Are Professional Shavers BEST For Head Shaving? *Andis Foil Shaver Review* 

I'm 27, been bald for about 2-3 years now. I just want to say you're the soul reason I've leaned into being bald, and gave me the confidence to be seen bald. I used to feel like I was the ugliest wretched human around just cause I was young and bald. But I PROMISE you, confidence is EVERYTHING. I just want to sincerely thank you for that confidence. Also im glad im not the only one who hates shaving the back. Found a good unscented scalp moisturizer, it's a life saver!

If you were considering this shaver or something similar then I hope you found this first look review video helpful 👍

Great video! The coil shaver is best for those who deal with skin irritation due to blade shaving. For the best results with this, your hair needs to be cut very low. I cut my hair with clippers and then quickly buzz my head with a coil shaver for extra smoothness and to get rid of any left over stubble. I love coil shavers but those looking to get one have to understand that your hair must be very low. If you use it every day or every other day, i think that's the sweet spot. This channel helped me take the plunge and shave my head earlier this year!😎 Thanks for all you do!

Tip from my barber: use talcum free baby powder, a light dusting. Makes it glide like butter!

Guys even spending money on blades and stuff is still much less than hair systems, transplants, etc. I bounce between my Braun Series 9 and shaving wet. I’m saving thousands a year not to mention the cost of anxiety. This channel gave me my life back!

I tried this Andis shaver more than a year ago. I used it maybe three times and sent it back to Amazon, from which I bought it. I never used it long enough to get a good head shave. As you said, it really did get my skin hot. I got a similar shaver from Babyliss, which I think does a pretty good job, but it takes quite a bit of going over the stubble several times. Also the replacement foil and blades are rather expensive and the foil wears a hole before the blades seem to go dull. I also have a Pitbull Gold headshaver, which came with two heads, one with four and one with five rotary heads. It gets as good as it gets fairly quickly but does not get to a really close shave. But I can use the Pitbull and then finish up with the Babyliss and have a very good result. But the best head shave for me comes from a Gillette Mach 3 cartridge. I’m an older (75) guy but I have been Bald By Choice for 15 years and still have a lot of hair Up There and usually shave every two to three days. The Mach 3 does it for me most of the time. It’s quicker and closer and less irritating than any other method. I don’t think I am old enough to be trusted with a double edge razor. It’s just to bloody for me. Thanks for your work; I’ve been watching for years!

Totally agree with your assessment of electrics. Wet shaves might seem a bit more hassle but for me it's an overall more pleasant experience. I do have a Remington headshaver for in hand luggage when I can't take my blades, but I never find it as easy or comfortable as advertised. It's fine for a quick pass on one day's growth but would never be my go-to. Leafshave Twig FTW.

I use andis foil shaver for my head and it is the best thing I've found- no burns or ingrown hairs or irritation. Key is to shave every other day and to go a little bit slower on the first pass against the grain. Usually takes approx. 10 mins. and you can easily listen and hear if you have cut all stubble. Best tool for head shaving in my opinion, if done correctly.

I use the wahl balding clipper thanks to your review on it. And then I follow it up with this exact shaver. The andis shaver works best with the least amount of hair possible. You had too much hair and thats why it wasn't working properly. Both are easy to use and leave me 100% bald. I also have the andis trimmer for my facial hair. I have saved so much money since I started to cut my own hair. All three of these machines have payed for themselves many time over.

There are some people who look good enough that pattern balding patterns don't take away from their looks. You are one such person. Thank you for the reviews, made my life easier picking the foil shaver I purchase.

I got this shaver a month ago and I love it. I understand you thought it difficult on 4 days growth, that is too long. 2 days is pushing it but doable. If used every day this shaver makes short work of it, with minimal irritation

I would highly recommend getting the Babyliss Pro foil shaver over this Andis! The Babyliss is a lot more powerful so can cut longer hair (can go longer between cuts if you want to), the foils last significantly longer before needing to be replaced (cheaper to run) and I prefer the build quality of it too - although some will prefer the lighter plastic of the Andis. ✌️

I have that unit and your evaluation is spot on. It’s great for cleaning up a client’s neckline but for a full daily head shave like what you and I do, it’s not that great.

