The Dome Shaver by Manscaped: too pricey for my bald head
8/4/2026
Translation: Elicia Payne
Pictures: Lorenz Keller
It’s good, but nothing special. Manscaped’s The Dome Shaver is more expensive than many competitors, but the price can’t be justified by the above-average performance.
With a head trimmer, I can get the haircut I want in two minutes. But even if they all look similar, every model has its good and bad points. So for five weeks, I tested Manscaped’s expensive and stylish The Dome Shaver.
Handling and features: clever handle
When I open the package, the main things I find are the basics: a razor, a blade guard and a cord. But the manufacturer’s also included a little extra surprise: a «Dome Soother». It’s a soothing aftershave lotion made especially for the smooth dome on top of my head – in other words, my bald patch. It’s a clever product – I’ll go into more detail on that later.
Manscaped’s The Dome Shaver Plus Essentials has a sleek design and feels high-quality – just the name takes some getting used to. I’m immediately impressed by two details. One: the shaving head attaches magnetically. I can remove it quickly and easily, and reattach it in seconds.
Two: I can also hold the razor in two different ways. Either I cup it with my whole hand like a ball, or I hold it between my index and middle fingers just above the shaving head. With this second method, I can run my flat hand over my head and trim the hair. This is a natural way of shaving my head because I can directly feel the surface.
The first cut needs many attempts
As with all head trimmers, the same applies to Manscaped – if you’re smart, you’ll trim your hair down to about two millimetres first before running the rotating blades over it. I also tried this out with «long» hair for testing purposes. But even with just five millimetres of stubble, the razor reaches its limits.
I can trim the hair, but I have to go over each section several times until it’s all gone. This irritates my scalp unnecessarily. To make matters worse, the Dome Shaver has gaps between the blades, which means there’s always a strip left untouched. I have to move the razor slightly to get rid of remaining hairs.
Another thing I’ve noticed is that there isn’t much room for the cut hairs in the shaving head. They soon build up between the blades, which reduces the quality of the cut. If my hair’s «long», I have to empty the container as I go.
Regular head shaving: it’s all about the lotion
I usually shave every three to four days. So I use Manscaped’s The Dome Shaver Plus Essentials quite often – and soon notice its strengths and weaknesses.
The shaving head barely moves – you can’t adjust the curvature. This is problematic, because the angle isn’t suitable for many areas. The edges press against your head, and in the middle there’s a gap between the skin and the blade. I’m constantly making corrections and end up going over my head more often than necessary.
Still, the fact I can hold the razor completely flat right above the shaving head makes my cut more precise. I have better feel for the shape of my head and don’t need to apply as much pressure. This is particularly important around your neck, since the blades are sharp and can quickly irritate the skin.
The manufacturer’s probably aware of this, which is why they include an aftershave lotion. It refreshes and soothes the scalp. Unfortunately, Manscaped’s lotion isn’t available on our shop, so I ordered two alternatives. Regardless of the razor in question, I definitely recommend applying some aftershave lotion when you’re done.
The Bald Theory’s Aftershave Relief Balm has a lighter texture and provides a cooling, soothing sensation. Whereas Better Be Bold’s Bald Cream offers additional moisturisation – ideal for dry scalps.
Not really for the face
I can shave my face with Manscaped’s The Dome Shaver – it works just like a regular razor. However, the biggest drawback is the fixed curvature of the shaving head. It doesn’t work well on my beard. It’s not enough of a curve to get around my chin, yet too curved on my cheeks. It’d be better if it was more flexible.
Battery life and volume: good to very good performance
The battery life is 80 minutes. That’s pretty good, since this lets me shave my head for weeks without having to recharge it. Surprisingly, the manufacturer claims a runtime of only 60 minutes, which I exceed significantly in my test.
The razor’s waterproof and can be rinsed off. It charges via USB-C – a cable I always have with me anyway. So the fact that Manscaped doesn’t include a charger doesn’t bother me too much.
The razor isn’t exactly quiet, but it’s not really loud either. My device measures 68.1 decibels – that’s fine in everyday life.
Price and costs: an expensive pastime
Manscaped’s The Dome Shaver costs over 120 Swiss francs or 110 euros. This makes it more expensive than many competing models. In the test, there’s no evidence to justify this, though.
The replacement blades aren’t exactly cheap either, costing around 30 francs or euros. However, according to the manufacturer, they should last for nearly a year. That’s a fair deal. Replacement blades aren’t currently available in our product range. However, the importer’s trying their best to make them available soon.
I’m currently testing different head shavers – in the end, I’ll compare them all. If you’re interested in this, check out my first shaver review:
In a nutshell
Little value for money
Manscaped’s The Dome Shaver impresses with its long battery life and sleek design. What’s practical is that you can charge it with any USB-C cable. The noise during shaving is reasonable and you have two grip options.
Two issues however, spoil the picture – especially given the price. You can’t move the shaving head, so the angle doesn’t work for my noggin. Plus, there’s a large gap between the four blades.
Pro
- Great finish
- Long battery life
- USB-C charging
- Two grip options
Contra
- Expensive
- Shaving head’s not very flexible
- Gaps between the blades
Lorenz Keller
Senior Editor
Lorenz.Keller@digitecgalaxus.chGadgets are my passion - whether you need them for the home office, for the household, for sport and pleasure or for the smart home. Or, of course, for the big hobby next to the family, namely fishing.
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