How Is It Best To Shave The Existing Hair Underneath The System?

[Fanjeera]

Is there something that only cuts small hair and spares longer? Does an electric razor like this do it?

Which shape would be better for an electric razor?

Maybe this?

Thank you!

 

[cottonReville]

Those shave hair pretty much the way a razor would. I bought a foil that was so aggressive it made me shaves far softer than those I get with a razor. It wasn't good - I got ingrowns like hell.

Use an electric trimmer/clipper: https://www.conair.com/c/24/men39s-grooming/

 

[Fanjeera]

Those shave hair pretty much the way a razor would. I bought a foil that was so aggressive it made me shaves far softer than those I get with a razor. It wasn't good - I got ingrowns like hell.

Use an electric trimmer/clipper: https://www.conair.com/c/24/men39s-grooming/

I guess foil is more agressive than the rotary?

 

[cottonReville]

I think it depends on the quality of the shaver. This was a 200-dollar Braun foil. Previously. I'd tried less-expensive models, and got less-close results.

Try the Norelco One-Blade - that's easy as pie to use, and, well made, it leaves you with stubble. It's not intended for razor-close results.

 

[Fanjeera]

I think it depends on the quality of the shaver. This was a 200-dollar Braun foil. Previously. I'd tried less-expensive models, and got less-close results.

Try the Norelco One-Blade - that's easy as pie to use, and, well made, it leaves you with stubble. It's not intended for razor-close results.

But razor close is better. Maybe just a razor is good enough then.

 

[TEG]

I use a wahl sideburn razor

 

[Fanjeera]

There are so many new and expensive electric razors on the sale and being pushed to me in the shops. Wish I could explain the shop workers what exactly I need this for .

I guess actually the older and cheapers versions are better and sparing longer hair and only cutting the stubble?

 

[Fanjeera]

bump

 

[Hair Newbie]

My electric shaver is very cheap and it worked great. I think I bought it from Walmart or Fred Meyer for less than USD $10 years ago. Something like this.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Men-Electr...a=0&pg=2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

 

[BaldBearded]

Some folks are sensitive to foil-type shavers... I use a blade.

 

[Fanjeera]

My electric shaver is very cheap and it worked great. I think I bought it from Walmart or Fred Meyer for less than USD $10 years ago. Something like this.

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Does it skip longer hair? Can I bravely just hit my bio hair with it without being afraid of it shaving the wrong areas? Rotary is better at skipping longer hair maybe?

Some folks are sensitive to foil-type shavers... I use a blade.

Rotary is softer.

 

[BaldBearded]

Does it skip longer hair? Can I bravely just hit my bio hair with it without being afraid of it shaving the wrong areas? Rotary is better at skipping longer hair maybe?



Rotary is softer.

I can't use that either. It all comes down to personal preference. Not everyone is the same. There is no "best" method in this area.

 

[cottonReville]

Yes, the best aspect about using an electric foil is you can easily shave your stubble while "skipping" your long hair as it doesn't get caught in the foil.

 

[cottonReville]

I personally use a double-edged razor with a little conditioner or shaving cream so I can see where I'm shaving. It's much better for the purpose of removing longer growth than a standard cartridge/disposable razor.

 

[Fanjeera]

Yes, the best aspect about using an electric foil is you can easily shave your stubble while "skipping" your long hair as it doesn't get caught in the foil.

Doesn't a regular razor blade also skip the long hair, only shave the stubble?

 

[cottonReville]

To an extent, but you can definitely mow down parts you don't want.

 

[Fanjeera]

To an extent, but you can definitely mow down parts you don't want.

So an electric foil fazor is more foolproof?

 

[cottonReville]

I would say, generally speaking, yes. But there are electrics which have trimmers on the edges of the foil to reduce hair before the foil hits it.

 

[Fanjeera]

I'm gonna just buy the cheapest versions of both foil and rotary (Braun and Philips) and see which one is best. The votes in forums divide evenly between those. With the cheapest ones I can hopefully be sure that there are no additional luxuries that are meant to also cut longer hair, so I can safely drive it around my head without worrying about mm-s.