What do you need to remove hair from your legs, chest, and back?
Comparison IPL device, body groomer, hybrid trimmer, and shaver blade
| IPL device | Bodygroom | Hybrid trimmer | Razor blade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth result | Long-term smooth result | Temporary smooth result. No shaving attachment? You'll feel stubbles. | Temporary smooth result, but you'll feel stubbles. | Temporary smooth result |
| Result right away | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wet or dry | Dry | Dry or wet, but wet is the most comfortable | Dry or wet, but wet is the most comfortable | Requires shaving foam or water and preparation |
| Risk of skin irritation | Small chance | Small chance | Small chance | Big chance |
| Suitable for | Large part of the body, with some exceptions | Whole body, less suitable for face | Whole body | Whole body |
| Trimmer function | No | Yes | Yes | No |
IPL device
You can use an IPL device to remove hair from your chest, legs, or back. IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light, and the big advantage of it is that you can enjoy a long-term smooth skin after a number of treatments. In addition to your chest, legs, and back, you can also use IPL hair removal on your arms, back, armpits, and belly. You can't use IPL for your beard, face, ears, and parts of your intimate area. Read more about this in the article below.
- Long-term smooth result
- No skin irritation after hair removal
- No shaving foam or water needed
- No smooth skin right away
- Not suitable for shaping or trimming
Bodygroom
Want to easily shave or trim the hair on your legs, chest, and back? A body groomer is a suitable choice. Body groomers are suitable for your whole body and often include various comb attachments. This allows you to choose how the length of your trimmed body hair. Use a shaving attachment for a smooth skin. Want to easily remove back hair? Choose a body groomer with a special attachment for your back.
- Suitable for whole body
- Suitable for shaping, trimming, and shaving
- Result right away
- Short-term result
- Only a smooth result with shaving attachment
- Less suitable for your face
Hybrid trimmer
You can easily shave your chest, belly, back, armpits, and intimate area with a hybrid trimmer. The blade doesn't touch the skin, which reduces the risk of skin irritation. A disadvantage is that you don't get a smooth result, you'll always feel stubbles. For the most sensitive areas, you can use the skin protector to prevent cuts. The big advantage of hybrid trimmers is that you can both trim and shape your body hair.
- Suitable for every body part
- Suitable for shaping, trimming, and shaving
- Result right away
- Short-term result
- Result isn't completely smooth
Razor blade
Prefer a straightforward way to shave your legs, chest, or back hair? Choose a razor. The advantage of a razor is that you get a smooth result. Shaving with a razor also has some disadvantages. For a comfortable shave, you need water or shaving foam. In addition, the smooth result is temporary and the risk of skin irritation is high.
- Smooth result right away
- Razors are relatively affordable
- Shaving foam or water needed
- Short-term result
- No trimmer function
