Head shaving

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Apologies if posting in wrong forum. I have been using a Santa-supplied Wahl super taper no. 1 for a head trim over the past few years. A few months ago I tried the trimmer without any attachments and was happy out with the result. Now I would prefer a closer cut without having to resort to the shaving ritual (water, gel, washing, blades etc.). Can I get a shaver that cuts as close without shaving?
Thanks in advance!

ardinn

Definately the right place for this.

Have you a lawnmower?

Skommando

ISIS might do it for you . . .

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ardinn wrote: »

Definately the right place for this.

Have you a lawnmower?

Yeah thanks. But I already use the lawnmower on my back... plus the strimmers on my pubes and the chainsaw in bed...

tomwaterford

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Yeah thanks. But I already use the lawnmower on my back... plus the strimmers on my pubes and the chainsaw in bed...

Dafuq you doing to that chainsaw

RobbingBandit

Sign up for the naval reserve sailor, just be sure to get out before war were declared...

Senna

Depends what look you are going for, "scummy skinhead scumbag" or "No I don't have male pattern baldness"

Ben Gadot

Use a knife like a real hard man.

Joeseph Balls

tomwaterford wrote: »

Dafuq you doing to that chainsaw

Haha, you've never used a chainsaw in bed!!!

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Thanks guys for the insightful posts. New dad here again and delighted to get away from Despicable 2 again and again. Surprisingly impressed by The Croods:)
Please God there must be a decent compromise between a two minute head shave and the almighty waste-of -time ritual that is shaving.

Grayson

it's called an electric razor.


Honestly though, the wet shave isn't hard. I shave my head in less than two minutes. I do it in the shower so it's easy to rinse. I used an electric shaver for a while and it takes too long.

If you want an easier way to wet shave there's something called a head blade but I've never bothered getting one.

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Senna wrote: »

Depends what look you are going for, "scummy skinhead scumbag" or "No I don't have male pattern baldness"

I'm just a middle-aged balding man. I don't need to report it when I'm strimming my pubes so why would I need a statement for male pattern baldness? Btw I usually google "scummy skinhead scumbag" for the ****

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Grayson wrote: »

it's called an electric razor.


Honestly though, the wet shave isn't hard. I shave my head in less than two minutes. I do it in the shower so it's easy to rinse. I used an electric shaver for a while and it takes too long.

If you want an easier way to wet shave there's something called a head blade but I've never bothered getting one.

Thanks Grayson. I've never been a fan of the electric razor on my face but I might try it on my head. Thanks for the info!

cbyrd

If you go to a salon suppliers (they sell to the public too) and get a smaller version of what you have. It's used in the trade for shaping lines at the sides and removing mechanical hair. It'll leave about 1-2mms and they're cordless rechargeable battery. Easier to use than the clippers.
The one I always used was a Wahl sterling trimmer, great little machine.
And to clean your blades always use wd40 instead of the clipper oil supplied, its a finer oil and prolongs the life of the clippers. A good spray at the side of the blade over some kitchen roll, and allow the oil to drip out through the blades (while it's running) then wipe dry.
Fyi. If your going to do a wet shave it's easier done with conditioner rather than shaving gel, less drying on the skin.

9or10

Logo wrote: »

Apologies if posting in wrong forum. I have been using a Santa-supplied Wahl super taper no. 1 for a head trim over the past few years. A few months ago I tried the trimmer without any attachments and was happy out with the result. Now I would prefer a closer cut without having to resort to the shaving ritual (water, gel, washing, blades etc.). Can I get a shaver that cuts as close without shaving?
Thanks in advance!

Are you seeking sponsorship?

Please don't say "Happy out".

Many Thanks

Blazer

goatee time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD-E2B5GfI8

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Honest thanks cbyrd! I will defo try for the closer shaver. You seem to know what you're talking about. Cheers:)

Senna

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I'm just a middle-aged balding man. I don't need to report it when I'm strimming my pubes so why would I need a statement for male pattern baldness? Btw I usually google "scummy skinhead scumbag" for the ****

Why so defensive, slap-head?

Sleeper12

Logo wrote:

Apologies if posting in wrong forum. I have been using a Santa-supplied Wahl super taper no. 1 for a head trim over the past few years. A few months ago I tried the trimmer without any attachments and was happy out with the result. Now I would prefer a closer cut without having to resort to the shaving ritual (water, gel, washing, blades etc.). Can I get a shaver that cuts as close without shaving? Thanks in advance!

You are using what's called a raw blade. They go number 8 to 1 then raw. Other clippers will have a slightly closer shave. What about an electric razor that is designed for shaving your face. No soap and water required. There used to be a phillishave or something like that.

cbyrd

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Honest thanks cbyrd! I will defo try for the closer shaver. You seem to know what you're talking about. Cheers

I'm a barber

Sleeper12

cbyrd wrote:

If you go to a salon suppliers (they sell to the public too) and get a smaller version of what you have. It's used in the trade for shaping lines at the sides and removing mechanical hair. It'll leave about 1-2mms and they're cordless rechargeable battery. Easier to use than the clippers. The one I always used was a Wahl sterling trimmer, great little machine. And to clean your blades always use wd40 instead of the clipper oil supplied, its a finer oil and prolongs the life of the clippers. A good spray at the side of the blade over some kitchen roll, and allow the oil to drip out through the blades (while it's running) then wipe dry. Fyi. If your going to do a wet shave it's easier done with conditioner rather than shaving gel, less drying on the skin.

You can never go wrong with a Wahl clippers. They must be going close to 100 years. Trusted by barbers worldwide.

