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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: slickjack on November 01, 2012, 11:18:11 AM

Title: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: slickjack on November 01, 2012, 11:18:11 AM
Hey guys, I'll be in New Zealand for a few weeks towards the end of the year.  Does anyone know of a barbers in Auckland or Christchurch who does a good traditional headshave? I'm also thinking of trying the bald and beard look.  What do you guys think?  Many thanks.
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: tomgallagher on November 01, 2012, 01:40:18 PM
Maybe our resident Kiwi will drop you a note.
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Post by: Slynito on November 01, 2012, 03:30:29 PM
Our "Slyfive" is a Kiwi, right Tom?
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: Beardman on November 02, 2012, 12:31:41 AM
That he is!

As for bald and bearded, I'm quite biased on the look. But the combo goes well together, and I think that everyone should try it once! Just give it the old 30 day rule, except instead of shaving, you are night shaving for 30 days, at the end of the 30 days you should have a rocking beard! I don't know what style of beard you are interested in, but if you need any pointers, I'm sure that someone can point you in the right direction.
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: balddaniel on November 02, 2012, 07:17:40 AM
I think you should try it.  I love the look.  Not for me, I'm too gray, makes me look older.  You are a handsome sly guy  :@`
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: tomgallagher on November 02, 2012, 07:22:18 AM
Our "Slyfive" is a Kiwi, right Tom?

Yes sir.
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Post by: Mr Jules on November 02, 2012, 05:26:04 PM
But the combo goes well together, and I think that everyone should try it once!

Agree with you, there.

Just try that B & B combo.
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: slickjack on November 10, 2012, 01:42:24 PM
Thanks for your advice and encouragement.  Tomorrow is the day for the head shave. I've found a couple of barbers here in Auckland that seem to do the full traditional experience - Mr Barber in Epsom and Mt Eden Barbers.  So I'll give one of them a go and let you know how it goes. I'll post some pics of before and after too.  It's been a while since I was BBC for various reasons so there is quite a lot to cut off!  As for the beard, it's coming along OK after 3 weeks or so - apart from the odd grey hair! So I'm going to keep it and see what it looks like with a slick dome.  I think it's a great look.  I'm just not sure I'll pull it off.
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: theman on November 10, 2012, 01:50:22 PM
Thanks for your advice and encouragement.  Tomorrow is the day for the head shave. I've found a couple of barbers here in Auckland that seem to do the full traditional experience - Mr Barber in Epsom and Mt Eden Barbers.  So I'll give one of them a go and let you know how it goes. I'll post some pics of before and after too.  It's been a while since I was BBC for various reasons so there is quite a lot to cut off!  As for the beard, it's coming along OK after 3 weeks or so - apart from the odd grey hair! So I'm going to keep it and see what it looks like with a slick dome.  I think it's a great look.  I'm just not sure I'll pull it off.
Yes , indeed, it will look great, but have the barber do some styling bro.  I think you will like it !   O0  Keep us up to date !   ;) 8)
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: Beardman on November 10, 2012, 02:52:57 PM
Looking forward to seeing the results, keep us posted  O0
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: slickjack on November 12, 2012, 07:08:46 PM
Hey guys.  So I went to my chosen Auckland Barber yesterday only to find that he didn't do razor shaves after all - apparently it's pretty rare here.  Instead he buzzed me down with some 00 clippers and then edgers , so pretty close but not totally smooth. He then tidied up the beard which looks much better. I've posted some pictures here, including before. Let me know what you think. 
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: slickjack on November 12, 2012, 07:13:59 PM
I took the Mach 3 to my head in the shower last night to get my head smooth. I've not shaved in the shower before and was pretty nervous about cutting myself and missing bits.  But it was pretty easy once I got going, although it took a while!   I shaved first with the grain and then against to get as smooth as I could (still had so sandpaper bits though..) I have to say, I'm really loving the look including with the beard. But honest feedback welcome!
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Post by: Razor X on November 12, 2012, 07:25:27 PM
Looks great!
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Post by: zetaeffe on November 12, 2012, 08:00:28 PM
But honest feedback welcome!

Looks GREAT!! O0
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Post by: Beardman on November 12, 2012, 11:41:38 PM
Very nice, you wear it well mate! Pity you couldn't find a traditional shave though
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Post by: mahaw90 on November 13, 2012, 12:08:36 AM
You look so much better bald, you look like a different person
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Post by: theman on November 13, 2012, 09:22:58 AM
Looks great.  I am thinking that a guy can only get a head shave and face shave in large cities.  They are hard in this area to find.
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: Slyfive on November 14, 2012, 12:41:56 PM
Aaah sorry I'm so late to the party! I hadn't checked back far enough in my unread messages. I have actually been looking for a place that does them for ages, if you find one let me know, also if you're still around let me know and we can grab a beer! The bald+beard looks great by the way.
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: Doctor X on November 21, 2012, 11:39:18 AM
Lookin' good! Unfortunately, I can't grow a full beard, and am too gray to do so anyway.
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: Slyfive on November 21, 2012, 01:09:46 PM
Lookin' good! Unfortunately, I can't grow a full beard, and am too gray to do so anyway.

You can never be too grey, that's how wizards are made!
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: Beardman on November 22, 2012, 12:00:39 AM
Lookin' good! Unfortunately, I can't grow a full beard, and am too gray to do so anyway.

You can never be too grey, that's how wizards are made!

+1
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: Slynito on November 22, 2012, 07:20:29 AM
Good point about the grey bearded wizards!  O0

 #i&@  Did I hear that y'all had an eruption yesterday?
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: bbcin1999 on November 22, 2012, 08:12:47 AM
It does look really great! I still like my occasional trips to the Barbershop after a weeks growth. It depends on the barber and the shop, some will use zero clipper then lather and straight razor the entire dome, others will only razor shave the back and sides in a high and tight style.  Then a quick shower and shave with the headblade and/or hydro 5 are really easy and fast and give that extra smoothness and shine. Enjoy your New Zealand Spring.
Title: Re: Head shave in New Zealand
Post by: Slyfive on November 25, 2012, 09:17:26 PM
Good point about the grey bearded wizards!  O0

 #i&@  Did I hear that y'all had an eruption yesterday?

We sure did have an eruption, but it was nothing much, volcanic and seismic activity is something you get used to over here. People do get pretty stupid though, so many people want to climb it now that it becoming more active that almost all the tours are booked up... up next for the Darwin awards!

and thanks bbcin1999, the weather has been amazing!