The 14 Best Body Hair Trimmers, According to Experts

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Being well-groomed as a modern man can mean a lot of things. You have a skincare routine, you understand the ins and outs of caring for and styling your hair, you enjoy a fine fragrance. Hell, you may even partake in a little botox and filler. Any or all of these mean you are doing the damn grooming thing and we salute you. In addition to all that, more and more men these days are manscaping—meaning they’re trimming or shaving their body hair below the neck. We’re here to tell you, body grooming can be very satisfying—not to mention help with things like swamp ass and even BO.

Grooming your body hair does not necessarily mean you need to be puritanical about ridding yourself of every little hair you find in the various nooks and crannies of your nooked-and-crannied body. Go completely au naturale, should you so desire! But if you've plumbed the depths of your psyche and discovered that, yeah, doing a little body grooming sounds like a good plan, you might want to check in with yourself a bit more than you have been.

There are a lot of factors that go into choosing a body groomer beyond just how well it cuts. Do you want to use it in the shower? Do you want a close shave or just to trim? Do you want to trim while you travel? No matter your experience level with body grooming, the trimmer options rounded up here take all the guesswork out of the process by doing their absolute best to make the path towards a better-groomed you slightly less hairy (puns!) while ensuring you don't completely fuck it up along the way. These are picks we've tried and loved—and we’re betting you will, too.

All Access Men's Bodygroomer

First things first: if you're in the market for any sort of grooming product right now, you might have to do some digging. Most models are sold out across the board and tracking down the one you're looking for via a somewhat reputable retailer can be a hassle. When it comes to buying a body groomer, keep an eye out for earlier versions of the model you're interested in —you'll be way more likely to find one in stock, and they tend to have almost all of the same features as their newer counterparts. Case in point: Remington's since released sleeker updates of this model, but almost all are sold out and this one more than does the trick.

Electric Body Groomer

Panasonic's signature body groomer comes with three angled heads so you can more easily maneuver around hard-to-reach areas of your body, including certain regions that'd be otherwise nearly impossible to shave evenly. Plus, its sure grip means it'll be hard to slip up when you're handling anything even remotely close to your private parts, so you can shave with a steady hand (and a regular heartbeat).

The Trimmer

This trimmer was clearly made with body grooming in mind—it checks all the boxes you want from a top-of-the-line trimmer. It’s cordless for easy handling, waterproof so you can use it in the shower for easy cleanup, the blades are rounded to help prevent nicking and painful tugging on your most sensitive parts, and it comes with length combs so you can leave a little length if you want. The brand says it’s specifically designed for below the belt trimming and shaving, but we’ve found it delivers anywhere on your body you want to take it.

Manscaper Body Groomer

The features of this new body trimmer read like a checklist of everything you want from your ideal groomer. It’s completely waterproof so you can use it in the shower (goodbye messy cleanup), the blades are specially designed for, shall we say, sensitive skin and cut through even coarse hair with ease, the wraparound safety guard protects your skin from nicks and cuts, and it boasts 100 minutes of run time on a single charge. But the most innovative thing about this groomer is the length dial, which is able to adjust the blades to 20 different lengths, which means you get way more length options than you do with any other trimmer on this list and can go from short to long (and anywhere in between) without stopping to switch guards.

OneBlade Face + Body Hybrid Electric Trimmer

There’s a lot to love about this unique trimmer. The blade and handle are shaped more like a razor, so if you’re not used to a bulky trimmer, this is a great option (plus it’s lightweight like the razor you’re used to). The blade cuts close—like actually shaves—unlike other trimmers that don’t shave down right to the skin. This “body” version comes with a variety of length combs so tailoring the length of hair to different places on your body (including your beard) is a breeze. Perhaps best of all, it’s small and lightweight for hassle-free trimming on the go.

Lawn Mower 4.0

If you've seen Manscaped's advertisements anywhere online and are feeling wary, worry not: The brand is more than its tongue-in-cheek marketing statements. Its Lawn Mover 3.0 model, while still cheekily named, might actually represent what the brand refers to as the next frontier in below-the-waist trimming. It's specifically engineered to protect you from any potential fuckups when you're at your most exposed, and comes complete with adjustable guide combs that can handle any amount of hair, no matter how coarse.

Multi-Grooming Kit

Braun's multi-grooming kit includes everything you could ever need when it comes to giving your body hair a long-overdue upgrade. Among other things, the kit comes with four different combs and an adjustable dial—covering over a dozen precision lengths—and a specific trimmer attachment for almost every body part you have capable of growing hair. Plus it's fully washable, which makes it super easy to clean and means you can use it in the shower if that's more your thing.

Bodygroom Series 7000 Showerproof Dual-Sided Body Trimmer and Shaver for Men, BG7030/49

Philips makes some of the most technically capable body groomers in the game, and its Series 7000 trimmer represents the best of what the brand has to offer at a relative bargain of a price. The two-headed device allows for a seamless transition between areas you want completely shaved and others you only want to trim, and its ergonomic design means it won't be slipping out of your hand while you're reaching around tricky angles.

