{"id":3873,"date":"2020-07-08T13:28:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T13:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baldhandsomeman.com\/?p=3873"},"modified":"2023-08-02T12:40:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T12:40:47","slug":"using-a-beard-trimmer-for-shaving-your-head-stop-do-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baldhandsomeman.com\/using-a-beard-trimmer-for-shaving-your-head-stop-do-this\/","title":{"rendered":"Using a beard trimmer for shaving your head? Stop! Do this!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Using a beard trimmer for shaving your head is a bad idea.<\/b><\/h2>\n

I looked down at the only tool I had for maintaining that great shaved head I\u2019d just gotten at the barbershop and wondered,<\/span> \u201c<\/b>Could I use this <\/span><\/i>beard trimmer for shaving <\/i><\/b>my<\/span><\/i> head<\/i><\/b> everyday to keep it looking fresh?<\/span><\/i>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

After finally deciding to shave your head we find ourselves totally unprepared to do the job right and reach for the first thing we have, a beard trimmer. <\/b>Thinking about using that handy little beard trimmer for shaving your head and keeping it looking great?<\/i><\/b> Well, think again, using a beard trimmer for shaving your head is such a bad idea because it’s not designed for it, you can easily burn out it’s motor in no time as well as give you a terrible head shave<\/a> filled with nicks and cuts. Here’s what you should do instead.<\/b><\/p>\n

Why is using a beard trimmer a bad way to shave your head?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Beard trimmers are designed to shave and trim facial hair. Facial hair is normally shorter and less dense than scalp hair. Even if you have a thinning or balding scalp, that hair is still thicker and longer than beard hair.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beard trimmers are normally smaller and have a narrower head than hair clippers. That means it will take longer to shave your head with a beard<\/a> trimmer than it would with a pair of hair clippers even for balding.<\/span><\/p>\n

The spacing between the beard guard plastic blades are also shorter and narrower as well. This means that your scalp hair could become tangled, or at the very least, not be adequately cut.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This can result in a very patchy shaved head. This is because beard trimmers are normally smaller than hair clippers or head shavers. <\/span><\/p>\n

Beard trimmer motors are also smaller. They aren\u2019t designed to cut the kind of hair that hair clippers or head shavers cut.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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As a result, you can easily burn out your favorite pair of beard trimmers especially if you try using them to shave your head on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n

How can I get a great head shave without getting a bunch of tools I don’t even need?<\/b><\/h2>\n

That\u2019s a good question. First you have to identify what tools you need. This depends on what your personal grooming goals are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to keep your head shaved or at least a short buzz cut then getting a pair of hair clippers would be best. If you want to grow and maintain a beard, then a separate beard trimmer would also get some use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although, if you want to go shorter than just a buzz cut and are looking to shave your head closer on a daily basis then you’re better off with a head shaver specifically made for this or traditional razor, which can give you a skin close shave just like your face.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you can’t be that bothered and don\u2019t mind letting your shaved head grow out a little longer than stubble, as well as not being too particular and the length of your facial hair and beard, then an all around hair groomer will work well for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hair groomers are great because they have the power of a good pair of hair clippers but come with pre sized hair clipper guard attachments that you can use to control the length. <\/span><\/p>\n

They also come with other attachments like nose hair trimmers, ear hair trimmers even lathering and exfoliating attachments as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Basically, hair grooming kits give you everything but the kitchen sink. You may want to opt for one of those. <\/span><\/p>\n

They’re quite affordable and you certainly will get some use out of those other attachments sooner or later.<\/span><\/p>\n

What tools can I use for shaving my head instead of a beard trimmer?<\/b><\/h2>\n

When looking for a great pair of balding clippers which are designed to keep your head shaved very short or a pair of hair cutters to keep your hair short, look for ones with clipper guards that come in much smaller sizes than a 1 sized clipper guard. <\/span><\/p>\n

