Philips Personal Health Hair Removal and Shaving Products

Best hair removal item ever! – I bought the item 5 weeks ago for myself and teenage daugter for our legs, arms and bikini area. I have always been a hairy person and hated it,… Read more

olive skin and black hair! My daughter too!

So after waxing for the past 25 years, I spotted this product and read so many reviews that I just had to try it.

The results after 2 weeks on my legs were amazing, I had no hairs on either sides of my shin and then within 3 weeks the hairs were starting to show in just patches. The bikini area took a little longer, but after 4 weeks I have no hair on the outside of the bikini line about an ich in my case and I went for the runway look and the hair is going after 5 weeks inside my pant line, I have no ingrown hairs, no razor bumps and I finally feel and look smooth (far better than waxing, which hair cames through within a few weeks for me). Underarms are patchy, but I will keep it up.

I have used it once a week on setting 5, its very easy to use. I also use a very good razor to shave first and also use a clear shave gel and oil myself after use. My daughter is waxing so has slower results.

Just a couple of negatives - On my boney ankles I struggle to get contact, my daughter has hairy feet and it just does not work there. I also think its worth buying in winter getting rid of the hair for spring/summer, then all you have to do it the maintence top up in the summer months. I bought it in the summer, but its mostly rained, just buy it at least 3 months before your main holiday away!

I am giving this product a 5 out of 5.

I do not work for Phillips or any retailers. I wish I had bought it years ago, thats my only regret. I cannot wait to go on holiday this year and have no worrys about hair or ingrown hair/bumps on my bikini line.

Hurts so bad but worth it for silky smooth legs – This thing is scary you gotta ne orepated for some hurt but honestly it leaves my legs so smooth i actually like it, would recommend to anyone, tip: have a hot shower before use Show details

Doesn’t last long Bought this product wasn't too bad however it didn't last long even thought it was only used once every 10 days. I thought Philips… Read more

was a good brand.

The reply from their customer service:

The life of any product is directly related to the way the product has been used, maintained, charged, discharged and stored. As with any electronic device, we cannot guarantee the exact lifespan of the product. However, we do guarantee that we will provide full support within the warranty period.

I used this shaver once every 10 days however Philips deliberately design their product to only last while still under warranty. Do not buy!

Doesn't do the job well enough – I keep pressing the on/off button with my thumb when trying to shave. If I haven't had a shave for a couple days it struggles to get the hair under… Read more

my chin and throat area, just glides straight over them. My 2 previous shavers were the Philips 1000, much better.

Exelent – Used daily and after 4 years still doing the job without any problems. I would say this is the best shaver I have had and good money in purchase. I… Read more

have ordered new blades but just for spares for now. Totally happy. As an update - now 5 years and most impressed.

a charger would have been nice instead of just a USB to 2 pin connector cable.. now I have to go and buy one of those, pretty disappointing to have to charge my new trimmer off my computer ! Show details

Short life, cant get repairs – I have used Philips shavers for years. Previous model PT860 still going strong after decades. Bought a Series 7000 model S7788 from Shaver Shop about… Read more

2- 3 years ago. Worked fine until now. Last charged 2 days ago, had two shaves, now flat again. Cannot find where to get a new battery fitted, website is hopeless goes round in ever decreasing circles. Years ago I would have repaired it myself as a qualified electronics technician, now at 75 years age cannot see or hold instruments properly after stroke. Will continue to use my old one until I find a way to fix this new one. I am not hopeful, as it will probably cost more than the shaver. Looks like I go shopping again but unfortunately not a Phillips which I have always preferred. I live 150 kms from Melbourne Australia. Any suggestions welcome. My suggestion is don't buy a Philips if this is the way their products are going. I use the shaver at least daily and absolutely depend on it when traveling.

Update: This morning, a day or so after I posted the above, I recieved an email from Philips Personal Care asking me for specific photographs of the faulty shaver. I immediately responded as requested. This was followed very quickly with a seond email from Philis informing me that my shaver was still under warranty and a new replacement is on the way.

What can I say? Sadly the shaver died too soon, but Philips has honoured the warranty. A replacement shaver is on the way!

Staff member was very knowlegable, courtious and helpful. I must say this shaver gave me the best shaves :-)

Thank you Philips Personal Health, top marks for service and customer support. Cheers

I have the Philips OneBlade QP2530/20 and lost the charging cable. I ordered several replacement cables from AliExpress and not a single one worked. I shouldn’t have to hunt down such obscure cable...

(Updated) I returned this to the seller as it is not fit for purpose. I bought a Series 3000 to replace it and now I'm happy. I’ve been using the… Read more

Philips 1000 series shaver for two months and here are my thoughts.

Out of the box it feels much lighter than all other shavers I’ve used. There is no heft to it. This model is advertised as charging from USB, which it does. However it uses a charging lead with a proprietary connector on one end and USB A on the other. Why not simply go with USB C? Perhaps Philips are worried about water ingress, although I only use shavers dry.

Charging is sloooow and once charged I only get three uses out of it, whereas with previous shavers I get seven to ten shaves. It seems the battery in this model is quite small which would explain the light weight.

The quality of the shave is similar to previous Philips shavers but the frequent charging is a drag. There is no pop up trimmer. There is no cleaning brush but I have plenty from my previous shavers. Philips say you can clean the heads with water but this is ineffective and would certainly shorten the life of the blades.

