![]() ![]() I have always used a manual razor on my legs, though I also use an old Philips trimmer as needed. I’ve personally tested IPL devices, epilators (ouch!), DIY wax strips and refillable safety razors, which are my favorite sustainable option. I’ve covered hair in every possible way, from styling it for fashion show runways to removing it for trips to the beach. To choose my two winners, I tested those four on my husband’s coarser leg hair (thanks, Jim) and compared their prices, return policy, battery and cost.įor over a decade now I’ve been a lifestyle reporter and editor specializing in beauty among other topics for magazines and websites like Elle, O, The Oprah Magazine, Martha Stewart Living and Allure. I tested the winner of that bracket against the next one, and so on until I had four that gave me nice results. I ran them over my legs, underarms and bikini line, then compared the results side by side, eliminating the one that felt less smooth and left more visible hair behind. I also reviewed the cleaning and maintenance instructions to make sure they were simple and doable, and investigated how easy it would be to return the razor if you didn’t like it, or to get your money back (or a new razor) if it broke within the warranty period.Īfter unpacking each device, I put all their assorted pieces in zip-top plastic bags so I didn’t lose anything, and tried them out on my blond, relatively fine hair and sensitive skin in pairs. I took notes on the battery charge and runtimes so that I could see how they compared with reality. Likewise, some recommend using soap or cream, and some explicitly say not to use it. I started out with the user manual-I found that the details matter with these grooming tools because some can be used wet and dry and some dry only. How I Tested The Best Electric Razors For Women electric razor is more intuitive to use and less complicated. However, it has a little less functionality since it doesn’t have a bikini trimmer attachment, and it takes three times as long to charge, even though both charge much faster than many of their competitors.Ĭompared with our best pick overall, the Philips SatinShave Prestige, the Finishing Touch Flawless. I also really liked its LED light, which the Philips razor doesn’t have. I like that there are fewer parts to keep up with and that it looks elevated enough to live out on your countertop rather than needing to be hidden away in its pouch. Compared with our best pick overall, the Philips SatinShave Prestige, it’s more intuitive to use and less complicated. ![]() The simple, streamlined design of the Finishing Touch Flawless Nu Razor makes it optimal for daily shaving outside the shower. How Does The Finishing Touch Flawless Nu Compare? If you’re looking for a razor and trimmer combination, you might want a device with more attachments, but for everyday shaving I preferred the straightforward design of this razor. It snaps on and off easily and does its job effectively I didn’t get any razor burn even when I went back and forth over the same spot. I liked the SensaGuard attachment that comes with this razor for use on sensitive areas, such around the underarms and bikini line. Illustration: Forbes / Photo: Retailer Simple, Protective Attachments ![]() It’s a longer runtime than most too, since many razors have a half hour charge.įor everyday shaving, I prefer the straightforward design of this razor. That’s a significantly shorter charge time than all of the razors I tested except for our best overall pick, the Philips SatinShave Prestige. This razor’s designed to charge fully in about 3 hours, and lasts for 1 hour. The light on this one is in the right spot to illuminate your path, and it’s bright and wide. Two other razors I tested had a light, but they didn’t work very well-they actually both nicked me, even though I used them as directed. It’s so useful to have a light to better see what you’re doing and whether you’re missing any hairs. My favorite thing about this razor, aside from its familiar, intuitive design, is the LED light. I prefer that to throwing away electronics with a rechargeable battery. ![]() And given that you only need to change them out every 3 to 6 months, it’s pretty reasonable to do so at $15. Finishing Touch Flawless promotes its replacement blades on its website so that they’re easy to find. But the replacement parts are so hard to find and so expensive (nearly the cost of a whole new razor) that I can’t imagine many people going to the trouble that means they’re essentially disposable. True, other electric razors require less frequent replacements, usually about once a year. The other thing I really liked about this razor is how straightforward the blades are to replace. ![]()
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