This way if you want to keep a very short buzz cut or looking to shave your head as close as possible, you\u2019ll have the options to do so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also go with an electric head shaver like the Pitbull Skull Shaver, designed specifically to shave your head, or a traditional razor which will get you a possibly closer shave, than most electric shavers.<\/span><\/p>\n

As you can see, there is a purpose and a place for hair grooming tools like beard trimmers. However, your beard trimmer should never be used to shave your head with. <\/span><\/p>\n

Unless of course you don\u2019t mind an uneven, patchy shave and having to buy a new pair every few weeks or so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Beard trimmers are great for your beard or facial hair, but not for your head. So you need to clarify your style and grooming goals and get the appropriate tools for them. It’s as simple as that.<\/span><\/p>\n

You wouldn\u2019t expect to win the Tour de France, would you?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Beard trimmers and head shaving FAQ’s.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here are some additional common questions and answers related to beard trimmers and head shaving in general that you may find interesting to learn.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are Balding Clippers?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Bald clippers are pretty much the same as hair clippers with one main difference. It is that the motor is normally much more powerful<\/a> than your average pair of hair clippers. Usually twice as powerful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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This extra power is due to the fact that they are normally used by professional barbers. This allows them to get an extremely close, dry head shave without lathering up the client\u2019s head. <\/span><\/p>\n

This is because barbers usually use these \u201cbalding clippers\u201d on clients who are coming in for their first head shave and have much longer and thicker hair on top to take off.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get yourself a great pair for your own use at home. Here are a few of the top rated balding clippers you can pick up right now.
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What is the difference between a hair clipper and trimmer?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The difference between a hair clipper and trimmer is that normally a beard trimmer has different sized trimmer guards. <\/span><\/p>\n

Hair clippers usually come with 9 possibly 12 sized clipper guards. They’re designed to clip larger swaths of hair. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whereas a beard trimmer\u2019s trimmer guards have smaller spacing between the guard\u2019s plastic blades as well as much smaller lengths. This is to ensure that the facial hair is cut more thoroughly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best balding clippers.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Best balding clippers are the ones you feel most comfortable in using. To be honest, most clippers nowadays are pretty close in quality and design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So we have to rely on our preferences for brands that we\u2019ve become accustomed to. It\u2019s like asking a guy who smokes what his favorite brand is or more importantly, why the brand he smokes is his favorite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However my favorite pair of balding clippers are made by Wahl personally. They come only in the corded version. This is again due to the power of the motor.<\/span><\/p>\n

A cordless pair of balding clippers could provide enough power to get the job done and truly could be called \u201cbalding clippers\u201d anyway.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Beware of any pair of hair clippers that call themselves \u201cbalding clippers\u201d if they come cordless, because they simply aren\u2019t true \u201cbalding clippers\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Usually we decide what the best clippers are based on the brands we hear about or use ourselves from the time we first start shaving. Some guys prefer Wahl<\/a> for example, others before more old school brands like Remington<\/a> or Oster<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whereas others prefer the variety that Philips Norelco<\/a> comes out with. Many guys nowadays are flocking towards Andis which is a newer player on their hair clipper and beard trimmer scene.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re not a professional barber or hair stylist and you plan on shaving your head very short, even skin smooth, you may be better off getting yourself either an all around hair clipper set.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many come with a variety of options like a nose trimmer, even ear trimmer attachments. This way you can have the tools you need for all your hair cutting and trimming needs. They’re quite affordable too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you plan on shaving your head on a daily<\/a> basis, you will need to decide which is best, an electric shaver or a traditional razor? <\/span><\/i>Also you may want to buy some tools separately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though hair clipper sets do come with various attachments, most of them aren\u2019t very good at giving you a skin smooth head shave, like a Pitbull Skull Shaver or a Traditional Razor.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Pitbull Skull Shaver Head Shaver.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Speaking of the Skull Shaver, the Pitbull Skull Shaver is one of the most reputable and popular head shavers around. <\/span><\/p>\n

As you can see from the video it\u2019s pretty damn fun to use as well. It\u2019s easy to use and fits into the palm of most men’s hands quite comfortably as you can see.<\/span><\/p>\n