Shaving your head
dinyull
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Dad has recently been diagnosed with a couple forms of Leukaemia - he'd been in remission from one for over 10 years but it's back along with a friend.
Last time round he breezed through chemo, but this was only a 6 week course. This time round he has a 6 month course of chemo and radio every 2 weeks which sounds pretty brutal and means he's likely to, amongst other things, lose his hair.
Looking to show a bit of solidarity and make a gesture so going to shave my head before he starts his treatment in a few weeks time.
Was planning to shave it myself (or my wife), as I have a set of clippers I use to shave with - but just wondering if they're likely to be up to the job of taking my hair off? Just a set of Phillips jobbies, 5/6 years ago probably from Argos.
Not thinking of any charity thing like brave the shave, so could just go along to the barbers, but thinking I might also suggest to dad about taking his off before it starts falling out.
Anyone cut their own hair offer up any tips/ advice?
Last time round he breezed through chemo, but this was only a 6 week course. This time round he has a 6 month course of chemo and radio every 2 weeks which sounds pretty brutal and means he's likely to, amongst other things, lose his hair.
Looking to show a bit of solidarity and make a gesture so going to shave my head before he starts his treatment in a few weeks time.
Was planning to shave it myself (or my wife), as I have a set of clippers I use to shave with - but just wondering if they're likely to be up to the job of taking my hair off? Just a set of Phillips jobbies, 5/6 years ago probably from Argos.
Not thinking of any charity thing like brave the shave, so could just go along to the barbers, but thinking I might also suggest to dad about taking his off before it starts falling out.
Anyone cut their own hair offer up any tips/ advice?
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If your hair is reasonably short anyway, a old pair of clippers will probably suffice as long as they're still in good working condition.
Maybe go gradually (start with a grade 6, then a 3, then a 1/0) which might mean getting some grading comb things.
If your hair is decent, you might want to see if the barbers/hairdresser can do it and donate your clippings to a company who make wigs/toupees for people who have lost their hair for various reasons (they do this with womens' hair, not sure about mens')
i cut my own hair once a week - 6 year old remington clippers with the guards that came with it. bought it from Boots or Amazon for £20 or so. really simple to do and if you bodge it up it diesn't matter as you can't see it.
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
I use Wahl clippers with no attachments as I like it close.I have a Phillips beard trimmer but I doubt it would be up to the job unless your hair is already really short.
Was worried that the clippers barbers use seem a lot beefier than the ones I have. Seems nothing to worry about.
Anyway, if I balls it up, nowt a balaclava won't hide.
Ah, just as I typed that....
Also, after a bit of googling seems my clippers are just a bear trimmer!
no need for a balaclava - wear your censored up hair with pride..
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
Oops haha
I took the bulk off with a set of Wahl clippers then went over what was left with a razor whilst sat in the bath.
Get him some woolly hats. I found it wasn't the top of my head that got cold but the back of my head into my neck.
Hope all goes well for him and all the best to you and yours through what will be tough at times.
Marin Nail Trail
Cotic Solaris
I think mine were a bit more expensive than these, and maybe 20 years ago, but still going strong.
Just had another look and found some closer to the type I have.
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3398410
(These have a 'taper' control lever on the side. I've never used it.)
The older I get, the better I was.
In the summer I go to Gillette Mach3. Too scared to risk a full DE shave. :oops:
I am not sure. You have no chance.
You're good old turkish barbers will handle it just fine!
- @ddraver
I would advise doing it leant over a bath or shower cubicle, as the shavings go everywhere.
https://www.babyliss.co.uk/powerlight-p ... l#start=10
Wishing your Dad well by the way.
(I am In no way affiliated whatsoever, But it's the only radio advert I have ever remembered).
Anyway, good luck to your Dad - i've been there and it ain't fun. Especially the radio therapy.
This obviously wouldn't be practical in a barbers which is why they have better clippers.
There's no point trimming it bit by bit (as in trimming it to a couple of cm, then trimming it again), take the guard off and go for it.
I do my legs with the beard clippers in the spring, it's fine (and I have very big and hairy legs - sorry to put that image in your head!)
Have been shaving the heid for a few years now and a good old fashioned disposable safety razor does the job to maintain the full Kojak look. If you have longer hair then definitely get a set of clippers to trim it down first.
+1 for the Turkish Barber treatment. Got married recently and wifey gave me a gift voucher for a full on Head Shave and beard trim pampering (she wanted the Rat to be presentable for the wedding photos) and can say it was well worth it.
Or not, as the censored ex-husband of daughter #2 found out to his cost. What? Me, bitter? Whatever gave you that idea?