Best Men's Hair Removal Products

The Guard Labs Fresh Cut Hair Clipper is a solid choice for anyone looking for a reliable, no-fuss grooming tool. It’s very easy to use, even if… Read more

you’re not experienced with clippers. The blade is impressively sharp and delivers a smooth, clean cut without snagging, which makes trimming quick and comfortable.

One of its standout features is the wide, ergonomic design. It fits naturally in your hand and gives you great control while cutting, which makes the whole process feel more effortless. Whether you’re doing a full haircut or just tidying up, the Fresh Cut Clipper performs consistently well.

Overall, it’s a well-designed, user-friendly clipper that delivers a high-quality cut every time.

4 blades lasted 4~5 months each ~1.5 years total. That's an amazingly long time for a set of razor blades to last with daily use. I've been using… Read more

Oscar blades for about ~10 years and am impressed with how well they shave and how long they last.

The cost works out to ~$1 per month (~$4/blade) which is very modest... so paying a little more for each blade when purchasing saves you in the long run. Once you realise how little you're really paying the purchase price is no longer a major factor.

The handle has a tendency to fall apart if you drop it... but it's fairly easy to reassemble and shows no signs of breaking. It's a fairly substantial handle and easy to grip.

The blade sometime detaches from the handle... but it's fairly easy to reattach... just annoying.

Shaving while showering might help explain why the blades last so long. The blades get changed when the lubricating strip across the bottom starts to wear out i.e. When the shave starts to become less smooth. The blades are still cutting but they start to irritate more and you start to get the odd nick. They last so long you often lose track of how long you've been using the blade. It would probably be preferable to change the blade at the 4 month mark to obtain the best shave. Stretching it to 5 months is probably false economy.

My rotary blade electric shaver still gets a bit of use... but over the years Oscar has convinced me to use a blade most of the time.

Oscar's only problem is that they want you to autoship. Oscar seems to have assumed that if you didn't order regularly you didn't want to be a customer. That's wrong. You order infrequently because the blades last so long... but you keep coming back... and your orders keep getting bigger because you've figured out what you want and how to ensure autoship is not enabled N.B. The website now seems to work better: It's easier to find settings and change them.

Oscar have been very helpful the few times I have contacted them for help.

Oscar blades shave smoothly and provide a superior shave compared to other razors. Oscar is cost effective and you'll probably regret not trying them sooner. Oscar is the best shave you can get for a modest price. If there's a better shave out there somewhere I've yet to find it.

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P.S. I suspect there is interest for an even better blade and handle if Oscar were game enough to try. They have certainly earned my trust and I'd be willing to try a product that offered even better performance. PPS. I used to have a handle that vibrated the blade and helped it cut better. I've always wondered why more companies don't do something like this N.B. Not all vibrating handles do much. Some vibrating handles work better than others.

I’ve been using the FaceGuard Elite Pro for a week now and I’m pretty impressed. It gives a really close shave without pulling, and the heads glide… Read more

smoothly over the skin. The digital battery display is a nice touch – makes it easy to see how much charge is left. I also like that it’s waterproof, so cleaning is simple. It feels solid in the hand and looks pretty slick too. Definitely a good pick if you want a quick, clean shave with no fuss.

After many years have changed over to Braun series 7 shaver from a rotary shaver,have found i get a closer shave and more comfortable to use.I… Read more

generally shave every 2nd or 3rd day and have found this shaver excellent, only small complaint is you have to snap the beard trimmer onto shaver as it is a separate unit but not a deal breaker for me.The model i purchased which was also on sale is made in Germany so that seems to be a bonus as well.

Not only was I assumed to be liar when I wanted a small replacement part under warranty but I was also lied to about the features of the shaver. All… Read more

the blurb said is had 5 blades, it doesn't!!! It does have five "FOILS" but it only has 2 "BLADES"..! It doesn't shave anywhere near as good as other shavers I've owned. Still no response from Panasonic..LOL They are liars, this shaver DOES NOT have 5 blades, let them prove otherwise bet they can't..LOL

Bought them as gifts once before and this is second time purchasing Light w Excellent product!!  Show details

A good, inexpensive shaver – I bought the Tac Shaver from Australia Post. At $39.95 I thought it was worth a try especially as the reviews were favourable. It was slow to charge… Read more

(8 h) but once charged should be easy to maintain during use. I bought it after the heads in my Philips shaver fell apart during cleaning. It was 6x the price and barely 3 years old. So if the Tac only lasts 6 months I'll be happy, I expect it will last considerably longer though as it has a neat compact design. The Tac did take a bit of getting used to after using other styles of electric shavers but I got a neat, close shave on my first use. Its rectangular shape does not seem as natural in the hand as more traditional electric shavers. I intend to use it as my regular shaver though I will occasionally use a blade for that really close shave. I now charge the Tac on a USB port on my desktop pc and am thinking of buying a second Tac for use in my car.

It is now 10 months since I bought this shaver. It is still working and still gives a good shave.

This product does not recharge....first use was great...but – This product does not recharge....first use was great...but when charging again it does not charge...maybe faulty....has to resort to razors and shaving cream....very dissapointed i will be sending back to GSD (global shop direct} Show details

Have had 2 fail now after less then six months each, nutbags the company are absolutely horse crap at replying. Have now spoken to 4 different people with no resolution and no response after the initial reply. Terrible customer service!! 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!

