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If there’s one go-to grooming tool that pays for itself the quickest, it’s the electric razor. Convenient and versatile, it’s both a bathroom counter and travel kit staple. Today’s electric razors for men can cut close with little irritation, and many guys now prefer electric over manual razors. And that’s understandable. Unlike manual razors, many electric razors are waterproof and can be used for wet or dry shaves. Another big plus of going electric is the power, speed, and smart technology that electric razors offer to prevent skin irritation, like razor bumps and ingrown hairs.
To narrow down the best electric shaver for your situation, visualize your grooming routine. Maybe you’re looking for a razor that can trim, fade, and shape-up your neckline and beard daily. Or you could be in need of a tool that can effortlessly manscape your whole body. Shannon Davis, Senior Barber at Fellow Barber in Williamsburg, Brooklyn offers her advice for narrowing the search.

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“Guys should look for an electric razor that’s easy to maneuver and has multiple settings and guards,” Davis says. “For home, you will definitely want [a shaver] to line up your beard [and] to capture a range of looks — from stubble to a thicker winter beard.”
When it comes to the shaving process, Davis advises men to take their time and not to rush, or you might regret it later. “Make sure that your guards are on and clipped-in, says Davis. “I’ve had a few guys come in with spots missing from their beards.” Like most tools, ongoing maintenance is also crucial to optimal performance. Unclean razors can spread acne-causing bacteria. “Pick up Clippercide to disinfect it between uses. Brushing is also key to keeping [blades] clean, and it helps to add lifespan to your electric razor.”
Rotary Shavers vs. Foil Shavers
There are two primary types of electric shavers — rotary and foil. A classic rotary shaver will have three circular blades on a rotating head. Rotary electric shavers are ideal for shaving larger surface areas, including the head and body. Rather than moving in a circular motion, the blades of foil shavers use oscillating blades that move from side to side — most shavers found in barber shops are vertical foil shavers.
“Foil electric razors are a better option for most men because they get a closer shave and are less irritating on the skin,” explains Brittany Raposo of Paul Labrecque Salon and Skincare Spa. “Rotary razors on the other hand, can trim down longer hair. They are a good option for men who like to wait a week between shaving and don’t have sensitive skin.”
Here are the best electric razors for men to use on just about every body part.
1. Braun Series 9 Electric Razor
Best Premium Electric Razor for Men
The Braun Series 9 is one of the best premium electric foil shavers, and it’s built to last for up to seven years. Weighty in just the right way, the cordless wet and dry razor features titanium blades that are designed to smoothly glide across the skin with no irritation. With up to 50 minutes of cordless shaving time, morning shaves just became a little quicker — the flexible shaver head features smart technology that automatically adapts to capture more hair on the face, neck, and body with every stroke.

Braun Series 9 Electric Razor

$299.94

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2. Remington Rotary Electric Razor for Men
Best Budget Electric Razor
The Remington Rotary Electric Razor is one of the best affordable electric shavers on the market. Three stainless steel blades rotate on a pivoting shaver head, ensuring that even the toughest of corners are well-groomed. This entry-level cordless shaver lasts up to 35 minutes on a full charge and is equipped with a built-in trimmer to finish off mustaches, sideburns, and necklines.

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Remington Rotary Electric Razor

$37.99

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3. Philips Norelco OneBlade Electric Trimmer and Shaver
Best Electric Shaver for Sensitive Skin
A best-selling electric razor on Amazon, the Philips Norelco OneBlade Face + Body Hybrid Electric Trimmer and Shaver is a multi-faceted tool that’s one of the best go-tos for quick wet or dry face and body grooming. The face blade attachment carefully caters to sensitive facial skin, while the body blade attachment provides a comfortable body shave. Multiple stubble and body trimming combs are designed to comfortably trim, edge, and glide through just about any hair length or texture.

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Philips Norelco OneBlade Hybrid Electric Trimmer and Shaver

$49.95

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4. Panasonic Arc5 Electric Razor
Best Men’s Electric Razor for Everyday Use
There’s something to be said about one of the longest-standing razors out there, and the Panasonic Arc5 cordless foil razor lives up to the hype. Built for efficiency and performance, the waterproof razor easily captures both thick and thinner hair textures, and the smart sensor adjusts the blades’ motor speed to cruise around the neck, chin, and jaw. With up to 40 minutes of battery life, there’s enough power to groom both the face and body. Clean up and charging is easy — just drop the shaver into the dock and it’ll do the rest.