I use the skullshaver whilst in the shower. A bit of mositurising shower gel on the head and you get no irritation and a great, close shave.

Thanks for the review. I’ve been shaving my head for 4 years now and your channel helped me out over the years.

I use the Babyliss Pro Foil Shaver and really, really like it. I can do multiple passes comfortably (if needed) without any irritation. More expensive than the Andis though, but higher quality.

I appreciate your review, but I’ve fallen in love with the clean look and totally smooth feeling that only a wet shave can truly provide, so I’ll just save the money and stick to shaving…no need to charge blades either! 😉

the product by design is for finishing touches...not really meant to mow down thick hair

For me, the difference between "razor bald" and "clipper bald" is so miniscule, that going electric was a no-brainer. Apart from avoiding inevitable nicks and cuts, the time and cost savings justify the purchase. 3 minutes every couple days takes care of things. I seriously doubt that I would have remained as diligent if shaving had become a half hour ritual. Sometimes 99% is good enough.

can you do a breakdown of shavers in each price point? would like to see how they perform, i think youve done a similar vid in the past

As a head shaver who usually rolls 3 to 5 days between head shaves... My Merkur 2 piece slant A.K.A. the Sledgehammer... effortlessly plows through the thickest growth... no tugging , no pain... no lingering hot irritation what so ever...and.. it never clogs..I've got a lot of safety razors... and nothing touches it for head shaving.

Worst thing about being bald is how companies try to steal your money as if being bald isnt miserable enough

This looks great compared to the Wahl. Mine sucks. I’m going to get one of these.

you cant beat a razor shave in the shower, its super quick and simple

Even with a blade, four days of growth would require too many passes. For me, four days growth requires an electric trimmer to take it down to .25mm before using any shaver / razor.

I'm a barber. If you buy a professional clipper for home use, it will last forever. The foil blades would probably last a year or two before you would want to shave them. The big thing that gets left out is a proper clipper spray. Whichever clippers you're using a quality clipper spray (approx £10-£20) will enhance the performance and longevity of your clippers at home ✌️

Have this, cons - it is very noisy and you have to go over a good few times to get smooth, not quick. Pros - unlike a wet shave there is no redness and it leaves a natural matt skin finish rather than the high shine of a blade, good for low fade finishing off but not as a stand alone shaver.

Use a good trimmer first for few days growth hair, then foil shaver for the balding. Maybe someone in your region can get you a few Trimmers to try like: TPOB X Trimmer, Wahl Cordless Detailer, Andis GTX-EXO Cordless Li Skeleton Trimmer, Babyliss Pro Snap FX Skeleton Trimmer, JRL 2020T.

I'm either going to get a foil or a leaf thorn. Though I don't understand bald blokes who don't shave everyday.

Rocking that stache, man!

Thanks for the review brother. I shave with a safety razor once every 4 days. It usually takes at least an hour start to finish with all of the set up, which can be a hassle even if I'm used to it now. I have the similar Andi's model, but I haven't used it for a while. But I wanted to watch a review on it since I'm going on a trip soon. Your experience was similar to mine, and I think I even have thicker/more coarse hair than yours. Just shaved yesterday, and I'll probably give it a try tomorrow once I'm out of town. Definitely took some aftershave oil, and bump control cream just in case. Hopefully it doesn't ruin my trip. Cheers.

From someone that has used both the Andis Foil Shaver and the Remington Rx7 that you have reviewed in another video I feel like I have to add that both of them can handle a wet shave. For me with the Andis the process is as follows: Wash head, Brush up a shaving soap lather and apply to head with a shaving brush, do one pass all over, reapply lather before the next pass and so on for 3 to 4 passes before washing my head clean and applying a moisturizer after a gentle drying. I never have problems with skin irritation. Knowing that most people apply shaving cream or soap to any surface before shaving with a razor and then complaining when they don't do the same as they rub back and forth with a machine and get irritation comes off as a self explanatory mistake.

