Head Shaver reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 194 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 50 posts to rank the best Head Shaver brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bald, r/shaving, r/CasualUK, r/Aliexpress, r/HairRemove. Top-rated brands include Remington (4.2/5), Skull Shaver (4.2/5), Braun (4.6/5).

Stats

Reviews194

Subreddits10

Posts50

Brands41

Products74

Top communities

r/bald134 r/shaving15 r/CasualUK12 r/Aliexpress10 r/HairRemove9

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Remington

4.2

(41)

"I got the Remington RX5 on new year sale for 39,99€ and its amazing, i didn't know they could cut this close."

"Remington Balder Pro, used it a few times and really liked it. It has a five-head rotary design that covers a lot of surface area quickly."

"The Balder Pro has a rotary head and works really well on both wet and dry hair. It gives a close shave and is easy to clean."

"I've owned my RX5 for about two and a half years, used it daily, and it still hasn't needed a blade replacement."

"I own a Remington Ultimate series RX5, which is a five bladed headshaver, And I absolutely swear by it."

"Yeah, don't buy a head shaver from Aliexpress. Get a Remington RX7."

"I think the balder pro and the RX5 are the same just different names. It's a great!"

"I've had the RX5 for almost 2 years... it still works like a charm."

"Personally I use the rx5 which gets very close to a clean shave."

"I gave myself a perfect bald shave on the first use."

Skull Shaver

4.2

(29)

"I picked up the Skull Shaver Pitbull Pro a while back and it’s been my go-to for keeping my head smooth."

"I’ve cycled through a couple of head shavers and landed on the Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold Pro."

"I think the Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold PRO is the best out there. It's super comfortable, has a great ergonomic design, and the flex blades make it easy to maneuver around the contours of your head."

"I swapped my Series 7000 for the Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold PRO."

"I've been using the Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold PRO for a while now, and it's been great for head shaving."

"Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold PRO is hands-down the best electric head shaver I've used."

"Skullshaver. Used it for about 9 years so far."

"Skullshaver is excellent"

"If you're going for a dedicated head shaver, the Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold PRO is a top contender."

"Skull Shaver Pitbull Gold. It’s specifically designed for heads, and it works so well for me."

Braun

4.6

(24)

"Braun Series 9 is probably the most recommended overall but it's expensive"

"Braun Series 9."

"I live in the UK where it’s called the series 900. It’s called the arc 5 in the US I believe but can confirm that this is the one."

"Series 9 is the Rolls Royce."

"I like the Braun Series 9 for head shaving."

"I got not a single redness on my head or face... Braun to be very gentle for the skin."

"Braun series 9"

"I just picked up a Braun Series 8 foil shaver and dry shaving it's 10x better than my Pitbull."

"Braun series 9 pro. Better than a pit bull and other head shavers. Gets *almost* as close as a good razor shave."

"Consider gifting a quality electric shaver like the Philips Norelco 9000 Series or Braun Series 7 for a close shave."

Panasonic

4.7

(10)

"Just upgraded to the Panasonic Arc 5 after much deliberation and it is one of the best investments I’ve made."

"I use a Panasonic Arc5 to shave my face and it also works well on my bald head."

"Panasonic arc 5"

"Panasonic Arc-4"

"I'm immensely pleased with it"

"Panasonic Arc-4"

"Panasonic Arc-4 is an amazing system for shaving a head."

"The Panasonic Arc 5 performs quite well and is comparable in quality to other high-end shavers."

"Gets my head mach 3 smooth."

"Great for a good shave with an electric razor."

Babyliss

4.4

(10)

"For daily and electric like it’s the Babyliss pro foil titanium."

"They're barbershop quality and will last you years. Buy it once and forget about it."

"Babyliss Pro Titanium is the best."

"Cut close as a razor blade"

"Shavers like the BaByliss FX3 or a combination of the FX3 and the trimmer they sell is a good bet to keep your head smooth with minimal effort."

"+1 for the Babyliss FX3"

"She keeps me smooth as a baby's bottom. Gotta do it at least every 2 days though"

"Babyliss Pro FX3"

"I’ve owned a Babyliss shaver for three years now.. so smooth"

"Babyliss is better than the Andis I have both."

Pitbull

4.3

(10)

"The pitbull works great for me."

