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Apr 30, 2024

12 Best head shavers 2023: Braun to Skull Shaver

By Esat Dedezade GQ's pick of the best head shavers deliver everything you need for a quick, easy and razor-free touch-up Looking for the best head shaver? We don’t blame you — especially if you’re a

By Esat Dedezade

GQ's pick of the best head shavers deliver everything you need for a quick, easy and razor-free touch-up

Looking for the best head shaver? We don’t blame you — especially if you’re a newcomer to the follicle-free gang. Shaving your head for the first time can be an intimidating experience, especially if you’re biting the bullet and doing it to get ahead of thinning hair. Whatever your reasons, there’s no denying that investing in one of the best razors will get you the closest shave possible. Buy who’s got time for that?

While the idea of spending a leisurely 20 minutes every other morning with a hot towel and luxurious foam lather sounds ideal, the real world rarely has time for such decadence. And that's precisely why we’ve rounded up some of the best electric head shavers in 2023.

With results close to that of a traditional razor for far less hassle, electric head shavers have exploded in popularity. Available in wet and/or dry variants, they can make shaving your head an absolute breeze, while reducing irritation in the process. The best part, though, is the fact that they’re designed for easy solo use, which means you’ll never have to rely on someone else to cover trickier areas like the back of your head.

So with all that in mind, here’s our rundown of the best head shavers to buy in 2023. Oh, and if you're after other grooming gear, feel free to check out our round-up of the best electric shavers, best beard trimmers, and best body hair trimmers too.

The RX7 combines top-notch performance for a reasonable price, from a well-known manufacturer, making it the best choice for most people.

With eight (yes, eight) rotary blades, this head shaver will soon make quick work covering your entire head, with a plethora of extra accessories thrown in for good measure. Superb bang for your buck.

The Quickcut Pro is an absolute godsend for those who leave a bit too much time in between head-shaving sessions. With no guard, these clippers can trim your entire head hair down to a few millimetres in minutes, letting you enjoy a faster, smoother shave with your dedicated electric head shaver. A must-have accessory for those who don’t have the discipline or time to shave their head every few days.

Skip to: How we test the best head shavers | Electric head shavers vs razor blades | What’s the difference between electric shavers and head shavers? | How to shave your head with an electric head shaver

Where possible, our team of grooming experts include head shavers that we’ve personally tried ourselves. We’ve used everything from budget models to premium devices from the likes of Braun and Remington, taking into consideration their ergonomics, ease of use, functionality, and features. Elsewhere, we look at a combination of reviews, specs, and standout features like USB charging and more, combined with years of grooming expertise to help select the best products.

Nothing beats the close shave of a traditional or disposable razor. Their biggest downside though (apart from the extra time the lathering ritual and cleanup demands), is the fact that they can be quite intimidating, especially to novices. Taking a razor directly to your bonce is a rather daunting prospect, especially when you’re dealing with the back of your head and tricky areas around the ears. Given how long cuts can take to stop bleeding, it’s far from the most practical option.

Electric shavers, on the other hand, have a much lower chance of nicks and cuts, due to the nature of their built-in blade guards. They can normally be used wet and dry, letting you use foam and other products to help reduce irritation, and provide a faster shaving experience for most people to boot. They might result in stubble growing back a day or two earlier, but that’s a fair tradeoff for sheer convenience.

Electric shavers designed for your face and electric head shavers are, in essence very similar. In most cases, the key difference lies in their ergonomics. Face shavers tend to be elongated, providing a handle-like grip to easily follow the contours of your face and jawline. Head shavers, on the other hand, are often much shorter and wider, letting you more easily hold them in your palm for a more comfortable experience. The majority of dedicated head shavers also tend to use rotary blades, of which there are many. We’ve seen some with as many as eight blades, for maximum coverage and the fastest shave possible.

That’s not to say you can’t use any face shavers on your head, mind. In fact, we’ve had success shaving our heads with all manner of electric shavers from the likes of Braun and Philips. But there’s no denying the superior ergonomics of a dedicated palm-held head shaver either.

Before you shave your head, you’ll want to ensure that your hair is properly prepped. Anything longer than a few millimetres will make for a more difficult and irritable shaving experience, so you’ll want to prep properly.

We’ve had success with all manner of products to achieve this, with hair clippers and even beard trimmers getting the job done. Use them without a guard to get as close to your skin as possible, do a once-over to make sure every area of your head is tackled, and you’re good to go. If you then shave your head every few days, you can skip this preparation step, until the next time you leave it a little too long.

When it comes to the actual shaving, you can opt for a wet or dry shave (as long as the product supports it). Using foam can help reduce irritation while getting a closer shave, and if your shaver is waterproof, doing it in the shower makes for an easy cleanup. Simply move the head shaver over your head, covering the whole area diligently. You can use your fingers to see if there are any spots you’ve missed at the back, and feel free to use a detailer like a guardless beard trimmer or clippers for shaping your beard at the point that it meets your ears/head.

