How to Shave Your Head with an Electric Shaver

How to Shave Your Head with an electric shaver

Most first head shaves go wrong in the same three places: hair that is too long for the shaver, a rushed pass over the back of the head, and no aftercare. Here's how to get each one right, from your first shave to a quick routine you'll actually enjoy.

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The short version, in six moves

  1. If your hair is longer than stubble, clip it as short as your clippers go first.
  2. Shave after a warm shower, or wet your scalp with warm water to soften the hair.
  3. Choose wet (shave gel, waterproof shaver only) or dry (clean, dry scalp, a few drops of pre-shave oil).
  4. Work in order: top and front, sides, crown and back, then the nape and behind the ears.
  5. Use light pressure. Small circles with a rotary shaver, short straight passes with a foil.
  6. Check by hand, rinse, pat dry and moisturize. On sunny days, SPF 30 or higher on your scalp.

What you need

You don't need much, but each item has a job. The shaver does the cutting; everything else makes the shave more comfortable or helps you see what you're doing.

An electric head shaver
A rotary shaver with several round heads follows the curve of your skull. A foil shaver cuts in straight lines. The VEROSHAVE 7D has seven rotary heads that flex with the shape of your head.
Hair clippers
Only for your first shave, or after you've let it grow. Head shavers are built for stubble, not length.
Pre-shave oil or shave gel
Oil helps the heads glide on a dry shave. Gel is for wet shaving with a waterproof shaver.
A hand mirror
Hold it in front of the bathroom mirror to check the back of your head.
A towel
Pat your scalp dry after shaving. Rubbing irritates freshly shaved skin.
Moisturizer with SPF 30+
A shaved scalp is exposed skin. Moisturize after every shave and protect it from the sun.
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How to shave your head, step by step

Eight steps, from trimming down to the finish. Work through the scalp in this order so you never lose track of where you've been.

  1. Close-up of a man running a hair clipper up the side of his head in a bright bathroom

    Trim to stubble

    If your hair is longer than a few days' growth, clip it as short as your clippers go before you pick up the shaver. A head shaver cuts short hair cleanly but snags on length, and clogged heads slow down everything after.

  2. Close-up of a man's head under a warm shower to soften the stubble

    Soften the hair

    Shave at the end of a warm shower, or wet your scalp with warm water first. The American Academy of Dermatology's shaving advice starts with the same step: wet your skin and hair to soften them.

  3. Fingertips spreading clear shave gel over a stubbled scalp, with the VEROSHAVE 7D held ready

    Prep for wet or dry

    For a wet shave, apply a thin layer of shave gel, and only if your shaver is made for use with water. For a dry shave, towel off completely; a few drops of pre-shave oil help the heads glide.

  4. Man shaving the front of his head with the VEROSHAVE 7D held flat on his scalp

    Start at the top and front

    Hold the heads flat against your scalp and use light pressure: small, slow circles with a rotary shaver, short straight passes with a foil. Pressing harder doesn't help, and dermatologists advise against putting much pressure on your skin.

  5. Close-up of a man folding his ear down while the VEROSHAVE 7D shaves above and behind it

    Sides and around the ears

    Fold each ear down with your free hand and work around it in short passes. A trimmer attachment is useful for the edge where the ear meets the head.

  6. Back view of a man shaving the crown of his head with the VEROSHAVE 7D

    Take the crown and back slowly

    Tilt your head slightly forward so you can reach the back comfortably, without pulling the skin tight. Hair at the crown often grows in a swirl, so approach it from a few directions with short, overlapping passes.

  7. Man running his palm up the back of his head from the nape, holding the VEROSHAVE 7D in his other hand

    Finish the nape by feel

    Run your palm slowly over your head from the neck up; any rough patch is what's left. Then check the back with a hand mirror held facing the bathroom mirror.

  8. Man smoothing moisturizer onto his freshly shaved head, with the VEROSHAVE 7D on the shelf beside him

    Rinse, dry and moisturize

    Rinse off any gel, pat dry and moisturize while the skin is still slightly damp, as the AAD's skin care tips for men suggest. Rinse or brush the shaver heads and let them dry.

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27,000+ orders shipped worldwide. Here’s what a full head shave looks like, and what customers say about switching.

  • Example: a man with short stubble before shaving his head
    Before
    Example: the same man with a smooth, freshly shaved head
    After
  • Example: a man with short stubble before shaving his head
    Before
    Example: the same man with a smooth, freshly shaved head
    After
  • Example: a man with short stubble before shaving his head
    Before
    Example: the same man with a smooth, freshly shaved head
    After
  • Example: a man with short stubble before shaving his head
    Before
    Example: the same man with a smooth, freshly shaved head
    After

Example before and after images.

What customers say

  • Finally, no more razor bumps

    “I used to avoid shaving daily because of irritation. Now I use Veroshave every other day, and my scalp feels smooth, never sore.”

    Rob T. Verified buyer

  • Didn’t expect to love aftercare

    “The lotion and oil surprised me. No greasy feel, just soft, cool skin after the shave. Total game changer.”

    Derrick L. Verified buyer

  • Super quick and clean

    “Takes me maybe 2 minutes to shave in the morning. Rinses right under the tap. Easiest part of my routine.”

    Marcus G. Verified buyer

  • Closest shave I’ve ever had

    “I’ve tried every bald head shaver out there. Veroshave is the only one that gets as close as a razor, without the burn.”