Replaced my 20 year old HQ8250 and cant believe the difference. Very smooth shave with no irritation. I now use water instead of aftershave. The usb charge lasts forever. Show details

It's great using this razor, it's good for sensitive skin like me. Awesome product and highly recommended! Show details

I had to replace my Panasonic ES8 109 as new cutters etc cost almost as much as a new one. I bought the Braun as all the stores were out of the… Read more

Panasonics. The Braun is a good shaver cuts well however it doesn't have a trimmer. Good battery life, good power. The big MINUS is the so called easy clean feature. Under the cutting head on either side are openings where excess shavings fall out so the head doesn't get too clogged. Bad idea! Having a shave after showering the shavings will stick to damp skin. If you're wearing clothing like a suit or shirt especially if it's a contrasting colour to your beard get the lint remover out! I've got fair hair and it's a nightmare when doing that quick touch up shave if I'm all suited up to go out. I decided to risk it orderd $19 cutting heads etc for my Panasonic on Ali. Stunned 100% as good as new. I still use the Braun but not all the time.

First time with foil shaver ... early days but happy so far – I have used a philips 3 head rotary for around 30 years. I needed a new shaver and spent hours reading reviews which didn’t help. The Braun and… Read more

Philiashaves are ridiculously expensive and had both good and bad reviews. I saw the Panasonic which I hadn’t considered but at a very reasonable discounted price. Had it about 2 weeks now and very happy so far. Comparing the price is excellent value for money.

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

Snip snip – Great product. Comes with additional attachments and battery powered. Also small so is easy to take anywhere you need. Would be great if they had a case for it to go in. Show details

Great shaver. Had for 1 year now. Clean shave. Picked it up for $80. Comes with dock and charger. this replaced my $400 shaver which broke. It… Read more

doesn't have quite the quality feel of a $400 shaver but its fine (it doesn't need too!! either at $80). All in all very happy and will only buy this model from now on.

Face cuts from Bic – I am a man of 65 years and have used disposable razors for a good many of those years. I find that Schick makes the best Razor, even Gilette and Aldi prince are OK: However every time I use a Bic it cuts my skin, always used with excellent foams... Show details

Runs rings around gillette – Used it for year, tried others but always came back to hydro5. Buy blades on sale, just stocked up, $ 18.00 for a shaver with 9 blades, can't beat… Read more

that. I only use it in the shower with just good soap, never had a problem, close shave and never any cuts.

Simple. Didn't do the job. I upgraded to another model which did. To my surprise, they refused to refund which in violation of NZ Law. Working… Read more

through the issue. The product deserves a negative review, as also does Braun.

Very disappointed with the Series 3. I spent the money for a solution that was suppose to work. It didn't work. Cannot find a means to make a negative review at Braun or Farmers (place it was purchased) on the product. I brought a series 5 and it does the job well enough.

I was advised that it didn't make sense to buy another one. I didn't buy another one, I upgraded. That logic only makes sense if it is not sensible to buy the product at all. Extremely bad faith, or it was miscommunicated to me. Very disappointed.

I tried extremely hard to use the series 3, after it failed to work a number of times. I decided one last time, to give it a go and tried soft smooth and then even aggressive as the former didn't work, to extent of giving myself razor burn.

Again, very disappointed.

Best so far – Rcently bought this trimmer after reading good reviews .. great product..buidl quality is solid ...fantastic result .. truly does its job as it claims .. similar result to getting waxed but without cuts / bruise .. highly recommended Show details

Stopped working pretty quickly – I bought this about 8 months ago and it already stopped working. I kinda expected it because of the low price, but I was still a bit disappointed. I… Read more

took apart the shaver after trying many batteries and found the motor had corroded. I never got it too wet but perhaps more than I should. If using, be careful to keep it bone dry or it'll break quickly. Offers a good close shave though.

lasted more than 10 years – Braun Cooltec CT2CC....Made in Germany, has lasted more than 10 years and still going good...I put isopropyl alcohol (100%) plus few drops of Wahl… Read more

shaver oil and then dip the water rinsed shaver head in it for disinfecting and lubricating...no need to buy cleaning solution cartridge again and again :-)

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

Very happy say goodbye to the back blade – Used a back blade for years ..saw.this was on special and so glad I bought it ...does what is meant to and is great the fact it's electric comes with… Read more

plug and adapter with charging cable so so happy this does the job and the handle works well for the whole back

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...

Great shaver – I've had my es4029 for twelve years now, and it's been brilliant. It is now starting to lose battery power quickly so I will purchase another soon. For around $70NZ it is great value, and I hope to get many years of use again Show details

(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”.

Poor quality and design – I've owned a lot of trimmers and groomers but this is by far the worst one. The plastic looks and feels like something from a dollar store. And the… Read more

way the different heads slide on is horrible, it's so easy to slide it on crooked. You have to slide it on level and dead straight, words fail me as it's just so terrible. Removing them isn't much better. And most people are right-handed, so why on earth would you put the switch on the left, so idiotic?

Also, the manual is poorly written, nowhere does it tell you how to remove the trimmer blade to oil it. It tells you to refer to a section that doesn't exist, I had to look it up on YouTube. Not that it made much difference as the oil hole is tiny and it's just easier oiling the blades than going to all that trouble. The hilarious part is the manual states it's a quality product, with spelling mistakes throughout and a missing section. Also it doesn't tell you when it's charged as the light is red while charging and that's it, it doesn't change colour, blink or turn off so you have to guess. Thought mine was faulty as it didn't change colour after 48 hours and the worthless manual doesn't tell you it only lights red. Had to email the company to find out it doesn't change colour. The caddy is absolutely useless, the heads and combs just sit on it, a fly going past will knock them out.

The only good thing is the nose trimmer, it's superb and very effective, easily the best I've ever used.

Luckily I only paid $8 for this as I used a promotion credit, but even then I feel ripped off. My first and last VS product.