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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Richard Jones

8 best safety razors that will help you boss your grooming regime

These single-blade grooming tools have been quietly making a comeback - (Richard Jones/The Independent)

Walk into any supermarket or pharmacy and you’ll find rows of flashy multi-blade razors – complete with lubrication strips and even vibrating handles, in some cases – promising your smoothest ever shave.

While these cartridge razors dominate the shelves, they don’t always represent the best options – particularly if you’ve got sensitive skin. More blades can mean more tugging and friction, which often leads to irritation, razor burn, and those dastardly ingrown hairs.

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