The idea that an electric razor is a purely male device is firmly ingrained in our heads. And we at CHIP have written many times about how to choose an electric razor for men. Our rating of electric shavers is filled from top to bottom with male models. But here’s a shock to your spiritual bonds: there are also women’s ones on the market.
Surprisingly, even women themselves ignore their existence, preferring to endure the pain and use epilators that pluck hair rather than shave. Meanwhile, an electric razor is a gentle self-care practice that does not cause pain (unlike hair removal) and damage to the skin (unlike a conventional razor).
Today we will tell you what types of women's electric shavers are available and how to choose them. After all, in fact, this is a very practical device with which beauty does not require sacrifice. If you are a man and reading this, consider giving this gift to your girlfriend.
How to choose an electric razor for a woman: similarities and differences
In fact, an electric razor for women differs from a man’s only in design. It has a slightly adapted shaving system, as well as a generally narrower shaving head and body. After all, it is not intended for the face, but for more inaccessible places - such as the armpits and bikini area.
We have a guide on how to choose an electric razor for a man - short and without fiction. In it, we highlight the most important nuances that need to be taken into account in order to choose the right razor: shaving system, power supply, moisture protection and additional options - for example, various attachments.
All these parameters are important when choosing a women's razor. In addition, as in the men's device market, there are several trendsetters: Philips, Braun, Remington and Gezatone. Each of these companies offers its own options for electric shavers for women. Let's look at the most important characteristics.
How to use an epilator
Almost every second girl has this device in her arsenal, but not everyone knows how to use it correctly. The ability to get rid of vegetation in this way does not come immediately; the instructions that come with the device are unlikely to help you. Before you learn how to use it professionally, you will have to shave this way at least ten times.
To make the process of shaving with an epilator as productive and painless as possible, you need to follow these tips:
- If before purchasing this accessory you shaved your legs every day, then the first thing you will need to do is give the hairs a couple of days to grow back a little. To completely eradicate vegetation, the epilator needs to capture the entire hair.
- Do not turn on the device at full power the first time you use it. The maximum speed significantly reduces the process time, but tweezers at this speed can only capture thin hairs. To avoid painful sensations, use a special massage attachment.
- Begin the hair removal process after taking a hot shower or bath. When steaming the skin, the pores expand, and this makes the procedure easier.
- Unlike the traditional method of shaving, hair removal must be done strictly against the direction of hair growth. Despite the habit, try to use the device correctly from the first days. If you shave in the direction of hair growth, you will have to go over the same place several times, which will significantly increase the process time.
- Do not push the device with all your might, make smooth and light movements. Otherwise, you can get unpleasant consequences: itching and irritation of the epidermis.
The above tips on shaving with an epilator will help you cope with this procedure easily and almost painlessly.
Shaving system
Men's electric shavers have two shaving systems: rotary and foil . We examined each of them in detail in the corresponding article. Women's razors have three of them: foil , rotary and trimmer .
The mesh system of a men's electric razor consists of three or four parallel arc-shaped meshes, under which the blades vibrate at high frequencies. This system is recommended for people with sensitive skin.
Women's electric shavers are used on areas of the body where the skin is very sensitive. Therefore, the grid system is the most popular. However, there is only one shaving foil in a women's razor: this is due to the fact that the device is used in the folds of the body and should be narrower.
The foil shaving system is ideally implemented by Philips in the SatinShave series of razors.
The rotary system of a men's electric razor consists of three movable shaving heads, where round knives rotate under a metal grid. This design allows you to follow the shape of your face, making shaving easier and allowing you to shave hairs cleaner.
The women's rotary electric shaver includes just one shaving head. This system is not very popular in women's razors due to the inconvenience of use in intimate areas, but it does occur.
Much more effectively, according to customer reviews, a foil razor with a floating head . It better follows the contours of the body in those places where it is needed.
The floating head is implemented by Braun in the Silk and Soft Body Shave series of women's razors.
Finally, the trimmer system is designed for those who are used to trimming rather than shaving. It’s no secret that in reality, many women do not strive for perfectly smooth skin - despite all the advertising stereotypes that exist in our heads. Essentially, such a razor is a regular hair trimmer with a dangerous blade, reminiscent of a hair clipper, but narrower.
