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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Integraoligist on May 24, 2011, 09:46:32 PM

Title: Is there a cheaper way to keep it smooth?
Post by: Integraoligist on May 24, 2011, 09:46:32 PM

Hey all,
Been shaving my head for almost 3 years now.  Always used a Mach3... and as we all know it's crazy how expensive these blades are.

I was given a HeadBlade Sport for Christmas 1.5 years ago, used it 2x's.  1st time cut a nice slit on the back of my head... 2nd time it took a freakin gash out of the top of my scalp about the size of a nickel! All in all, I took it back to Walgreens where they bought it from.

I've had a Norelco electric razor (the style with the 3 round blades) for about 12 years... I use it on my face and it still works great!  Never changed the blades on this thing.  It gives me a closer shave then the Mach3 against the grain!  So for my face, this rocks.  But when I try to use it on my head - no go.  It does not shave anything!

Noticed a couple people talking about some electric razors but their like $150

O yes, when using the Mach3 I also use Barbasol.  I tried that Gillette shaving gel, but it seems I get the same result from the cheap Barbasol.

Is there a cheaper route to go?  Is there a decent electric thats not $150 that will actually work (i know not as close as the Mach3 but still).

Thanks all!

Title: Re: Is there a cheaper way to keep it smooth?
Post by: Tyler on May 24, 2011, 10:24:36 PM

Click on this link to Electric Razors on Amazon.com and you'll find many that will work for much cheaper than $150.

Title: Re: Is there a cheaper way to keep it smooth?
Post by: Integraoligist on May 24, 2011, 11:26:28 PM

The Philips Norelco one's seem to be the same thing that I already have... now why do they shave so close and smooth on the face but not the head?

Title: Re: Is there a cheaper way to keep it smooth?
Post by: Tyler on May 25, 2011, 12:59:50 AM

Every person is different when it comes to hair thickness and the way their hair grows.  I actually can't shave my face with an electric without breaking out like crazy.  Though, I'm fine if I shave my head with one; did so for about 2 years.

Title: Re: Is there a cheaper way to keep it smooth?
Post by: Integraoligist on May 25, 2011, 04:52:50 PM

Ok, so what is the difference between the round norelco style electrics and the straight foil type?
the $150 ones people have suggusted all seem to be the straight foil type.

Title: Re: Is there a cheaper way to keep it smooth?
Post by: Tyler on May 25, 2011, 08:02:13 PM

I've had better success with the round blades vs the foil blades.  I also prefer the wet/dry which allows me to use it in the shower.

Title: Re: Is there a cheaper way to keep it smooth?
Post by: BrianBradford on May 26, 2011, 07:13:43 AM

Speaking in terms of cheap price wise, not quality, I would have to put my .02 in here and say that in my experience, I love Bic Comfort 3 disposables. They are about $3.50 for 4 razors and they last about 3 shaves (head & face). I usually use the $1.00 can of barbasol shave cream. For me, $4.50 a month for a smooth head and face is a darn tootin good deal. I never tried the fancy head slick or any product made for bald guys before, so I have nothing to compare it to.