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Professional Reviewer Spent $847 Testing 23 Head Shavers.
After 6 months, only ONE made the cut. See which device he recommended to his own father
CLICK HERE TO CHECK THE DEVICE AVAILABILITYAfter Testing 23 Different Head Shavers (And Wasting $847), I Finally Found The One That Actually Delivers
Professional product reviewer shares his brutal honest comparison... and the shocking winner that beats devices 3x the price. Plus: the father-son moment that made this personal.
"This is going to hurt some feelings..."
But after 6 months of testing every head shaver I could find, I owe you the truth.
My name is Mike Chen, and I've been a professional product reviewer for the last 8 years. I've tested everything from kitchen appliances to tech gadgets to grooming tools.
But this review? This one wasn't just professional.
It became deeply personal.
The Phone Call That Changed Everything
Three months into this project, I got a phone call from my father.
It was 6:47 AM. My dad never calls that early unless something's wrong.
"Mike," he said, his voice shaking slightly. "I can't do this anymore."
"Dad? What's wrong? Are you okay?"
"The shaving. My head. I'm 68 years old and I'm bleeding every morning. I can't... I look at myself in the mirror and I have these bumps and cuts and I just... I can't do this anymore."
My father. The toughest guy I know. Former Marine. Never complained about anything.
Nearly in tears over head shaving.
"I'm embarrassed to go to church," he continued. "People ask me what happened to my head and I have to make up some excuse. Your mother says I should just stop shaving it and let it grow out patchy. But then I look even worse..."
I felt my chest tighten.
Here I was, professionally testing head shavers, writing about specs and blade technology and battery life...
While my own father was suffering. Every single day.
That's when this stopped being just another assignment.
That's when I got angry. Really angry.
Because if my father, and millions of other men, are suffering with this basic grooming task every single day, and nobody has solved it yet... then what the hell are all these companies doing?
So I made it my mission.
I was going to test every single head shaver on the market until I found one that actually worked.
One that I could recommend to my father with confidence.
One that would end his suffering.
Here's what I found...
My Testing Methodology (Because Details Matter)
I'm not the kind of reviewer who tests something twice and calls it good. That's not how you find the truth.
Especially not when my father's daily comfort is on the line.
Every. Single. Day.
Here's exactly how I approached this:
- Purchased 23 different head shavers (ranging from $20 models to $300 “professional” devices)
- Tested each for a minimum of 30 days (you can’t judge a shaver after one use, you need to see how it performs over time and whether it holds up)
- Used the same testing criteria (shave quality, comfort, cleanup time, durability, ease of use)
- Had my wife rate the appearance results (because let’s be honest, we need an objective opinion)
- Tracked how long each device lasted before performance degraded
- Calculated actual cost per shave to determine real value
- Documented everything with photos and videos so I could compare side-by-side
I approached this like a science experiment because you deserve real data, not just opinions.
And because my father deserved a real solution, not just another disappointment.
The Expensive Disasters That Made Me Angrier
Let me tell you about some of the failures, because this is where it gets interesting...
And infuriating.
The $280 “Professional Grade” Shaver:
This thing was marketed as “what the pros use.” It had all the buzzwords: rotary blades,
The packaging was beautiful. The weight felt premium. The price suggested it was the best you could buy.
The reality?
It pulled my hair more than it cut it.
After two weeks of testing, I had ingrown hairs on the back of my head that were legitimately painful. Red bumps that looked infected.
I thought maybe I was doing something wrong, so I watched tutorial videos, adjusted the settings, and tried different techniques.
Nope. It just sucked.
Returned after 3 weeks. Money wasted: $280.
When I told my father about it, he said, “I tried something like that a few years ago. Same problem. Spent $250 on it.”
We’d both been burned by the same type of expensive garbage.
The “As Seen On TV” Bestseller ($49.99):
You know the one. You’ve seen the commercials with the guy getting a perfect shave in seconds while smiling at the camera.
Happy music. Smooth head. Looks so easy.
It worked… for exactly 11 days.
Then the motor started making a grinding noise. The blades dulled noticeably. And it became basically useless.
I called customer service. Got the runaround. “Have you tried replacing the batteries?” (It’s rechargeable.) “Maybe you’re pressing too hard.” (I’m not.)
Finally they offered to send me a replacement if I paid $12 shipping.
For a $50 product that broke in 11 days, they wanted me to pay more money?
Never buying from them again. Money wasted: $49.99.
