The best lady shavers
Legs, underarms and the bikini line without a razor and foam: five electric lady shavers compared on power, heads and wet use.
A lady shaver is a small electric razor: a thin metal foil sits over the moving blades, so hair is cut short while the foil rides along the skin. The Philips and Remington are classic foil shavers for legs and underarms, the Remington with a trimmer and bikini comb as well, while the three multi-head kits swap between a body shaver, a bikini trimmer and small heads for the face.
Then think about power. The Philips runs on AA batteries, so there’s nothing to charge and nothing to lose; the rest are rechargeable, from Remington’s charging stand to docks and USB cables, and only Tiovara and Remington publish a run time. All five can be used in the shower, and a little shaving gel helps any of them glide.
What matters
- Power: AA batteries to swap, or rechargeable from a stand, dock or USB cable.
- Heads: a foil for legs, a trimmer or comb for the bikini line, small heads for the face.
- Wet and dry: all five work in the shower; check how much water the handle can take.
- Run time, where the maker gives one: 30 minutes for Remington, 90 for Tiovara.
#1 of 5
Best overall
Philips SatinShave Essential Lady Shaver HP6341/00
£22.99 RRP
The small single-foil head and anti-slip grip make it easy to steer in the bath or shower, and it runs on two AA batteries, so there’s no charger to pack and it works straight from the box.
What owners say: Owners say it leaves legs and arms silky smooth, is simple to keep clean, and is still going strong after years of use.
A closer look: Keep a spare pair of AA batteries in the bathroom cabinet, since the motor slows as a set runs down. The travel cap clips over the foil so it can go straight into a washbag, and a rinse under the tap after each shave, with the brush now and then, keeps the head clear.
- Single-foil shaving head
- Wet and dry, for the bath or shower
- Runs on 2 AA batteries (included)
- Anti-slip ergonomic grip
- Travel cap and cleaning brush
Best for: Simple shaving, nothing to charge
- Power
- 2 x AA batteries (included)
- Heads
- Single foil
- Wet and dry
- Bath or shower
- Bikini trimmer
- No
- Face and detail heads
- No
#2 of 5
Longest run time
Tiovara 3-in-1 Lady Shaver (T1-02)
£10–£20 Price range
Up to 90 minutes from a charge, from a dock at home or a USB cable away, with three heads: one for legs and arms, a precision trimmer for the bikini line and underarms, and one for fine facial hair.
What owners say: Owners find it shaves closely on legs, underarms and bikini line alike, glides without dragging, and say a charge lasts past an hour and a half.
A closer look: Leave the dock by the sink so it stays topped up, and pack the USB cable for trips away. Each head pulls off to rinse under the tap, and the brush clears trimmings from the ceramic blades before it goes back on the dock.
- Up to 90 minutes a charge
- 3 heads: body, precision trimmer, face
- Ceramic blades
- IPX7 waterproof, wet or dry
- Charging dock and USB cable
Best for: Long run time and three heads
- Power
- Rechargeable, up to 90 min
- Heads
- 3: body, trimmer, face
- Wet and dry
- IPX7
- Bikini trimmer
- Yes
- Face and detail heads
- Face head
#3 of 5
Best premium
Remington Cordless Lady Shaver WDF4840
£44.99 RRP
Two floating foils with a trimmer between them catch longer hairs and stubble in one pass, and it sits on its charging stand between shaves. Remington brought out the first rechargeable cordless shaver in 1960.
What owners say: Owners find it easy to handle, even with stiff or arthritic hands, and like how smooth it leaves legs, especially used in the shower.
Heads up: Remington’s manual asks for a 24-hour charge before the first use and 20 hours after that, so put it on the stand the night before it’s needed.
A closer look: Use it dry or in the shower, but charge it away from the basin and bath, as the manual asks. Clip the bikini comb over the head for a tidier line, and brush out the foils now and then so they keep cutting cleanly.
- Two floating foils
- Intercept trimmer for longer hairs
- Bikini trimming comb
- Up to 30 minutes cordless
- Charging stand, brush and beauty bag
Best for: Legs and the bikini line
- Power
- Rechargeable, up to 30 min
- Heads
- 2 foils and a trimmer
- Wet and dry
- Showerproof
- Bikini trimmer
- Comb attachment
- Face and detail heads
- No
#4 of 5
Best budget
Wazivo 5-in-1 Lady Shaver
£10–£20 Price range
Five stainless steel heads cover everything from legs and underarms to the bikini line, upper lip, brows and nose, and each one pulls off to wash under the tap.
What owners say: Owners like the range of heads, find it gentle with no pulling, and say it holds its charge for ages.
A closer look: Small enough for a handbag or washbag, so it suits quick touch-ups away from home. Check the level indicator before a trip, swap to the right head for each area rather than making one do everything, and brush the heads out after use.
- 5 interchangeable heads
- Face, brows, nose, body and bikini line
- Wet and dry
- Battery level indicator
- Washable stainless steel heads
Best for: Face and body in one kit
- Power
- Rechargeable
- Heads
- 5 interchangeable
- Wet and dry
- Yes
- Bikini trimmer
- Yes
- Face and detail heads
- Face, brows and nose
#5 of 5
Best for trimming
FUNHEE 3-in-1 Lady Shaver and Bikini Trimmer
£10–£20 Price range
A foil head with side blades takes longer hairs and stubble together on legs and underarms, and a bikini trimmer with two adjustable combs swaps on for a tidier line.
What owners say: Owners say it glides over sensitive areas without snagging and leaves skin smooth, and find it quick to put together.
Heads up: Rinse the head under the tap but keep the handle out of the water: FUNHEE says the body shouldn’t be submerged for long.
A closer look: Start with the longer comb on the bikini trimmer and work down, for a neat finish without going too short. Swap heads with the power off, and in the shower a little shaving gel helps the foil head glide over legs.
- 3 heads: foil shaver, bikini and nose trimmers
- 2 adjustable combs
- Ceramic blades
- IPX7 head, wet or dry
- USB rechargeable
Best for: Trimming and shaving
- Power
- Rechargeable (USB)
- Heads
- 3: foil, bikini, nose
- Wet and dry
- IPX7 (head)
- Bikini trimmer
- Yes
- Face and detail heads
- Nose trimmer
How they compare
| Feature | #1Philips SatinShave HP6341 | #2Tiovara 3-in-1 | #3Remington WDF4840 | #4Wazivo 5-in-1 | #5FUNHEE 3-in-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Longest run time | Best premium | Best budget | Best for trimming | |
| Picked Rating | 8.9 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Price | £22.99 RRP | £10–£20 Price range | £44.99 RRP | £10–£20 Price range | £10–£20 Price range |
| Power | 2 x AA batteries (included) | Rechargeable, up to 90 min | Rechargeable, up to 30 min | Rechargeable | Rechargeable (USB) |
| Heads | Single foil | 3: body, trimmer, face | 2 foils and a trimmer | 5 interchangeable | 3: foil, bikini, nose |
| Wet and dry | Bath or shower | IPX7 | Showerproof | Yes | IPX7 (head) |
| Bikini trimmer | No | Yes | Comb attachment | Yes | Yes |
| Face and detail heads | No | Face head | No | Face, brows and nose | Nose trimmer |
| Best for | Simple shaving, nothing to charge | Long run time and three heads | Legs and the bikini line | Face and body in one kit | Trimming and shaving |
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