The 12 Best Bikini Trimmers and Razors for Silky Smooth Skin
Having the right beauty tools is always essential, but that’s especially true when you’re giving yourself a special haircut down there. Choosing the best bikini trimmer is crucial for keeping the delicate skin safe and getting the results you want. Just think about how using the best razors for women gives you a super clean shave, the best face shavers for women get rid of peach fuzz, or how the best electric shavers for women leave skin silky smooth. However, even if you opt for a top shaving tool, knowing how to use it is just as important.
“The correct orientation of the trimmer is key for the achievement of a good result,” says Benjamin Wilson, Designer & Director of Design and Technology Communications, Braun. “This applies to any trimmer.” If you want to cut the hair as short as possible, he suggests using the trimmer without the trimmer comb. If you’re looking to shape the hair, use the trimmer with the tips pointed toward the skin.
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To ensure smooth sailing, prep the skin beforehand. “Prior to shaving or shaping with a trimmer, it’s great to start with an exfoliation and cleansing step,” says Elizabeth Compo, Senior Product Research Scientist for Venus. “An exfoliant can help loosen and sweep away dead skin cells, sebum, and oils that can trap hair. Venus for Pubic Hair & Skin 2-in-1 Cleanser + Shave Gel is also a great cleanser for skin and hair. Afterward, I’d recommend a soothing moisturizer to help reduce itch. Venus for Pubic Hair & Skin Daily Soothing Serum is a great choice; bonus that it also contains lactic acid which is a gentle exfoliant that can help prevent ingrowns between shaves.”
If you’re using a bikini trimmer just to shape and keeping the hair at a longer length, there’s less chance of razor burn, but Compo recommends using an oil, like the Venus for Pubic Hair & Skin Softening Oil. “It’s a unique blend of 11 plant-based oils and conditions hair to leave it soft and smooth,” she says. “It’s fast drying and won’t stain.”
Though many bikini trimmers are designed to be used dry, it’s helpful to take a shower or bath beforehand to soften the hair. “This not only will make the trimming or shaving experience more comfortable, but also cleans your skin, which will reduce the risk of inflammation,” Wilson says. “If you want to go from longer hair to bare start with the trimmer comb attached to pre-shorten the hair before you completely take the hair off; this again contributes to a more comfortable experience. For a device that only can be used in dry condition, you should dry your skin properly before shaving or trimming for better gliding.” Be sure to always read the instructions first.
Now that you know all the tips and tricks, these are the best bikini trimmers and razors, whether you’re looking to do a little grooming or go full on Brazilian.
1. Braun Silk Epil 9 Flex Epilator Beauty Set
Best Overall
“The device is meant for multi-use, mainly for its epilation purpose as it’s the world’s first epilator with a fully flexible head, but the head can be swapped out to one of the multiple attachments, including the shave and trimmer attachment,” Wilson says. “The shave and trimmer attachment head turns the Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex epilator into a fully functional shaver. The long hair trimmer comb (3mm) lets you trim hair where preferred. It’s perfect for grooming hair even in the most sensitive areas, such as underarms and bikini line, without red bumps or irritation.”
2. Eeska 2-in-1 Lady Electric Bikini Shaver
Best for Wet and Dry
If you want the versatility of being able to use it both wet and dry, then this one from Eeska is the best bikini trimmer for you. This versatile trimmer can be used practically anywhere, on the face, arms, legs, body, armpits and bikini line. To make the most of each spot, it comes with a facial hair removal head and body hair trimmer head. Ultra-thin foil delivers a close, comfortable shave with hypoallergenic stainless-steel blades that gently glide over skin, minimizing irritation along the way. It won’t leave any residue behind, so it’s great for sensitive skin.
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3. Brori Electric Bikini Trimmer for Women
Best Bikini Trimmer With LED Light
Having trouble seeing those hard-to-reach spots in the shower? The Brori electric bikini razor has built-in LED light that illuminates even the finest hairs to ensure you’ll get every last one. With three high-speed razor-sharp blades, it’s made to tackle unwanted body hair not just on the bikini line, but also the arms, legs, back, and armpits. Safe for sensitive skin, it’s hypoallergenic and painless. It can be used wet or dry and comes with detachable shaving heads. The included cleaning brush makes it a cinch to keep tidy.
