Best Head Shavers: Electric Razors for a Smooth Bald Head Shave

A head shaver is an electric razor shaped and built to shave the scalp for a smooth bald look, rather than to trim a beard or shave the face. Most of the picks here, such as the Ordele, MAXGROOM and TEPOTZ, use a multi-head floating design, often described as 7D, so several small rotary heads pivot to follow the curves and ridges of the skull. That contoured layout and a body you can hold and steer with one hand are what set a head shaver apart from a flat foil razor aimed at the face.

Most of this list leans rotary. The Remington Balder Pro XR7000 is listed as a rotary shaver, and the Ordele and TEPOTZ are described as 7D floating designs that use multiple pivoting rotary heads. The SHPAVVER listing mentions precision blades as part of its 5-in-1 kit, while the Philips Norelco and Skull Shaver listings describe them as head and head-and-face shavers without stating a head style, so we have kept those neutral. For a bald head, rotary and floating multi-head designs are the common choice because they wrap around the scalp.

Some of these are built for it and some do not say. The Remington is listed for wet and dry use, the TEPOTZ ties its IPX7 rating to wet and dry shaving, the SHPAVVER is listed as IPX7 and the Ordele as IPX6, and the MAXGROOM listing calls itself waterproof without an IP number. The Philips Norelco and Skull Shaver listings here do not state a waterproof rating, so we would not assume shower use for those two. When a rating matters to you, check the exact figure on the listing before you buy, because waterproof claims vary.

The 7D label on shavers like the Ordele, MAXGROOM and TEPOTZ refers to a multi-head design where the shaving heads float and pivot in several directions so they stay in contact with the scalp as it curves. The idea is that independently moving heads hug the uneven surface of the skull better than a single fixed head, which can help reach around the crown and behind the ears. It is a marketing style number rather than a strict standard, so treat it as a description of a flexible multi-head layout rather than an exact measurement.

Start with how much you want the tool to do. If you want a familiar brand and a simple, head-focused razor, the Philips Norelco Pro 9000 is our overall pick and the Remington Balder Pro XR7000 adds listed wet and dry use. If you want one tool for head and face, the Skull Shaver Pitbull SX5 is cordless and built for both. If you want the most features, the Ordele packs a 7D floating head, IPX6, Type-C and a case, while the SHPAVVER and TEPOTZ are 5-in-1 kits for anyone who wants bundled attachments.

Yes. The SHPAVVER and the TEPOTZ are both sold as 5-in-1 grooming kits, so they bundle extra heads and attachments around the main head shaver rather than being a single-purpose razor. The Ordele includes magnetic heads and a travel case, and the Skull Shaver is built to cover the face as well as the head. If you only ever want to shave your scalp, a focused razor like the MAXGROOM may suit you better than a multi-piece kit with parts to store.

None of the listings we drew from state a clear battery runtime, so we have not put a number on any pick, and we would rather say that plainly than invent one. What several do mention is charging: the Ordele and TEPOTZ list Type-C charging, which is convenient because it uses the same cable as many phones. If runtime is important to you, check the product page and any manufacturer specification directly before buying, since that detail was not part of the data behind this list.

Cleaning is easier on the models built for water. The waterproof and IPX-rated picks here, including the Ordele, SHPAVVER, TEPOTZ and MAXGROOM, can generally be rinsed under the tap to clear away hair and shaving gel, though you should confirm the exact rating first. The Ordele also uses magnetic heads that lift off for cleaning. Let any shaver dry fully before you store it, keep the heads clear of built-up hair so the motor is not strained, and follow the listing for how often to replace the heads or foils.