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pedantic
07-06-2007, 16:18
Anybody use them ? I have a number 1 hair cut, and could do with recommmendations on a new set of clippers. I want to cut it myself, and have looked at these (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4426051/Trail/C%24cip%3D50116.Bathroom%2Band%2Bpersonal%2Bcare%3 EC%24cip%3D50145.Personal%2Bcare%3EC%24cip%3D50150 .Clippers%2Band%2Btrimmers.htm) but am not sure if the rotating head is just a gimmick, or it does help.

dreko07
07-06-2007, 16:23
Anybody use them ? I have a number 1 hair cut, and could do with recommmendations on a new set of clippers. I want to cut it myself, and have looked at these (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4426051/Trail/C%24cip%3D50116.Bathroom%2Band%2Bpersonal%2Bcare%3 EC%24cip%3D50145.Personal%2Bcare%3EC%24cip%3D50150 .Clippers%2Band%2Btrimmers.htm) but am not sure if the rotating head is just a gimmick, or it does help.

You ever tried clipping your own hair, its hard man! :td:

you need someone to do the back for you really, or prepare to become labelled tufty :D

pedantic
07-06-2007, 16:29
You ever tried clipping your own hair, its hard man! :td:

I can imagine it will be lol That's why I wonder if the rotating head on the philips actually works, when trying to do the back bits.


or prepare to become labelled tufty :D

I had to re-read that then, tufty means something completely different where I come from. :D

dreko07
07-06-2007, 16:32
I can imagine it will be lol That's why I wonder if the rotating head on the philips actually works, when trying to do the back bits.




I had to re-read that then, tufty means something completely different where I come from. :D

really? your not an actual alien are you, looks at avatar :erm:

v0id
07-06-2007, 17:07
You ever tried clipping your own hair, its hard man! :td:

you need someone to do the back for you really, or prepare to become labelled tufty :D

Get a pair of cordless clippers, and clipping your own hair shouldn't be a problem, unless you have dwarf type arms.

dreko07
07-06-2007, 17:11
Get a pair of cordless clippers, and clipping your own hair shouldn't be a problem, unless you have dwarf type arms.

its not arm length, its the little dip in the back of your skull thats a bi**h to do without seeing it properly, maybe with a couple of well placed mirrors :D

v0id
07-06-2007, 17:12
one fixed mirror, and another mirror in the opposite hand to the clippers ;)

I use these (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4424125.htm) clippers

dreko07
07-06-2007, 17:16
one fixed mirror, and another mirror in the opposite hand to the clippers ;)

I use these (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4424125.htm) clippers

they look pretty good, ive got some crappy phillips thing with a million changable heads.

Its like a poor quality clipper version of a swiss army knife. lol

Saaf_laandon_mo
07-06-2007, 17:25
You ever tried clipping your own hair, its hard man! :td:

you need someone to do the back for you really, or prepare to become labelled tufty :D

Get yourself some water/shower proff clippers (make sure they are waterproof not splash proof) and cut your own hair in the shower. Much easier to clean up after too.

As for the back of the head, it's all about touch and feel, i been shaving my own either with clippers or a mach3, and my tufty days are well and truly gone!

dreko07
07-06-2007, 17:42
Get yourself some water/shower proff clippers (make sure they are waterproof not splash proof) and cut your own hair in the shower. Much easier to clean up after too.

As for the back of the head, it's all about touch and feel, i been shaving my own either with clippers or a mach3, and my tufty days are well and truly gone!

lol, id never thought of that good one :)

Tuftus
07-06-2007, 17:48
You ever tried clipping your own hair, its hard man! :td:

you need someone to do the back for you really, or prepare to become labelled tufty :D

Whats wrong with being called tufty?

;)

I use wahl clippers and with practice it can be done unaided in about 5 mins...

Saaf_laandon_mo
07-06-2007, 17:52
Anybody use them ? I have a number 1 hair cut, and could do with recommmendations on a new set of clippers. I want to cut it myself, and have looked at these (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4426051/Trail/C%24cip%3D50116.Bathroom%2Band%2Bpersonal%2Bcare%3 EC%24cip%3D50145.Personal%2Bcare%3EC%24cip%3D50150 .Clippers%2Band%2Btrimmers.htm) but am not sure if the rotating head is just a gimmick, or it does help.

Those Phillips are, in my opinion a waste of money. I bought them from argos, had a quick look and thought that the rotating head is a gimick. I think the remington ones at half the price are better value, and equally effective.

Paul K
07-06-2007, 19:02
Looked at those and thought better of it when we got out last set. A standard set of cordless clippers should do you fine as long as you stay away from the cheap and nasty sets,

monkey2468
07-06-2007, 19:20
I use http://www.amazon.co.uk/Remington-HC830B-Brylcreem-Hairstyling-Products/dp/B000AC2APQ

budwieser
07-06-2007, 19:24
I`ve always used Wahl clippers as i`ve been a Slaphead for about 12 years now.;)
I never use the supplied combs, just the clipper blades.
I do find though that to get that `skin` look, i have to re-align the blades myself but they do nick my ear sometimes! :mad::D Bugger to stop it bleeding as well!:disturbd:

Jules
07-06-2007, 21:30
Save your brass and grow your hair :D

dreko07
07-06-2007, 21:41
Whats wrong with being called tufty?

;)

I use wahl clippers and with practice it can be done unaided in about 5 mins...

Absolutley nothing SIR!

Permision to creep slowly backwards SIR!:monkey:

Lt Eko

Charlie_Bubble
07-06-2007, 22:12
I've been shaving my head every week for about 6 years now. Always done it myself and don't find doing the back of my head a problem. Not sure what make mine are, but I use ceramic blade ones.

Tip: lean over the bath, put your chin on your chest and the dip at the back of your head isn't there any more, so no problem shaving it.

idi banashapan
07-06-2007, 22:56
You ever tried clipping your own hair, its hard man! :td:

you need someone to do the back for you really, or prepare to become labelled tufty :D

lol - no it isn't!!! it's easy. use a mirror or 2!

Delta Whiskey
07-06-2007, 23:45
I've used these Wahl clippers for many years, ever since the barber wanted to start charging a search fee. :) http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4422622.htm

pedantic
08-06-2007, 00:33
Thanks for all the suggestions. :)

Think I may go for this (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Remington-HC363C-Ceramic-Hair-Clipper/dp/B00065VY5E/ref=pd_sbs_dscm_2/202-1586950-2525449) one, it has good reviews, and there's a tenner off at Argos (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4422598/Trail/C%24cip%3D50116.Bathroom%2Band%2Bpersonal%2Bcare%3 EC%24cip%3D50145.Personal%2Bcare%3EC%24cip%3D50150 .Clippers%2Band%2Btrimmers.htm). :D

Jules
08-06-2007, 12:16
Those are the ones I use to cut loved ones hair and sons (when he isn't trying to impersonate a Yettie!) had them a few years now and they are still going strong

Delta Whiskey
08-06-2007, 12:34
Fellow slapheads, don't forget to wear something on your head during the sunny weather. Oooooooooow!!!