With so many products available within the electric shavers for women sector, the choice can be baffling. The following is a comprehensive guide to the 10 best razors and shavers for women currently on the market and includes price comparison, battery life and overall effectivenss in different conditions. The guide will explain:
- The different kinds of electric shavers available
- The best available for price and functionality
- The best shaver types for different areas of the body
- The various shaver accessories and, what they are used for
- Important features to look out for such as charging and electrical outlet issues
- The price and environmental benefits of electric shavers
The 10 Best Electric Razors And Shavers For Women
1.Remington Smooth & Silky Shaver WDF5030A – Best close electric shaver
With its no-nonsense, compact design, this rechargeable shaver boasts ‘smooth glide technology’ to allow gels and other products to pass easily through the foils to its four blades.
An optimal angle head and dual-sided trimmer means that this shaver easily preps, trims and shaves hair of all lengths. Cordless and waterproof, this product works really well in the shower and proved to have an effective battery life of 60 minutes with a further five minutes of less than optimum performance.
- Great for a fast shave and on a fresh charge.
- Shaves as close as a traditional razor.
- Its waterproof and cordless design makes it perfect for use in the shower.
- Long battery life.
- The shaver head proved too bulky to effectively shave under the arms and around the bikini area.
- Amazon does not carry replacement heads for this shaver.
- Replacement heads over half the price of the shaver itself on Amazon.
In Brief: Although a great on-the-go product for legs, this shaver doesn’t cut it for those looking for an effective solution for underarms and bikini lines.
2.Panasonic ES2207P Ladies Electric Shaver – Best on amazon
This compact shaver is advertised as for use in the removal of hair from legs, underarms and bikini lines. The shaver has three independent heads and hypo-allergenic blades and a pop up trimmer and, the packaging promises a close shave even on sensitive skin.
The small and discreet design of this product allows it to fit easily into a handbag or travel bag, making it ideal for business trips and short breaks. Although the shaver does work both wet and dry, it does have a tendency to snag on wet skin and is, therefore, much more effective when used dry.
The pop up trimmer is really useful for the quick trimming of longer hairs before shaving and fits neatly back into the unit. One of the best products tested for a close shave, this product resulted in a shave almost as close as a traditional razor with no nicks or cuts when used dry.
- A close and smooth shave.
- Exceptionally good value.
- The shaver has a neat, sleek design and includes a handy bag for convenient drying after use.
- Snags skin when used wet.
- Adapter is awkward and ill-designed.
- Relatively low battery life and long charging time.
In Brief: Although not the most professional of electric shavers, this low priced product is great for a quick, close shave but, its short battery life makes it impractical for more comprehensive grooming.
3.Eunon Womens Shaver Bikini Trimmer – Best design electric razor
The elegant design of this middle priced shaver makes it a welcome addition to a bathroom shelf. Slim, sleek and cordless, this product includes a handy LED light to illuminate shaving blind spots which is really handy when shaving in poorly lit rooms.
A three in one high speed shaving head is designed to smoothly follow the contours of underarms and other tricky areas. Unlike some other tested products, this shaver makes it easy to reach underarms and bikini lines as well as legs and it has a powerful speed as well as an effective battery life of 60 minutes.
This unfortunately means a little thinking ahead to ensure that you have the right charging equipment with you when intending to use this product.
- This shaver is exceptional value.
- Lightweight and slim, the design is great for reaching tricky areas.
- A handy in-built LED light helps to avoid missed patches.
- The USB power connection is via a USB cable can’t be plugged into the wall in a bathroom.
- The shave was not close enough and tends to leave a ‘5 o’clock shadow’ on the skin.
In Brief: Low priced, with a good battery life – this is a great overall product but would benefit from the ability to plug it into a traditional plug socket.
4.Philips SatinShave Advanced Women’s Electric Shaver – Best wet and dry shaver
With its cute pink and white ergonomic design, this shaver is designed to reduce skin irritation whilst maintaining a close shave according to its packaging. Easy to use, the product has an ergonomic handle with anti-slip grips which really helps when angling into tricky areas.
