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Clipper Shaving vs. Wet Shavin by DA_Carr on 07 Sep, 2010 08:53
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I tried the wet shaving thing for a while, and I liked the look and feel of it but not the maintenance. So I've just been clipper shaving every few days. Anyone else feel this way or should I just suck it up and do it?
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#1 by kenny57028 on 07 Sep, 2010 09:21
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If by wet shave you mean shaving with a razor than, ya thats what I do. I used to shave with a noguard for about a year until my hair thinned to much and been sly for the past 3 1/2 months.
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#2 by tomgallagher on 07 Sep, 2010 09:49
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Shaving your head shud b something that you look forward 2. A clipper shave will suffice if the other has become a chore.
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#3 by The Scottish Ambassador on 07 Sep, 2010 11:28
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If I use clippers I get more lumps and bumps than I do if I wet shave.
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#4 by Magoo on 07 Sep, 2010 12:45
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What ever" floats your boat". It's your head no one can say your right or wrong.
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#5 by BillOnBass on 07 Sep, 2010 13:08
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Hi DA_Carr,
How often did you wet shave? Maybe if you do it every 4-5 days it wouldn't feel so high-maintenance. Your hair won't look or feel much different than a no-guard clipper shave after that long.
I used to shave every other day but I've extended it to every 3 or 4 days and it makes shaving much more enjoyable. It's like an event now. I take my time and it's very relaxing. Like Tom said, it's something you should look forward to. -
#6 by Razor X on 07 Sep, 2010 19:13
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Shaving your head takes 10 minutes at the most. Is 10 minutes a day really too much maintenance? Compare that to how much time some guys must spend gelling and moussing and blow-drying their mops.
There's a minimum amount of primping time that we all must endure to look our best -- and the older you get, the longer it's going to take, so get used to the idea.
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#7 by rcg5227 on 07 Sep, 2010 20:27
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I've never gotten razor bumps with clippers with no guard, but I have with razors, until I perfected the way to do it. I would never dry shave anything, my skin is just way too sensitive. I tried different razors and creams until I found the right combination.
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#8 by BaldWriterBob on 07 Sep, 2010 22:02
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It's your head and your hair. Whatever you feel best with is what you should do. Some use clippers and are happy. Others swear by their wet razor of choice. I can't get a close enough shave with an electric.
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#9 by tomgallagher on 08 Sep, 2010 07:09
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It's your head and your hair. Whatever you feel best with is what you should do. Some use clippers and are happy. Others swear by their wet razor of choice. I can't get a close enough shave with an electric.
Whatever you choose is the right thing for you.
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#10 by Razorhead on 08 Sep, 2010 19:59
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You should do whatever you feel best with. I only shave with a razor a few days a week now.With clipper shaving, it just depends on how tight you want to buzz it. I started out with a regular wahl home clipper without any attachment...but didn't think it was short enough.
Then i moved onto an Andis Headliner for headshaving. That was recommended by a couple barbering supply shops. I used it every day for a while but found it to be more work than using a razor. Now I just razor shave a few times a week before the stubble gets to be too long. That works fine for me and a have a different look within the week
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#11 by R o b 6 on 18 Sep, 2010 11:58
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Great advice Razorhead. Good idea to keep a pair of clippers or a professional trimmer in your arsenal in case you want to sport the stubble look off and on between slick sly.
You should do whatever you feel best with. I only shave with a razor a few days a week now.With clipper shaving, it just depends on how tight you want to buzz it. I started out with a regular wahl home clipper without any attachment...but didn't think it was short enough.
Then i moved onto an Andis Headliner for headshaving. That was recommended by a couple barbering supply shops. I used it every day for a while but found it to be more work than using a razor. Now I just razor shave a few times a week before the stubble gets to be too long. That works fine for me and a have a different look within the week