Which Is The Best Electric Razor For Shaving Your Head

So what is the best electric razor for shaving your head in the shower? This is the question my husband posed to me this morning (his birthday is next month.) So this led to some pretty extensive research to find the best electric razor for shaving your head in the shower. He has always used a blade but after some of his best friends always bragging about how they lover their wet/dry razors, he has decided to make a switch.

After a few phone calls and some online research, the Panasonic Vortex Arc 3 Wet/Dry Shaver has won me over. It is designed with the latest technology featuring both Nanotech blades and HydraClean for not only one of the closest shaves possible but also the comfort of having a clean razor every time. These are both features he was concerned about when making the switch from a blade razor, so this should take care of his concerns.

The pivoting head and powerful linear motor are the features that I attribute to its close shave capabilities. Clearly at the top of my list for the best electric razor to shave your head, and also the perfect birthday gift for my loving husband.

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Finding the best electric razor for men really depends on the features you need. You might be looking for a wet/dry shaver so you can use it in the shower or maybe you keep your head shaved and need an electric razor that gives you that close shave without nicking your scalp. Whatever features you are looking for, there are some great choices at Amazon and with their stars rating system and customer reviews it's easy to choose one that is perfect for you!

Okay the debate about whether or not to shave your head if you hair starts thinning has been around a long time, so this is nothing new. But I would like to hear from our readers and fellow Squids which you prefer. Both men and women are encouraged to vote!

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Do you know how to shave your head? You might be a pro but if not, here are some tips that might help you get started. There are different approaches to shaving your head and finding one that works for your lifestyle will make the process much easier!

I don't know about you but for me saving up to $50 on an electric razor is awesome! I love getting deals and I am sure you do to. The Panasonic ES-LV81-K Arc5 features a Multi-Flex Pivoting Head and Automatic Cleaning System and can be used for wet or dry shaving.

Now if the Arc5 is not the razor you are looking for, there are several razors and trimmers to choose from that have coupons. They range anywhere from $5 off to $50 off depending on the product. I just wanted to share this with all my valued readers, not everyone knows about Amazon coupons.

I am not sure how long a particular product will have a coupon but they will continue to have a selection of some of the fan favorite electric razors & trimmers. There are other products as well that have coupons, so be sure the check them out too!

How do you know if you use shaving cream with an electric razor? While most of the older models of electric razors are designed for dry shaving, many newer model electric razors are now designed with a wet/dry technology.

If you already have your razor, just be sure to read the manufacturers suggestions, if you are looking to purchase one, then you may want to do a little more research about the pros and cons of using shaving cream with an electric razor. There are also various kinds of shaving creams and lotions available now that are for various skin types, and razors.

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This Headblade razor gift pack has everything in one, a great gift idea for dad for Father's Day, Christmas, his birthday or anytime you want to say "I Love You." The gift pack includes:

The HeadBlade hanging toiletry kit in black ballistic nylon

HeadBlade Sport razor

Refill pack of Triple Blade cartridges

8oz HeadSlick Mentholated Shave Cream

8oz HeadLube Moisturizing Lotion

Best Electric Razor for Shaving Thick Beards

If you are wondering if you can use the Panasonic ES8109S Arc 3 Shaver for thick beard shaving, the answer is yes! If you or someone you love has a thick beard, then you know how hard it is to find an electric razor that will shave smoothly without pulling and causing painful irritation.

The Panasonic is designed with triple-blades that float independently to easily follow the contour of your face.  With its wet/dry feature, you can easily shave while in the shower or dry shave when you are in a hurry and just need to trim or touch-up.

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Headblade Razors, a viable alternative...

For all of you out there who just prefer a blade, I have also included information about the Headblade Sport as an alternative to an electric razor for shaving your head.

This has been a very popular choice for a while for men who shave their heads on a daily basis. To keep up their reputation the New HeadBlade Sport razor continues to improve their innovative head-care products. Here are a few of their recent upgrades:

- rubberized finger ring and upper pad for enhanced grip

- sleek two-tone black & yellow design

- upgraded wheels from plastic to hard rubber, and an improved axle for better control

I don't know how many shower mirrors I have actually bought for my husband over the years but it is so difficult to find one that is truly fogless. I do love the one with the squeegee, it allows you to keep it so you can actually see what you are doing. Then our oldest son is in college so I sent him off with the travel one which was perfect for his first year at school and having to share living spaces.

All Panasonic electric shavers have a wet/dry shaving system. The electric shaver is safe to fullyimmerse in water. Enjoy the convenience of a quick shave using the dry operation feature or use wet, with foam or gel, for the same smooth and close shave.