Although this product is advertised for use on wet or dry skin, it was less than effective on wet skin and tended to pull at hairs and snag skin and so dry use is very much recommended. Although the shaver did produce a mostly close, stubble free shave, it was less than effective at removing coarse, thicker hairs – these will need to be treated to a second shave to remove effectively.
- Close, stubble-free shave.
- Clever designing allows for ease of use, even in tricky areas.
- Battery lasts well.
- Comes with handy drying/storage bag.
- Tends to pull at hairs and snag skin.
- Loses effectiveness when used on wet skin.
- Ineffective on thick or coarse hair.
In Brief: Although this shaver has an attractive design, its lack of effectiveness makes it less than competitive within its price range.
5.LEADO Multi-Function Women’s Electric Shaver – Best in terms of features and value
This clever little gadget includes a three in one shaver head and a facial cleansing/exfoliating head making it a great addition to a travelbag with limited space.
Designed for hair removal on legs, underarms and bikini line, this shaver is fully waterproof and cordless and includes a smart charge indicator for at-a-glance battery reading. The speed of the shaver coupled with a battery life of 60 minutes makes it possible to use both the shaver and the exfoliation feature in one session which is a great time-saver as well as a money saver.
- Excellent value.
- Multifunctional product.
- A smooth, close shave and an effective facial exfoliator.
- This is not the most compact or discreetly designed product on the market and is not ideal for travel.
In Brief: One of the best tested, this product is an effective, innovative and great value for money shaver.
6.Tezam Cordless Women’s Electric Shaver – Best for travel
Pretty in pink, this 4 star shaver has two speeds and rotating heads to allow hair removal from legs, underarms and the bikini area. Compact, light-weight and water-resistant, the Tezam Cordless Women’s Electric Shaver promises a close shave without irritation, even for those with sensitive skin – and it doesn’t disappoint.
Despite its incredibly low price, this product maintains a good, fast speed and produces a reasonably close shave wet or dry with no nicks or cuts. The shaver comes with a charger and a seat charger and also a handy cleaning brush.
The shaver is easy to use and, its design allows for angling into underarms as well as for use on legs making it highly versatile, particularly for its price.
- Fast speed with two options.
- Easy to use.
- Excellent value.
- Small and discreet enough for handbags and travel bags.
- Attractive design.
- Not the closest of shaves.
- Relatively low battery life.
In Brief: Maybe not the best or most effective product on the market but, at $13.95 this shaver is quite possibly the most cost-effective and is quick and easy to use making it great for first timers. Perfect for on the go or for quick shaves when changing from jeans to a dress or skirt.
7.Braun Silk-épil 5 Power 5280 Women’s Epilator – Best Women’s Epilator
Compact, elegant and professional, this product includes a high frequency massage system and 40 close-grip tweezers for comfortable and effective epilation. A speed personalization allows for removal of hair from legs, armpits and bikini area and an on-board smartlight highlights blind spots for a comprehensive shave.
All within an elegantly designed, compact shaver. Although this product is effective, it can be extremely painful. Due to the nature of epilation, the hairs are gripped and then torn out so be prepared for the fact that this product is a little different from a standard shaver – which explains its comparatively high price.
- Efficiently removes hair.
- Easy to use clean.
- Small and light enough for travel.
- Comparatively expensive.
- The epilation function is extremely painful.
- Ineffective at slowing hair growth as promised on the advertising.
In Brief: Although effective as a hair remover, users should be aware that this slightly pricey epilator is not for the faint hearted due to the pain levels involved.
8.Finishing Touch Flawless Legs Women’s Hair Remover – Best for legs
Looking more like an expensive piece of modern art than a shaver, the Finishing Touch Flawless Legs Women’s Hair Remover contains 18k gold plated heads, built in LED lights and is cordless and waterproof.
Sleek and attractive, this shaver is designed to look great on any bathroom shelf and is advertised for use on legs, bikini lines and arms. At 70 minutes, this product has a longer battery life than most of those tested and produced a reasonably close, smooth shave without nicks and cuts, even when wet.
