The 6 Best Electric Razors For Women In 2025, Tested By Beauty Editors
It's time to ditch the disposable.

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My interest in hair removal started in elementary school when I snuck into my mom's medicine cabinet, and dragged her razor across my leg like I was coloring with my favorite box of markers. Needless to say, I've learned the right way to shave since then (namely to apply shaving cream and gently glide my razor toward the grain with light pressure).
I've had a lot of help perfecting my technique—as a beauty editor with eight years of testing experience, I have access to advice from the best dermatologists and aestheticians. Yet, no matter how on-point my new shaving technique is now, most women's razors never get my legs quite as smooth. And other hair removal methods are super painful, ripping strands out at the root. Ouch!
But then, I upgraded to electric razors—and I've never turned back.
Best Electric Razors For Women
"A closer shave can feel nice, but because the surface of our skin is not perfectly smooth, it inevitably results in removal of some skin cells," says dermatologist Dr. Caroline Robinson, MD. "This can lead to microscopic nicks and irritation."An electric razor can help avoid this. They're typically less sensitizing, says Dr. Robinson, because the shave they provide is not as close." At-home laser hair removal devices, waxing, sugaring, and threading are all great options for hair removal if you've got the time (and the coin), but if silky-smooth skin sans irritation is what you're after, the answer is electric.
Over the past year, Women's Health editors have been testing popular electric razors to determine which seven are worth the investment. Ultimately, we found that the Philips Beauty Series was the best multi-use product due to its five-blade razor and dual-sidedness that allows for a super close shave. Meanwhile, the Remington Smooth & Silky On-the-Go Shaver delivers on quality for quick touch-ups while being budget- and travel-friendly. Read on to see our other winners from our testing process.
What To Consider
With the multitude of options available, there are a couple of features to consider the next time you're in the market for a fresh shave:
Blades
More is not always better. In fact, a larger amount of blades can sometimes increase irritation, says dermatologist Dr. Lauren Ploch, MD. On the other hand, fewer blades mean more passes over the skin, which can also cause irritation. It's about finding a happy medium that works for you. This may take some testing, so remember to try out your razor on a small patch of skin to see how you react before going all in.
Design
Think about how well a razor feels and fits in your hand. You want something that’s well-balanced and not too heavy for the most comfortable shaving experience. Also consider if it will shave wet or dry. Not all electric razors can be used in the shower, Dr. Ploch points out. So, if you're a shower shaver, make sure to grab something waterproof and cordless.
You also want to make sure your razor head can contour to your body's curves, especially when you're targeting areas like the bikini line, underarms, toes, and even legs. Some of the razors on this list, like the Panasonic Close Curves Electric Razor, can uniquely adapt to the body's curves with their rotating heads.
Battery Life
If a razor is rechargeable (big plus already), make sure to check out how long it takes to charge and the battery. If you don't want to deal with a cord or annoying charge time, some of the options on this list—hi, Philips Series 5000 Electric Facial Hair Remover—are battery-powered, which may be more convenient while traveling.
Attachments
Some razors come with trimmers, blade guides, and changeable blade heads for different areas of the body. If you're looking for more of a Swiss army knife-type, multi-tool situation, take a look at the available attachments. Then, see if those are compatible with the parts of your body you want to tackle.
Warranty
Believe it or not, many razors have a warranty, so if you're unsatisfied with your purchase, you can most likely return it for a longer period than you might think. Most razors on this list have a 30-day warranty, which gives you ample time for testing.
How We Selected
Our team tests a wide range of products and services to provide our readers with reliable, honest, and trustworthy information. It's our belief that our readers deserve the best, which is why our recommendations have been thoroughly tested and vetted by our very own editors. For the past year, Women’s Health editors, including myself, our lifestyle commerce editor Jasmine Gomez, and editorial assistant Sabrina Talbert, tested the bestselling, most popular, and top-rated electric razors. Our team also consulted four dermatologists, and then evaluated thousands of customer reviews and ratings to narrow down the 10 best electric razors for a wide range of needs and preferences.
Ready for smooth, bump-free skin? Look no further than these editor-tested and expert-approved electric razors for women, below.
Nicole Saunders is the beauty editor at Women's Health and has over eight years of experience researching, writing, and editing lifestyle content. She specializes in breaking down complicated topics, like red light therapy for hair growth and LED face masks, into easy-to-understand guides. Saunders takes great pride in heavily researching and testing featured beauty products, such as strengthening shampoos and body washes for dry skin on our site.
Previously, she was the beauty editor at Best Products where she tested quite literally thousands of launches for her quarterly column and the Best New Beauty Awards package. She also launched the beauty and wellness coverage at NBC News and contributed to CNN, Cosmopolitan, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, and Harper's BAZAAR.
You can follow her on Instagram to stay in the loop on her product testing adventures.
Brian Underwood is beauty director at Women’s Health, where he oversees content strategy for the brand across all platforms, including digital, print, and social. Underwood previously served as beauty and wellness director at Oprah Daily and O, The Oprah Magazine. During his tenure leading beauty content for the Oprah brand at Hearst, stories Underwood commissioned were awarded the Skin Cancer Foundation Media Award and a Fragrance Award for Editorial Excellence (his second). He was the launch Beauty Director of Dr. Oz THE GOOD LIFE, and has held additional editorial positions at Fitness, Organic Style, Good Housekeeping, Life & Style Weekly, and Woman’s Day and has written for Self, Shape, Seventeen, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, and many more. Underwood previously served on the Skin Cancer Foundation’s gala committee and as partnerships director of the Trans Beauty Clinic, a New York-based charitable organization that provided beauty services and workshops to the city’s trans community.


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