Women’s razors have come a long way. No longer simple designs that could cause nicks, razor bumps or ingrown hairs, there are now options on the market created to make shaving quick and painless. Searching for a razor to give you the closest shave possible? Look no further — our experts worked to find the best razors for women for legs, pubic area, sensitive skin and more, all of which are easy to use and deliver smooth, silky skin.
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Best Overall Razor for Women
Athena Club The Razor Kit
Pros
- Refillable, five-blade razor
- Easy to maneuver
Cons
- May be heavier to some
Minimize shower time with a razor that 89% of our testers agreed was best at shaving hair in one pass. The Beauty Award winner also earned a perfect score for maneuvering around hard-to-reach areas. “I like that it got around my knees and ankles well and gave me no razor burn,” one tester reported. The five-blade razor comes with a silicone handle for easy gripping while its skin guard comes coated in hyaluronic acid that aims to hydrate as you go. The only potential drawback if you’re used to a lightweight razor: One tester found it on the heavier side.
Type of razor: Cartridge razor | Blades: Five | Features: Aluminum handle coated with non-slip silicone and a hyaluronic acid serum strip
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Best Value Razor for Women
Gillette Venus Extra Swirl Women’s Razor
Pros
- Glides over hard-to-reach areas smoothly and easily
- Gives a close, long-lasting shave
Cons
- Lubrication around the blade can become sticky
Uniquely designed with a ball to allow the razor to twist side to side and pivot more easily, this refillable option from Gillette performed very well in our testing. It was able to maneuver around tricky areas with ease: All testers agreed that it glided over skin easily, and nearly every tester said that it easily moved around difficult areas such as knees and ankles. Some even could shave less frequently when using this razor, with one tester sharing that they liked “the super close shave and the fact that I shaved less often yet still had smooth skin.” The blade has a gel/lotion band around it for smooth lubrication, but some testers found that it became sticky; make sure to change the cartridge often to avoid that.
Type of razor: Cartridge razor | Blades: Five | Features: Twisting handle and a water-activated moisturizing ribbon
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Best Razor for Women’s Bikini Area
Gillette Venus for Pubic Hair and Skin
Pros
- Easily shaves fine and coarse hair alike
- Doesn’t cause redness or irritation around delicate areas
Cons
- Some wish it provided a closer shave
With a rubbery ergonomic handle and a patented “Irritation Defense Bar,” this razor puts you in control of your shave. One of our testers calls it a “real game-changer, especially for delicate areas.” She found that it easily sliced through both fine and coarse hair and left her skin feeling smooth. “Usually, I dread shaving, as it always results in redness and irritation, but with this one, I’ve had no issues,” she adds. “The razor is so gentle that I barely felt anything.” Some online reviewers say it doesn’t shave super close to the skin, so you might not get the closest shave with this one.
Type of razor: Cartridge razor | Blades: Four | Features: Ergonomic handle and irritation defense bar
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Best Disposable Razor for Women
Schick Quattro for Women
Pros
- Doesn’t irritate skin
- Won’t nick skin
- Leaves you feeling soft and smooth
Cons
- Can feel flimsy
For just around $10, you can get this razor plus three additional refill blades. A great deal, it also performed well in Lab testing, earning the highest score among all razors (disposable and reusable) for gliding over skin easily, not irritating skin, avoiding nicks and providing long-lasting smoothness. It features a pivoting head that testers found maneuvered easily. One tester said that they would “continue using it for sure,” also noting that it was comfortable to hold and didn’t need to go over areas more than once to remove hair. Note that some testers shared that the razor feels a little “flimsy” or “wobbly” in their hands.
Type of razor: Cartridge razor | Blades: Four | Features: Aloe and vitamin E conditioning strip
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Best Razor for Women’s Pubic Area
Schick Hydro Silk TrimStyle
Pros
- Maneuvers easily, even around difficult areas
- Provides a very close shave
- Waterproof
Cons
- AAA battery will need to be replaced
Taking the top spot in Lab testing for refillable razors, this Schick two-in-one razor and bikini trimmer was a favorite among testers. Earning the highest scores for easily maneuvering around difficult areas and providing a close shave, users don’t have to take multiple passes to fully remove hair, making it great for thicker, coarser hair. This waterproof multitasker scored highly for ease of use as well, and one tester shared that it is a “must-have razor. It provides a smooth shave experience.” Take note that the trimmer is battery-powered, and though one is provided, you will need to put in a new one once it dies.
