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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: coyoteguy on February 02, 2010, 09:10:29 AM
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I recently purchased the Connair CleanHead shaver and this morning was my first time using the product. Here's my first shave and comments with the Connair head shaver. Enjoy!
Package and what's included: I'm not going to go into much detail here, but I will give you some important items and things to know. The shaver comes with a stand with charging cord, some trimming attatchments, brush, and a cover for the shaving foils. The shaver itself has a base in the shape of a ball and it's actually very comfortable to hold and manuver over the head. I would compare it to maybe a square shaver sitting on top of a baseball. Hopefully that makes sense. It is recommended to let the shaver charge for 16 hours before use, which I did. It also has a five year limited warranty.
First shave: I typically shave every other day with a three blade razor, all in down strokes. I usually don't shave against the grain (for that smooth feel) that much, maybe twice a month at best. Before shaving with this new tool, I last shaved two days previous, so not much growth had occured on my cue-ball. It's best to use the shaver in a circular motion through-out your head, which I did. Of course, there will always be missed spots the frst few attempts. After about five minutes, maybe less, of shaving, I felt for any missed spots and again, there were a few, which I corrected. As with any electric shaver, it takes two-three weeks for your face or head to adjust to the new shaving method. With this product, the same rules apply. Connair also insists that you use this shaver everyday for max use.
Impression: I was very impressed with the first shave! My head was actually smooth! Much smoother than I thoughit would be with the first shave. It doesn't compare to the "against the grain feel," but it was very close! I can only imagine what the shave will feel like in a few weeks. With me, it feels like a few hours after I've shaved with a razor against the grain. Again, I'm impressed!
Conclusions: I love shaving and having that "sly" look. It would be nice to not spend so much money on blades and shaving cream every month, so this product is a big plus finacially. You don't need any cream for this and no cuts or nicks, which I rarely had anyways with a blade. It may take a few minutes longer to shave with this, but with practice, I'm sure I can "shave" off a few minutes for a faster shave! I don't really see any initial cons, other than how to clean the shaver. I'm not sure how it's clean as of yet, but I'll look in the manual and get back to you guys. I'll also try to keep this updated with my results and thoughts on the shaver.
Hope you enjoyed my review!
Please excuse all grammer errors. No ones perfect!
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Great review. Thanks a lot.
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Thanks for the review Coyote!
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hey coyote: thanks 4 the sly review. keep us posted. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Thanks for the great review!
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Thanks for the review. This is on my wish list.
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Day 2 update: The shave actually lasted all day after shaving early in the morning. There was a slight shadow, but it similar to a regular blade shave, if that helps. I would recommend this to anyone who is tired of blades and cream, mostly the $$$ aspect of it. I believe, at least for me, that the Connair shave is almost the same as a blade shave.
I will give you guys a week update next Tuesday as I am afraid that I will repeat myself if I give you more than weekly updates.
But again, great product!
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Thanks for the review coyote.
This shaver sounds like it is just the thing to keep up that close buzz look, which I sometimes keep for about a week every so often. But I can do the same thing by not shaving for 3-4 days as well, so it's really not something I would buy.
There are some sly guys who do prefer to have the tight buzz though, and this sounds like it's exactly what they would need.
Keep us posted on your long term progress. O0
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I agree.
For people who shave everyday and hate to pay for shaving equipment often, this is a great tool.
Once my head/hair adjusts to the new shaver, I'm going to see if I can go two days withou shaving and see how that looks/works.
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Thanks Coyote!!! Great review, I acutally had one of these on order but it was canceled due to backorder and I was very suspicious of the product. I am a Sly Guy that loves the against the grain smooooth feel but in a pinch would also like to have all options available and find the best for my noggin since it is the only one I have...LOL...thanks again
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Thanks for the review, Coyote. I looked at this product a few weeks ago but I have been searching for it in local stores vs online, but it seems to be currently available only online at this time!
Once again, thanks for the review!
-Cap'n Noodles-
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I found it at a good price at a popular retail store website.