4. Schick Hydro Silk TrimStyle Moisturizing Razor for Women With Bikini Trimmer
Everything you need for a perfectly trimmed bikini line is in the Schick Hydro Silk TrimStyle Moisturizing Razor for Women With Bikini Trimmer. The twofer includes both a standard five-blade razor infused with a hydrating serum on one side to replace the skin’s natural moisture and a waterproof trimmer with an adjustable comb on the other side. That’s what makes this multitasker a great bikini razor. When they team up, you’re left with super-smooth skin, even if you decide to go for a Brazilian. It’s designed to deliver an incredibly close shave without any nicks or cuts.
5. Philips Beauty BikiniGenie Cordless Bikini Trimmer for Women
Best Bikini Shaver for Travel
Cordless is key for travel, whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a true vacation. No one needs to deal with an extra cord in their suitcase, plus this little guy is petite and light, and runs on AA batteries. Since it’s designed for the bikini area, the Philips Beauty BikiniGenie Cordless Bikini Trimmer for Women can trim thicker hair without leaving damage behind, like cuts and irritation. It comes with all the accessories you need, including trimming combs, a mini shaver head and a drawstring pouch to store everything in. A cinch to use, it works on wet or dry skin. For easy clean up, it comes with a small brush.
6. Remington WPG4020C Body and Bikini Grooming Kit
Best for Preventing Ingrown Hairs
Those itchy, red, angry red bumps are the worst, so anything that can prevent ingrown hairs deserves a prize for being one of the best bikini trimmers and razors. In addition to working as a trimmer for the bikini line, the Remington WPG4020C Body and Bikini Grooming Kit comes with an exfoliator attachment to prevent ingrown hairs. Another prevention plus is that the trimmer has a hypoallergenic angled foil shaver to deliver a smoother shave, leading to less redness and bumps.
7. Clio Palmperfect Bikini Trimmer
Best Budget Razor
At under $10, this is a great bikini trimmer if you’re on a budget. To match your exact needs, the Clio Palmperfect Bikini Trimmer comes with two blades: a precision blade for trimming fine and short hair and a wide-tooth blade for longer and thicker hair. The dual blade has rounded edges to make things comfortable while getting a trim, making it even more gentle and safe. It runs on two AAA batteries, which are included.
8. Philips BikiniPerfect Advanced Women’s Trimmer Kit for Bikini Line
Best Bikini Trimmer for Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin is easily irritated, especially when we’re talking about down there. That’s why you’ll want to opt for this Philips bikini shaver. Customization is key for preventing irritation and this little guy has a precision comb for safety, along with a micro trimmer. A major bonus is that it’s rechargeable for up to 60 minutes of cordless use.
9. Gillette Venus Bikini Precision Women’s Trimmer
Best Precision Trimmer
When you’re landscaping your bikini line, there isn’t a lot of room for error, so you’ll want one of the best bikini trimmers and razors for precision. The petite size of the Gillette Venus Bikini Precision Women’s Trimmer is an asset, as it allows you to get into all the tight spots. Designed to work safely and painlessly (no tugging or pinching!) from every angle, it’s super-maneuverable, making it easy to use.
Buy: Gillette Venus Bikini Precision Women’s Trimmer $16.52
10. Remington WPG4050 Smooth & Silky Body & Bikini 5-Piece Groomer Kit
Best Mulitpurpose Trimmer
When you’re looking to trim more than just your bikini line, this multitasker is the answer. The Remington WPG4050 Smooth & Silky Body & Bikini 5-Piece Groomer Kit’s wand is adept at providing a close shave for your bikini line, courtesy of the hypoallergenic stainless-steel blades and the adjustable length that lets you choose from three options. It also comes with a facial hair trimmer and a foil shaver, plus a facial cleansing brush for exfoliation. In other words, it’s basically the Swiss Army Knife of hair removal.
11. Epilady Speed Corded Epilator
Best Epilator
If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional bikini trimmers and razors, an epilator could be the answer. While bikini trimmers and razors remove hair at the surface of the skin, epilators go deeper to remove it at the root. Yes, that means it has a higher ouch factor, but the payoff is that the results last much longer. The Epilady Speed Corded Epilator has two operating speeds and its guide cap helps you position it at the optimum epilating angle, taking out the guesswork. It’ll remove even short and fine hair, leaving skin silky smooth for up to four weeks.
12. Finishing Touch Lumina Painless Hair Remover
Best for Fine Hair
Getting every last hair can seem impossible, unless you have this hair remover in your arsenal. Since the Finishing Touch Lumina Painless Hair Remover is also designed to work on the face, including brows and peach fuzz, it knows how to grab hairs of all sizes. That makes it super-precise for the bikini line. It even has a light to ensure you won’t miss a spot. Petite and painless, it comes with one AAA battery and a cleaning brush.
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