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Bald(ing) guys: clippers or razor?

Discussion in 'General' started by sharkattack, Apr 15, 2018.

  1. sharkattack

    sharkattack Rescued pets over people. All day, every day

    i have the typical horseshoe balding pattern. I’ve been using the No. 1/2 Guard for a while now, with the clippers set on their shortest setting via the lever thingy. However, tonight I just took the guard off and used the clippers at their absolute shortest setting. I’ve been hesitant to shave my head; don’t want ingrown hairs or razor burn.

    Balding guys, how do you maintain your scalp, haha, and teeny tiny short hair?

    I just use standard Wahl clippers. Are there better options made for bald guys? I’ve seen their balding blades, but they look just like the regular ones, but with finer teeth. These better?

    Thx!
     
  2. SpeedyTide

    SpeedyTide 'Bama's Bad Boy

    Same boat as you. I still get mine cut, and lady uses 1/2 to 1 with no guard I believe. Can't bring myself to shave either. Some say to do it....it'd look good, and some say "nah". :confused: Hell if I know! :D

    I'm sure I'll shave it one of these days.

    Maintain scalp? I just wash daily. With very little shampoo. LOL!!
     
  3. Johnny B

    Johnny B Cone Rights Activist

    Dye it red.

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  4. sharkattack

    sharkattack Rescued pets over people. All day, every day

    With the 1/2 guard, my head is basically stubble. I think the length on the guard says it’s 1/16”. Not sure what it is without, 1/32?

    At that post we’re splitting hairs...

    My boys make fun of their bald dad and his goatee. They call me Walter White, Heisenberg, or tell me I look like a white supremacist (in fun, however).
     
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  5. BrianC636

    BrianC636 Well-Known Member

    Razor. I love it. Follow with some good aftershave lotion.

    I was hesitant at first but once I took the plunge it feels weird not doing it. I get a sunburn the first mowing of the season but after that it tans up just fine.
     
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  6. JBraun

    JBraun Well-Known Member

    “Hey, you goofy looking baldy-headed fucks. It looks good on black guys. On you, it’s ugly, repulsive, and disgusting. You want to be bald? Do what I did. Wait a while. In the meantime, there’s no excuse for running around looking like a freshly circumcised dick.”

    ~ George Carlin
     
  7. Sprinky

    Sprinky Well-Known Member

    Razor and a shower mirror. I like the Headslick shave cream.
     
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  8. Trinity Rx7

    Trinity Rx7 Well-Known Member

    I just use clippers with the shortest gaurd, i think its the 1/16 gaurd. I would do the shave it totally but I am way to lazy to do that daily or eveyother day.
     
  9. ryoung57

    ryoung57 Off his meds

    I use the clippers, shortest setting with no guard. I do the same on my face, I don’t like the cue ball look. I got an electric head shaver for Christmas a couple years ago and never even took it out of the box. If anyone wants it the can have it for shipping cost.
     
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  10. Shenanigans

    Shenanigans in Mr.Rogers neighborhood

    Razor followed by lotion . Never have ingrown hair or razor rash
     
  11. Shenanigans

    Shenanigans in Mr.Rogers neighborhood

    Use sun block. LOL
     

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  12. sharkattack

    sharkattack Rescued pets over people. All day, every day

    Do you have eyes in the back of your head...?
     
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  13. Steeltoe

    Steeltoe What's my move?

  14. SPL170db

    SPL170db Trackday winner

    Tell that to Johnny Sins :D
     
  15. DirtTrackin221

    DirtTrackin221 Well-Known Member

    Clippers is where it's at. I've been doing that since high school, makes the balding less noticeable therefor less harsh on the ego.
     
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  16. backcountryme

    backcountryme Word to your mother.

    I use an old school safety razor. Best shave ever for your face of head.
     
  17. condon66

    condon66 Member well known

    Same here...clipper the head and the face very short. Some razor trimmimg on the face and throat. I like low maintenance. And I'm not sure why one would have to maintain his scalp. I wash my head with a cloth just like I do my face. Easy peasy.
     
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  18. Phl218

    Phl218 .

    1/32.

    Did that from 17-20 and then ever since i was 26.

    I wonder how much $ it saved me from not going to a hair salon
     
  19. Rob860

    Rob860 Well-Known Member

    Try a Wahl Balding clipper. It will cut shorter than a std. one. I think it's easier/faster than a razor.
     
  20. Britt

    Britt Well-Known Member

    :crackup::crackup:Sorry, I can't help it....
     

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