- Extremely attractive design.
- A reasonably close shave with no nicks or cuts.
- Unique and ergonomic.
- Fast charging and easy to use.
- Not the closest of shaves.
- A possible design fault means that the head frequently comes off during use.
In Brief: Once you’ve finished admiring the design of this shaver, you’ll find that it has brains as well as beauty as it offers speed, a lack of irritation and smoothness of shave.
9.TANAAB Facial Hair Removal for Women – Best electric razor for facial hair
This facial hair remover is discreet enough to pop into a handbag for travelling and for touch-ups on the go. Its elegant rose gold and white tubular design includes a built in LED light for easy illumination.
The discreet packaging is more like a lipstick or cosmetic product meaning that, if spotted, nobody is likely to guess what it is. Designed to quickly and painlessly remove hair and peach fuzz from lips, cheeks and other facial areas, this shaver is gentle enough to use daily. The product works fast and leaves skin smooth and fuzz-free, allowing make up to glide on more smoothly.
Due to the requirement for individual batteries, it’s difficult to say what the battery life actually is but this product can be used effectively several times before starting to become less effective.
- Discreet design of great importance for a women’s facial hair remover product.
- Gentle, painless and easy to use.
- Stubborn or coarse hairs may need two or more attempts.
- Can not be re-charged.
In Brief: The overall rating for this product speaks volumes – this facial shaver is effective, discreet and great value for money.
10.Yofe Painless Hair Remover – Best facial hair remover for women
The discreet and pleasing design of this product looks more like a perfume atomiser than a personal grooming gadget. Made with 18k gold plate this facial shaver can be popped into a pocket or purse for use on the go and promises smooth and painless removal of facial hair.
This great looking and great value product removes hair from the chin, cheeks and lip areas gently, leaving skin smooth and stubble free. The results lasted for several days and, touch ups were easy with the discreet unit.
Unfortunately, this shaver can’t be recharged, relying instead on individual batteries which lasted well – one set of batteries was enough for several uses of this shaver.
As this could, potentially, be a safety issue, users should be vigilant when using and should always switch off when not in use.
- Elegant design.
- Excellent value for money.
- Gentle, easy to use and discreet.
- Slightly ineffective on thicker, more stubborn hairs.
- The unit tends to get hot very quickly which could be an indication of a safety issue.
In Brief: Most reviewers seem to agree that this is a cost-effective, discreet and efficient facial shaver. Due to its tendency to overheat, its advised that the shaver is not used for long periods at a time.
The pros and cons of using electric razor
For many women who have grown up using a traditional razor, there can be a reluctance to throw away their Bic in favour of an electric shaver. As with anything, there are pros and cons to each method – many feel that an electric shaver is not able to achieve the close shave of a razor as well as the expense and inconvenience of charging.
The benefits of an electric shaver do outweigh the negatives though and, these include; speed and ease of use, reduction of nicks and cuts and razor bump, can be used wet or dry without messy shaving creams or gels and, the fact that they are unlikely to irritate even sensitive or sunburnt skin.
Although purchasing an electric shaver involves a greater initial cost than a traditional razor, this cost is very quickly recouped due to the fact that a good electric shaver can last years, whereas, traditional razors are good for one or two uses before being thrown away.
In this respect, electric shavers are also considered more environmentally responsible.
How to choose an electric razor buying guide
So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and invest in an electric shaver………..but which one? With so many products on the market at a wide range of prices, finding the best one for your needs can be daunting. The following will help you to decide which electric shaver is for you – and why.
First things first, you need to decide what you will use your electric shaver for – legs, armpits, bikini line or face. As mentioned in our opening paragraph, the hair on different parts of the body varies widely and needs to be treated differently in terms of grooming and removal. Bearing this in mind, different electric shavers have different functions so you need to make sure that the one you choose is fit for purpose in order to make sure you’re using the best product for your purposes.
Legs only
Most women buy an electric shaver primarily for the shaving of their legs. Some electric shavers will claim that using the product will slow the hair’s regrowth, however, there is very little evidence that a shaver can do this, although this is somewhat true for some epilators.