I shave my head with a razor first then use the Andis. It makes it so smooth

after getting used to wet shaving those electric shavers actually take me longer and cause more irritation

I use my Babyliss fx3 pro foil shave every day on my head and its legit a blessing! No more terrible cuts. My advice tho if you have more then a day or two of growth make sure you use a beard shaver first to knock it all the way down for the cleanest smoothest results. It will get rid of the sting you get from using a Foil Shaver.

I have the Andlis and try to use it every other day to keep head bald otherwise i need to use a trimmer before using this and need to go over the same spots over and over but defo worth it

I was considering buying this but not now.. Thanks for the review. Will stick with wet shaving

I still say no other machine beats a braun when it comes to electric head shaving. That moddle trimmer for longer hairs is the best, I can plow through 5 days growth with my series 9 like butter. The final result is blade close feel... it just doesnt last as long. Nice review though! If someone wants to try one of these without buying one they are the standard at most barber shops, you can usually get a full head foil shave for $20-$30.

Like every other shaver, clipper and trimmer, Make sure you use it with clipper oil. It's going to lubricate the machine and make it work better and last longer. Also foil shavers are most efficient for 1 days worth of hair growth.

I learned with mine that this is for daily use. 2 days of growth is okay but pushing it a little.

A great daily shaver. If I have a few days' growth, I use my Remington RX5 first, then finish off with the Andis. Yes, wet shave will always be best - but having shaved my head for 20 years, this is a close second.

I used two different electric razors for my head but it’s definitely not smooth/close enough for my liking. I’ll still to blades. I recently just started with the Leaf Shave. Man oh man, now that is a smooth/close shave. I’m in love. As for electric, the two that I used were Braun something and then Freebird. No thanks.

18 years bald, to me personally closest shave is with a razor. It’s a hassle and sometimes bloody but that’s the closest. Buzzer is good for the rush in a hurry shave.

i neglected my hair for 2 years straight, no touching no combing, next thing i know i'm falking balding, and its only been downhill from there, thanks for showing me how to deal with it properly

I love using a traditional Merkur safety razor on my head. Close shave and a good skill to learn.

OK, so, I have finally shaved my head for the first time, at 42. Hair was a few inches from my bum, but I did it for charity (Movember, prostate cancer), at an event called Prostskate 2 that my roller derby team organised. So yes, I am now 11 day in to a shaved head, and must say my head shape was nothing to worry about :) Anyway, to the video, I can't believe this went up literally hours after I purchased a babyliss pro titanium foil shaver. I'd been back and forth as to whether I should go with electric or razor, but I suppose I can now at least give it a go :). Just really wanted more reviews of some of these 'barber' shavers before I shot the money at it. But oh well, we shall see how things go...I may not even use it, and grow my ever balding hair again, or, maybe go with the Floki long hair cut that I've wanted to try for a few years...At least I know my head doesn't look like a thumb when bald now though :)

I have the Babyliss FX3 shaver, that thing puts in WORK! But the Pitbull Gold Pro is the fastest closest shave ive had so far...so convenient except i bricked it just by charging it.

I enjoy using the freebird as my shaver of choice in between razor shaves

Just wann say thank you... i tried the leaf twig and was worried as i have cvg but you said one blade would be the way to go and you were so right.,, plus the bloody astra blades are brill, use them on me face too!

I have this Andis shaver and i am bald and have tryed to shave my head with it and it wasnt strong enough. Its not ment for head shaves its ment for fading hair cuts and your stubble beard. I use it and brought it to clean up the upper cheeks of my beard and it does a fantastic job and is nearly as close as a razor. If you want the best head shaver go for a Skull Shaver by far the best head shaver on the market and i have tryed lots of head shavers give the Andis a miss

Nice review! I missed them. Also I really feel your opinion about it. Would love to use something like this for a quick and easy shave but it seems to be to harsh on the skin. Also I think I would make it in nearly the same time with a blade. Thanks.

