Philips Bodygroom question

Arnabas · #1 07-11-2007, 04:59 PM

A while back, someone posted a link to this product and at least one or two people mentioned that they'd tried it.

I have just recently decided to try going smooth (at least partially) and am curious about the Bodygroom. I am unclear as to whether it is just a trimmer or if it is a shaver. Can you get totally smooth with it, or does it just trim like any ordinary trimmer? And is it really useable everywhere? The site implies it can be used on any body part, but is a little unclear on if it removes hair or trims it.

So far, I have used a blade to shave. I started off with my underarms as I seemed to be having a bit of a reaction to my deodorant and my wife thought it was because I was using too much. I always felt that the hair got in the way and used a lot to be sure it "got through". After shaving my armpits I found I liked the look/ feel and decided to shave my scrotum and trim a bit around my penis. Now I'm curious about taking it all off. Waxing is not something I am keen to try and shaving my whole body would take forever, so I thought I'd ask those of you who tried this if it's any good.

Any feedback is appreciated.

Arnabas · #2 07-11-2007, 04:59 PM

A while back, someone posted a link to this product and at least one or two people mentioned that they'd tried it.

I have just recently decided to try going smooth (at least partially) and am curious about the Bodygroom. I am unclear as to whether it is just a trimmer or if it is a shaver. Can you get totally smooth with it, or does it just trim like any ordinary trimmer? And is it really useable everywhere? The site implies it can be used on any body part, but is a little unclear on if it removes hair or trims it.

So far, I have used a blade to shave. I started off with my underarms as I seemed to be having a bit of a reaction to my deodorant and my wife thought it was because I was using too much. I always felt that the hair got in the way and used a lot to be sure it "got through". After shaving my armpits I found I liked the look/ feel and decided to shave my scrotum and trim a bit around my penis. Now I'm curious about taking it all off. Waxing is not something I am keen to try and shaving my whole body would take forever, so I thought I'd ask those of you who tried this if it's any good.

Any feedback is appreciated.

nudenwv · #3 07-11-2007, 05:09 PM

i know the product you are talking about and don't know either if it's a shaver or trimmer. i just use nivea shave gel and mach three razor. gives me that close shave. afterwards i use a shave balm (no alcohol). i've been maintaining for three years now. i stay away from hair remover lotions as they burn. also electric razors cause redness. this is what works for me. when i started i used a hair trimmer to get as close as i could to the skin then shaved with shave cream and razor. any questions e-mail me. good luck!

Fuzzy Nuts · #4 07-11-2007, 06:30 PM

Bodygroomer is not yet available in Canada so I finally took the plunge and ordered one from the U.S. It will take a little while to get here with clearing customs etc. but will let you know what I think of it when it arrives.

Up to this point I have used a 3 blade Gillette razor and it has been satisfactory but got suckered in by the Bodygroom ad and will give it a try.

Arnabas · #5 07-11-2007, 09:15 PM

Lol, Fuzzy. I keep seeing your posts but I never realised until now that you were in Canada. I guess the avatar was throwing me off.

I actually wasn't aware that it isn't available here yet. I had looked briefly in a few stores. I guess if it gets a good review, I'll have to order it.

Rabid_Clam · #6 07-12-2007, 02:43 PM

It seems that Canadians would need all the hair they can grow! Ha! But I have never shaved my body so can't help with comments on that. Just not my style to do so. Nothing wrong with it, just not my personal style.

MJ_KC · #7 07-12-2007, 04:08 PM

I used to use a Gillette Mach 3 razor but I switched to using the Gillette Fusion 5 blade razor and it works better. It shaves easier and closer and lasts longer so it doesn't end up costing any more than the Mach 3.

brainyguy9999 · #8 07-12-2007, 04:49 PM

I bought the Bodygroomer a few months ago. I'm naturally quite hairy. I get my wife to "shave" my back for me when I'm going to go out to nudist functions. The Bodygroomer has both a trimmer and a shaver foil on the head. If you lie it flat against your skin, it is a shaver, if you tilt it, it is a trimmer.

The shaver doesn't work as well as I would like, but the trimmer works fine. It is wider than the trimmer on my electric shaver that I use on my face, so it makes trimming my back a lot faster.

You might find different results with the shaver, though.

I shave my chest and stomach daily in the shower with a Mach 3 razor and Gillette shave gel. I make it part of my daily routine and it seems to work fine.

I used to try to shave my chest and stomach with my facial shaver but it took a lot longer than just using the gel and Mach 3.

I also tried hair removal cream, but it takes a while and irritated (burned?) my skin. I also found that it left some stubbly spots that I had to go over with a razor. It didn't last as long as I thought it should, so I gave it up after 3-4 tries at it. Maybe it was operator error, but I just have found that the Mach 3 is my best option.

Hope that helps.

bg

Fuzzy Nuts · #9 07-12-2007, 05:25 PM

brainyguy999 - Very interested in your results. How did it work on the balls? I find this area quite difficult to shave with a blade (maybe I am just a coward).

I am not a hairy person, being blonde I wouldnt bother shaving my chest or back or butt but for some reason the only place where my hair is darker is in the groin. I am very interested in what results you had in this area with the bodygroomer.

Arnabas · #10 07-12-2007, 05:36 PM

Actually, I found that shaving my scrotum was pretty easy. I had no problem, no irritation. I suppose I could just rely on the blade, but is seems as though it would take a long time (and I already spend too long in the shower...)