If you are planning to use your shaver just for your legs, your best bet is a unit containing a foil type shaver. A foil shaver uses oscilating heads behind a thin mesh (the foil) – The foil captures the hair within its holes allowing the blades to cut close to the skin. As these types of shavers contain several rotating blades within a mesh strip they give a very close shave and are therefore ideal for removing hair from legs.
Legs, armpits and bikini lines
Hair which grows within the underarm area is known as axillary hair and tends to grow at a rate of 0.5 inches per month, although this tends to slow with age. If you’re looking for a shaver suitable for removing hair from legs, armpits, bikini line and other areas of the body, you’ll need a rotary electric shaver. Whereas foil shavers are great for large, reasonably flat areas such as legs, a rotary shaver has rounded blades which rotate 360s degrees as well as flexing in order to reach tricky areas such as underarms and delicate bikini line areas. Although rotary razors tend not to shave as close as foil ones, they have the flexibility to reach the tricky areas not possible with a foil razor. Many rotary shavers are designed specifically for problem or hard to reach areas such as underarms and will feature a slimmer, angled head.
Bikini line
Needless to say, the skin in this area is extremely sensitive and prone to irritation. Although there are those who advise against shaving in this area at all, the bikini line can be safely trimmed for a neater appearance – particularly important during swimsuit season. Although a rotary shaver can be used for the bikini line, many feel that its best to use a dedicated bikini line product in order to avoid painful cuts and nicks. Any product used in this area must be kept extremely clean in order to avoid infection.
Face
The skin on the face tends to be delicate – and is not an area on which you can risk stubble or razor rash. If you’re looking to remove facial hair, it is always safest to choose a specific facial hair remover as these tend to be gentler than other electric shavers.
Added extras
Electric shavers come in a number of different shapes and designs; some simply functional and others bordering on sci-fi or modern art. They also come with a variety of different accessories and incidental functions. These can include:
- Water resistant – essential if you plan on using your shaver in the shower.
- Cordless – Most female shaving products now offer a cordless option as standard for flexibility and ease of use. Before purchasing check that the shaver inludes this option as well as checking for charging options – most chargers can be used with a regular wall socket, however, some offer only a USB option.
- LED Indicator – This will usually be a small light within the unit which indicates how much power is left. Generally, the light will be red whilst charging and will turn green to let you know that it is fully charged and ready for use. This can be important as, a shaver which is not fully charged can be much less effective.
- LED Light – Many shavers now include an in-built light to highlight the skin. These are great for making sure that you don’t miss any hairs if you’re shaving on the go or in poor light.
- Cleaning accessories – Many shavers include brushes which are designed specifically to help you keep your shaver clean.
- Pop up trimmer – This handy accessory is great for those who tend to have both long and short hairs. The pop up trimmer can be, well, popped up for trimming of long hairs and then placed neatly back within the product for the shaving of shorter hairs.
Tips to use an electric razor
Skin deep
As with any item of electronic equipment, it’s important that you read the instructions carefully before use and that you know how to use, store and maintain your product. Although a shaving cream is not necessary with an electric shaver, it can be used to soften the skin – avoid generic canned products and choose a glycerin based cream. Trim any longer hairs before shaving. You will, in time, develop your own routine but, to begin with, start with the largest expanse of skin to be shave, for example, thighs, and then move down to slimmer areas such as ankles, adjusting the shaver as necessary. Make sure that you brush or clean your shaver after each use and regularly replace blades to ensure that the shaver remains effective.
Green and clean
When first moving to an electric razor you may experience a little irritation whilst your skin gets used to it but, this should dissipate after two or three uses. Its a good idea to use your shaver sparingly at first until your skin adjusts to its new regime. A good quality, well maintained electric shaver will offer years of quick, easy and convenient grooming as well as helping the environment – in the USA alone, two billion plastic razors are thrown away every year, which is of course devastating for our planet! Electric shavers are not only convenient but help you to look great – whilst doing good!