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The 6 Best Head Shavers for Men, Tested by Grooming Experts
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AS MEN, THE decision to go bald isn’t always one that’s made for us (thanks, genetics). But how you deal with hair loss is entirely in your hands. Many men choose to bite the bullet and shave their hair completely to offset any future thinning woes. If you are one of these men, more power to you! Hell, some men do it even if they’re not experiencing hair loss—and that’s cool too.
When you do choose to shave your head, the tools you use to do it are paramount. That’s where head shavers come in. These high-tech gadgets are often specifically designed to make shaving your head easier, whether it’s through multi-head ergonomic design or close-cutting technology (or both). Far easier than heading to the barbershop every few days, these electric shavers are meant to be used at home in the comfort of your own bathroom.
Best Head Shavers
After a year of testing, our editors found that the Freebird Head Shaver provided the closest trim, thanks to its five shaving heads that really cuts close to the skin without causing nicks. Consider the look you want and choose one from this list.
What to Consider
Number of Shaving Heads
Most head shavers feature multiple razor heads to help hug the curves of your head so you can easily navigate areas that are hard to see. The multiple razor heads can also help limit cuts, as the design can help adjust to curved angles much better than a single, straight razor.
Wet/Dry Design
Almost all head shavers can be used dry, which means as long as your hair is already short enough (no more than a couple of days of growth) you can shave with no moisture or product. What's also great is that some options are waterproof, making your shaving experience in the shower a total breeze and easy to clean up. Plus, you can use most wet/dry shavers with shaving products, so if you prefer begin with a pre-shave oil to protect your scalp and then add a shaving cream or lotion to help with glide. Follow it up by rinsing the product off your head and make sure to clean any leftover product from the razor heads before you put it away.
Cordless Design
A good cordless head shaver can last up as long as 90 minutes, which means you can go a whole week without charging the battery. They also unlock the ability to shave in the shower or on the road without having to be plugged in. If you're constantly on the move and shave your head regularly, you will find that cordless options to offer lots of convenience and save even more time.
How We Selected
For the past four years, we consulted with Men's Health's Grooming editors on the best-performing head shavers for men. We also spoke with barber and owner of Faheem’s Hands of Precision in Philadelphia, Faheem Alexander, who has put dozens of top-selling head shavers to the test and evaluated their effectiveness, durability, ease-of-use, and more. Combining their expertise and hands-on experiences, we rounded up the six best head shavers for men on the market.
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