An example is this Gezatone DP 515 trimmer.
So when it comes to the question of whether a rotary or foil razor is which one to choose, you actually don’t even have to think about it. The best option for women who shave is a foil shaver; the best option for cutting and trimming is a trimmer.
Women's electric shavers
An alternative to a razor is an electric razor. For very delicate skin in problem areas (bikini, armpits), it is better to use a women's electric razor. The difference between a women's electrical appliance and a traditional men's electric razor is that the women's version does not require such a strong motor (women's hair is softer than men's stubble).
There are two types of women's electric shavers: foil and rotary. Mesh models cut hair using a vibrating motor. In mesh devices, the blades are covered with the finest mesh. When hair gets into the mesh holes, it is cut off by a vibrating blade. This method is good because you are protected from cuts, since the blade does not touch the skin. However, many women are not satisfied with the results of shaving. You have to run the razor over the treated area of skin many times.
women's electric razor
It is believed that rotary electric shavers do a better job. They have two or three heads that can lift hairs and cut them more accurately from the surface of the skin.
There are razors that run on batteries. If the model is not intended for dry shaving (that is, it does not operate on mains power, but on batteries), you can use it in the bath or shower.
Nutrition
A men's electric razor can be powered from the mains or from a battery, and there are more and more battery-powered razors. Many models are equipped with a special charging dock.
Women's electric shavers, due to the fact that they need to be more mobile (after all, they are used on many areas of the body), are powered by either a rechargeable battery or several AA batteries. Of course, the battery option is a good choice in terms of consumables. Although, you can purchase several AA batteries and recharge them from time to time.
A women's electric razor with a charging dock was sold by Remington in the form of the WDF4840 model.
Additional options
In the case of a women's razor, these are various attachments that allow you to use the razor to cut hair to different lengths, as well as change the shape of the shaving unit for ease of use on different parts of the body. Thus, an electric razor can replace both a razor and a trimmer at once - depending on how a woman wants to see her body.
The SatinShave series from Philips has a razor with attachments that change the shape of the head.
But, unfortunately, women’s models, unlike men’s, are not equipped with charge indicators and LED displays. Apparently, manufacturers believe that women are doing well as it is - it’s too difficult for them. But do you believe that this is actually true?
How to choose an epilator, women's razor or trimmer
Women with a low pain threshold will benefit from epilators equipped with additional devices to reduce discomfort. Manufacturers offer two methods: cooling or massage. Cooling. The effect of cold on the skin dulls pain, soothes, and relieves irritation. Different manufacturers use different cooling methods. A cooling mitt is the simplest and most inexpensive addition to an epilator. It is a mitten with a special compartment in which a packet of cooling gel is placed. A few hours before the procedure, it must be left in the freezer, and then placed in the pocket of the mitten and touched to the skin area immediately before epilation. Using a mitt after epilation will reduce irritation. The second option is a cooling nozzle; it is a removable container with a special liquid, which must also be pre-frozen. The container attaches directly to the epilator, saving you from unnecessary movements - just epilate as usual. Cooling using airflow is the newest method of pain relief, implemented so far only in Rowenta models. This method does not require preliminary preparation; the skin is cooled directly during the epilation process using a directed flow of cold air coming from the holes of the device.
Massager. According to scientific theory, exposing the skin to vibration and massage makes it difficult to transmit pain impulses along the nerves. Therefore, the most common way to relieve pain during hair removal is massage. To do this, various models use a special massage attachment or a built-in vibrating rubber brush.
A useful addition to the basic functions of an epilator or electric razor would be a peeling device and a floating head. During the procedure, dead skin cells are exfoliated. Peeling between epilations and shaving prevents hair from growing into the skin. An epilator or razor may come with a special attachment or washcloth for this purpose. The peeling attachment is a rotating roller that fits in place of the main head of the device. Due to rotation, it quickly processes the skin, but has a small area. The peeling sponge involves completely manual exfoliation, but it also treats a larger area at a time. Naturally, having a nozzle will cost more than a washcloth.