    Jake M. Verified buyer

Your first shave is different

The first time: take it slow

Clip everything down first, with no guard or the shortest one you have. Give yourself plenty of time: most of it goes on learning the back of your head. Don't chase a perfect finish on day one. A light second pass the next day is kinder to your skin than going over the same spot again and again.

Every shave after: minutes

With a day or two of growth, skip the clippers and go straight to prep. Once you know your head, a regular shave is quick: with a fresh blade, a full head on the VEROSHAVE 7D takes about two minutes. A dull blade is the main reason a routine shave starts taking longer.

Woman smiling and running her palm over a man's freshly shaved head in a bright bathroom doorway

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Wet or dry: which should you choose?

Both work. Wet shaving with gel adds glide and suits a shave in or just after the shower. Dry shaving is faster and easier for quick daily touch-ups. Whichever you choose, only use water or gel with a shaver that is made for it.

Wet shave

Good for
A slower, smoother shave in or after the shower
Prep
Damp scalp and a thin layer of shave gel
Shaver
Must be labeled for wet use or waterproof
Afterwards
Rinse the gel out of the heads

Dry shave

Good for
Quick touch-ups and daily maintenance
Prep
Clean, completely dry scalp; pre-shave oil optional
Shaver
Any electric head shaver
Afterwards
Brush or rinse the heads, as your manual says

The VEROSHAVE 7D is rated IPX7 waterproof, so you can use it wet or dry, including in the shower.

Man checking the back of his freshly shaved head with his palm in a bright bathroom
Check the back by feel first, then confirm with a mirror.

The back of your head and around your ears

This is where almost everyone misses patches, and where irritation tends to show up. Three things make it harder: you can't see it, the skull curves sharply into the neck, and the hair changes direction.

  • Shave by feel, then confirm with a mirror. Your palm finds stubble faster than your eyes do.
  • Mind the direction of growth. Hair at the crown often swirls, and at the nape it usually grows downward. If the back of your neck gets bumpy after shaving, shave it in the direction the hair grows, as the AAD's razor bump advice recommends.
  • Don't dig into the neck crease. Short, light passes across the curve work better than pushing into the fold.
  • Use the trimmer for edges. Behind the ears and along a beard line, a trimmer gives a cleaner line than the main heads.
  • Ask for a second opinion. For the first few shaves, someone else can spot a missed patch in seconds.

Fixing common problems

If something feels wrong, the cause is usually one of a handful of things.

What you notice Likely cause What to try
The shaver pulls or snags Hair too long, or a dull or dirty blade Clip long hair first. Clean the heads. Replace the blade when it's due; a VEROSHAVE 7D blade lasts about 5 to 6 weeks.
Patches left behind Moving too fast, or holding the heads at an angle Slow down, keep the heads flat and overlap your passes. Come at the crown from several directions.
Redness or stinging straight after Too much pressure, or too many passes over one spot Lighter pressure, fewer passes, then moisturize.
Bumps a day or two later Shaved hairs curling back into the skin (razor bumps) Shave with the direction of growth, use light pressure and keep the blade fresh. Blade Auto-Refill keeps a fresh blade coming.
Dry, tight or flaky scalp Skin drying out after washing and shaving Moisturize after every shave, for example with the Daily SPF30 Scalp Moisturizer.

If bumps keep coming back, look infected, or leave dark marks or raised scars, see a dermatologist. This guide is general grooming information, not medical advice.

How often should you shave your head?

There's no fixed rule. For a smooth look, many people shave every day or every other day; others prefer two or three days of growth for a little texture. Short, regular shaves are usually quicker than clearing several days of stubble. If your skin reacts, change your technique first: lighter pressure, fewer passes and a fresh blade.

Your routine, upgraded

What VEROSHAVE 7D owners say after switching.

  • Bearded customer holding the VEROSHAVE 7D beside his freshly shaved head

    “I used to dread shaving my head. Now I actually enjoy it.”

    @danielrimmel

  • Customer holding the VEROSHAVE 7D with its seven shaving heads facing the camera

    “Takes me 2 minutes tops. It’s powerful, clean, and just works.”

    @bernard_hopp

  • Customer unboxing the VEROSHAVE 7D and holding it in his hand

    “Closest shave I’ve ever had. No burn, no stubble. Just clean.”

    @nick.lain

The VEROSHAVE 7D head shaver on its charging dock

Shaving with the VEROSHAVE 7D

We make the 7D, so read this with that in mind. It's a rotary head shaver designed for the scalp.

$69.99or $99.99 in the Starter Kit with two blades and Auto-Refill

  • 7 floating heads that follow the curve of your head
  • Wet or dry use, IPX7 waterproof
  • Charges by USB-C or on the wireless dock, with an LED battery display
  • Trimmer attachment for beard and detail work
  • Each blade lasts about 5 to 6 weeks; $19.95 a blade on Auto-Refill
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Two VEROSHAVE 7D replacement blade heads, each with seven rotary cutters

Keep the blade sharp, without thinking about it

A dull blade is the main reason a head shave starts to drag. A 7D blade lasts about 5 to 6 weeks, so Auto-Refill sends the next one before the old one starts to pull.

  1. When you orderThe Starter Kit ships: the 7D and two genuine blades, $99.99.
  2. Every 6 weeksA fresh blade arrives for $19.95, with free tracked shipping.
  3. AnytimeSkip, pause, change the schedule or cancel from your account.

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