How to Avoid Buying the Worst Electric Shaver

Buying an Electric Razor

It's that time of year where we women folk are scrambling around looking for the perfect gift for the man in our life. If you believe the ads, we will win big if we buy our fellas an electric razor. Ok, I'll bite into that, but there are so many to choose from, how do we know we're not buying the worst one on the market? Here's a guide to avoid buying the wrong electric shaver.

Things You'll Need

• Internet connection for easy comparison shopping

Instructions

1. Don't get overwhelmed! - There are SO MANY ELECTRIC SHAVERS TO CHOOSE FROM!! As it turns out, the type of beard and skin sensitivity your man has will play a big role in what type of razor will be the best or worst for him. As I understand it, foil electric razors shave super close, but can cause irritation in the neck area and cause ingrown hairs. Foil can also come with a wet/dry option that rotary shavers don't have. Some men like the wet shave better. >>>>>>>>>>> Rotary shavers also shave close, but there is the pinching or nicking problem especially if there is loose skin and/or thick beard.

2. Check out the Consumer Sites - There is no shortage of review and consumer sites that will tell you the top electric shavers and why. I never knew there could be so many features and details about an electric razor! That said, compare electric razors across several review sites. Pay attention to what actual consumers say rather than a sales pitch. You can get a good feel for a product with this method.

3. Here's the funniest electric shaver I came across. - The USB Rechargeable Shaver - It's a shaver that you can plug into your computer/laptop USB port. Hmmm, on the one hand it sounds like a good idea, especially if your man travels a lot. Its small compact and your man can charge it on the go. On the other, there is no review that says this electric razor has any teeth for getting the job done if you know what I mean.

4. Ask your man! - If all else fails and you simply can't figure out which electric razor to buy you guy...ask him. Men are easy that way. They'd rather you ask and get the razor that they really want, than get surprised with the worst shaver ever.

Tips & Warnings

• And men think women's products are overwhelming!

Resources

• Consumer Search
• Men's Health
• Gadget 4 All
• Review Centre