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I have had my Conair Cleanhead for a week now. The instructions say it works best to use it everyday as it will work better and to give it a week. I initially used it from a no guard buzz with the razor and it left it patchy---so ended up using a blade. The last 3 nights I've used it. Feels like I am sanding my head with a little palm sander. I haven't been able to get as close as a blade and feels rather patchy. This morning I ended up taking a blade to it afterwards. I think I will try every day for a week and see how it goes. But will probably end up using it on those lazy days.
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Where can you buy this product at a reasonable price, if I am not mistaken the MSRP is 40 and its sold out on the conair website, I saw it on Amazon for 70, let me know where to get this devine device. :)
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Got mine from walmart.com. I believe it was $32.
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I bought mine online at Newegg.com. Was about 35.00.
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Thanx for the review. But By reading, I think I'll stay with a blade shave. Im just in love with the slick skin feel, which I cant see getting with any electric shaver. But like others said, if ya like the close buzz feel, it sounds like you found what youre looking for.
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I would like to give this razor a try ,but I wiil wait for future reports. Hate to spend a dollar on someting I won't use. Thanks for the info.
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I just got the cleanhead shaver. Its says in the instructions to charge it for 16 hours before using for the first time. I cheated at used it anyway and I can report that it gives a razor close shave no exaggeration and it is perfectly contoured for the curves of the head making it one of the most natural positions to shave my head.
Guys a more in depth review from me will be coming hopefully tommorow when this thing is fully charged. From my little try at it I have high hopes for this to be a winner.
To be continued...
Fred
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Let us know ere you made your puerchase and what the cost was please.
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So sorry I should have posted that in my preview post, forgive a sly guy! lol
I got Cleanhead on newegg.com for $37 with tax and shipping. Its listed at 32 before addition of shipping and handling.
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My verdict --- guys we have an amazing device on our hands. This can change head shaving for many guys. I know it already did that for me. Just a short while ago I interupted the instruction mandated charging time of 16 hours. And I can tell you ergonomically this is the most comfortable device I ever used to shave my head. You hold this think like a baseball, on a rubbery grip, you fire the engine on and this thing rumbles with power. The shaving head is perfectly contoured to fit on your head. When you go against the grain you get a razor like closeness. Just like anything else the first time you use it will feel a bit odd. It took me two tries and on the second try I got it downpat and was in control of the device with percision. Guys who "want to be" free of manual razor blades today are hereby liberated. Give it up for being Sly!
an updated review is soon to follow.
Fred
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I think I will ask my brother (who is living in USA) to bring me that little baby so I can try it when I finally decide going sly.
I have a question to ask, does it have dual voltage ? I mean, does it says "100-240v" ??
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Peladin it does have dual I think. Great device so far a full review will be forthcoming sometime in the near future.
Fred
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This could easily become one of my must-haves - I won't give up the AM shaving "ritual", but this would be great for some last-minute cleanup work before going out for the evening or something.
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CraftyGuy,
The cleanhead can definately be used for touchups, it gives you a "just shaved" feel without the irritation of a blade.
Fred's Review of the Conair Cleanhead:
First impression: very ergonomic fits in your hand nicely and when placed on the head feels comfortable and natural.
Shaving with it: To get the closest shave possible I used it against the grain. I held the device in one hand and used the other hand to feel for the direction against the grain. Obviously to get the closest shave possible I had to consistantly go against the grain. The motor is not too loud and when you use the device you get a pleasing sound of the hair being shaved to let you know its working. It is superior to the headblade, a traditional razor, or conventional electric razor because the head of the device is perfectly contoured to the curves of my head. Also because you are not wielding a sharp blade but instead an electric device that is safer you can get close to the ears where in a headblade this is very hard and a traditional razor you run the risk of cutting yourself right above the ear. I loved the fact that I do not have to worry about going through razor cartridges, also I did not have to worry about putting shave gel or cream on. Its important to not that this device is for dry use only!
