As someone with permanently sensitive skin, I had to ditch the traditional razor a while back — the constant lobster-red shaving rash and ingrown hairs after every use was too much of a faff. I tried waxing, but it’s a pricy habit to keep up with unless you’re brave enough to DIY, so, I gave epilating a go.
I take a pretty relaxed approach to hair removal, having stubble on my legs doesn’t really bother me, it’s natural, normal and IMO it’s no big deal. But when I do choose to remove body hair, I want the process to be as painless (literally) as possible.
So, when I finally stumbled upon an electric shaver and I’ve never looked back. And can we talk about the financial benefits too? Investing in an electric shaver means I can cut down the time I spend in a salon and the amount of £££ I spend replacing razors that go rusty after a few weeks.
1.Panasonic 5-in-1 Body & Bikini Kit, Women’s Hair Remover
Best All-in-one Electric Shaver
Cringe no more at the thought of cutting your bikini line because Panasonic’s five-in-one kit streamlines your routine for not only a simple shave but a clean, gentle and safe* one at that.
With three interchangeable blade attachments, you’re able to shave, trim and groom your bikini line with ease; Tackle thick, long hair quickly with the bikini trimmer attachment; achieve a gentle, smooth shave with the bikini shaver; and use the bikini comb for precise grooming.
I’ve been using this to trim my bikini line in preparation for laser hair removal and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
*Attach one of the two skin guards to protect delicate areas when using the bikini trimmer head.
2.Magnitone GoBare! Compact Mini Lady Shave
Best Compact Electric Shaver For Travelling
If you’re looking for a handbag-sized hair remover, look no further. Magnitone has managed to do the impossible and make an electric shaver look kinda cute.
The mini shell-shaped shaver is showerproof and can be used wet or dry, it’s rechargeable and comes with a handy USB charger. Despite its small size, the battery life is impressive, two hours of charge will give up to 100mins of use – not bad, huh?
3.Braun Epilator Silk-épil Series 9 9/880
Best Electric Shaver For a Close Finish
This clever rechargeable device has two interchangeable heads, both an electric shaver and an epilator, so you get two hair removers for the price of one.
With two shaving speeds, it can be used to remove hair quickly across larger areas of the body thanks to the ‘double speed’ option, whilst the single speed option offers a more precise alternative for smaller areas of hair removal.
4.Remington Cordless Wet and Dry Lady Shaver
Best Electric Shaver on a budget
This flexible electric shaver works a treat for removing hair across the body, it’s totally showerproof, so can be used on either wet or dry skin.
The rechargeable shaver comes with a comb attachment, so can be used to trim hairs as well as give a close shave. Charging is faff-free, simply stick it on its charging stand and you’re good to go. For the price, this shaver is a great buy.
5.Braun Silk-épil 5 Beauty Set Women’s Epilator for Hair Removal
Best Epilator/Electric Shaver Combo
Is there anything better than a 2-in-1? Well, this just might be.
So, technically this is an epilator but this waterproof device comes with multiple heads, so you can switch from epilating to shaving with minimal effort. It contains attachments for trimming, shaving and even a bikini styler. So you can get holiday-ready with ease.
6.Philips Lady Shaver Series 6000
Best “all-rounder” electric shaver
Cordless, rechargeable and easy to use on either wet or dry skin, this electric shaver has become a fast favourite. With shaving guards to protect against irritations and nicks, it’s safe to use on super-sensitive areas.
7.Braun Face Mini Hair Remover
Best electric shaver for compact size
This mini shaver is so small, it’s practically pocket-size – making it ideal for chucking in your bag and removing facial hair when travelling (oh, and it’s battery-powered, so no need to worry about carrying around a charger).
8.Finishing Touch Flawless Next Generation Facial Hair Remover
Best electric shaver for discretion
This dinky one had to make the list, because it’s designed to look like a lipstick, perfect for carrying in your handbag for whenever the need arises. So cute! But of course we wouldn’t recommend any tool that wasn’t up to scratch, we’ll let the near perfect 5* rating on Amazon speak for itself…
9.Braun Silk-épil Bikini Trimmer
Best electric shaver for bikini line trimming
Braun’s Silk-épil trimmer has been specifically designed for removing hair around the bikini line. It can be used to easily shave hair, or trim to different lengths thanks to the attachable combs.
The device is battery-operated (you’ll just need 1 AAA battery), so it’s super portable and travel-friendly.
10.DERMAFLASH Luxe+ Advanced Sonic Dermaplaning and Peach Fuzz Removal
Best electric shaver for facial hair
If you’re looking to remove facial hair, the Dermaflash is worth checking out. The oscillating blades remove surface debris from the skin whilst shaving away any ‘peach fuzz’, leaving skin feeling incredibly smooth.
It’s pricey, but it comes with 4 ‘edges’ (blades), alongside a travel-sized cleanser and moisturiser, so you have everything you need to get a silky complexion.
What’s the difference between a traditional manual razor and an electric shaver?
Well firstly, a traditional manual razor cuts the hair incredibly close to the skin (as you’re running the blade directly over your body), this gives a close shave and smooth finish. Most electric shavers have a perforated cover with moving blades inside, that capture hairs and cut them, whilst hair trimmers (commonly used around the bikini line) have blades that oscillate from side to side cutting hairs.
Trust me, if you’re sick of ingrown hairs, itchy regrowth, angry red shaving rash and Sahara-dry skin after every shave, then you’re probs ready to go electric. Yes, they don’t give quite as close a shave as a manual razor, but it’s still pretty close, and you don’t have to deal with any awful re-growth.
What’s the best electric shaver for women?
There are so many to choose from, but Braun is known for their epic shaver offering, the majority of its models are incredibly high-quality, particularly the Braun Silk-épil 9. I’ve been using it for months, and can personally vouch for how effective it is when it comes to hair removal. As you can probably tell from the name, it has both an epilator and a shaver head (so you get two in one). The shaver gives a super-close shave that almost rivals a wet razor, minus all the skin irritations.
If you’re after a more budget-friendly option, be sure to check out Magnitone’s GoBare! Compact Mini Lady Shaver. The compact rechargeable shaver can be used on wet or dry skin and comes with a USB charging wire that makes it perfect for travel.
But there are plenty of others out there to choose from, so check out the reviews below to find the perfect shaver for you…