• How hard is it to keep an electric razor clean?
• How often do I need to replace the blades for the best shave?
• What is the difference between a wet or dry shave razor?
• How much should a good shaver really cost?
• Do you still get razor bumps with an electric shaver?

Not crazy about using an electric razor for shaving your head? Not a problem, Headblade was created with you in mind. They have developed a razor designed specifically for head shaving to get you the best possible shave. Don't forget to check out their shave cream and after shave lotion to keep your head moisturized after each shave.

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Get rid of those embarrassing red bumps and nicks for good...

If you have sensitive skin using an electric razor is probably the best option. It causes less irritation and with Panasonic's Wet/Dry feature, you are sure to get a close shave without worrying about cuts and nicks you get with a regular blade. The HydraClean feature also guarantees your razor is always clean and ready for your next shave.

Choosing an electric razor that has a Wet/Dry feature offers you the convenience of a quick dry shave wherever you are. Or you also have the option to shave in the shower, either way you are guaranteed a good clean shave without worrying that your skin will break out.

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Foil razors are usually designed with one or two floating heads which allows the razor to float or glide over the contours of your face. The blades are actually oscillating behind a perforated screen as it glides over the skin. Some of the pros of a Foil Shaver over the Rotary is it offers a closer shave and works great when trimming around beards, sideburns or a goatee. Men's foil razors seem to be slightly popular over rotary razors but when it comes to women using the foil razors designed for them, we have a different report. Be sure to be on the out look for a section devoted to women's electric razors!

Now on to the Rotary electric razor for men! You probably remember your Dad using one but let me just say they have come a long way over the last few years. A Rotary razor will have three or four floating heads that also are designed to glide over the contours of your face. The blades or cutters for the rotary razor spin behind a fine grid cutting the hair as it is pulled in. As for the pros over a Foil razor is the Rotary razor tends to be quieter and also easier to clean. And although they don't offer as close of a shave they will handle longer growth.

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There are great causes for shaving your head...

I always knew about the locks of love and various ways of donating your hair for cancer patients but I just did not realize how many fundraisers there were for shaving your head. I have friends that have shaved their heads in support of a loved one who was going through chemo but there are so many ways to be a part of giving back that I came across after researching and writing this article.

It really made me think, " Would I shave my head for charity?" So I decided to see what y'all thought about the idea. So be sure and take the poll and please be sure to comment if you have something to share.

You can also find a list of some of the charities that I came across and there are so many more. They are not all just for cancer patients and some are national fundraisers while you can find others that are local to your community.

The St. Baldrick's is one of the largest programs for "Head-shaving" fundraisers and hold events all over the country. I included some other stories that just really show how people will get involved and it really just warms your heart when you read about them.

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Recently Astronaut Chris Cassidy made the decision that in order to properly welcome fellow astronaut Luca Parmitano from Italy who would be joining him on the International Space Station, he would shave his head. Now at first you think, okay... why should that be in a video? Well of course remembering he is in space, without gravity, it soon becomes clear that a video would be the only way to explain why you need to use a vacuum cleaner to shave your head! Watching the video makes it all make sense, and if you look on down the page at a picture of the two Astronauts together it really comes together.

Wanted to share this wonderful video, my husband said he will no longer complain about having to shave his head every day as long as he can do it here on earth!

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Looks like it was a welcomed honor!

There is a method to their madness...

Over the years I have gone from watching my Dad shave with a safety razor to some of the earlier electric shavers to my husband shaving with a two-blade cartridge razor up to a 5-blade and then on to trying both the head-blade and an electric shaver.

So although I don't actually shave "my" head, I have been there when there were those days of nothing but little bits of red tinged tissue stuck all over their heads. Then when technology finally caught up, it got to be much less of a massacre and became more about how slick they could actually get their head. So my husband really uses three different types of razors depending on what he is doing, how much time he has, how close he wants the shave and so on. So do you have a ritual that you swear by?

Over the years I have gone from watching my Dad shave with a safety razor to some of the earlier electric shavers to my husband shaving with a two-blade cartridge razor up to a 5-blade and then on to trying both the head-blade and an electric shaver.

So although I don't actually shave "my" head, I have been there when there were those days of nothing but little bits of red tinged tissue stuck all over their heads. Then when technology finally caught up, it got to be much less of a massacre and became more about how slick they could actually get their head. So my husband really uses three different types of razors depending on what he is doing, how much time he has, how close he wants the shave and so on. So do you have a ritual that you swear by?