The Amazon “Choice” With 4.5 Stars and 12,000 Reviews:
Here’s where I learned an important lesson.
And where I got really angry on behalf of every guy who’s been tricked by these tactics.
This thing had thousands of 5-star reviews. The price was reasonable at $79. The photos looked professional. It had the “Amazon’s Choice” badge.
It arrived and immediately something felt off.
First red flag: Plain packaging with barely any branding. Just a white box with a tiny sticker.
Second red flag: Instructions were clearly translated poorly from another language. “Use the shaver to make smooth of head.”
Third red flag: It gave me razor burn so bad I couldn’t shave for a week. My scalp was raw.
I started looking closer at those glowing reviews.
Half of them were clearly fake, generic praise, no specific details, all posted within the same two-week period, many from accounts with only one review ever.
"This product is very good and works great!"
"Best shaver I ever used! Five stars!"
"Recommend to everyone!"
Not one specific detail about actual performance.
I reported it to Amazon. Nothing changed. The fake reviews are still there.
Money wasted: $79.
Trust in Amazon reviews: destroyed.
The Pattern That Made Me Furious
After testing 15 different devices, I started noticing something disturbing.
I decided to dig deeper.
I opened up several of the devices. I compared the internal components. I researched the manufacturers.
And I discovered something that made my blood boil.
Here’s The Dirty Secret Nobody Talks About:
Most of the “different brands” you see on Amazon?
They’re all made in the same factory in China.
They just slap different brand names and logos on the EXACT SAME DEVICE.
I’m not exaggerating: I literally found three “competing brands” that had IDENTICAL internal components.
Same motor. Same blade assembly. Same battery.
Just different colored plastic shells and different logos printed on the box.
Brand A: $79 – Black shell
Brand B: $89 – Blue shell
Brand C: $99 – Gray shell
Same device. Same failures. Different markup.
Why does this happen?
Because it’s cheaper for these companies to rebrand existing face shavers than to actually engineer a purpose-built head shaver from scratch.
Real engineering costs money. It takes time. It requires understanding the actual problem you’re trying to solve.
But rebranding? That’s easy. That’s cheap. And most customers won’t figure it out until after they’ve wasted their money.
They’re counting on you NOT doing what I did.
It’s a racket.
And it’s why the head shaver market is full of disappointed customers leaving 1-star reviews writing “another one that doesn’t work” and “waste of money.”
I got angry for me, but then I didn’t just get angry for myself.
I got angry for my father, who’s been trying different shavers for 20 years and suffering every single morning because none of them actually work.
I got angry for every man who’s been taken advantage of by companies that don’t actually care about solving the problem.
They just want to make a quick profit out of your frustration.
The Fundamental Problem Nobody Was Solving
After testing 18 devices, I realized why almost all of them failed.
They were taking face shavers and just calling them “head shavers.”
Think about it. Your face and your head are completely different:
Different contours and curves – Your face has relatively flat planes. Your head is round with constant curves.
Different angles you need to reach – You can see your entire face. You can’t see the back of your head.
Different hair density and growth patterns – Scalp hair grows differently than facial hair.
Different skin sensitivity – Scalp skin is actually 5x thinner than facial skin.
But these companies were using the same blade geometry, the same motor design, the same ergonomics as their face shavers.
Then they’d print “HEAD SHAVER” on the box and mark up the price.
It’s like trying to use a hammer when you need a screwdriver. Wrong tool for the job.
No wonder they all sucked.
Then I Found Groomie Club (By Accident)
I’m going to be completely honest with you: I had never heard of Groomie Club before this project.
They weren't on the Amazon "best seller" lists. They didn't have Super Bowl commercials. They weren't recommended by any of the big tech review sites.
I only found them because I was literally googling "head shavers designed by bald people" in frustration at 11 PM on a Tuesday.
I was exhausted. I'd spent $600. I'd tested 18 devices. Nothing worked well enough to recommend to my father.
And up popped this company from Chicago with a story that immediately caught my attention...
The founder was a bald guy who got tired of the same crap I was testing.
He didn't want to just rebrand another generic shaver from the same Chinese factory everyone else used.
He wanted to build something specifically engineered for the unique challenges of head shaving.
From scratch. With real engineering.
I was skeptical (by this point, I was skeptical of everything).
But something about their approach felt different. They weren't making wild promises. They weren't claiming to be "the world's best" or "revolutionary."
