The Best Body Shavers for Men

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While sprouting body hair isn’t a choice, managing it (or not) with a quality body shaver is entirely up to you. Admittedly, we kind of envy the guy who can sprout thick, dark hair from just about every pore on his body, and prance around proudly at the beach without a care in the world. But that’s not most people. If you prefer some middle ground of “manscaping” (or even a fully smooth look), then you probably need a body shaver in your arsenal.

The key difference between body shavers and face shavers tends to be the ergonomics of it all, as well as other design features that suit different body parts. If you’re going to shave your own back, then you need a device that works despite the odd angles. And if you’re going to shave your pubic hair (more on that below), then you need something that honors the sensitivity of the area. Luckily, the best body shaver options will cover all these needs. Some of them will work equally well on facial hair and body hair alike.

Our overall top pick in our 2023 Grooming Awards: Philips Norelco’s Bodygroom 7000, which combines trimming and shaving into one unbeatable tool for all your manscaping needs.

How to Shop for Body Shavers

The best way to frame your search is to decide how often you want or need to shave—and what “shaved” means for you. Some people really just want a body trimmer that gives them the appearance of being bare-skinned. Others want to have baby-smooth skin that, aside from waxing and depilatory creams, is achieved though manual razor shaving. Lastly, there’s a whole group of people who are satisfied by electric shavers, since they can get the hair short enough to appear bare (even better than trimmers), without having to risk things like ingrown hairs, razor burn, and shave cuts.

It’s also important to consider the sensitivity of the body part(s) you’re grooming. The groin requires a lot more protection and sensitivity than, say, the back. And if you're shaving, then there’s a chance you plan to show off that fresh skin within a day or so of the act (unless it’s just an ongoing personal preference). So, you want to find a product that doesn’t inflict any pain or irritation on the skin. Again, this is why many people opt for electric devices in place of razors, which also explains our top pick in this category.

How We Tested

At Men's Journal, we’re constantly testing the latest products, some of our team with more than a decade of grooming coverage under their belt. Whenever something enters the marketplace, it’s also at our desks, and quickly being tested. Think of us as grooming lab rats; we get to enjoy the spoils when something is really great, and endure the agony when a product isn’t up to par.

Best Body Shavers of 2023

The Best Overall Body Shaver: Philips Norelco Bodygroom 7000

If you’re starting with more than stubble, then you need a trimmer to get you down to a length you can shave. And who’s to say you want to be smooth all over? Get a device like Philips Norelco’s that allows you to customize your body hair like you would a beard or hairstyle. Maybe you have a smooth back, a trimmed-down chest, plus well-manicured armpits and groin. It’s all up to you, especially with this high-powered and shower-proof tool.

[$75; amazon.com]

The Best Body Trimmer: Panasonic Body Groomer

Some guys can do all the “shaving” they want without a shaver at all: Body trimmers can get hair down to a barely-there length, achieving the same aesthetic without having to risk irritation or added chafing. Panasonic’s device is notable here for its vertical mouth, which allows you to better position the trimmer into crevices like pits and upper hamstrings, and with guard options that allow for customized trimming lengths, too.

[$110; shop.panasonic.com]

The Best Back Shaver: BakBlade 2.0

Here’s the big name in over-the-shoulder back shaving, and for good reason. BakBlade’s device is like a body brush, except with two large removable blades that simplify the otherwise tedious task. It’s easy to pack, too, since it folds in half, and most men will even be able to use it on dry skin. Just rinse off first and take things slowly if you do.

[$50; amazon.com]

The Best Groin Shaver: Happy Nuts Ballber Pro Groin and Body Groomer

Happy Nuts’ product assortment really lives up to the brand’s name. Along with terrific powders and anti-chafe creams, it knows how to keep your nether regions cool and comfortable, even when it comes to the hedge work. Simply attach the 1 mm guard to give the safe distance between any loose skin and the teeth of this trimmer/shaver, or adjust the settings so that you can achieve lengths of 0 to 10mm in total.

[$79; amazon.com]

The Best Manual Razor for Face and Body: BIC Made for You Body and Face Razor (with 2 Cartridges)

BIC’s face and body razors come with a no-slip ergonomic handle and cartridges that have a single precision-detailing blade on their head. This allows for careful handiwork in any intimate or delicate areas, and the aloe-infused comfort strips soothe skin to prevent agony in your most sensitive spots.

[$9; amazon.com]

The Best Hybrid Face/Body Electric Shaver: Philips Norelco OneBlade Face + Body Shaver and Trimmer

While it’s designed to look like a juiced-up cartridge razor, Philips Norelco’s OneBlade is part shaver, part trimmer. Use it all over your body, head to toe, swapping in the coated teeth for more intimate areas.

[$50; target.com]