I use the Remington RX7 Ultimate Series Head Shaver for Men it's fantastic dose the job perfectly less than 3 - 5 mins.

As for electric shavers I have. Braun Series 9. It’s good. Not as close as a razor shave but works when I need to shave quicker. Anyone else think this as well?

I had it and I ended up selling it.. The result is good but to me its way more comfortable use a razor. Specially down in the back of my head I always had an uncomfortable irritation and i had to stop using it there and use the razor so.. it was easier to just use the rasor everywhere.

Loving the beardstache mate

I had one of these and found it really unpleasant to use. Incredibly loud, and the heat/irritation was too much!

I have a similar wahl finale; I use the Philips one blade first, then the wahl. I can use the wahl alone but has to be every 2 days max

I've tried different foil shavers like this and my Braun Series 7 is easily better. Shave was faster, smoother, didn't miss any hairs and cleanup was easier, just using the Cleaning Station it comes with. Those stations eventually break down but I have backup.

If you run with the grain of the hair first pass, it hurts a bit less going against the grain as it debulks it a little!

Thanks for the review. I recently purchased an “off brand” electric shaver, Wycliffe. It does ok but not razor smooth. From what I can gather, this might be the closest thing to a razor. My wife hates the shaved head, which makes it that much more fun for me, lol. Seriously, I have terrible hair, spotty baldness on top, looks like a flesh tone yamuka, looks better shaved.

I bought Babyliss FX3. I use it to shave my head. It shaves basically like a razor blade - the head is as smooth as a "dolphin". Compared to Andis - FX3 has a more powerful engine and shaves faster. It deals better with thick hair at the back of the head. Babyliss FX2 does not shave as close as FX3. FX3 is better in this respect - I saw a video on RU-vid showing how smooth it is after using FX3. And FX2 left tiny hair ends visible. Braun Series 9 does not shave as close to the skin as all the foil shavers mentioned above. So if someone wants to have a smooth head like a dolphin - I highly recommend Babyliss FX3

Wetshaving is twice as fast, 5 times more efficient and 10x cheaper 😅

Had a bad experience with this and other foil shavers they do tend to get hot. Only electric shaver I don’t mind is skull shaver rocking that 3 years now love it

Good looking man bro❤ Incredible Video❤

My old Remington twin foil shaver I had for 20 years I used to use for my face is actually the closest head shave I ever had. It beats the hell out of the likes of the RX7/skull shavers and even every wet shave razor I've tried in the shower. NOTHING gets even slightly close enough compared to these foil shavers. Wet shave and skull shavers are ok for shortening a few days growth, but that last bit you can always still "feel" is taken away with my foil

5:51That back shot though ! Absolute brick house and a half of a man

Harry, your look is Tom Hardy as Bronson!

I'll stick to my Babyliss pro skeleton trimmer, much faster and when zero gapped cuts very close.

You should try the babyliss pro foil….

Any basic shaver under £30 or $35 will last a person 3 years plus. Without paying for any replacement products. That's from my experience

Just the video i needed the most, tks bc

My Andis (original grey and brown/purplish) become faulty just after a year. Cable no longer stays in (very loose). In addition to this battery doesn’t hold charge for more than 5 secs. So you have to use it with the cable in and given the cable is loose so you’re fighting two battles. I wouldn’t purchase another one. On a positive there’s plenty of reputable other foil shavers on the market now.

yet to find anything that beats a series 9 as far as close'ness and no irritation goes I treat it like a wet shave though and combine it with TEND Air Shave gel (won't find anything better for preventing irritation too)

Bro go down with it a couple time to get it low enough then go up do that and watch it with work wonder for you then comment back and let me know don’t just go up all crazy while it’s still long , just go down till it low enough then go up trust

I have a Profoil and, for me, it's great for edged, tidying up, bits you've missed or cleaning up a beard line. But for doing an entire head it takes too long, gets too hot, and just isn't suited well for it. Shame, because it's the closest electric shave I've ever had.