They were just saying: "We designed this specifically for bald heads, by someone who understands what doesn't work."
So I ordered their BaldiePro Head Shaver.
Price: $129 (middle of the pack, not cheap, not expensive)
Expected outcome: Another disappointment to add to my list.
The First Shave That Actually Worked
The package arrived in three days.
I opened it with zero expectations. Actually, worse than zero, I was expecting to be let down again.
I charged it overnight and tested it the next morning.
I’m not exaggerating when I say this: the difference was obvious within 30 seconds.
The ergonomic design actually fit in my hand in a way that made reaching the back of my head natural. Not awkward.
The grips were textured and angled specifically for the weird positions your hand needs to be in when shaving across your entire scalp.
This sounds like such a simple thing, but NONE of the other 18 shavers had this.
The blade system, what they call “SmoothShave™ Technology,” moved smoothly over my scalp without pulling, tugging, or catching.
It didn’t skip over the curves at the back of my head like every other device did.
And here’s the part that actually shocked me: the MessFree™ system.
Every other shaver I tested left hair clippings everywhere. On the sink. On my shirt. On the floor. In entire cup–sized amounts.
It was a nightmare to clean up. My wife threatened to make me shave in the garage.
The Groomie actually captured the hair in a chamber as I shaved.
When I was done, I just popped it open over the trash can, rinsed it out, and I was good to go.
My bathroom stayed clean.
I stood there staring at the mirror, skin touching my smooth head, and I thought: “This is it. This is what I’ve been looking for.”
Then I thought: “I need to call Dad.”
The Video Test That Proved Everything
I’m a professional reviewer. I didn’t want to just trust my gut.
So I did something crazy during my testing.
I set up a camera and recorded myself shaving with 5 different devices in one week.
Same head. Same stubble length (3 days’ growth). Same technique.
With Competitor A (the $280 “professional” one):
It dug into my skin trying to tackle the blade skip over the curve at the back of my head. I had to go over that same spot SIX times before it was smooth.
Even then, I still had stubble patches I could feel but couldn’t see.
Time: 14 minutes. Result: Mediocre.
With Competitor B (the cheap Amazon one):
The video shows hair flying everywhere. My bathroom counter looked like a barber shop floor after a busy Saturday.
Time: 11 minutes. Result: Messy and missed spots.
With the Groomie BaldiePro:
Watch the video and you see the blades staying in constant contact as they follow my scalp's contours.
One pass over each area. That’s it.
You see the hair going INTO the device instead of all over my bathroom.
And at the end, you see me running my hand over my head with this genuinely shocked expression because I couldn’t find a single rough spot.
Time: 4 minutes, 30 seconds. Result: Perfect.
I’m not asking you to trust marketing language. I have VIDEO EVIDENCE of the difference.
That’s when I understood what Groomie actually engineered differently…
The Technology That Actually Solves The Problem
After testing 23 devices, I became somewhat of an expert in what separates good head shavers from garbage.
Here’s why the Groomie BaldiePro works when others fail:
1. Purpose–Built Blade Geometry (Not Repurposed Face Shaver Blades)
The SmoothShave™ blade system isn’t just marketing talk.
I actually took one apart (because I’m that kind of nerd) to examine the engineering.
The blades are specifically angled and spaced for scalp shaving. They’re designed to follow the contour of your head instead of fighting against them.
Think of it like this: imagine trying to paint a round ball with a flat brush versus a curved brush. Which one’s going to give you better coverage with fewer strokes?
Most other brands use the same blade geometry as face shavers, flat blades for flat surfaces.
But your head isn’t flat. So those blades constantly lose contact with your scalp, which is why you end up making too many passes and still end up with missed spots.
The Groomie’s blades are curved and float independently to maintain contact regardless of the contour.
That’s why I could do my entire head in one pass per area.
That’s real engineering, not just rebranded generic parts.
2. Intelligent Capture System (The MessFree™ Technology)
This is the feature my wife appreciated most.
The MessFree™ technology uses a chamber design that creates airflow which pulls hair clippings into the collection bin as you shave.
When I took it apart to examine it, I was genuinely impressed by the engineering. There’s a small fan system that creates negative pressure, actively pulling cut hair away from the blades and into the chamber.
Compare this to other shavers that just… let the hair fly everywhere. There's no collection system at all. They just cut the hair and hope it falls down into the sink instead of all over your bathroom.
It’s the difference between a shop vac and just sweeping dirt around.