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Panasonic Arc5 Electric Razor

$185.22

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5. Wahl Professional 5-Star Series Rechargeable Shaver
Best Foil Shaver for a Close Shave
Look around the counter of any serious professional barber and you’ll find this classic Wahl 5-Star Series Rechargeable Shaver. Now you can get master barber-level power and performance at home (and they make a great hair trimmer, too). With cordless battery power that lasts up to 60 minutes, hypoallergenic foil blades get to work and make close shaves and trims easy jobs. The best part? This lightweight shaver will easily fit into travel toiletry bags.

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Wahl Professional 5-Star Series Rechargeable Shaver

$62.19

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6. Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000
The Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000 is proof one can never be overprepared. A versatile and reliable entry-level kit, the cordless Series 7000 lasts for up to five hours and features 23 attachments that can easily tackle the beard, head, body, and face. A few of the handy attachments include the foil shaver, a precision trimmer, and a nose- and ear-hair trimmer.

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Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000

$54.97

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7. Manscaped The Lawn Mower 4.0 Electric Razor
Best Men’s Electric Razor for Manscaping
Skin below the belt can be prone to shaving-related irritation. That’s where the cordless and waterproof Manscaped electric hair trimmer performs at its best — no more irritating itchiness. The rust-proof ceramic blades are specifically engineered to glide through even the thickest of stubble for a sharp-yet-delicate trim. Power through your shape-up session with up to 90 minutes of battery time.

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Manscaped The Lawn Mower 4.0 Electric Razor

$89.99

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8. Panasonic Body Groomer
Best Electric Body Razor for Men
The Panasonic Body Groomer is one of the best men’s electric razors specifically designed to reach multiple angles of the body’s most sensitive and hard-to-reach regions. No matter where you are grooming, the waterproof wide-edge blade won’t cause irritation. And don’t be afraid of any nicks down below — the blade and its three attachments are designed to comfortably skim just above the skin surface, trimming hair down to to 0.1mm. The Panasonic Body Groomer holds a 50-minute charge and is an ideal size for travel.

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Panasonic Body Groomer

$79.99

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9. Andis Titanium Foil Shaver
Best Barbershop-Quality Electric Shaver
Evocative of a classic and clean barbershop cut, the Andis Titanium Foil Shaver offers one of the best close shaves for cleaning up stubble on the head, neckline, and body. The tool features titanium foils that are hypoallergenic and designed with sensitive skin in mind. With 80 minutes of battery time, you can work your way around your neckline and up to the head with zero lag or snares.

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Andis Titanium Foil Shaver

$57.99

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10. Braun Series 7 Electric Razor
Best Mid-Level Electric Razor for Men
Braun Series 7 is a tried-and-true electric razor system that features a sleek design and a durable titanium blade constructed to provide a gentle face and body shave. To minimize inflammation and in-grown hairs, the Series 7 features five modes that enable the flexible foil head to contour the skin and capture more hair with every stroke. The Series 7 is available with a 2-in-1 cleaning and charge station that will rid the razor of impurities after each use.

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Braun Series 7 Electric Razor

$199.99

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11. Panasonic Wet and Dry Cordless Electric Trimmer
The Panasonic Beard and Hair Trimmer is a multi-faceted and reliable trimmer that works for your entire body, including your head. This waterproof cordless trimmer features a dial and comb attachments that provide 19 settings for up to 60 minutes of precision cutting, trimming, and sculpting. If you’re prone to ingrown hairs or razor bumps, you’ll want these wide-tip blades to capture flat-lying hairs.

Panasonic Wet and Dry Cordless Electric Trimmer

$98.00

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12. Bevel Beard Trimmer
Best Men’s Electric Razor for Thicker Hair
The Bevel Beard Trimmer is one of the best electric razors for men who are prone to ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and general skin irritation. The handsome ergonomic design is a favorite among at-home and master barbers alike. This cordless trimmer is designed to last up to eight hours with a built-in adjustable antimicrobial blade dial that repels dirt and provides ultra-close cuts without irritation.

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Bevel Beard Trimmer

$199.99

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13. Philips Norelco 6880 Electric Shaver
Best Rotary Electric Shaver for Men
The waterproof Philips Norelco 6880 Electric Shaver is tough enough to be an everyday, in-shower staple. The flexible shaver head adapts to facial contours and can flex in eight directions so that you don’t miss a spot. At up to 50 minutes of battery power, this razor can easily breeze through a gel or foam shave session. After any shave, the LED battery display will indicate the remaining battery life and the shaver head can be opened up for cleaning.

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Philips Norelco 6880 Electric Shaver

$98.95

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Forget about giving socks or ties for Father’s Day. Market trends are showing that men are eager to explore and experiment with new personal care products to present their best selves as men’s interest in self care continues to rise. That’s why grooming, fragrance and wellness gifts are the best choices for dads who need a refresh of their essentials or a subtle hint to upgrade up their routine. Here, a curated range of the best Father’s Day gift ideas that will elevate his personal care come June 20 and beyond.

