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, 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.
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Best all-in-one electric shaver
Panasonic 5-in-1 Body & Bikini Kit, Women's Hair Remover
£34.99 at Amazon
£34.99 at Amazon
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Best electric shaver on a budget
Remington Cordless Wet and Dry Lady Shaver
£28 at Amazon
£28 at Amazon
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Best Braun electric shaver
Braun Silk-épil 9, Epilator & Shaver with Pivoting Head
£129.99 at Amazon
£129.99 at Amazon
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Best dry electric shaver
Panasonic Compact Body Trimmer
£19.99 at Amazon
£19.99 at Amazon
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Best pink electric shaver
Philips Satinelle Essential Corded Epilator & Shaver
£52.99 at Amazon
£52.99 at Amazon
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Best electric shaver for compact size
Braun Face Mini Hair Remover
£16.99 at Amazon
£16.99 at Amazon
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Best epilator/electric shaver combo
Braun Silk-épil 5 Beauty Set Women's Epilator for Hair Removal
£71.02 at Amazon
£71.02 at Amazon
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Best compact electric shaver for travelling
Magnitone GoBare! Compact Mini Lady Shaver
£19 at Amazon
£19 at Amazon
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Best "all-rounder" electric shaver
Philips Lady Shaver Series 6000
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Best electric shaver for discretion
Finishing Touch Flawless Next Generation Facial Hair Remover
£14.06 at Amazon
£14.06 at Amazon
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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...
Best all-in-one electric shaver
Panasonic 5-in-1 Body & Bikini Kit, Women's Hair Remover
Now 50% Off
£34.99 at Amazon
WAS: £69.99
NOW: £34.99
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.
Key Specifications
| Attachments | 5 |
|---|---|
| Special features | Its slim and compact design means you can easily slot it into your beauty bag |
| Waterproof | Yes |
Best electric shaver on a budget
Remington Cordless Wet and Dry Lady Shaver
Now 30% Off
£28 at Amazon
WAS: £39.99
NOW: £28.00
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.
Key Specifications
| Attachments | 1 |
|---|---|
| Special features | The trimmer is lined with an aloe vera strip, allowing a smooth and irritation-free shave |
| Waterproof | Yes |
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Best Braun electric shaver
Braun Silk-épil 9, Epilator & Shaver with Pivoting Head
Now 50% Off
£129.99 at Amazon
WAS: £259.99
NOW: £129.99
Searching for a shaver that does it all? This one comes with an epilator head, a wide shaver and trimmer head and a mini body trimmer to help you capture those pesky bikini line hairs and hard-to-reach strays.
The epilator head is lined with 40 micro-tweezers to pluck hairs that even a good wax can't uproot, while the pivoting head follows the contours of your body for ultimate smoothness. It might be slightly spennier than your basic model, but in our opinion, it’s defo worth it.
Key Specifications
| Attachments | 2 |
|---|---|
| Special features | Pivoting head and a precision handle to give you ultimate control of your shave |
| Waterproof | Yes |
Best dry electric shaver
Panasonic Compact Body Trimmer
Now 50% Off
£19.99 at Amazon
WAS: £39.99
NOW: £19.99
Perfectly portable with a stainless steel blade and flexible head, this might just be the best precision dry shaver out there. It's dinky enough to fit in your makeup bag but the wide shaving blade makes de-fuzzing large surface areas a breeze. Win-win.
Key Specifications
| Attachments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Key features | Flexible swing head seamlessly adapts to skin contours, reducing missed spots and minimising skin discomfort and irritation |
| Waterproof | No |
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Best pink electric shaver
Philips Satinelle Essential Corded Epilator & Shaver
Now 18% Off
£52.99 at Amazon£50 at Argos£23.95 at allbeauty
WAS: £65.00
NOW: £52.99
This pocket-sized cutie comes with five different attachments, including a precision shaver and the classic (and feared) epilator head. There’s even a built-in light, v handy if you like to get your hair removal done under the cover of night.
Unfortunately, she is corded, so you can't stray too far from a plug socket.
Key Specifications
| Attachments | 5 |
|---|---|
| Key features | Comes with five attachments, including a shaving head and massage cap for sensitive areas |
| Waterproof | No |
Best electric shaver for compact size
Braun Face Mini Hair Remover
Now 37% Off
£16.99 at Amazon
WAS: £26.99
NOW: £16.99
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).
Key Specifications
| Attachments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Special features | It's small and easy to take on-the-go |
| Waterproof | No |
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Best epilator/electric shaver combo
Braun Silk-épil 5 Beauty Set Women's Epilator for Hair Removal
£71.02 at Amazon
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.
Key Specifications
| Attachments | 2 |
|---|---|
| Special features | Comes with two speed settings, one for gentle epilation and one for a more thorough one |
| Waterproof | Yes |
Best compact electric shaver for travelling
Magnitone GoBare! Compact Mini Lady Shaver
£19 at Amazon
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?
Key Specifications
| Attachments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Special features | It's cordless and handbag sized, making it perfect to travel with |
| Waterproof | Yes |
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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.
Key Specifications
| Attachments | 1 |
|---|---|
| Special features | The rounded trimmer allows to a close yet gentle shave |
| Waterproof | Yes |
Best electric shaver for discretion
Finishing Touch Flawless Next Generation Facial Hair Remover
Now 30% Off
£14.06 at Amazon
This diddy 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...
Key Specifications
| Attachments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Special features | It uses micro-blade technology for a super close yet pain-free shave |
| Waterproof | No |
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Best electric shaver for bikini line trimming
Braun Silk-épil Bikini Trimmer
Now 32% Off
£16.99 at Amazon
WAS: £24.99
NOW: £22.00
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.
Key Specifications
| Attachments | 3 |
|---|---|
| Special features | The precision attachment allows for easy bikini trimming |
| Waterproof | No |
Best electric shaver for facial hair
DERMAFLASH Luxe+ Advanced Sonic Dermaplaning and Peach Fuzz Removal
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.
Key Specifications
| Attachments | 4 |
|---|---|
| Special features | The precise blades allow for gentle epilation of peach fuzz |
| Waterproof | No |
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Victoria Jowett is an award-winning journalist and the former 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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