Norelco for head shaving? I wanted to ask if anyone has used this Norelco shaver to shave their head as well as their face? If so, could you comment on your experiences? As far as comfort and closeness, and being able to hold it to move it around your head? I'm getting tired of nicks and cuts on my dome from a blade, and have always heard incredible things about Norelco shavers..... Norelco for head shaving? I wanted to ask if anyone has used this Norelco shaver to shave their head as well as their face? If so, could you comment on your experiences? As far as comfort and... » Read More Norelco for head shaving? I wanted to ask if anyone has used this Norelco shaver to shave their head as well as their face? If so, could you comment on your experiences? As far as comfort and closeness, and being able to hold it to move it around your head? I'm getting tired of nicks and cuts on my dome from a blade, and have always heard incredible things about Norelco shavers..... « Show Less
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I assume it will work just fine. My PhNorelco 3100 works wonders on my face. I'm one to believe the human face has more contours than a head, therefore I would say the 3500 Will work nicely. I speak with no head shaving experience as I enjoy my flowing locks. My son is off to collage with my 3100. I have ordered the 3500 as replacement. Good shaving.
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From my two-month experience it is designed and works better as a body groomer. I tried it once on my face and din't like the awkward angles it allowed so I got a separate beard trimmer. You may with some practice and patience(which I lack) grow to manipulate it anywhere but for me, given prior history with a multi-purpose shaver, I could never quite get the feel I was comfortable with. Hope this helps...
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Norelco redesigned the shaving head and discontinued the old RQ12. I tried the new RQ12+ on the same shaver and found it better. It is a different head but fits on the previous shaver. It seems the advantage is that when you need to replace it within a year, you only replace the cutters inside and not the whole head.
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Philips Norelco HS85 Nivea for Men Shaving Replacement Head , unfortunately replacement heads cost more than the razor. I bought 2 of these for that very reason!
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I did try it on my head , I always shave , it worked great but burned like hell for two day`s , be careful , it also burned my balls , you must follow exactly , not one second off
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I have never shaved my head with any razor. However, I would check with a barber since many do use a single edge razor for shaving customers. Regardless, I would purchase this for using it on your beard. Then try your head.
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The shaving head can be turned sideways to get into the questionable area. The shaving area goes right up to the end of the shaving head. Never owned a Braun before, just Norelco. Just thought I'd try something new/different. Hope this helps.
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Razor works great on face and neck. I used it on longer hair on the back of my neck recently so I think it may work well on your head. Give it a shot. Worse case return it.
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maybe. the shave, though, is much better than my 6-year old norelco. hair chambers are small and have to be emptied every day or two, but that's all right. cap is flimsy and wings break easily. you have to learn how to in sert the shaver into its cap.
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I've been using Braun shavers for a few decades and have been happy with them. Because some folks said they really liked the Panny I bought one that I planned to keep in my car. I tried it at home and my face felt like I had shaved with a roll of barbed wire. I then looked at reviews of other full size Panny shavers and the reviews tend to be black or white - some folks love them and some had my experience - there weren't many shades of gray in the reviews. So if you have sensitive skin stay away from Panny shavers. (Note that I have a lot of Panny products I use and like, including 4/3 format DSLR camera lenses designed by Leica that smoke much more expensive Canon and Nikon lenses.) I've been using Braun shavers for a few decades and have been happy with them. Because some folks said they really liked the Panny I bought one that I planned to keep in my car. I tried it at home and my face felt like I had shaved with a roll of barbed wire. I then looked at reviews of other full size Panny shavers and the reviews tend to be black or white - some folks love them and some had my experience - there weren't many shades of gray in the reviews. So if you have sensitive skin stay away from Panny shavers. (Note that I have a lot of Panny products I use and like, including 4/3... » Read More I've been using Braun shavers for a few decades and have been happy with them. Because some folks said they really liked the Panny I bought one that I planned to keep in my car. I tried it at home and my face felt like I had shaved with a roll of barbed wire. I then looked at reviews of other full size Panny shavers and the reviews tend to be black or white - some folks love them and some had my experience - there weren't many shades of gray in the reviews. So if you have sensitive skin stay away from Panny shavers. (Note that I have a lot of Panny products I use and like, including 4/3 format DSLR camera lenses designed by Leica that smoke much more expensive Canon and Nikon lenses.) « Show Less
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i would contact amazon first then the vender. i returned mine asap as i was disappointed on the quality of the end result,a close and tight "shave". seems the norelco type shaving head does non work well on the head.
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It's been two or three years since I tried it. I think I remember that it came with one replacement set, but you would need to buy additional replacement sets as they would need to be replaced. But cleaning the device out after each use was key to have it work most effectively. I did not find that it gave me a close enough shave, so I returned it - which is where Norelco game me problems about refunding me all of the money that I spent. Their promise turned out to be a lie. Bad job on their part. Good Luck!
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The Norelco doesn't need razor parts. My last Norelco lasted for 7 plus years and it still gives me a shave.Nevertheless, it is not a sharp as it used to be. I gave it to my wife and bought this new one. Norelco suggests that you order new heads every year for a sharp cut. Cost for new head is $20.
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My girlfriend has borrowed my razor several times before (just make sure to switch blades, I've been told once a blade is used for body hair it will cut up the face) and we both noticed that she had much softer skin and a much closer shave. She did say it was harder to use than a normal razor, but she really liked how it didn't damage her skin at all.
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If you're looking for a close shave on your face then I would recommend the Wahl 8061 5-Star Series Rechargeable Shaver Shaper. It's awesome! I use it daily on my face and it doesn't give me any bumps or in-grown hairs. I actually prefer it over using a traditional razor for shaving. The Andis Styliner trimmer won't give you a close shave on your face at all in comparison to the Wahl Shaver Shaper. And I would say the same about the aforementioned products if you're going to use them for cutting your hair too. The Styliner will cut your hair very short to the point where you will just see stubble, but the Wahl Shaver Shaper will leave your scalp smooth and bald just as a razor would (some people say it even cuts closer than a razor). If you opt for the Wahl Shaver, you don't really need to apply that much pressure when using it on your face like a typical electric shaver. It works just fine with little/moderate pressure. It's a very reliable shaver and requires very little maintenance. Every so often you just need to pop off the top portion and brush out all the hairs on the blade and that's it. Once the foil on the top portion starts to wear out (which you will be able to see visibly, this takes a long time by the way) you can just order the replacement foil/blade and pop that right on and you're good to go. I hope this answered your question. If you're looking for something to use for shaving your face you won't be disappointed with the Wahl Shaver. I think it's the best shaver that's available and it's the only one that I use.
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I think its an awesome shaver . It shaves really well and I love using it. It would be hard to use any other kind now. it shaves very well and I use baby oil with it . clean cut is a great product
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ABSOLUTELY! To perfection! It has a "soft" switch which is easier on sensitive skin and hard heads! It will go around the contours nicely! And you can do it in the shower without a mirror. I shave the back of my neck dailt when I shave my face with this. No irritation at all, unlike Norelcos & especially Brauns. You'll LOVE it!!! Good Luck!