How to Buy Women's Shavers

Tips on buying a women's shaver

Women's shavers offer an electric alternative to standard razor shaving. Although most testers say they are not as good as men's electric shavers, they are designed specifically for a woman's body -- women's shavers are more ergonomic to hold and they often have pivoting heads to maneuver around knees and ankles. Women with sensitive skin say that electric shavers are less likely to cause irritation and since the blade never touches the skin, they are less likely to cause nicks and cuts. More importantly, women aren't limited to ladies' models.

Epilators are another electric option for hair removal. Unlike shavers, epilators don't cut hair. Instead, they rely on multiple tweezers to pull hair out of the skin. Most users say they are quite painful -- especially for beginners -- but they leave skin completely hair free for longer periods of time. Here are a few things to keep in mind while shopping for a hair removal system:

• Men's shavers are superior. Women looking for a closer shave should consider using a men's shaver, as tests reveal that women's shavers don't perform as well as men's shavers do. However, when buying a men's shaver, you could end up paying more for features you don't need, such as a beard/sideburn trimmer.

• Shavers should be shower-safe. Since many women prefer to shave their legs in the shower, a wet/dry shaver is imperative.

• Women have unique hair removal needs. Some shavers come with bikini trimmers for shaving in delicate areas and many have pivoting heads to move along the contours of a woman's body. A completely immersible shaver makes for easy cleaning. Other interesting features include long hair trimmers and even lights to help you see every single hair.

• There will be an adjustment period. It can take up to 30 days for your skin to adjust to a new method of hair removal. To safeguard your financial investment, look for products that come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.