One actually captures the mess. One just moves it around.
3. Waterproof Design That Actually Works (Not Just “Water Resistant”)
I tested the waterproof claim extensively.
Used it in the shower multiple times. Rinsed it under running water. Even accidentally dropped it in the sink full of water.
Not only does it work wet, but it’s actually easier to clean because you can rinse it directly under running water without worrying about damaging it.
Several of the other “waterproof” shavers I tested developed electrical issues after shower use. Motors started making weird noises. Some stopped holding a charge properly.
The Groomie? Still perfect after 6 months of daily shower shaving.
That’s the difference between “water resistant” (splash proof) and truly waterproof (submersible).
4. Ergonomic Design Actually Built For Reaching Behind Your Head
Your head is behind you. That means you need a handle that works at weird angles.
Every face shaver I tested had a straight handle designed for holding in front of your face at normal angles.
But when you’re trying to shave the back of your head, your hand needs to be in uncomfortable positions. Your wrist is bent at weird angles. You’re reaching overhead or around the side.
The Groomie’s grip is textured and shaped with a slight curve that makes it comfortable to hold even when your hand is at an awkward angle reaching behind your head.
Seems obvious, right? Yet I was the first reviewer to actually point this out because most reviewers just test these things on their face or the front of their head.
They don’t test the real challenge, shaving the areas you can’t see.
The 30-Day Deep Test Results
I tested the Groomie BaldiePro for 30 days straight, just like I did with every other device.
But I also continued using it after my testing period ended. Because it actually worked.
I'm now 6+ months into using it daily. Here's what I tracked:
The Phone Call To My Father
After using the Groomie for the first time, and seeing the difference it made, I did something I’ve never done after testing a beginner’s tool. I called my dad.
“Dad, I found it. The one that actually works.”
“Mike, I’ve heard that before.”
“I know. But this is different. I tested 23 devices. Spent over $800. This is the only one I’d trust you with, because I barely shave my own myself.”
There was a pause.
“You’re using it? Not just saying it?”
“Every single day. It’s the only one I keep.”
“Okay,” he said. “Send me the link.”
He ordered it that day.
Three days later, my phone rang at 7 AM.
My heart sank. Same time he’d call the first set when he was struggling.
“Hello?”
“Mike!”
“Yeah, Dad?”
“I just finished shaving.”
“And?”
“Mike. Not a bump. No pain. It took me maybe five minutes.”
I was stunned. My dad is not an emotional man. But I could hear relief in his voice.
“I’ve been suffering with this for twenty years. TWENTY YEARS. I wish you'd found this sooner.”
That hit me harder than any review. Because at least he had it now.
“I’m glad it works, Dad.”
“Works? Mike, this is life-changing. I didn’t know that shaving could be this easy. I thought I was just bad at it. All these years we were. But it was the tools. The whole time, it was just the tools.”
That phone call made this entire 6-month testing process worth it.
The Comparison Chart That Says It All
I made a detailed spreadsheet comparing all 23 devices across 12 different metrics.
But here’s the simplified version showing the top 5 devices:
| Device | Price | Shave Quality | Cleanup | Durability | Battery Life | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groomie BaldiePro | $129 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 9.8/10 |
| Competitor A | $279 | 6/10 | 4/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Competitor B | $159 | 4/10 | 3/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 4.2/10 |
| Competitor C | $199 | 7/10 | 5/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 5.4/10 |
| Competitor D | $89 | 4/10 | 2/10 | 3/10 | 3/10 | 3.0/10 |
The Groomie wasn’t just better. It was significantly better across every metric that matters.
And it cost less than the “premium” options that failed miserably.
The Real–World Value Calculation
Let’s talk money, because that's what ultimately matters.
My father helped me understand this when he told me how much he’d spent over the years trying to solve this problem.
Even if you replace it annually (which based on my testing, you won’t need to), you’re saving $1,900+ compared to barber visits.
Or $71–351 compared to the cheap shaver cycle of disappointment.
Over 20 years? My father would have saved over $40,000 if he’d had access to the Groomie from the start.
That’s not including the emotional cost of daily frustration and physical pain.
What Other Real Users Are Saying
I thought maybe my experience was unique. Maybe I just got lucky with a good unit.
So I went to their website and started reading unsolicited reviews from verified purchasers.
Not the curated testimonials on their homepage, but the raw reviews from real customers.
