Has anybody used this on there head...? I shave my head every 3 days...looking to save some money on blades...
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Did you try this on your head? I am considering this or the black version of this. My barber used it to bald my head after a close trim and this was pretty quick and clean for the most part, I still got a few bumps here and there, mostly back of my head but I think it should be OK with a prep and aftershave cream follow up?
947769
Yep, I use it on my head. Shave every 3 or 4 days but I don't have a very heavy beard. Works fine.
947770
he says there's an art to shaving the head with it. went through a lot of blades before he mastered it.
947771
Yes, Every 2 days, figure the grain of how your hair grows & work it from there. No complaints here
1977552
According to my husband (who the shaver was for), you will have to buy the whole head. He said that it is cheaper to buy the whole head blade combination that to try to buy just the blades. He also said that some people have bought a sharpener for the blades and sharpen them themselves. Hope this helps Muriel.
1314036
The blade works well I've shaved with it 3 times still working well. I do not let hair on my back get over 1/4 inch my hair is also not that course and lf done often I'm guessing it will last longer.
446514
I use it daily to shave, and weekly to cut my hair. I'm partially bald, and just use the thinnest attachment when cutting my hair. When I shave I don't use an attachment at all, just the blade directly against my skin.My unit has definitely had some problems (see others' reviews) but this thing had been pretty good in the 2+ years that I've owned it.
603254
Although I am pretty much bald, I haven't used my shaver for that. I do know that it does a good job shaving my face so I imagine it would be great to shave your head since facial hair is rougher than head hair.
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Can you tell me how this shaver performs? It is a bit pricey, and there are only two reviews on Amazon's product page, one not even by the user, but by his wife. How does it do getting the hairs on the neck? I often suffer from razor burn on my neck, and also am getting tired of having to rotate my 6 yold Norelco (battery is also dying) in circular patterns several times over the same spots to get a close shave..
1481145
I wouldn't recommend this for cutting hair on a head at all. One stroke and you have to clean it, another stroke, clean, etc. My husband loves it for his face but that's it.
1481144
I use mine for my beard with no problem. Didn't buy it for head. There is a small build up on the blades as you use it and you should just brush it/shake it off once in a while. I never thought of it as an issue, just normal use maintenance. The blades do not get jammed or anything. I think it is just static Electricity.
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Yes it does and it looks really good too! It probably doesn't cut as close as a razor, but it almost feels as smooth and you don't have to worry about cuts on your head. I actually use it to shave my face and head in the shower without a mirror, just gauging progress by feel. I do notice that it only takes a full day or so to grow in a good bit of scruff, so you may need to use it everyday like I do.
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Depends on how often you use it.I haven't had to replace it myself just yet. I actually only use it when I'm traveling.I've used it over many times (around 2dozen) and the blades still seem just fine to me.It's depends on the person. How fast does their hair grow? How often do they plan on using it in a week? Is this simply for the face or are you using it on the body as well? These factors are going to have a big difference on how often you need to change the blades. I'd imagine anywhere from 8-15 months from constant use on the entire body.
559421
I have only tried it with dual bladed razors so far. It has saved me tons of $$$.
614512
I'd like to respond with authority but I have no basis to determine its effectiveness. I have an average beard an need a shave at least once a day. The Braun didn't work well for me and I would not recommend it for anyone. My old remington works the best...even better than the new Remington. So much for the newer the better.
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I use the Merkur blades. I have been shaving with this razor for over a year. I shave every day, and replace the blade once a month. I don't replace the blade because it has stopped shaving well, just that it seems I should replace it periodically, and once a month seems like a good interval.
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Hi. This is ia GREAT question, man. I've been shaving my head for years now (not even sure if I'm grey or still brown, lol), and have used electric shavers happily. The two brands I've used most successfully are Norelco (Phillips in Europe and Canada), and Braun. I prefer the Norelco, because just every once in a while, the Braun foil crimps and the blade irritates my skull, eh? But with the Norelco floating head system, never happens. And both shave me about equally close. Now, i've found that on my face, just by the way, they are equal, but the one place the Braun wins is on the neck. Never have found the best neck shave with the Norelco. But for me, that's not a big deal, compared to how close and comfortable (and fast, because those triple heads cover good ground) the Norelco does my head and face. Now to be clear, either the Norelco or Braun is GREAT for head shaving. I just give the norelco a slight, no pun intended, edge. Hope this helps.
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I usually run it on about 1...anything past 1.5 slices my face! However. I get a great shave one 1 with just one or two passes. Stay away from Merkur blades. I usually use Lord's or Personna Red.
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Like the others said. And I even spoil myself a bit: I replace them every 2-3 shaves. I buy the persona blades (made in the US). 100 blades for $12. This style of shaving is sooo cheap you don't need to worry about "making the most of your blades."
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This was a gift for my husband, so I asked him. He doesn't shave his head so he regrets he is unable to help you with an answer to this question. He says his shaves faces very well. I can't think of any reason that it wouldn't be good for head shaving, but it is likely we don't know much about that. So sorry we can't really help.