Electric shavers are grooming accessories used to trim body
hair. They are an alternative to the razor which has for long been used for
shaving purposes. These shavers run on an electric current produced by
batteries or electricity. The reason why they are so popular is that they
provide a fast and convenient shave. However, only the best electric shaver
will provide a clean cut as is seen with the razor.
How do electric shavers work?
As mentioned the electric shaver is run by an electric
current. The current is used to power a built in motor. The work of the motor
is to run rotating blades which in turn trim hair. Depending on the design, the
shaver comes with two main parts. First is the head which contains the houses a
metal grid. The grid comes into contact with the skin. Its main purpose is to
protect the skin from the blades as well as lifting hair for effective shaving.
The head also houses the cutting blades.
The second part of the electric shaver is the handle. This
houses the motor, controls and electrical circuitry. The electrical circuitry
can be either the power cord or battery connections.
What are electric shavers used for?
These shavers are used for trimming body hair. They are
usually used to trim facial and scalp hair but can be used to trim hair on
other body parts such as the legs.
Considerations to make when searching for the best electric
shavers.
Types of electric shavers
Before investing in the best electric shaver, it's
considered best to know more about the different types. There are two main
types of electric shavers. First are the rotary electric shavers. These have
rotating circular blades which spin in different directions during the shave.
These are considered the best for trimming long hair and shaving along contours.
The second type is the foil electric shaver. These have spinning blades that
are housed behind steel foils. These shavers have one or more blades. The
number of blades usually determines the size of the shaving head and, the speed
of the shave.
Dry or wet-dry
Depending on your preference, you'll have to choose from
either type of shaver. Dry electric shavers should only be used on dry hair.
They don't give you the option of shaving with cream either. Wet-dry electric
shavers are considered the best electric shavers simply due to their
convenience. They allow you to shave using cream and can be immersed in water
for cleaning.
Corded or cordless
Electric shavers are either corded or cordless. The corded type
is connected to the power source when shaving. When selecting a corded electric
shaver, consider whether it can be used outside the US without need for an
adapter. Cordless shavers on the other hand are powered with a rechargeable
battery. Some of the cordless shavers can be converted to corded shavers using
a cable. These are especially efficient if you haven't recharged the battery
but wish to shave.