I found the same story over and over:
"I've tried everything. This is the only one that works." - Robert M., verified purchase
"Bought for my husband after watching him struggle for years. He uses it every single day and actually enjoys shaving now." - Sarah L., verified purchase
"Former barber here. This is better than what we used in the shop. And I can do it at home in 5 minutes." - David K., verified purchase
"I'm 72 years old and I've been bald for 30 years. This is the first shaver that doesn't hurt." - James T., verified purchase
Why I've Stopped Testing (And Why That Matters)
I have a confession to make.
I was supposed to test 30 devices total for this comprehensive review project.
I stopped at 23.
Why?
Because after finding the Groomie, I couldn’t see the point in wasting more money on inferior products.
I'd found what I was looking for. The testing was over.
That’s not how reviews usually work. Normally, you test everything on your list regardless of whether you find a winner early.
But I'm a practical guy. And I’m not going to waste time and money on products I know won’t measure up just to inflate my “devices tested” number.
More importantly: I found the one I could confidently recommend to my father.
Mission accomplished.
My Brother's Expensive Mistake (Don't Be Him)
Remember how this became personal because of my father?
Well, after I found the Groomie and confirmed it worked, I told my brother about it too.
“Yeah, sounds great,” he said. “I’ll order one next week when I get paid.”
“Order it now,” I said. “They sell out regularly.”
“It’s fine, I’ll grab it next week.”
Next week came.
He went to order.
SOLD OUT.
He had to wait almost a MONTH for them to restock.
A month of continuing to struggle with his cheap $40 Amazon shaver that was giving him razor burn.
A month of knowing there was a solution but not being able to get it because he waited.
When he finally got his Groomie and tried it, his first text to me was: “Why didn’t you tell me to order it immediately?”
“I did tell you,” I replied.
“You should have been more forceful about it.”
I’m being more forceful now.
Don’t make my brother’s mistake.
If you’ve read this far, if you’re struggling with the same issues my father struggled with, if you're tired of mediocre results and expensive barber visits and devices that break...
And if the Groomie is in stock right now...
Order it today.
Not tomorrow. Not next week. Today.
Because there’s a very real chance it won’t be available tomorrow.
The Verdict: Skip The Trial And Error I Went Through
Look, you can do what I did.
You can spend $847 and 6 months testing every head shaver on the market.
You can deal with razor burn, ingrown hairs, devices that break, and bathroom messes.
You can waste money on rebranded Chinese factory devices that all fail the same way.
Or you can learn from my expensive mistakes and just get the one that actually works.
I’ve now been using the Groomie BaldiePro daily for over 6 months.
It’s still performing exactly like it did on day one.
The blades are still sharp, the battery still lasts for weeks. The motor is still quiet and powerful. The Mess-Free™ system still captures every clipping.
And most importantly: I don’t dread shaving anymore.
Neither does my father.
That might sound dramatic, but when you’ve spent years, or in my father’s case, decades, struggling with something every single day, finding a tool that just works is genuinely life-changing.
"WHERE CAN I GET ONE?"
Here's what you need to know about Groomie Club...
They're not a massive corporation with unlimited inventory sitting in warehouses around the world.
They're a smaller company focused on quality over quantity.
They manufacture in smaller batches to maintain quality control.
That means they actually do sell out regularly.
I've watched their website. They go out of stock every few weeks, then restock, then sell out again.
My brother learned this the hard way. Don't make his mistake.
CLICK HERE TO CHECK AVAILABILITY NOWWhat You Need To Know:
The Bottom Line From A Professional Reviewer
After 6 months of testing, 23 devices evaluated, and $847 spent, I can tell you with complete confidence:
The Groomie Club BaldiePro is the best head shaver on the market. Period.
It's not the cheapest (those are garbage).
It's not the most expensive (those are overpriced).
It's just the best.
- Best quality shave
- Best cleanup system
- Best durability
- Best value for money
- Best engineering
- Best customer service
I staked my professional reputation on this review.
I recommended it to my own father, the person I care about most.
That’s how confident I am in this recommendation.
But here's the thing...
I can write this review. I can show you the data. I can tell you about my testing methodology and the comparison charts and the video evidence.
But none of that matters if you can’t actually get one because they’re sold out.
So do this:
Click the link below RIGHT NOW. Not later. Now.
Check if they’re in stock.
If they are, order it.
Your future self, the one who’s shaving easily in 5 minutes with zero razor burn and a clean bathroom, will thank you.
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