![]() “Often, when it comes to other areas of the body, men skip this preparation,” he says. And while the items they recommended are a little different to the ones you’d use on your face, stylist Yvey Valcin stresses that no matter where you’re grooming, you should always apply shaving cream just the same. To find out which tools are the best for manscaping any (and every) area of the body, we tested trimmers over time, and spoke to Gilman, Miguez, and eight other grooming experts about the tools they recommend (and use themselves). ![]() It doesn’t see the sun or wind, which hardens the skin on the rest of our bodies,” says Friend of a Barber’s Mark Miguez. “Their skin will break out, or they’ll cut themselves.” This is perhaps even more pertinent when it comes to grooming hair below the belt, “because that’s very sensitive skin down there. “Guys who shave their chest with razors - at least when they first begin - always complain about how awful it was,” says Mike Gilman, the founder of the Grooming Lounge Barbershop and Men’s Spa. But what works for your facial hair isn’t always appropriate when it comes to grooming other areas. Much smaller, the Styler runs on double AA batteries but is still okay to use in the shower.Manscaping essentially means the grooming (or removing of) hair from any part of a man’s (or male-identifying person’s) body. A shaver on one end and a trimmer on the other, this full-body razor holds an hour of full charge.Ī popular budget option is the Gillette Styler with three comb attachments for $26. Philips Norelco has the Darth Maul of razors with their two-sided Bodygroom Series 7000. They’re virtually the same razor, just Meridian sits $13 cheaper. For a quality buzz, there are a few that give the Lawn Mower 4.0 a run for its money.Īt $72, Meridian is a precision-grade trimmer most close to Manscaped’s grooming powers. The men’s trimmer market has plenty of options to choose from (just walk through any CVS aisle). Popping the blade out is easy enough, but getting in there to keep your lawnmower clean is not a fun task. You can fit close to 15 Post-It notes in the space between the body of the razor and the ceramic head-yes, I tested-as you can imagine, that’s a lot of space for hair to collect. ![]() This is definitely a downside and adds to the post-trim routine. Large gap between body and razor for hair to collect And if you end up losing the charging base, you need to contact Manscaped for a replacement and that price is unknown. To replace one ceramic head, it costs $15 which is a little steep. For durability, I have to say two years in I don’t regret the decision. What’s Not Good About the Manscaped 4.0 Trimmer? Expensive razorĪt $85, this trimmer is definitely an investment. I’d recommend investing in a bottle of Draino. If you’re sick of sweeping hairs off the floor-or tired of your partner commenting on your manscaping hygiene-you can use it in the shower. A smooth handle provides great grip for handling and it’s beyond comfortable to use. ![]() The Lawn Mower 4.0 is lightweight and durable for easy maneuvering. If the power went out and I didn’t have a flashlight, hell, I might use this ball shaver. Those hard-to-see areas-we don’t have to tell you where-are a thing of the past. A small LED light sits in an indent on the front of the razor and is surprisingly powerful. Using electromagnetic induction-a fancy way to say it generates an electric current using a magnetic field-a convenient charging dock eliminates a constant need for loose wires. No, I’m not spending an hour and a half sculpting my stones, but 90 minutes of full charge is great if you forget to charge it. While Manscaped doesn’t guarantee cut protection for their trademarked SkinSafe tech, I’ve yet to need a bandaid. This allows a smooth glide across your skin to trim away all the hair you want gone. The top of the trimmer has a flat surface about the size of my thumb tip that lines up with the actual blade. Why do I care so much? I haven’t had a nick or scratch yet. The Lawn Mower 4.0 uses a ceramic blade that is set back from the edge of the trimmer’s body for a precision buzz. What’s Good About the Manscaped 4.0 Trimmer? SkinSafe blade
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