The 7 Best Bikini Trimmers, Plus Expert Tips On Shaving At Home
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The 7 Best Bikini Trimmers, Plus Expert Tips On Shaving At Home
At-home hair removal is already a tricky task, but when it comes to your bikini line, you can’t be too careful. Not only is the skin more sensitive, but the hair also tends to be thicker and more coarse. But it’s never a bad idea to have a bikini trimmer on hand if that's your preference.
How to Trim Safely and Properly
Don't Forget to Prep. “Make sure pubic area skin and hair is clean and dry,” says Caitlin Orszulak, R&D Scientist for Gillette Venus. “It also helps if you’ve exfoliated the area before trimming to reduce potential ingrown hairs. Many women will exfoliate and cleanse in the shower and then [proceed to trim] after they’ve dried off.”
Perfect the Technique. “Hold the skin taught with one hand while trimming with the other,” recommends Orszulak. “Flattening the skin makes it easier to remove the hair consistently and comfortably.”
Lighting Is Everything. For obvious reasons, “be sure you have good lighting while trimming this area,” advises Orszulak.
Whether you can’t make it in for an appointment with your trusty waxer, need a last-minute touch-up, or prefer to DIY, these seven trimmers make the process easy and painless.
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1) Bikini Perfect Women's Rechargeable Electric Trimmer
Philips
target.com
$29.99
With three attachments to choose from, this trimmer lets you choose your own hair-removal adventure. It's also waterproof, although it's best to trim when skin and hair are clean and dry.
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2) Hydro Silk 5 TrimStyle Women's Razor
Schick
target.com
$12.59
If you’re running low on bathroom space, consider this two-in-one tool. The razor has five blades and skin-moisturizing serum, while the trimmer has a built-in comb.
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3) Venus Bikini Precision Women's Trimmer
Gilette
target.com
$19.94
Not only is this pint-sized trimmer designed like a pen to make it easy to control, but it also comes with a snap-on 5-mm comb, “so you can choose to trim to length with the comb or remove the comb and trim closer to skin surface,” says Orszulak.
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4) Flawless Body Rechargeable Shaver and Trimmer
Finishing Touch
amazon.com
$29.99
It comes with 3-mm and 5-mm comb attachments, but the true genius of this device is that it has a built-in LED light.
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5) Women's Electric Bikini Trimmer
Panasonic
amazon.com
$17.40
Easily shift between five length settings with this sleek shaver, or skip the comb attachment altogether for a super-smooth finish.
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6) Silk-épil 9 Flex 9-300 Epilator Beauty Set
Braun
amazon.com
$219.94
If you want to truly go all out, this kit is as close to bringing the spa home as it gets. The smart shaver turns red if you’re applying too much pressure, plus it comes with a separate facial cleansing brush and face epilator attachment.
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7) Satiny Smooth Ladies Lithium Ion Precision Trimmer
Conair
amazon.com
$14.99
It’s free of bells and whistles, but this tiny trimmer is great for creating precise lines and targeting hard-to-reach spots.
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Plus, learn how to perfect the technique.
