How to buzz?

Aortus
Aortus Member Posts: 967
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
This morning as she was preparing for her second treatment, the Moopster asked me if I would mind buzzing her head when "the time" came. Thanks to all of you Sisters in Pink who have helped her to approach this traumatic experience with her usual sense of humor!

Of course, I said I would be more than willing to help. I have some styling experience: our middle dog Yongy has a very thick coat and needs frequent trims. Yongy's first trim at the doggy salon set us back $30. So we bought a cheap Wahl doggy clipper set and now Yongy's trims are performed free of charge by "Mr. Joseph" while Moopy looks on with Eefy and Anubis (that is, our other two pups).

Problem is, I'm sure not going to buzz Moopsy's head with Yongy's doggy clippers. Somehow I don't think my industrial strength beard trimmer is going to do the job. Frankly, I don't know what to buy that *will* do the job. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

"Mr. Joseph"

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  • young_one
    young_one Member Posts: 67
    #2
    You have a beard, I see. Do
    You have a beard, I see. Do you trim your beard? If so, use your beard trimmers.

    Edited to add- You might want to cut the length a little first.
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #3
    I used a Wahl clipper but
    I used a Wahl clipper but for people. I already had it as I cut my husbands hair. Someday I may not be able to as I have Parkinsons. Unless he wants a pretty wild look.
  • EveningStar2
    EveningStar2 Member Posts: 491 Member
    #4
    I also cut my hubby's hair

    I also cut my hubby's hair and the dog clippers are pretty much the same and made by the same people. Like any trim, you may need to scissor first to get a managable length but maybe not. I usually use a #2 guard on hubby and thats pretty short but not at the skin.
  • tasha_111
    tasha_111 Member Posts: 2,072
    #5
    Mr Joseph!
    Please Don't take Moopy to the Poodle Parlour! She'll never get over it! Don't do it...Please!
    On A more serious note, I used my 'Better Halfs' spikey, comb-type clippery bit (don't know the proper name for these male vanity products LOL) then the main shaver part on his Remington. Talcum powder is useful to help with the itching, unless you are allergic, then it's not.

    Good Luck.......J
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #6
    Hey Joe!
    Your Moopy may be soft as a kitten, but don't know if she will be purrring just because you use the pet trimmer! OK i might have resorted to that...... my hubby says to make sure you clean whatever you use with alcohol (and then drink the rest!!haha (KIDDING) seriously it is best to use a new or cleaned cutter..we used a beard trimmer and then shaved it with an electric shaver. You would not want a cut or nick to become infected.
    She will be as beautiful as ever maybe more so as her inner beauty and strength will shine even more. Make sure she takes her zanax or adivan..helped me!
    Wishing you the best
    God Bless'
    Jackie
  • Mikes Sunshine
    Mikes Sunshine Member Posts: 129
    #7
    rjjj said:

    Hey Joe!
    Your Moopy may be soft as a kitten, but don't know if she will be purrring just because you use the pet trimmer! OK i might have resorted to that...... my hubby says to make sure you clean whatever you use with alcohol (and then drink the rest!!haha (KIDDING) seriously it is best to use a new or cleaned cutter..we used a beard trimmer and then shaved it with an electric shaver. You would not want a cut or nick to become infected.
    She will be as beautiful as ever maybe more so as her inner beauty and strength will shine even more. Make sure she takes her zanax or adivan..helped me!
    Wishing you the best
    God Bless'
    Jackie

    Mr. Joesph
    Mr. Joseph,
    I am so glad Moopy has you!!!!!!!!
    Love, Nancy
  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 Member Posts: 1,510
    #8
    I would refrain from the
    I would refrain from the poodle clippers. LOL. On a serious note, I went out and purchased a new Wahl brand clipper for $20.00 and used that. Then I used my husband's electric shaver to get rid of the stubble. After that my poor head felt relieved since I didn't have that awful ache. Hugs to you and Moopy. Lili
  • Eil4186
    Eil4186 Member Posts: 949
    #9
    I used my husband's beard
    I used my husband's beard clippers and dosposable razor to remove stubble----my hubby did this part vert carefully!
  • mrmauld
    mrmauld Member Posts: 44
    #10
    buzz, buzz
    Good Morning Joe and Moopsy, I hope treatments went well yesterday, ya'll were in my prayers. Mine went fine , no sickness, just gittery from steroids and couldn't sleep either, any way I asked my husband the same thing the other day and hurrayyy yesterday was the day. I came home from my treatment and my hair was realllly fallling out quickly, so after he returned from hunting and saw me crying, even though I knew it was coming, He sit me down with his clippers "WAHL" hair clippers that I use on him and our son, to cut their hair. You can purchase one of these at Wal-Mart or any local retail store. He cut mine with scissors to my scalp an then used clippers with no guard then he lathered me up and shaved it. It feels just like a babies butt. "NOT REALLY" but I had no headaches last night and at supper last night our son said "mommy why did daddy cut you bald?" HA HA , he always makes me laugh! I hope I was of some advice. Keep me posted
    Lots Of Love
    Michelle
  • tasha_111
    tasha_111 Member Posts: 2,072
    #11
    mrmauld said:

    buzz, buzz
    Good Morning Joe and Moopsy, I hope treatments went well yesterday, ya'll were in my prayers. Mine went fine , no sickness, just gittery from steroids and couldn't sleep either, any way I asked my husband the same thing the other day and hurrayyy yesterday was the day. I came home from my treatment and my hair was realllly fallling out quickly, so after he returned from hunting and saw me crying, even though I knew it was coming, He sit me down with his clippers "WAHL" hair clippers that I use on him and our son, to cut their hair. You can purchase one of these at Wal-Mart or any local retail store. He cut mine with scissors to my scalp an then used clippers with no guard then he lathered me up and shaved it. It feels just like a babies butt. "NOT REALLY" but I had no headaches last night and at supper last night our son said "mommy why did daddy cut you bald?" HA HA , he always makes me laugh! I hope I was of some advice. Keep me posted
    Lots Of Love
    Michelle

    Buzz
    Ain't kids just great, My son asked me one morning........"Hey Mum, are you going to tuck your hair behind your ears today, or wear it loose?"...Blooming PLANK! I only had a slight fuzz. Oh well it amused him. Good Luck to all here... (Just don't make me wear Pink...Yeuch!) Hugs J XX

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