Type of razor: Cartridge and electric razor | Blades: Five | Features: Battery-powered bikini trimmer
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Best Razor for Women’s Faces
Schick Hydro Silk Dermaplaning Wand
Pros
- Ergonomic handle design
- Effectively removes facial hair
Cons
- Takes practice to learn how to use
Sweep away dead skin cells with Schick’s refillable face razor tool. The 2022 Beauty Award Winner safely and effectively removed thick facial hair for smoother feeling skin, with no nicks or cuts experienced, based on Lab expert evaluations. “Maneuvering it around my face felt natural, and it removed my fuzz with ease and without irritation,” said one tester. A few online reviewers noted that there’s a bit of a learning curve that comes with it — ease into use as it may take a few tries to get the hang of it.
Type of razor: Facial razor | Blades: Not listed | Features: Metal handle
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Best Electric Razor for Women
Panasonic Close Curves Electric Shaver
Pros
- Works great on underarms
- Can be used on dry skin without irritation
Cons
- Need to go over the same area multiple times to fully remove hair
If you prefer an electric shaver to a traditional razor, try out this one. GH Beauty Lab testers loved it on their armpits, with one saying it gave them the “closest shave ever in my underarm area.” Great for those who have sensitive skin, it can be used on dry skin without razor burn or irritation. However, testers did find it a little difficult to use since it doesn’t have a pivoting head and had to pass over their legs multiple times to fully remove hair.
Type of razor: Electric razor | Blades: Four | Features: Includes a bikini comb
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Best Razor for Women’s Legs
Oui the People Rose Gold Sensitive Skin Razor
Pros
- Gives a super close shave
- Won’t irritate skin
- Sustainable design
Cons
- Can be tricky to assemble and learn how to use
- Expensive
Razor sharp, indeed. Oui the People’s razor offers a nice, clean shave. Ideal for more advanced razor users, our experts say there’s a learning curve to using this weighty razor, and it takes time to ace it. But once you’ve perfected it, the razor will effectively remove leg hair with an impressively close shave. “I like how smooth my skin [felt] after shaving, and it takes longer for new hair to show up,” said one tester. The razor also earned high scores for gliding easily over skin without irritation. Made from stainless steel, it’s more sustainable than other razors that are designed from disposable plastics, so though it’s pricey, it can be reused multiple times. However, a few testers had trouble assembling this and the lack of holder meant that some stored it outside of the shower to prevent rusting.
Type of razor: Stainless steel safety razor | Blades: Not listed | Features: Weighted and angled
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Best Razor for Women with Sensitive Skin
Billie Razor Starter Kit
Pros
- Refillable five-blade razor
- Non-irritating
- Testers agreed it shaves closer than other razors
Cons
- Moisture strip can get sticky once dry
Billie can be your one-stop shop for hair removal. Upon your first order, you’ll find a durable razor in the color of your choice, two refill cartridges and a magnetic holder for your shower. From then on, you’ll get four five-blade cartridges as you need. In our evaluations, 100% of testers agreed that the Billie razor excelled at shaving closer than other razors they tried. It was also a top choice for hair removal in the leg and pubic area and got extra points for not irritating skin. Its aloe-infused strip moisturizes skin in the razor’s wake, but if not left on its magnetic holder, can stick to other objects once dried down. For more details, check out our complete Billie razor review.
Type of razor: Refillable razor | Blades: Five | Features: Magnetic holder and aloe moisturizer
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Best Bikini Razor for Women
Public Goods Bamboo Razor Handle
Pros
- Easily navigates around skin thanks to a pivoting head
- Effectively removes hair from bikini line
Cons
- Blades sold separately
Navigate around skin, even the bikini area, with ease thanks to this reusable razor handle with a pivoting head. Overall, our testers praised it for its easy trip over skin, and it earned the highest score in our roundup of razors for removing hair from the bikini line. Its sturdy bamboo handle offers a luxurious feel while its pack of four blades, though sold separately, won’t nick your skin. “I appreciate that the handle seems long-lasting, therefore, better for the environment, and the overall look is more stylish in my shower,” says one tester. Keep in mind, though, that the razor doesn’t come with a blade cover and when wet, the handle can become slippery at times — so store it safely.
Type of razor: Cartridge razor | Blades: Not listed | Features: Bamboo holder