"Love it and how close the shave is."

"Loved it both times. Takes about 2-3 minutes to shave my head."

"I've used a pitbull gold for the last couple of years. It's not as close as a blade, but it's fast and convenient."

"Pitbull chrome/gold works great but it’s a bit in the pricey range"

"Pitbull gold is better"

"Braun s5 is worth checking out."

"The Diamond Pitbull has a trimmer included."

"I got a pit bull from Amazon. Works well."

"The Pitbull has a good battery... it still seems like a good option"

Philips Norelco

4.2

(10)

"I eventually switched to the Philips Norelco 9000 for head shaving. I found it contours really well around my head and gives a noticeably smoother finish."

"Consider gifting a quality electric shaver like the Philips Norelco 9000 Series or Braun Series 7 for a close shave."

"I use this on my head and face... Haven’t found a better combo yet."

"I switched from my Series 7000 to a model that’s designed for head shaving after noticing it wasn’t cutting it for my scalp."

"I started using a Philips Norelco model that's designed with head shaving in mind. It's built to handle my scalp without causing irritation."

"It’s cheap, works wonders with a brand new blade, and cuts to a length of say 2 days after a blade shave for me depending on the hair type"

"I use a Philips shaver from Target. About 19-20 bucks. Works so well."

"A Phillips Norelco 2000 series."

"I do use a Norelco rotary on my head when I dont want to razor it."

"I only recommend this as a convenient travel trimmer… it’s not the ultimate shaver."

Freebird

3.8

(9)

"Freebird's new Flexseries Pro is way better than their older model. It's as good or better than the Skull Shaver Gold but like half the price."

"Freebird costs about $60 on Amazon."

"Freebird head shaver"

"I really like it."

"It's cheap and works great!"

"Freebird electric shaver or headblade"

"Just bought the firebird from Amazon and like the clean close shave."

"I love the freebird. I had both freebird and freedom grooming."

"I enjoyed it for like a month and then it stopped shaving well."

Leaf

4.8

(5)

"I just got the Leaf razor but it uses blades and you can put one, two, or three in for the closest manual shave. I love it."

"Leaf works very well get the benefits of a pivoting cartridge style head."

"Most Headshavers on forums recommend Leaf & Gillette Guard razors."

"Switched to a Leaf Razor. It gives me the better shaves while being cheaper."

"My preference is for wet shaving with the Leaf head shaver."

#10

Philips

4.8

(5)

"While I don't shave my head, my Philips MG7745 has served me excellently for years now."

"I've been using the Phillips Norelco for a little over a decade."

"Works like a charm."

"Any of the Philips cordless self use ones are great."

"I've been using a Philips Easy Reach 180 degree hair clipper for the last decade"

#11

Wahl

4.0

(5)

"I use Wahl for shaving my head when do and it works great really reliable"

"Wahl 'Balding' clippers r perfect for keeping it at grade 1."

"Cuts it really short."

"This seems to be the Wahl clipper set I have."

"I'm currently using the Wahl Color Pro (no guard) and it does the job with little hassle, but I've been meaning to try the Remington Shortcut Pro because it has wide, curved blades."

#12

Andis

4.3

(3)

"I use a andis pro-foil lithium shaver. It's great. Change the blades every 7 months or so."

"Been using the andis resurge when I’m in a rush."

"Apparently it's popular with barbers and it costs less than the Remington you posted."

#13

Gillette

5.0

(2)

"If you decide to try wet shaving Gillette Mach3 is the way to go"

"Bowling ball smooth results."

#14

Manscaped

4.5

(2)

"This shaver features five rotary blade heads on a curved pad that adapts to your head's shape, ensuring a close shave while minimizing nicks and cuts."

"I use the Manscaped razor for my head. If it's supposed to be good enough for balls, it's good enough for my scalp."

#15

Kemei

4.0

(2)

"Get a kemei or a popbarbers foil shaver. They're available for only 30 bucks and they shave smooth as a muhfucka!"

"Kemei is good quality."

#16

Oster

4.0

3.0

(1)

"Not sure if it'll be good for hair."

#41

Harry's

3.0

(1)

"I started with a remington, then switched to harrys too. Easier. Closer, head was hurting from pressure to try and get close"

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