What razor tip do you use for longer hair?
338898
I gave this away, I did not like it. Very cheaply made. You can buy really nice razors for facial hair at Salley Beauty supply house
338899
Doesn't work that well. Doubt it would work on longer hair. Spend a little more money and get a better one.
1341600
I have never used the tip but I do not think that the tip gets hot. I also have short hair and have never had any problems. I have bought several of these and am very happy with them.
1125976
I've been using those same blades with this. They are know to be mild blades and this DE is also known to have a mild angle. I also can't get a super close shave unless I let it grow for at least three days. I've tried Wilkinson Sword blades and those do seem sharper. Try a sample pack and maybe you can find one that works better.
2009177
This razor is very nice for fit and finish quality. I actually ordered it as my first de razor, but found it a bit too short with the handle length the whole razor barely covered the palm of my hand. I actually ordered and use to this day the Merkur HD I liked the barber pole handle length and weight. I prefer the closed comb and recommend you check into the differences in closed and open comb before ordering a razor.
1877366
I would recommend getting the Giant Brush for long hair. We bought the large brush for short hair because we have a boxer. This brush is Amazing!! You'll love it!!
1125088
I've had my Robocut (non pro version) for 10-15 years. I've had both short and long hair styles over the years. Long hair just requires more "extensions", but I'm able to use it free-form with shorter extensions to even out differences in layering zones. (My hair tends to curl at the ends when it's longer and the ends don't always go into the cutter straight even with a strong vac.) My current style is shoulder-length using 2 extensions straight down (from base of the head) to get a blunt cut, and then using 5 extensions straight up and out to feather the edges.
1790558
I use Remington King of Shaves Alphagel with this razor (may favorite gel by far) and it works great - best shave I've had.
1822824
Which end are you using that you are able to nick yourself? Trim all the hair down to a reasonable length with the clipper end and then use the razor end to take all the hair off. Take your time in a well lit area and to not try to hack at the hair. I find that pulling the skin taut prevents any close calls. It may also help to have someone assist you by using the razor and you just direct. If the blade needs replacing it will pull the hair and cause irritation. I have never managed to nick myself with this though like I have with standard hair clippers.
450804
I would recommend you contact Oster as I know of none. They are a great company, make a great product and can only guess there are models that have what ever you want. If you want longer hair on some parts of the animal, it is so smooth running and easy to control that am sure someone with a little barbering skill could do so without adding an attachment. Good luck to you, it is also a great price here. Bill
2278231
If you can find Conair Instant Heat Hot Brush 1" or smaller I would recommend it. I have the one that's 1 1/4" as Ihave long fine hair (shorter on the top) and I love it...have been using it for years....Good Luck
304899
I think if you are contemplating it, your hair must be long enough. I have used this for many years through many hairstyles and it is my favorite styling tool. They were hard to find for a while so I was glad to see it on Amazon.
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Search for DE razor blades on Amazon. They have a lot of variety packs so you can test out different blades and find the one you like. I use Feather blades but they are the sharpest out there and have a required learning curve with safety razors. First time I used one, I almost bled out.
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I use it for shaving per se but it doesn't give you a close shave. From the moving blade to the tip is about 1mm long. What you'll probably need to do (like me) is use it but use a foil shaver right after for a closer shave.
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Amy: One more thing!! Make sure you use a setting spray or a light hairspray to keep your set. You know us girls with long hair have to use few extra tricks. When I first purchased my set of curlers by the way, my hair was much longer than it is now. It was 8 inches past my bra strap. I've since had it cut. :) Good Luck..
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This clipper is really designed for finish work, trimming neck line, around ears and sideburns. Sure you can cut longer hair using the guides but this isn't really the workhorse for this job. The thicker the guide, the longer the cut length. If you need to know the exact cutting length go to a beauty supply store to compare with the other guides that are marked. I'd start with the thickest guide first run it through the hair on back on neck & if that isn't short enough try the size next to first & so on.
421624
This razor is non adjustable. There are others that are adjustable. The proper angle is what you'll need for this particular razor. Usually a 30 degree angle is what works.
1565774
The trimmer on my newer FS5790 seems to work well on long hairs but I agree that the trimmer on my older MS280 works a little faster owing to its greater width. I doubt that there is sufficient time saved by switching razors to justify the switch. This might vary with individuals