mission

how do you folks shave your own head? isn't it difficult to shave the back of your head without cutting yourself?

scrubbedexpat141

Should help

jam25mack

Its pretty easy with a decent set of clippers (Wahl ones on a cable). I just do an all over random attack and then go over it a few times section by section to ensure I haven't missed any bits. I often don't cut in the neckline but with grade 1 its not essential. Other times I do. That take a bit more skill.

jam25mack

Not like crazy local style with 90 degree edges and shit. Just a tidy round the edges and on the neck.

jam25mack

Using clippers not a razor. I'm not a slaphead. Shaved head is a choice with me, not a baldies requirement.

scrubbedexpat141

Do those clippers do your beard too?
I have the braun 'cruizer' (or however they spell it) and it's shit. Need some actual clippers to trim a beard of any real substance.

Irishbeekeeper

Ive been through a couple in my time and all of them are shite if you want them to do all the jobs. Some are good at some and others will be good others. I once found a Phillips that was perfect for all types of jobs, like the total zero down to the skin as well as the 3/4 type beard. Loved it for a couple of years and then my nephew broke it. I hate the bugger!

mission

mission

err i still think it would be difficult

Miss Ann Thrope

Do you manage to successfully shave any parts that you need a mirror to see properly?

mission

i don't shave....have no need to........i've had laser hair removal treatment years ago and so i am hairless...except for the hair on my head.

Miss Ann Thrope

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..........

Bahtatboy

Head and beard, usually on setting 2, or 1 if I'm feeling rad. I go over my head multiple times just to ensure I haven't missed bits (not that there's a huge amount to miss); beard's easier, coz I can actually see what I'm doing.

And occasionally elsewhere...

jam25mack

As I say I have 2 pairs. One are a proper pair of Wahl hair clippers with a lead. Proper barber style ones. IMO these are the only thing to use for your bonce. You need a decent width on the cutter head otherwise you'll either miss big chunks or be there all day. All these trendyesque ones are shite!

My second set are Philips. Cordless and so you need to recharge. They have a 'turbo' button and come with several switchable heads and are decent for beard trimming, detailing etc. This is my 3rd set as the head connection wears out after a year or twos heavy use. I wouldn't even attempt to do my head with them though.

Miss Ann Thrope

So there seems to be a shocking number of boreders who have close-shaved heads and neatly trimmed beards. It's like the old London Apprentice never closed....