Looking to ditch razor burn and constant cartridge swaps? Enter the best electric razors for women. These hair care tools offer a gentler shave than manual razors, especially for the face, along the bikini line, and for those with sensitive skin.
Designed for convenience and comfort, they come in two main forms. “Foil razors have a thin, straight layer of metal that covers the blades while they oscillate, which is great for precision and sensitive skin,” says Rachel Westbay, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Marmur Medical. “Rotary razors have round, spinning heads that adjust to the curves of your face or body.” Most can be used wet or dry (with or without shaving cream), so they can be used in the shower or squeezed in for a quick touch-up. Plus, the blades are usually protected from direct contact with your skin, reducing the risk of nicks. While they do need replacing eventually, it’s much less frequent than with traditional razors—a bonus for your wallet.
To help you figure out which one deserves a spot in your personal care routine, we’ve tested top-rated electric shavers for women on our own legs, faces, and bikini areas. TL;DR: The Philips Beauty Lady Electric Shaver ($45) is our top pick. Our beauty writer says it’s the best one she’s tested out of the dozen she’s tried, it’s lasted for years, and it works great on coarse hair.
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Best Overall: Philips Beauty Lady Electric Shaver 6000
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Original photo from Alanna Martine Kilkeary testing Philips Beauty Lady Electric Shaver 6000
Philips Beauty Lady Electric Shaver 6000
- What we love: Floating, rounded head comfortably adjusts to contours like knees and underarms; closest shave of razors we tried
- Worth considering: No built-in light; long charge time (10 hours)
Easily contours to your body. The Philips 6000 features a single floating foil blade—one perforated screen that captures hair through tiny holes over an oscillating blade. Its flexible head pivots to follow the contours of your body, making it easier to reach spots like knees, ankles, and underarms.
Effortlessly targets hard-to-reach areas. The included skin-stretcher cap gently tightens the skin and lifts hairs upright, helping the shaver work more effectively and evenly, especially in harder-to-shave areas. Our tester praised the close shave she was able to achieve along her legs and bikini line, thanks to its responsive, slightly rounded head, which glides smoothly over curves and helps prevent irritation by evenly distributing pressure and reducing tugging.
Budget-friendly. At $55 (and $45, if you opt for the model with four accessories instead of seven), this is the best electric razor for body hair that we tried.
Our tester says: “This electric razor was by far one of the best I’ve ever tried,” says Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary. “It has a swivel head and is a bit bulky, but it got the job done in just about one swipe every time, even in coarser areas. I actually found this one to be so good when it came to how close a shave it gets you. It did leave my skin a little bit red and irritated (which cleared up quickly), but the hair was completely gone, as opposed to just cut short. I liked that this one is waterproof, too, easy to use in the shower, and I could definitely see myself traveling with it in the future.”
Best for Legs: Panasonic Close Curves Electric Shaver
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Original photo from Charlotte Twine testing Panasonic Close Curves Electric Shaver
Panasonic Close Curves Electric Shaver
- What we love: Functions as bikini trimmer/shaver in one; shaves backward and forward
- Worth considering: Short run time; noisy
Floating blades hug tricky curves. “The Panasonic Close Curves Electric Razor is one of my favorite electric razors for women,” says Dr. Westbay. “It’s gentle, waterproof, and comes with attachments for the bikini area.”
Shaves forward and backward. Equipped with four floating blades that shift up and down, this razor hugs curves for a clean shave that minimizes razor bumps.