All-in-One Grooming Kit

If you’re looking for a budget option, this straightforward trimmer can double as your beard trimmer as well as a body groomer. It comes with all the attachments you need and features stainless steel blades designed to cut through even thick, coarse hair. With the attachments, you get 14 possible lengths which means you can customize the length wherever you’re trimmer (no more choosing between completely shaved or leaving it long). The price isn’t top-of-the-line, but the features and efficacy will make you feel like it is.

The Ballber Groin Hair Trimmer

Grooming your gonads can be a real fucking pain. From the folds and sags to fact that they're situated in a hard-to-navigate part of the body, trimming your nuts takes a lot of effort. Happy Nuts, as its name clearly suggests, is here to help with the precarious process. This slim-shape razor, aptly called the Ballber, features two cutting edges that makes it easy to shave in every direction.

Ultimate Pro Back Shaver

There are hard-to-reach parts of your body, and then there are there are the areas that are beyond human capabilities. Indeed, it's strenuous enough scratching an itch on your back, let alone shaving clumps of hair. But Mangroomer has you covered. The brand's back shaver with its patented design lets you groom and trim with ease. And if you have extra thick and course hair, just make sure to press the Power Burst button.

Multigroom Series 9000

If you’re looking to streamline your grooming experience and want to invest in a trimmer that does it all, this is your ticket. It’s powerful enough to give a professional-level haircut (whether you’re a DIY-er or have someone help you), but it also can serve as a beard trimmer and, of course, a highly-effective body trimmer. There are plenty of attachments so you can easily customize the length of your hair wherever you’re trimming, between 19 different lengths and there is an included attachment specifically designed for shaving body hair, which works like a dream. The design is hefty stainless steel so it feels substantial in your hand and the long battery life means you hardly ever have to recharge it.

V3 The Archibald

Yes, this trimmer is specifically designed for you twig and berries and includes a SackSafe guard that protects your most delicate parts from nicks and cuts, but it’s also good enough to take to other parts of your body as well. What it lacks in length attachments, it makes up for in ease of use. The trimmer itself is well-designed and lightweight enough to hold in your hand and trim everything you need without your wrist or grip getting tired. There’s even a built-in LED light which comes in handy when you’re trying to get to every last nook and cranny - even the ones where the sun don’t shine.

OneBlade Intimate Body Groomer & Trimmer

We’ve already established that we’re fans of the OneBlade, but there is a catch: you shouldn’t use the same trimmer on your face as you do on your body, especially not your groin (it’s bacterial cross-contamination just waiting to happen). That’s reason enough to switch to this one, which is specially designed for use on sensitive areas like your groin and armpits. The same OneBlade dual-directional blade we all love is there, but updated with a SkinProtect cover to prevent nicks and cuts and it also comes with a 3mm length guard in case you want a little extra length.

Ultra Pivot Body Trimmer for Men

Anyone who has tried to groom anything on their bodies knows that it’s all about the angle, especially when you start getting into hard to reach places or areas with lots of curves and angles. This trimmer has an innovative pivoting head to address that exact problem. It can be locked into five different angles so no matter what you’re trimming, you can get the most effective angle to power through hair quickly. The adjustable length comb is handy when you want to quickly switch lengths without needing to search for different attachments.

How Safe Are Body Groomers?

Most body groomers are specifically designed to use on your body, which means there usually are safeguards in place for sensitive areas. Typically, the blades themselves will have some sort of protection against nicks and cuts, especially if it’s designed to be used on your groin, balls and other areas that you definitely don’t want to injure. Some will also feature shaver heads that are designed for the body as well. That said, there is always some risk involved because no human is perfect. If you do cut yourself in a sensitive area, makes sure to clean and dress the cut quickly to avoid infection. Pro tip: if you’re trying to get a clean shave, trim the hair down to the lowest setting first before shaving, to avoid longer hairs getting caught in the blades (which can lead to pulling and nicks).

Can You Use The Same Trimmer On Your Face And Body?

You can, but it’s not recommended. Unless you clean the blade very well between uses, you run the risk of moving bacteria from one area to the other, particularly if you’re trimming or shaving an area like your groin where bacteria can grow easily (it’s the moisture). A good rule of thumb is to have one trimmer or razor for your face and another for other areas of your body.

Can You Trim In The Shower?

Many guys like to trim or shave their body hair in the shower because it makes cleanup easier, and many groomers these days are designed to be used in both wet and dry settings. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with grooming in the shower, but keep in mind that it tends to be harder to cut hair when it’s soaking wet. We recommend doing it dry, before getting in the shower, and applying a bit of baby powder to the area first to soak up any excess moisture on the skin. It also helps plump up hair to make it easier and faster to cut.

Why Trust Us

We’re not going to say something is great unless it's actually great. Every product in Esquire’s round-ups is carefully curated by our grooming and e-commerce teams.

When it comes to devices like body groomers you can rest assured that we’re hand-selecting products that we’ve personally tested, tried, and loved. Our grooming editor Garrett Munce, along with the rest of the style team, has spent years trimming, shaving, and test driving dozens of body groomers and we are confident that these are the best.

Every pick on this list (and our other lists) comes from these years of testing. We know that everyone’s bodies are different, no two men are the same, and what works for you may not work for everyone else. But if you’re looking for the right place to start, with advice from folks who care (possibly too much!) about this sort of stuff, this is the place to be.

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