I am tempted to use lectric shave because I heard the shave can be even closer so I will update my review as soon as I tried Lectric Shave brand Oil before a shave.
ergonomics - 9/10
ease of use - 10/10
closeness of shave - 9/10
lack of irritation - 10/10
affordability of ownership - 9/10
In summary - The Conair CleanHead is a breakthrough product. For me this will replace my other shaving methods which used to be a gillette fusion and occasionally the headblade. Its remarkable that a product that sells for 32 dollars in a market where conventional electric razors can run upwards off 100 dollars and regular manual razors can be pricey given that you have to constantly change blade cartridges, and keep a steady stock of shaving cream/shaving oil, that this can replace those and be real cheap to own. In essence then this device will pay for itself over time. I full heartedly reccomend this product to my Sly Brothers but with one caveat, and this has been stated many times: what works for someone make not work for another person. So I love the product it now going to be integrated into my head shaving routine and I hope it works just as well for others!
Fred
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Great review and info Fred! Thanks!
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Thanks ,Fred I'm going to have to get me one. This woud at least give a bit of variety to head maintaince ,and like you said the price ain't bad.
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Fred - - -You said that you get a shadow and a horse-shoe - - - and I think using the CleanHead is why - - -There is nothing like a blade shave for having a smooth -slick melon - - - -
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I agree with you Mangoo but I have a shadow with using a regular razor. The conair clearhead does a very close shave but as said before stuble comes back quicker then with a razor shave. I couldn't agree with you more that there is nothing like a razor shave, but its nice that the conair product gives us yet another option.
All the best,
Fred
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I agree with you guys above.
I started this post and I have been using this product since then. It's been about three weeks I believe.
There was a point that the shaver seemed like it wasn't improving on my head shave, but I think that was the period that my head was adjusting to the shaver.
As for now, I love it more than the first use!
My head is smoother and my shaving time is getting faster. I'd say it's definetly going to replace using blades. This may not be the "classic" head shaving way, but I prefer electric over a blade, especially if the electric gives a close shave.
Not to mention that for me, shaving with an electric is more comfortable. No cuts, nicks, or razor burns. While I'm at it, going electric shaves money too!
For you guys who choose to go blade, go for it. But for those who are looking for an alternative routine, I'd say this product is the way to go!
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Don't do electric personally, but I'm more than a little happy and satisfied that a company is marketing to the Sly side--we're beginning to get some traction in the world I think, when people try to sell you stuff, they know there are a lot of you. Go SBG O0.
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I've owned one of these for about 6 months and use it every morning to remove 90% of the stubble. I Use to really get irritation on the back of my head with a razor alone. After mowing through most of the forest I get the rest with some Head Slick Shave Cream and my trusty Rolling Razor. The results are smoother than........well you know.
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Two days ago ordered Clean-Head on line from Costco.
When will be in my home and in use on my head I will
post you agai. Baldy.
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I read your review and decided to try it myself. I bought one off the bay, so I was able to save a few bucks.
To be fair, I wanted to use it for awhile before I put in my 2 cents (just over 2 weeks). For the traditionalists who have to have the cream and blade experience, its probably not for you. For those looking for a less time consuming, less messy procedure I think you should give it a try. Everyone's head is different, so dont get too frustrated at first. Its only been 2 weeks for me and I absolutely love it. When I first finish it does feel alot like a blade shave. Although the "smooth" feeling doesnt last as long, Im still very happy with it. No blood, no irritation, no mess.
Overall I give it 2 thumbs up. For the first time in a long while I was pleasantly suprised.
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I just started using one. I would second everything that Hysteria said. I think its a great razor. Quick, clean and none of the irritation I always got with shaving with a razor.
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does it shave skin smooth, like a razor does ?
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does it shave skin smooth, like a razor does ?
It does but the close feel doesn't last as long. Its a a reasonable tradeoff for me. Razor shaving causes me enough irriation that I cannot make multiple sweeps - I can with the connair - so if I shave in the morning I end up very close all over shave which feels a little stubbly by late afternoon - I've shaved again in the evening a couple of times so I can go to bed with a smooth dome - these evening touch up shaves only took a few minutes -
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Great review guys. I just bought one yesterday and I was shocked how close it shaved me. To be honest I wasn't shaving my head with a blade, I was using a clipper without any attachments. However, I did use a razor on a couple of occasions and this did the exact same thing. I didn't get any closer when I shaved with cream and a razor.
