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Get a shave or haircut locally. you can get it for 1-2£ and then its a double shave with face massage and lotion afterwards. In some places they'll remove ear and nose hair as well ;-)

The best I've had was in Lhasa, even when they used old blades, because I was placed in a chair and a beautifull 20y old chinese woman sitting behind me, placed my head between her breasts all the time while shaving me

I wouldn't be without that experience just to save a few quid.
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I think i could be persuaded to have a shave every day with a headrest like that WELL WORTH A FEW QUID Rob
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I have an old-fashion manual set of hair clippers and have used it for years to cut my own hair. no batteries, no electricity. Don't know if you could still find a pair for sell, but somewhere on the net probably. I paid .25 cents for mine 20 years ago. A set of scissors, one pointed and one round-both small-- works well for beard or moustache. I will not get my hair cut in any third world nation again. Did it several times in the past and 4 times wound up with head lice from the barber not cleaning the tools. These days, the only hair I have left is a small fringe around the ears. takes 2 minutes to manage.
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Get a shave or haircut locally. you can get it for 1-2£ and then its a double shave with face massage and lotion afterwards. In some places they'll remove ear and nose hair as well ;-)

The best I've had was in Lhasa, even when they used old blades, because I was placed in a chair and a beautifull 20y old chinese woman sitting behind me, placed my head between her breasts all the time while shaving me

I wouldn't be without that experience just to save a few quid.
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Tibet does it for me,

I am in China just now for work, and have been, for nearly 9 months, with the few weeks in Korea.
But seriously, we will take the new train from Beijing West Train Station to Lhasa.
2 days, 2 nights, the highest train track in the world at over 5027 meters

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yes, and some of the Chinese girls do have good size breasts
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I find short hair cuts more suitable, especially in hot climates and given that you're wearing a helmet most of the time. So long as it's not Europe or North America, you can have a decent hair cut for less than the price of a bear, just rock up with a passport picture (that has the haircut you desire), sit down and relax.

I like to be clean shaven, so at least some part of my appearance looks respectable (in contrast to scruffy riding pants and the like). I just take a bit of shaving soap (a Palmolive stick lasts me about 5 months), and a small razor, and that does the job when there are no specialty head rests or other boys-spa options around.

Regarding clippers, that would be too much weight and bulk to be used less than a month, when you can get the same thing from locals for next to nothing. You meet more people that too, and get fashion advice from the ladies ;-)
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But again, you run the risk of dirty cutting tools. If I were only on the road for a month, I wouldn't be concerned. For the two years of the planned trip, yeah, I would be. I will happily take the extra 4 ounces to ensure a lice free scalp. I also take quality scissors and trim Old Woman's hair when she needs it. I also carry a straight razor set, stones and small strop. Silly? Maybe, but there is a certain relaxing thing about having the familiar objects and routines that make it worth carrying those few extra ounces. And I never worry about finding a safety razor in a store in South Dbuoksie
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Get a shave or haircut locally. you can get it for 1-2£ and then its a double shave with face massage and lotion afterwards. In some places they'll remove ear and nose hair as well ;-)

The best I've had was in Lhasa, even when they used old blades, because I was placed in a chair and a beautifull 20y old chinese woman sitting behind me, placed my head between her breasts all the time while shaving me

I wouldn't be without that experience just to save a few quid.
She must have been shaving the back of your neck if this is to be believed!
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Yeah,

Im for supporting and meeting the locals - saves carrying shaving gear and barbers tend to know everyone in town for accom, food, mechanics, parts, tyres etc etc.

last time I was in barber shop in Syria (2001) I got a haircut, shave, light snack and a coffee for 0.50c US
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I keep a short beard, but not much hair on top so crop it myself.
When a way i have the local barbers do the biz, never had a problem before,
remember in Muslim country's having a beard shows age and knowledge (yes i know can be doubtful at times)
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