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Bald guys- hair clipper questions

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aggiepaintrain
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I usually get a 1/2 blade all over, since barber shops are closed who uses their own clippers and which ones do y'all recommend buying??

thanks
Jim01
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I buzz my hair with my own clippers.

I have Wahl brand and it's been a champ but I would HIGHLY recommend going cordless. I have a corded one and it either gets hair around the sink too much, or if I want to do it in the shower (before the shower), I have to get an extension cord before being able to reach.
chipotle
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Got the cordless Wahl back in january for 40 bucks.Probably a run on these now that folks can't get their hair done at super cuts.
OaklandAg06
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I have used a Oster brand professional electric clipper for several years, the kind where the blade itself is changeable. I have #1, #1 1/2, and #2 blades that I use, depending on what I am feeling like. I also have an Oster T-Blade detail clipper for trimming neck and hairline and around ears.

I have found I get a much better cut using numbered blades instead of the plastic clip on guards.
txaggie05
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Norelco razor straight to the dome.

Had the Wahl balding clippers before but the Norelco is so much easier.
Max Power
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I've had these for about 5 years, still going strong.

https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-Balding-Clipper-8110/dp/B000VVT94G/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RPCXK7I2TPJA&dchild=1&keywords=wahl+balding+clippers+for+men&qid=1585859356&sprefix=wahl+ba%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-4
90 bull
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Been cutting my own hair for 10 plus years. Agreed that wahl is the best. Currently using a Panasonic one, which is ok but not as good as the wahl, and bought a cheap $18 usb chargeable one for when I travel.
94chem
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Wahl 79300-400. Got on Amazon for $20. Not available now.
aggiepaintrain
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thanks guys us folically challenged hairlines need to support each other
Absolute
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Join thejo dark side and use your razor!
Farmer1906
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Absolute said:

Join thejo dark side and use your razor!


This
Vernada
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WAHL 5 star.
Marauder Blue 6
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Max Power said:

I've had these for about 5 years, still going strong.

https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-Balding-Clipper-8110/dp/B000VVT94G/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1RPCXK7I2TPJA&dchild=1&keywords=wahl+balding+clippers+for+men&qid=1585859356&sprefix=wahl+ba%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-4


Ditto. Go be careful with this one at first as it'll take the hair and first layer of skin too.
RockOn
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I've been going on about 10 years cutting my own hair with a Wahl. I might have to upgrade to the corded as I agree, being tethered to a sink can get real messy.

Also, don't let it rust.
bert harbinson
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Norelco beard trimmer using the adjustable comb worked for me. Not a buzz cut, but it's short and there's no hair on top so it was pretty easy.
Marauder Blue 6
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RockOn said:

Also, don't let it rust.

Absolutely! I treat mine with a few drops of oil weekly.
Pepper Brooks
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I'm in the #1 buzz crowd and typically do it every other week. Any suggestions on how to avoid ingrown hairs?
Max Power
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Never had issues with it on my scalp, but sometimes when i trim my neck I can get a nick every once in a while. Love how close these clippers get.

If you want to avoid ingrown hairs keep your clippers oiled and clean. Also I recommend using shampoo, don't laugh. I've tried just using soap or face wash on my head and am way more prone to breakouts/ingrown hairs. I've been using Neutrogena T-SAL shampoo, highly recommend for keeping your dome clean.
Kool
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One of my favorite Curb Your Enthusiasm scenes, from a time before the Offendosphere was in full force and it wasn't yet chic to be discriminated against.
Highly relevant to this thread.

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Marauder Blue 6
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Max Power said:

Never had issues with it on my scalp, but sometimes when i trim my neck I can get a nick every once in a while. Love how close these clippers get.

The first few times I used mine, it looked like I had a patchy sunburn on my scalp. Then a few days later those spots were dry patches that I had to use lotion on.
BlackLab
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https://www.heb.com/product-detail/wahl-stainless-steel-lithium-ion-trimmer/1647614
RightWingConspirator
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Easy. I shave with the Oster 76 on the 0000 setting.
RightWingConspirator
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Also prefer blades that are interchangeable. The Oster 76 will run you north of $110, but they are the standard by which all clippers should be judged.
aggiepaintrain
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I got the Norelco 7000 for $60 works like a champ
Matsui
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Not bald but have wahl cordless and it's great
P.U.T.U
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Wahl or Norelco, actually found both in Target much cheaper than online a few weeks ago. Amazon probably had a run on them and raised the prices.
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