This is a very cheap shaver, but I don’t think it’s good value for money. I would recommend spending a bit more for a 3000 or 5000 series shaver for a better “user experience”.

This device is amazing! – I just bought it and I used it on my pubic area as soon as it finished charging. Defnitely use in the shower with a small amount of soap or… Read more

conditioner for lubrication.

The first use is a bit more painful but I can see that the worst is already over. The device was even able to get the hair on my soft mushy and pliable skin areas once I found the correct technique for keeping the skin tight. Surprisingly less painfull there than I expected. The thickest hairs offered the most pain, but it was still less painful than waxing. Don't let the pain comments scare you, you quickly adjust to it and it becomes a non-issue. As a man, I also have fairly thick hair.

I recommend attacking small areas first, then spreading out from there once the device isn't finding any new hairs. I also recommend trimming very closely first. The device picks up even the shortest of hairs, so don't worry. And the shorter the hair, the less your skin is pulled. I also recommend starting larger, thicker, areas by moving sideways across the area. Doing so helps thin the area out before moving against the grain.

Perfect product. Super happy! Definitely recommend.

I learned not to buy Philips AGAIN !!! – Philips hair trimmer series 500 HC5612 came uncharged so I plugged it in and the solid light came on , instructions say needs 8 hours. So 12… Read more

hours later the same solid light is still on so I phoned Philips at 9/30 am 10/7/24 , and asked how do I know my trimmer is charged ? answer direct from Philips YOU DON'T , your product went in the BIN

Good Little Shaver, Good Value – Bought this in a Boxing Day sale from Shaver Shop a couple of years ago. Wish I’d bought one earlier! Makes shaving my legs a beeeze. Lots of uses… Read more

between recharges, easy to clean, comes with other trimming attachments that I’ve never used, also with a brush for cleaning and a spray can of lubrication to keep it in top condition. Happily recommend.

ABSOLUTELY LOVE the oneblade. I'm not sure if others are aware but b4 I purchased I was told it's not for a smooth shave. Didn't bother me. I just… Read more

got it as a chrissy prez. The blades are brilliant. I can Shave each side of blade and it swings to a certain degree. It'll Sha e right up close no matter how much growth you have. The blade design is different but highly functional. THOROUGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL.

Excellent – Purchases at half price from Hervey Norman Gympie. It's a fantastic cordless trimmer that to my utter yet fantastic surprise does your hair as well.… Read more

So easy to use & the charge last for ever. Love that the setting is built in for length no need to change combs.

Recommended then some.

DON'T buy this product. The Phillips One Blade QP6531 has blades are blunt in 4 months and unusable, replacement blade don't seem to be in stock… Read more

anywhere and they cost $22 each on line. Cost of blades $88 per year that is the same as buying a whole new unit evey 15 months. What a rip off!

+ Do very soft and smooth shave - only the main part of face - with light control for level of pressure on skin - Has got big head and blades are distanced from edge of head, which doesn't allow blades reach to face's any corners

The product is made using such a specific charing import that is almost impossible to find in stores. If the charger breaks then the eraser is basically a brick. Doesn't follow USB C regulations.

No Adapter with Philips 7000 shavers – Philips shavers in Australia only come with a usb cord and no adapter but this is not clearly flagged on the packaging. I only realised the absence… Read more

of the adapter after opening the packaging.

Philips claim more than 90% of consumers have a suitable 5V >1A AC/DC splash proof adapter and say they don’t supply adapters to save on plastic waste and meet UN sustainability goals.

I didn’t have a suitable adapter so phoned Philips customer service. Chose the option for spare parts and was directed to what turned out to be a separate company - Statewide Appliances - that charged $23.95 for adapter and $15 for delivery. It took several days for adapter to arrive and I couldn’t use shaver during that time.

I complained to customer service by email and phone but they maintained their line that most people already have an adapter and that because they provide details of required adapter online that is enough. But people don’t look at websites when buying a shaver in a shop and the absence of adapter is not adequately flagged on the package (it is in a lower corner of the box in small print)

In the end, customer service agreed to extend warranty on my shaver from two years to four as they could not refund cost of adapter. Judging from some reviews indicating shavers sometimes fail after 2 years the extended warranty is probably of value.

But Philips should accept that their flagging of absence of adapter on packaging is inadequate and they should highlight it more. After all, they are positioning it as a policy to promote UN sustainability goals and as such should make the absence of an adapter more obvious.

Absolutely garbage product. I've used Philips for over 20 years. I will NEVER buy another Philips product again due to the shoddiest quality out there. Show details

Doesn't charge after 8 mths – This is the worst clippers I've had, lasted less than 8 months now doesn't charge. Save your cash and buy another make. Not comfortable to use, not value for money. Show details

well done philips... took a great product and totally ruined it. New model completely useless. Does nothing. Has been nannified so much , it no… Read more

longer works. What nincompoop designed this? Obviously they never used it. The old model was GREAT. What a dsiappointment when this piece of garbage arrived. Straight in the bin. The microtouch titanium max looks just like the old Philips, so i will get that. This is rubbish and in the bin... DO NOT waste yoiur money on Philips... they've ruined their great previous design.