PirateShampoo

I use Wahl Balder clippers, I bought them in Oz 6 years ago, once you keep them clean and well oiled they are pretty bullet proof.

For the closer shave I go for a Mach 3 razor while in the shower, usually once or twice a week. Literally takes a few minutes to do once your hair is only a few mill long.

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Any chance of a Wahl # 0 razor? Simply want a decent cut & go without having to shave, wash, razors etc.

The_Valeyard

I have wine.

Collie D

Do many go the Mach 3 route? I don't even shave my own head with a clippers as I always miss bits. Quite happy to pay a barber to do it but have been meaning to get it right down to the scalp for a while.

OldMrBrennan83

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PirateShampoo wrote: »

I use Wahl Balder clippers.

This seems to be what I was looking for so I'll try to buy them. Failing that the electric razor seems to be the way to go. Where are Lord Sugar's apprentices when you need a decent saleable product?

Ben Gadot

Collie D wrote: »

Do many go the Mach 3 route? I don't even shave my own head with a clippers as I always miss bits. Quite happy to pay a barber to do it but have been meaning to get it right down to the scalp for a while.

I use a razor on mine. I like to get in as close as possible as anything else just looks sloppy to me.

Surreptitious

Just listen to the Barber lady.

clsmooth

Go for one of these for a really close cut.. I've had mine about 18 months now. Use it daily. You need to replace the blades every 6 months (probably you should do it more often but it's usually about 6 months in when I notice its taking longer to cut)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003WVLH7Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482707241&sr=8-1&keywords=panasonic+es-rf31+s511&pi=SY200_QL40

Burial.

Veet. Once you get over the pretty bad smell of the stuff you'll never try anything else. Works a dream for any part of your body, including down south, unlike what Amazon review comedians say.

Gadgetman496

Headblade range:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=HeadBlade%C2%AE%20

Jurgen Klopp

Edit: Beaten to it

Your looking for a special hair clipper that Wahl have designed it's called "Wahl Balding Hair Clipper" it shaves nearly as close as you'd get without throwing on some foam and using a Mach 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgT8KD1qNl4

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Wahl Balding Hair Clipper sounds best. Thanks for that:)

Gadgetman496

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Wahl Balding Hair Clipper sounds best. Thanks for that:)

They look like the biz alright, not a bad price either

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wahl-Europe-8110-017-Balding-Clipper/dp/B000ICLLMQ

Capt'n Midnight

cbyrd wrote: »

I'm a barber

I just have to Know.

Who cuts your hair ?

Sleeper12

Capt'n Midnight wrote:

Who cuts your hair ?

Another barber? Or in the case of lady barbers with longer hair a ladies hairdresser

cbyrd

Capt'n Midnight wrote:

I just have to Know.

Capt'n Midnight wrote:

Who cuts your hair ?

When it was short I trimmed it myself, or my dad would tidy it up. When I wanted a restyle I'd head over to my uncle's salon and my cousin would cut it for me .. it's long now so doesn't need much looking after

Boom_Bap

Ever heard of a Shine-O-Ball-O

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnGmrQiUJK4

cullenswood

PirateShampoo wrote: »

For the closer shave I go for a Mach 3 razor while in the shower, usually once or twice a week. Literally takes a few minutes to do once your hair is only a few mill long.

Do you use shaving gel on your head, or just shave away with shampoo?

kfallon

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Do you use shaving gel on your head, or just shave away with shampoo?

Ah you'd have to use shaving gel!

gramar

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Yeah thanks. But I already use the lawnmower on my back... plus the strimmers on my pubes and the chainsaw in bed...

Is that you Patrick Bateman?

La Haine

I'm more than 20 years head-shaving, and have been through Remington, Phillips, Baby-Bliss, etc and of them all, the very best is now my Wahl Balding.
The best and tightest cut you're gonna get without resorting to a wet shave.

http://wahlglobal.com/united-kingdom/wahl/professional-hairdressing/5-star-series/balding.html

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La Haine wrote: »

I'm more than 20 years head-shaving, and have been through Remington, Phillips, Baby-Bliss, etc and of them all, the very best is now my Wahl Balding.
The best and tightest cut you're gonna get without resorting to a wet shave.

http://wahlglobal.com/united-kingdom/wahl/professional-hairdressing/5-star-series/balding.html

Hey thanks for the recommendation. I already have a Wahl Super Taper. Any idea if the 2105 Standard; Cutting Length 0.4mm Balding Clipper blade would fit the Super Taper or would I have to buy the whole thing again?
Thanks!

La Haine

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Hey thanks for the recommendation. I already have a Wahl Super Taper. Any idea if the 2105 Standard; Cutting Length 0.4mm Balding Clipper blade would fit the Super Taper or would I have to buy the whole thing again?
Thanks!

I'd imagine they're all a standard, modular fit - but to be on the safe side, you should drop a mail to:

http://wahlglobal.com/united-kingdom/contact.html

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La Haine wrote: »

I'd imagine they're all a standard, modular fit - but to be on the safe side, you should drop a mail to:

http://wahlglobal.com/united-kingdom/contact.html

I emailed Wahl and they replied:

"The Super Taper Clipper, requires the standard 1006-400 blade, we wouldn’t recommend using the 2105 balding blade on the Super Taper Clipper, as this blade is so fine, any movement of the blade lever will hinder the blade useless."

I suppose it's probably best to fork out another €100+ to buy a new machine then... unless anyone else knows better?

La Haine

I got mine in Sally Sallon Services Bray for €72.
I bought it about a month ago and it was their last one in stock, though they may have re-stocked by now.

Otherwise online:
http://www.sallyexpress.com/ie/page/search/?s=wahl%20balding&name=wahl%20balding