We liked: Ergonomic design | Face-shaving attachment | Premium buildWe didn't like: Pricey

Product Specs

Skull Shaver’s Platinum Pro is at the higher end of the head shaver spectrum, with a unique ergonomic design that’s comfortably and securely held in place between your fingers. Four flexible rotary blades make quick work of head hair, while a three-blade attachment for face shaving is also included. Water resistance also allows for shaving in the shower, making for easy clean up too.

We liked: Pop-up trimmer | Five blades | USB chargingWe didn't like: There’s not much to complain about at this price

Product Specs

Remington’s superb RX7 is probably the best head shaver for most people. This is due to a combination of a reasonable price, combined with a generous five blade heads, a waterproof build, USB charging, and a comfortable, grippy design. A 60-minute battery life is another welcome addition to the spec sheet, and while you can get other head shavers with more blades for less, this is from a well-established company for additional peace of mind.

We liked: Eight blades | Lots of attachments | USB chargingWe didn't like: Not an established brand

Product Specs

This head shaver is approaching rather ridiculous territory (in a good way), with a whopping eight rotary blades to its name. Combined with their flexible heads, the sheer amount of cutting surface area on offer should make for one of the fastest head-shaving experiences around. Throw in an affordable price and a plethora of accessory heads for nose hair, face cleaning, and more, and you’ve got a complete package for a super-tempting price.

We liked: Premium build | Cleans itself | Powerful performanceWe didn't like: Expensive

Product Specs

One of the most expensive picks on our list isn’t even a head shaver, but the powerful performance of Braun’s Series 9 Pro means it’ll easily and comfortably get the job done. With precision-engineered, surgical steel blades for fast, reliable cutting action, it should blow the cheaper offering son our list out of the water. The included cleaning station takes the hassle of maintenance out of the equation too. Again, it’s not the most ergonomic option, but having used multiple Braun shavers on our heads before, we can confidently say this one is still comfortable to use.

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We liked: Ingenious curved clipper design | Makes pre-shave prep a breeze | Comfortable to holdWe didn't like: A close, but not smooth shave

Product Specs

Technically speaking, the Quickcut Pro isn’t an electric head shaver. Instead, it’s a cordless hair clipper that’s got a brilliant curved set of blades that follow the contour of your head for an incredibly quick job. The clippers are so wide, that we can easily trim our entire head in just a few minutes, with no irritation to boot. We primarily use this to prep our heads for a quick and comfortable shave with a separate dedicated head shaver, as even without any of the included guards, it still won’t produce a smooth shave. But if you regularly go too long in between head shaves and constantly need to prep beforehand, this is an absolute godsend.

We liked: More affordable | Water-resistant | Ergonomic designWe didn't like: Battery life could be better

Product Specs

Sitting beneath the Platinum model in Skull Shaver’s Pitbull lineup, the Silver edition is ideal for those looking for the same ergonomic design, with four flexible shaving heads providing the same smooth shaving experience. Granted, its all-black plastic design looks noticeably less premium (and its battery life is much less at 30 minutes), but if you can look past those flaws and concentrate on the same experience for noticeably less money, then this could be the Skull Shaver for you.

We liked: Seven blade heads | Very affordable | AccessoriesWe didn't like: No complaints at this price

Product Specs

Seven blade heads? At this price? With a bunch of accessories, a waterproof build, and 90 minutes of use per charge? This is easily one of the best-value head shavers currently available, with a massive surface area for tackling your entire bonce in record time. Don’t expect a heavy, premium build though, which can be said for all of the other lesser-known head shavers on this list. Still, it’s absolutely worth a look for the asking price.

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We liked: Affordable | Five blades | Plenty of accessoriesWe didn't like: Unknown brand

Product Specs

Telfun is one of many relatively unknown electric head-shaving brands on Amazon, which goes some way to explaining its incredible price, and bang-for-buck accessories. These include a precision trimmer attachment, trimmer guards, a nose hair trimmer, and even a face cleansing brush. Five blades should make quick work out of any stubborn hair, while USB charging and a carry case serve up even more convenience.

We liked: Affordable | Ear and nose trimmer included | USB chargerWe didn't like: Only three blades

Product Specs

The Palm is at the budget end of Skull Shaver’s lineup, making it an ideal entry point for those looking to jump into the brand without committing hundreds of pounds. Its 60-minute battery life is impressive for the money, and USB charging makes for a convenient top-up. With only three rotary shaving blades though, it’ll take longer to cover the same area as competing shavers that have more blades. Still, it’ll beat the ergonomics of a regular three-blade electric shaver, and is definitely worth a punt at this price.

We liked: Ergonomic, grippy design | 7 blades| Sleek designWe didn't like: No complaints at this price

Product Specs

Another seven-blader for maximum coverage in the shortest amount of time, this particular offering from Wyklaus is one of the more attractive lesser-known products on this list, with grippy sides and a minimalist design. Capable of wet and dry shaving, its cheap price (due to lack of additional extras), make it one of the better budget options.

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We liked: Six blades | Long battery life | USB-C fast chargingWe didn't like: No accessories included

Product Specs

With six blades, a waterproof build, a comfortably grippy design, and an extremely palatable price tag, there’s little to criticise about this offering from Electribrite. Granted, it doesn’t come with any extra accessories, but if you don’t need any additional heads, then there’s nothing to complain about at this price point.

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