I second the opinion that the shape of this razor is fantastic. Also, on those other occasions when I used a blade, I got so irritated it made me not want to shave for another week or so. The Cleanhead gave me no irritation at all. To me that was the best part.
I came across this shaver by accident at Sears. I paid $39.00 for mine.
I only used it once, but it looks like a winner to me.
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For anyone interested, here's some background of Conair Corporation. It sounds like a real rags to riches story. They started out in a basement, used to have manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and Arizona, but appear to have moved everything to Taiwan and Hong Kong.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_gx5202/is_1998/ai_n19122688/
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thanks bbqguy. I'll check it out.
So far I give the Conair Cleanhead a 10. I have never used electric on my head, so I was wondering if other electrics would do the job just as good.
As far as a shadow goes, I have shaved my head a few times and by mid-day I had my shadow, so for me the blade didn't make a difference. Honestly, the Cleanhead gave me the exact results as a blade.
However, the biggest benefit for me was no irritation and blood. On the few occassions I shaved, I look like I was attacked by Freddy Kruger. So, for me as look as I keep being sly, it's electric if I want to be bald or Clipper with no guard if I want to be ulta close. Unless I lost most of my hair by nature, which at 45 hasn't happened yet so I don't see it happening, I would probably never use a blade.
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Finally bought one yesterday, so that I would stop abusing my Norelco face shaver whenever I didn't have time in the morning for a proper blade shave.
I used it for the first time this morning - VERY IMPRESSIVE!! This is about as damn a smooth headshave as you're gonna get with an electric, and it took me only about half as long as a blade shave takes (not bad for the first time out!)
I won't be ditching my HeadBlade anytime soon, but the CleanHead has become my go-to for when I don't have time for the blade!
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Posted by Craftyguy
used it for the first time this morning - VERY IMPRESSIVE!! This is about as damn a smooth headshave as you're gonna get with an electric, and it took me only about half as long as a blade shave takes (not bad for the first time out!)
I felt the same way. Like I said, I only used a razor a few times, but from what I remember this got me just as close. However, the biggest plus for me was not getting the irritation and bloodfest that the razor did.
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Hey stem, I disagree with you on this. I just can't see an electric getting as close as a blade. There's just no way it's gonna happen.
That said, I do think this sounds like just the thing for when you want to get a quick shave on the run, or a clean up on the buzz. It sounds like it works great for that, as Crafty mentioned in his post.
As far as you getting irritation and cuts, you may want to use less pressure on the blade, and be sure you are using a fresh blade, as opposed to an older one or one you've used many times.
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Guys, does anyone knows where to buy it in Canada ??
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I bought mine at London Drugs (if you have them)
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Guys, how much time do you get this thing charging in order to get the battery full ? I noticed that the green light of charging never turns off, so I wonder which is the exact amount of time it is required to be charging. I looked at the manual and the only thing that mentions is that you have to charge it for 16hs for the first time, which I've already did. But it doesn't mention any word about the everyday-charging time.
Thanks!
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I just keep mine charging so that it's ready every day.
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I don't have one but I'm betting that light is lit whenever it's plugged in..... so it's a charging/power light.
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Yep, I believe that you are correct Mike.
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This thing might be just the ticket for me, as I have difficulty shaving the back of my head close because of HT scars. An electric w/ no irritation sure would be nice, at least.. for that area if nothing else.
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SLY DOMMIES
This is a great thread. I love the reviews. This razor is a step in the right direciton for us SLY guys. It does take some getting used to but some will love it while other won't. I own one and I think is worth the price of admission
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I found it on CVS.com for only 30 dollars. is this the same product? want to be sure before I buy it, dont' want to get the wrong thing just to save 10 dollars. I also live near a CVS maybe I'll walk down and see if they have it.
I'm excited to go sly, as you can see from my picture, I'm still sportin the buzz look, not sly
http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?filterBy=&skuId=727901&productId=727901&navAction=jump&navCount=3
edit: 1 more question.. when I do get it, should I use lectric or some other type of pre-shave lotion on my head? or just go right to work w the clippers
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I found it on CVS.com for only 30 dollars. is this the same product? want to be sure before I buy it, dont' want to get the wrong thing just to save 10 dollars. I also live near a CVS maybe I'll walk down and see if they have it.
