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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: stemikger on April 10, 2010, 02:59:25 PM

Title: I graduated
Post by: stemikger on April 10, 2010, 02:59:25 PM
Well, I've been using the clipper for a while and tonight I feel it's time to move on.  I'm taking out the razor.  Actually, I'm going to the mall and then out to dinner.  Hopefully I can find a place that sells the headblade.  I know CVS used to sell them.  If so, I'm taking it home and shaving the dome to a shine.  If I can.

I just shaved my head with a clipper today, and I just feel reading for the blade.

Wish me Luck.
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: The Noggin on April 10, 2010, 03:26:38 PM
Good luck & have fun!
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: TheSlyBear on April 10, 2010, 03:27:56 PM
First time? I'd recommend a "normal" razor rather than the HB. The HB takes some getting used to.

Be sure to post after photos!
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: Rob on April 10, 2010, 05:24:38 PM
let's see that 'graduation' photo! O0
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: Sgt. Pate on April 10, 2010, 05:43:36 PM
Outstanding!  You're gonna love it!  O0
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on April 10, 2010, 06:54:57 PM
First time? I'd recommend a "normal" razor rather than the HB. The HB takes some getting used to.

Be sure to post after photos!

What he said, HB is a little tricky-- O0
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: thebbqguy on April 10, 2010, 07:45:55 PM
Walgreens has the Headblade products on sale this weekend. You might save a few bucks by stocking up. That's what I did.
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: Gambrinus on April 10, 2010, 09:18:53 PM
Welcome aboard!  I will have to agree on using a normal razor for your first time.  The headblade is more apt to take off bumps that you didn't realize you had on your head. :o  I speak from experience. :XX
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: ozzie on April 10, 2010, 11:02:01 PM
Good luck stemikger!  O0
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: stemikger on April 11, 2010, 05:37:16 AM
Hey guys. I could not find the Headblade last night, and I was too tired to do it with my mach 3.  However, tonight is the night.  I will put the pics up when it is done.  As always thanks for the support.
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: mangosink12572 on April 11, 2010, 11:03:17 AM
You look great - - -How does  the noggin feel?   smooth and soft?

Enjoy the slick melon
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: stemikger on April 11, 2010, 02:09:02 PM
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You look great - - -How does  the noggin feel?   smooth and soft?

Enjoy the slick melon

Thanks mangosink, but I didn't do it yet.  The other picture was very close, but not shaved yet.  Well, here is the update.  I was all set to do it with the Mach 3 last night and I found this product that I couldn't stop thinking about, so now I have to try it.  The catch is I have to wait until tomorrow morning because it has to charge for 16 hours.

It is called the conaire cleanhead and it promises to get as close as a blade.  I'll let you guys know how it goes.  Here is the link if you are interested.

www.iknowheads.com
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: The Noggin on April 11, 2010, 03:49:05 PM
Don't keep us on tenterhooks!  :popo
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on April 11, 2010, 06:47:36 PM
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You look great - - -How does  the noggin feel?   smooth and soft?

Enjoy the slick melon

Thanks mangosink, but I didn't do it yet.  The other picture was very close, but not shaved yet.  Well, here is the update.  I was all set to do it with the Mach 3 last night and I found this product that I couldn't stop thinking about, so now I have to try it.  The catch is I have to wait until tomorrow morning because it has to charge for 16 hours.

It is called the conaire cleanhead and it promises to get as close as a blade.  I'll let you guys know how it goes.  Here is the link if you are interested.

www.iknowheads.com


All this is fine and good, but be reminded that the blade, M3, M5, Fusion, or HB, whatever--that's the "Gold Standard" and until you're to the wood with the Gold Standard, you haven't experienced the essence of Sly, we promise.
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: Mikekoz13 on April 11, 2010, 07:21:29 PM
Good luck with your first shave...... whether with the CH or HB...........
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: stemikger on April 12, 2010, 08:39:43 AM
O.K. guys.  I did it. I used the Conair Cleanhead and there was a little learning curve, but it got me just as close as a blade.  I didn't think it would, so now there is no turning back now.  I'm going to try to put up some pics now.  My apologizes if they come in too big or small.  I'm not well versed with downloading photos.

I'll also give a little review on the next post.  I'm still on the fence about it becuase it's new to me and like anything else in life, I have to get used to it, but the bottomline is it got very close.  I shaved with a blade a few times and my head felt the same way it does now.  Oh and my wife hates it so, I know it got close.  LOL.


(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi224.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd157%2Fstemikger24%2FDSCN5241.jpg&hash=841fdc1e53590649861c98e001d386b9351517b8)

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi224.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd157%2Fstemikger24%2FDSCN5243.jpg&hash=00776bd563b95fe5c896e46126f56ca60fb3d7e3)

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Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on April 12, 2010, 08:41:29 AM
Looks pretty good.  I know about the wife not liking it, but for me--it's just not her head, it's mine!
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: stemikger on April 12, 2010, 08:51:26 AM
Yes Saintc.  I believe we spoke about the wife challenge.  That is why the pics came out so bad.  I had to take them myself.  She wanted nothing to do with taking pics of my bald head.  LOL.
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on April 12, 2010, 08:58:39 AM
Well, at least for me, she's got to learn to tolerate it.  Love her :@`, but love my dome too O:O.
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: TheSlyBear on April 12, 2010, 10:34:43 AM
Looks fantastic!

My partner doesn't like me sly -- he prefers the buzzed look. But since I wear it buzzed for (what passes for) the winter, he doesn't moan too much about it during the warmer months.

Tell us more about the clippers!
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: stemikger on April 12, 2010, 12:57:24 PM
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Posted by Bootedbear
Tell us more about the clippers!

I was pretty shocked how close they got.  I only used a razor to my head twice and truthfully this did the same exact thing.

However, because I had a very short crew it took a little longer because I used the trimmer attachment first.  If you want to keep the clean look and use it every day, I don't see it taking more then 5 minutes at the most.

I think I'll keep it clean for that reason and probably do it every other day.

Also, on those other occassions when I used a razor blade I cut my head up pretty bad.  This think left me with no iratation at all.  To me that was the best part.

After thinking about the process, I would highly recommend it because from here on in, I know it will only get easier.

I hope it is durable and lasts long.  It says on the instructions with regular use you should replace the cutter and foil every 6 months.  The cutter and foil assembly comes as one unit and is $10.  It also has a 5 year limited warranty.

Here is a picture of the back of my head so you can get more of a reference on how clean it got my head.

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Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: The Noggin on April 12, 2010, 01:17:24 PM
Yeah, looks really good!
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: Razor X on April 12, 2010, 03:35:11 PM
Looks great.   O0
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: thebbqguy on April 12, 2010, 04:01:32 PM
Congratulations. Looks good.
Title: Re: I graduated
Post by: wpruitt on April 12, 2010, 04:26:07 PM
Looks good, Mike