Philips Headgroom

[Razor X]

Over the past two or three years I've developed some frustrating skin problems that began with red bumps on the top of my scalp.  These were primarily in the bald areas that never came into contact with the razor so I knew they were unrelated to shaving.  Unable to get them under control, I finally went to a dermatologist, was diagnosed with rosacea,and prescribed some meds to keep it under control.  It's been a struggle to keep it under control but it's a lot better than it was.

More recently I started breaking out on the sides of my head and nothing, including a round of antibiotics, seemed to bring it under control.  These were different kinds of bumps from what I had on top of my scalp, so the dermatologist gave me a different type of topical cream to put use.  It helped at first, but the problem never really went away.

I began to think that perhaps I had more than one type of skin problem going on, and to consider the possibility that the problem on the sides of the head was related to -- or at least aggravated by -- shaving.  I reluctantly decided to switch to an electric razor to see if it made any difference.  I'd tried this a few times before, but never for more than a day or two because the friction caused by the electric razor against the skin can also cause some redness, and in my opinion, was no kinder to the skin than the blade.  However, I'd never really tried electric shaving for long enough to know for sure.  I decided it was time to find out.  I already had a Conair Cleanhead, so I started with that.  After a week, I noticed a huge improvement.  The blemishes began to fade and my skin looked better than it had in a long time.

I got curious about the Philips Headgroom after reading about it here and decided to give that a try.  I've been using it since Tuesday or Wednesday, and I have to say that it provides a much more comfortable shave than the Conair Cleanhead.  It just glides over the scalp with very little friction, resulting in very little redness or irritation.  It doesn't get all the hair in a single pass, but truth be told, neither does a blade.  However, it does clear away more than the Conair, and I can shave my entire scalp a lot more quickly and easily with the Headgroom.

No electric razor will ever cut as close to the scalp as a blade, but I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth I was able to get my scalp with the Headgroom.  There wasn't a whole lot of difference between and the blade.  The main difference is that the smoothness doesn't last quite as long; I'd say the stubble grows back about 2 or 3 hours sooner -- which still gets me through the day. I can feel some slight stubble after 10 hours or so, but it's a good 12 hours before anything visible appears.  But after two weeks away from the blade, the blemishes are nearly all gone, and it's more important to be blemish-free than to have an extra hour or so of smoothness each day.

The Philips Headgroom isn't designed for wet shaving, but I'm not really interested in that anyway.  I try to avoid using any unnecessary products that might contribute to skin flare-ups.

Just thought I'd share, since I've always been somewhat of a skeptic when it comes to head shaving with electric razors.  I've concluded that they are more gentle on the skin, and worth giving a try if you're having a problem with razor bumps or pimples.

[Laser Man]

Glad to hear the electric is helping you. I started out using only a blade and experienced bumps mainly on the temples and sides. I switched to a Panasonic wet/dry and shave first with it and HeadSlick. That combo gets very close. I've also done touch-ups dry and the Panasonic gives good results. The best part is that wet or dry, I don't get bumps.

[Razor X]

It took me a long time to come to terms with the fact that the blade was causing the bumps on the sides of my head.  For the first seven years that I'd been shaving there hadn't been any problems.  In an ideal world, I'd still rather use a blade, but I'm very happy to have found a solution to the bumps problem.

[warhawk]

It took me a long time to come to terms with the fact that the blade was causing the bumps on the sides of my head.  For the first seven years that I'd been shaving there hadn't been any problems.  In an ideal world, I'd still rather use a blade, but I'm very happy to have found a solution to the bumps problem.

hey razorx:  wow... U R not using your famous mach3?    as long as i have been a member here... U were a dedicated mach3 user.  the philips headgroom must B an excellent electric razor.  i have seen the youtube video of the headgroom but i haven't seen it in the stores here in florida.  i'm sure amazon.com has it.

how much is the headgroom?  do U or does anyone know if its physically in the stores here in the US?

WARHAWK

[Razor X]

I got mine from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-40-Headgroom--yourself-Headgroomer/dp/B004QWUEAY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317951960&sr=8-1

[warhawk]

thanks razorx.... U can't beat that price. 

WARHAWK

[Cris]

Philips headrgroom is an electric razor.
This is the first thing one should keep in mind prior to start dealing with it.
Never in the world blades are comparable with electric razors.
Two different planets, everyone of us know it, right?
That said, this elegant and minimally loud machine perfectly does its job.
If you want you can go absolutely sly, with the headgroom: it will just take patience and multiple passings. To reach the slyness you'll also have to push a little bit more. The blade, minute after minute goes warmer and warmer, obviously.
So a Little irritation will affect your skin.
For this reason you'll can't shave your head everyday, of course.
It's necessary (and healty) to give some rest to your skin.
I would reccomend the headgroom to people who are not 100%- full smoothness- 24/24 hors a day- sly maniacs
One or two times per week I think it's the optimal pace for this machine and your head too.

[Razor X]

We know it's an electric razor. Like most tools it serves a purpose. Does it cut as close as a blade? No. But it's less (NOT more) irritating to the skin. That's the whole point. And you can use it every day, despite your claims to the contrary.

[Cris]

Yeah Ok never translate a subjective expeience in an universal one.
I made this mistake, I think. Now I'm going to correct myself.
The headgroom gives me slyness. To obain that I need time and in the meanwhile blades become warm and irritate MY scalp.
Thus the use of the headgroom everyday is not allowed IN MY CASE.

[Slynito]

Philips headrgroom is an electric razor.
This is the first thing one should keep in mind prior to start dealing with it.
Never in the world blades are comparable with electric razors.
Two different planets, everyone of us know it, right?
That said, this elegant and minimally loud machine perfectly does its job.
If you want you can go absolutely sly, with the headgroom: it will just take patience and multiple passings. To reach the slyness you'll also have to push a little bit more. The blade, minute after minute goes warmer and warmer, obviously.
So a Little irritation will affect your skin.
For this reason you'll can't shave your head everyday, of course.
It's necessary (and healty) to give some rest to your skin.
I would reccomend the headgroom to people who are not 100%- full smoothness- 24/24 hors a day- sly maniacs
One or two times per week I think it's the optimal pace for this machine and your head too.

Very interesting...thanx, Cris. 

[Baldstu]

Yeah i got one it seems ok but as already stated patience

[Baldstu]

I had to use my head groom yesterday and today it does get down to full sly andshiny . Bu it does take time and yes it gets warm . Ican see the advantages when travelling , certainly not an early morning option when I am working . I used because sustained a nick from my new HB

[wang]

Feel the same here. it is really cool one. give a try. I love it.