Harry’s Shave & Shower Kit
For the dad on the go, Harry’s Shave & Shower Kit makes traveling easy. Featuring a water-resistant toiletry bag, this set comes with a razor and a trio of products in TSA-friendly sizes. The pack includes an invigorating body wash available in your choice of Redwood, Shiso, Stone and Fig scents, a face wash with peppermint that gently exfoliates skin, and a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner that hydrates hair.

Harry’s Shave & Shower Travel Kit

$35

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Frederic Malle
Who says you can’t have it all? Frederic Malle’s Essentials Collection is a discovery set that includes five decadent men’s scents in 0.2-oz bottles that are perfect for the adventurous dad. Known for giving creative license to perfumers, the fragrances in Frederic Malle’s curated package features introductions to different designers spotlighting Bigarade Concentree, French Lover, Geranium pour Monsieur, Musc Ravageur and Vetiver Extraordinaire.

Frédéric Malle Essential Perfumes 5-Piece Set

$175

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Proraso
Proraso’s Vintage Gino Tin has a trinity of essentials for a shave with an emphasis on natural ingredients. The Italian brand knows plenty about mastering a clean-cut look as it’s been at it since its founding in 1908. Incorporating menthol for a cooling effect and eucalyptus oil to help clarify and soothe skin and hair, the set includes a pre-shave cream, shaving cream and after-shave balm. All housed in a collectible container featuring its advertising from the 1950s, products are all dermatologically tested and free of parabens, phthalates, silicones, mineral oils, artificial colors or SLS.

Proraso Vintage Gino Tin Set

$32

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Clinique for Men Starter Kit
Perfect for beginners, the Clinique for Men Starter Kit comes with three skin-nourishing formulas. The package includes a Face Wash and Cream Shave, meanwhile the star product is the Maximum Hydrator, which promises to deliver a moisture boost that lasts 24 hours for healthy-looking skin.

Clinique for Men Starter Kit

$15

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Cranston Heated Massage Chair
Ideal for dads with an at-home office, the Cranston Heated Massage Chair is the perfect complement for desk work. It’s designed with padding, and upper back and lumbar support for enhanced comfort. Six vibrating massage settings, with heating options, help support the back and legs.

Cranston Heated Massage Chair

$199

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Kiehl’s
Kiehl’s Facial Fuel for Men 3-Piece Skincare Set offers a triple play of revitalizing formulas where vitamin E is the hero ingredient. Formulated with caffeine and vitamin E, the Facial Fuel Cleanser helps to remove impurities while the Energizing Facial Scrub, with cooling menthol, sloughs away dead skin cells. For the final act, the Facial Fuel Moisturizer helps revitalize skin texture.

Kiehl’s Facial Fuel for Men

$55

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The Art of Shaving Beard Grooming Kit
Everything you need for a healthy beard comes together in this Beard Grooming Kit for Men by The Art of Shaving. The kit includes Beard Wash, Beard Conditioner and Sandalwood Beard Oil packaged with a sleek travel bag. Soothing peppermint oil and softening jojoba oil are the stars in the wash and conditioner set, while the Sandalwood Beard Oil, featuring argan, avocado and jojoba oils, helps moisturize and tame unruly hair with its non-greasy formula.

The Art of Shaving Beard Grooming Kit

$40

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Sephora Men’s Fragrance Sampler Set
Sephora offers nine men’s fragrance samplers to test out. Brands featured are Burberry, Paco Rabanne (two scents), Valentino, Viktor & Rolf, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. As a bonus, it comes with a black travel bag. Best of all, the package includes a voucher to redeem for a free full-sized featured fragrance in-store.

Sephora Men’s Fragrance Sampler Set

$68

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Jack Black Clean & Cool Body Wash Set
Ideal for trips to the gym, the Jack Black Clean & Cool Body Wash Set offers a revitalizing routine to washing up. Three products and a sponge come in a convenient travel bag, including an All-Over Wash that’s designed to cleanse the hair, body and face, a body lotion packed with vitamin E, jojoba and soy protein for hydrated skin and an anti-perspirant deodorant for odor control.

Jack Black Clean & Cool Body Wash Set

$54

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Asystem Performance Skin Care Kit
Also available as a subscription with supplements, Asystem’s plant-based and fragrance-free kit spotlights a trio of essentials, featuring the exfoliating Twice Daily Invigorating Cleanser, the Daily Defense Moisturizer, which has a hydrating SPF 30 formula, and the Overnight Rebuilding Cream, which is designed to help reduce dark circles.

Asystem Performance Skin Care Kit

$55

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