Clipper Shaving vs. Wet Shavin

[DA_Carr]

I tried the wet shaving thing for a while, and I liked the look and feel of it but not the maintenance.  So I've just been clipper shaving every few days.  Anyone else feel this way or should I just suck it up and do it?

David

[kenny57028]

If by wet shave you mean shaving with a razor than, ya thats what I do. I used to shave with a noguard for about a year until my hair thinned to much and been sly for the past 3 1/2 months.

[tomgallagher]

Shaving your head shud b something that you look forward 2. A clipper shave will suffice if the other has become a chore.

[The Scottish Ambassador]

If I use clippers I get more lumps and bumps than I do if I wet shave.

[Magoo]

What ever" floats your boat". It's your head no one can say your right or wrong.

[BillOnBass]

Hi DA_Carr,

How often did you wet shave?  Maybe if you do it every 4-5 days it wouldn't feel so high-maintenance.  Your hair won't look or feel much different than a no-guard clipper shave after that long.  

I used to shave every other day but I've extended it to every 3 or 4 days and it makes shaving much more enjoyable.  It's like an event now.  I take my time and it's very relaxing.  Like Tom said, it's something you should look forward to.

[Razor X]

Shaving your head takes 10 minutes at the most.  Is 10 minutes a day really too much maintenance?  Compare that to  how much time some guys must spend gelling and moussing and blow-drying their mops.

There's a minimum amount of primping time that we all must endure to look our best -- and the older you get, the longer it's going to take, so get used to the idea.

[rcg5227]

I've never gotten razor bumps with clippers with no guard, but I have with razors, until I perfected the way to do it. I would never dry shave anything, my skin is just way too sensitive. I tried different razors and creams until I found the right combination.

[BaldWriterBob]

It's your head and your hair. Whatever you feel best with is what you should do. Some use clippers and are happy. Others swear by their wet razor of choice. I can't get a close enough shave with an electric.

Whatever you choose is the right thing for you.

[tomgallagher]

It's your head and your hair. Whatever you feel best with is what you should do. Some use clippers and are happy. Others swear by their wet razor of choice. I can't get a close enough shave with an electric.

Whatever you choose is the right thing for you.

What he said.

[Razorhead]

You should do whatever you feel best with. I only shave with a razor a few days a week now.With clipper shaving, it just depends on how tight you want to buzz it.  I started out with a regular wahl home clipper without any attachment...but didn't think it was short enough.
Then i moved onto an Andis Headliner for headshaving. That was recommended by a couple barbering supply shops. I used it every day for a while but found it to be more work than using a razor. Now I just razor shave a few times a week before the stubble gets to be too long. That works fine for me and a have a different look within the week

[R o b 6]

Great advice Razorhead. Good idea to keep a pair of clippers or a professional trimmer in your arsenal in case you want to sport the stubble look off and on between slick sly.

You should do whatever you feel best with. I only shave with a razor a few days a week now.With clipper shaving, it just depends on how tight you want to buzz it.  I started out with a regular wahl home clipper without any attachment...but didn't think it was short enough.
Then i moved onto an Andis Headliner for headshaving. That was recommended by a couple barbering supply shops. I used it every day for a while but found it to be more work than using a razor. Now I just razor shave a few times a week before the stubble gets to be too long. That works fine for me and a have a different look within the week