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I have to be honest with you, when it comes to electric shavers (or "lady shavers" as they are commonly known, eugh 😷) I'm extremely biased. 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, then I gave epilating a go... Ouch.
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...
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.
There are so many to chose from, but Braun is known for their epic shaver offering, the majority of their 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...
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.
If you're looking for a handbag-sized hair remover, look no further. Magnitone have 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?
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 it's charging stand and you're good to go. For the price, this shaver is a great buy.
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.
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.
This little baby is all about practicality. It's rechargeable, fully functioning both wet and dry (you can even submerge it in water so works in the tub), and it has an LED light to help you see every little hair.
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).
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.
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...
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.
Victoria Jowett is an award-winning journalist and the Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. She was named one of PPA’s 30 Under 30 for her work in beauty journalism and oversees the skincare, hair, makeup and fragrance content across all of Cosmopolitan’s platforms. She's worked in the beauty industry for over 13 years (and tested 1000s of products), making her an expert when it comes to recommending beauty brands that truly work. Having started her career working weekends on a makeup counter, Victoria began interning at the likes of AnOther and IDOL magazine, before landing her first Beauty Writer job at weekly fashion magazine, LOOK. Joining Cosmopolitan in 2016, Victoria has always remained a beauty fanatic and has been lucky enough to interview everyone from Britney Spears to Kourtney Kardashian about their beauty routines. Follow her on LinkedIn.
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