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Offline KC

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Howdy
« on: March 28, 2011, 07:16:14 AM »
Hello Everyone,

My name is Ken and I'm glad to be here.  While I'm not completely bald,  happen to look great with my hair shaved off or a very close burr; I find however that after 3-4 days it needs to be cleaned up.  To date, I've been going to my barber and am considering styling my own hair.

I am looking for a clipper cut between a short buzz cut and a clipper shave.  Any suggestions on the appropriate tools and techniques.

Your advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Ken


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Re: Howdy
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2011, 07:51:51 AM »
Welcome to SBGs!!! 8)

Going that close...why not scrape the dome completely with a HeadBlade?

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2011, 07:59:40 AM »
I am a proud owner of a headblade and sort of like it.  The problem is I'm not happy with using it around the ears.  I'm still deciding how smooth I want to be; in other words trying to find the ultimate look that complements me the best.  I know my hair is going to be trimmed super close and will probably need to be cleaned up twice a week.
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2011, 09:23:52 AM »
Welcome! Look into the ConAir Cleanhead...........
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2011, 09:26:33 AM »
Funny you should mention that because I just ordered one based on looking at another posting in this forum.  Can't wait to try it!!
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2011, 10:08:39 AM »
Both the HeadBlade and CleanHead are excellent choices!

And welcome, btw!!  8)
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2011, 11:21:56 AM »
Thank you for the warm welcome and glad to be here 8)
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2011, 12:51:38 PM »
You'll most likely be happy with the Conair Cleanhead.  I've got one and use it for a quick touch up and when a blade just isn't convenient.  For a relatively cheap piece of equipment it does a real nice job. 

As some other guys have pointed out it isn't the best built electric razor in the world but, given its price, it's not a hardship if it croaks after a decent period of use.   I'm happy with mine.
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2011, 04:12:36 PM »
Welcome man!  O0

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2011, 06:32:34 AM »
Sailor,

Appreciate you sharing your experiences with the Conair Cleanhead and am looking forward to it arriving in the near future.  In the short term, I razor shaved my head this morning and will be in desperate need of a trim when the cleanhead arrives  :).  I still need to determine, how bald I want my regular style to be.  I do know that there are better ways to spend my money than at the barbers.
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2011, 06:53:42 AM »
so post a clearpic and yo'll get plenty of response as to how long to keep it.   as for me, I'm serioulsy jonesing for a blade shave after 48 hours.   generally it's daily but on occasion I'll let it go to let my scalp have a break.  love the sly na dshould have done it ages ago.
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2011, 05:34:37 PM »
Welcome KC
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2011, 03:59:20 PM »
Welcome!!!  Scrape it clean, it's an awesome feeling.............  O0

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2011, 11:29:23 AM »
I'm new myself and have been ising the Cleanhead. It works great and it's easy to use.

I was afraid of cutting myself with a razor.



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Re: Howdy
« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2011, 07:31:24 AM »
Shaved my head again this morning.  It's getting to be fun  8)

Think I will stick with it for the time being and use the clean head for quick touch ups when I want to look sharp in the evening.
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