, I probably get about 20 weekly cuts out of one recharge
 

ColinJ

Puzzle game procrastinator!
Im looking at getting a new set of hair clippers but I'm looking for some input if there's some going. I generally use a number 2 or 3 whichever comes out of the box first, my query though is with the ease of using the clippers. It's a faff with normal clippers trying to do the back of your head and having to get someone to check you haven't left great clumps hair, so I was wondering if anybody had any experience of clippers like this;
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Or this;
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All other suggestions most welcome :smile:
I don't shave my scalp - it is doing a good job of 'shaving' itself, balding in some places, and thinning in others! :laugh:

I do semi-shave my chin in winter though. From when the clocks go back to when they go forward I sport 'designer stubble' to help keep my face warm. (It is surprising how much difference a mm or so of stubble can make!) I use clippers similar to those Philips and find them very good. I set them to leave about 2 mm. (I also use them on my head but for that vary the length between about 15 mm and 19 mm.)
 

pawl

Legendary Member
Im looking at getting a new set of hair clippers but I'm looking for some input if there's some going. I generally use a number 2 or 3 whichever comes out of the box first, my query though is with the ease of using the clippers. It's a faff with normal clippers trying to do the back of your head and having to get someone to check you haven't left great clumps hair, so I was wondering if anybody had any experience of clippers like this;
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Or this;
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All other suggestions most welcome :smile:







Im looking at getting a new set of hair clippers but I'm looking for some input if there's some going. I generally use a number 2 or 3 whichever comes out of the box first, my query though is with the ease of using the clippers. It's a faff with normal clippers trying to do the back of your head and having to get someone to check you haven't left great clumps hair, so I was wondering if anybody had any experience of clippers like this;
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Or this;
View attachment 345304
All other suggestions most welcome :smile:
 
OP
OP
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Mugshot

Cracking a solo.
I've got the Babyliss Men (the first picture). It's good.

The plastic thing on the bottom allows you to set the clip length. I like it v short so I've taken the plastic thing off and just use the blade. It's really fast. I can do mine in about 2 minutes max. It works perfectly well around the ears. It's rechargeable too which is handy. Battery life is great, I probably get about 20 weekly cuts out of one recharge
I thought it looked like a good idea, however some of the reviews say that it can be a bit dodgy with the cutting lengths if you've got a lumpy head, now, I'm not aware that I have a particularly lumpy head, but I didn't really want to find out halfway through a hair cut.
 
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