I'm excited to go sly, as you can see from my picture, I'm still sportin the buzz look, not sly
http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?filterBy=&skuId=727901&productId=727901&navAction=jump&navCount=3
edit: 1 more question.. when I do get it, should I use lectric or some other type of pre-shave lotion on my head? or just go right to work w the clippers
Yup - that's the one! O:O
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Well that figures.. $29.99 plus free shipping, and I just bought mine from Newegg butpaid $39.75. I haven't even gotten it yet- it'll be this afternoon (if UPS does Saturday deliveries) or Monday.
Wonder if Newegg has a price match policy? I'm gonna go look on their website.
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Well that figures.. $29.99 plus free shipping, and I just bought mine from Newegg butpaid $39.75. I haven't even gotten it yet- it'll be this afternoon (if UPS does Saturday deliveries) or Monday.
Wonder if Newegg has a price match policy? I'm gonna go look on their website.
Mine was 29.99 from new egg, but I had to pay a bit for shipping. Came out to around 30 total..
I'm going sly this week though, I gota question cause my cleanhead just came in the mail. How the heck do you get the hair above your ears w/ this thing? or with any electric for that matter. If I just pull my ear down w/ 1 hand and shave w/ the other, is it going to get me a clean shave? I don't want a bald head with little fuzzies above my ear lol
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I don't really have a problem with hair around my ears, the Cleanhead should be able to get it, if not, just use a regular razor - blade or electric. My normal electric (Norelco) actually works fine for that
Well, I've used my new Cleanhead for two days now. It's pretty nice. There are two spots, the "back corners", of my noggin that I can't quite get as smooth as I want, because I have strong ridges there, but overall it does a good job. I prefer to use it on the back of my head rather than blades because of the HT scars there. I just can't go ATG with a blade back there, I'd rip myself up. With the CC, I get smooth enough that I dont even feel stubble when I rub my hand ATG. Not bad.
As to the areas I can't quite get totally smooth the CC, I use either a blade on those, or, that MICROForce battery powered razor I reviewed in the other forum section. That thing gets super close - but, it can also irritate the skin a lot easier than the CC.
Overall though, I recommend the Conair Cleanhead; even if you're a dedicated bladehead, there might be times when you just don't have the time or whatever, and the CC does a fair enough job. It will also come in handy for late day touch-ups or whatever. It's rechargeable, so it's portable too. Keep it in your briefcase if you have a late meeting or something and want to touch up your head. Heck, for only $30 - $40, how can you go wrong? I think it's worth adding to your shaving arsenal.
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I have been shaving my head with an old Norelco triple-head electric shaver. There is no visible stubble immediately after shaving, but my head feels like sandpaper. After about 6 hours, there is visible stubble. Does the Connair Cleanhead give a closer shave?
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I have been shaving my head with an old Norelco triple-head electric shaver. There is no visible stubble immediately after shaving, but my head feels like sandpaper. After about 6 hours, there is visible stubble. Does the Connair Cleanhead give a closer shave?
The Conair Cleanhead does give a much closer shave than the Norelco triple-head shaver, but still not as close as with a razor. But as far as electrics go, there is no comparison to the Cleanhead!!
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hey guys im gonna give this a try,any products to make it any better ? say pre-shave stuff ? oils..etc... any tips to make it better would be great...
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CVS has the Conair Clean head Shaver on sale for $22.49. I just ordered one. The total cost with tax and shipping is $29.10.
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The link to CVS is:
http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?filterBy=&skuId=727901&productId=727901&navAction=jump&navCount=3
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Up until a month ago, I had been buzzing using clippers without a guard. Then I found my old Norelco hidden away in the bathroom cabinet. The Norelco left no visible stubble, but my head felt like sandpaper.
I shaved with my new CleanHead for the first time today. My head feels smooth - the sandparer feel is gone. After using the Conair on my head, I shaved my face with a razor. The face and head feel the same. I love this thing and can't stop rubbing my skull.