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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: ajfox on July 04, 2013, 08:59:50 AM

Title: Head Shaving HELP
Post by: ajfox on July 04, 2013, 08:59:50 AM

I have been using Andis T-Outliners, which are electric liners to cut/shave my head. Previous to this I went through a few different electric shavers that didn't give me as close of a shave as I liked. I have used the Mach 3 before that, between that, and sometimes here recently. But I always get bad irritation on the back of my neck and head. I am not sure if it is because I have thick coarse hair or what. I have been told that could be the cause, I also have been told it could be because of the number of blades I used.

I would love to be able to use a razor because it gives such a phenomenal shave. But, the irritation isn't something I can get used to. Any advice on a razor I should use, single blade cartridge, double edge safety, 3/4/5 blade cartridge? Or would my best bet be to stick to my outliners?

Title: Re: Head Shaving HELP
Post by: jdcsky on July 04, 2013, 09:10:53 AM

I am biased....coming from an electric to a Sensor to a Fusion. Get a Gillette Fusion razor and try it.

Title: Re: Head Shaving HELP
Post by: warhawk on July 04, 2013, 09:46:17 AM

Hi AJ:  I would definitely not use an electric.  The head shaves you get with a real razor doesn't compare.  I shave with DE and SE razors and they give me the best shaves compared to any cartridges or disposables.  Keep us posted on your road to slyness.

WARHAWK O0

Title: Re: Head Shaving HELP
Post by: Sir Harry on July 04, 2013, 12:15:48 PM

The razor shouldn't matter as much....but IMO, two keys to an irritation-free headshave are Shave Secret and a shaving brush. Both of these can be found at WalMart.

Title: Re: Head Shaving HELP
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