It’s supposed to do finishing jobs so doing a big surface is like doing 5 touch ups worth per head probably more also it’s going to get dull faster

Nothing cuts like a razor i respect electronical clippers but it doesn't get it as close

from your vids Purchased the beaun series 5, but they inreased the price on head replacement. so i settled for the leaf shave leaf razor with atra blades. the leaf shave is my favourite. then the braun is for if im out of town

U look better with the clean shaved head and the full beard

Hit the nail on the head, so to speak, when you mentioned using it after 36 hours. I have the Andis and if I let it go for more than 2 days, it is a lot of work to get that clean shave. If you use it daily, it works great and no nicks and cuts as you can get from razor. My Andis, if used daily gives me a MUCH smoother shave than a razor. Your test shave was done after 4 days.....way too much for the Andis.

I use a Wahl Senior for my beard and a $2-3 (yes, it's that cheap) Chinese trimmer for my hair. It works for over an hour on a single charge, and I've been using it for almost a year. It's way faster than any electric shaver. This one is way too overpriced to make me consider switching.

Great work!!

You should have used a clippers first to get rid of most of that growth first then go over it with the shaver… ur kinda over working the shaver

Hey as a barber and bald guy lol this is not a bad critique btw just info on how to use them, shaver for barber shops tend to be used after using a trimmer or a 000-00000 blade, that way the shaver doesn’t force too much and it’s smoother after 4 days I would recommend shaver with a small trimmer in the middle like the SC Flex ($90) Andis ReSurge ($90) and very high end but extremely good is the Brain Series 9 ($200 ish) hope this helps, great review!

Which electric shaver would you recommend for a 0.5 - 0 cut. I'm currently 0.5 but wanted the option of going shorter without having a razor cut?

I like the mustache. I’m waiting for mustaches to come back in style. I’m sick of beards. I’ve been clean shaven my whole life. I remember in the 1980’s seems like every guy had a mustache. Anyway I tried electric & don’t like them. I’ll stick with good old Mach 3

Bought the black 2 days ago for 35 Ebay comes nezt month I use a styliner for lining and now want to get that extra hair off so I won't have to shave almost every day so thought why not get one of these I'm still wondering why trimmers in general Haven't been able to cut as close as these when they have been out since like '80s Tech in other things has advanced a lot why are trimmers still stuck it seems or is it companies know how to make them cut closer but choose not to

I think foils are only for very very short hair, like a day or 2 maximum

You seem to prefer the braun over this but is it because it's really better or because it it shave your 4 days growth faster? I'm a daily user I don't plan to use it once a week.

Going by your review I’m taking it that it got as close a cut as the Braun series 9 review that you done . And if so if you had the choice of the two which one would you choose . Thx

Could it have been low battery that caused it to struggle a little on the thicker parts ??

your supposed to cut the hair before using the foil. Otherwise you're going to damage the foil.

too expensive, replacement parts too expensive. I'll stick to the dirt cheap safety razor

It's been a couple of years since you reviewed the Braun series 9. Is it better than this? Is it worth the cost comparably?

Any tips on avoiding irritation above ears and neck?

I've switched to foils mate much easier tbh

nice moustache👍looks cool

I have issues with razors on my skin. Even thinking of it is a hard no for me. I need a shaver or even electric clippers for my head but not breaking the bank....just want a close cut every few days or so. Any suggestions would be great.

Does it cut as close as the remington rx7 I find the rx9 cuts too close . It takes about 36 hours for my stubble to come back the way i like it with the rx7.will this andis give me that stubble right away do you think or will it cut as close as the rx. Hope that makes sense . Thx

PROBABLY GOTTA USE SOME SHAVING CREAM TO MOISTURIZE YOUR HEAD EASILY