The sunshine is officially here and whether you’ve booked that long-awaited summer holiday, or lazing in your garden soaking up the rays is your idea of bliss, then no doubt you’ll be thinking about wearing one of the best new bikinis - and so the predicament of your bikini line arises.
Prepping your bikini line can feel like a faff, bikini waxes can be costly and excruciatingly painful, while having it lasered via IPL off takes months of appointments. Enter the a bikini trimmer - a no-fuss way to get rid of your unwanted hair quickly.
Cheap to buy, cordless, and, today, most of them boast the latest precision technology - they are a no-brainer when it comes to trimming not just your bikini line, but other hair on the body too.
What should you look for in the right bikini trimmer?
- Price - Varying from around £10 to £50, look for what you’re getting for your money and if accessories are included as part of the price tag.
- Charge - If your trimmer is electric, the last thing you want is it running out just as you step into the shower for that emergency quick-fix trim. Most shavers should have over an hour of charge and be easy to juice up via a USB.
- Waterproof - No doubt you’ll be using the trimmer in the shower so making sure it’s waterproof, whether it’s electric or not, means you don’t have to be careful with where you leave it or where you use it.
Here are the best bikini trimmers to buy for 2022
Magnitone Go Bare Rechargeable Mini Lady Shaver
Available in baby blue or pink and designed in a shell-like format, this rechargeable compact shaver can be used on wet or dry skin - including on legs, underarms and your bikini line. Complete with Magnitone’s floating SkinSoft shaving head, it tilts so you can reach awkward parts of the body like your knees and ankles, while its design is easy to hold in the plan of your hand.
Charge it up in two hours via a USB and get 100 minutes of charge - more than enough for a long haul trip. If shaving normally irritates your skin, the device’s rounded protection design will help to reduce this - so you’re just left with soft smooth skin to soak up the summer rays.
Buy now £26.99, lookfantastic
BaByliss Truesmooth Lady Shaver
Perfect for the bikini line (as well as other parts of the body such as the legs and even the face), this white and green shaver comes with a stand - so you’ll always know where your trimmer is. Use it in or out of the shower as the waterproof design allows for both. You’ll also be able to trim every last bit of your bikini line or get those missed hairs on your legs with the thorough device.
With a slightly shorter run time of just 45 minutes, the rechargeable battery-operated design should last for months (depending on your usage) without having to charge it again. For just over £20, this is an average-priced shaver that will give bang for your buck.
Buy now £22.00, AO
Braun Silk-épil Lady Shaver Pink
This small pink shaver, which easily sits in the hand, runs for around 40 minutes when fully charged. The rounded head is perfect for trimming the bikini line as it contours towards the body, slicing the hairs so you can pop on your bikini without any worries - while its two attachments (including the optishave attachment) can alter how close your shave really is for a customised experience.
Once you’ve completed your bikini line, you can flip the switch on the front and use it on the legs too - making sure you’re super smooth all over.
Buy now £17.00, Argos
Wilkinson Sword Quattro for Women Bikini Razor with Electric Trimmer
If a budget razor is more your style then this two-in-one tool, which acts as a normal shaver on one end and a trimmer on the other, could be the right tool for your beauty bag.
The top of the tool has four wrapped blades for a close shave and can be used after the trimmer. This offers three lengths. Waterproof and with a pivoting head, the razor also has an aloe vera strip for sensitive skin - leaving it smooth and without irritation.
Buy now £11.99, Boots
Amazon Basics 4-in-1 Women’s Trimmer Set
Having a trimmer to hand, for not just your bikini line, but other parts of the body, is always handy. This option from Amazon’s Basics range can also be used for facial hair, eyebrows, nose hair, ear hair and arms and legs. With three different trimmer heads for different uses, you really feel like you’re getting your money’s worth.
The trimmer, which is shower-proof, works in a cyclonic motion which prevents any painful pulling sensations on the skin or hair. Once you’ve finished, the trimmer and heads fit into a storage case until next time. The only downside to this 4-in-1 trimmer is that it runs on batteries.
Buy now £16.30, Amazon
Veet Sensitive Precision Beauty Styler, Expert Bikini
One of the slimmest trimmers on our list is Veet’s precision styler, which has seven different accessories to suit all your styling needs. The smallest and skinniest head is perfect for facial hair and eyebrows when you need a quick touch-up.
The 20mm precision trimming head is optimal for bikini trimming as it has gentle cutting blades that won’t graze the skin - meaning less irritation, whether you are using it wet or dry. The comb attachments mean you can gently trim first, then take them off for a closer shave. Battery operated, the price of the trimmer, under £15, means it will be kind on your wallet too.
Buy now £14.19, Amazon
Philips BikiniGenie
This sleek bikini trimmer won’t take up much space in your bathroom cabinet. Plus it’s super lightweight and even comes with a silk storage bag. For such a slim and small inexpensive model you really get your money’s worth.
Despite the thin handle, it has a good grip and the well-placed switch is simple to operate, meaning you can trim and shave your bikini line in just a few minutes. Complete with two comb sets in 3 and 5mm lengths, they can shorten the hair as much as 0.5mm. The trimmer also comes complete with an extra head for a closer shave as well as a silk bag to store it in.
Buy now £17.99, Amazon
Braun FG1100 Bikini Trimmer
Another battery-operated model with a sleek handle, the silver and white Braun trimmer is small and light enough to pop in your travel wash bag and take on holiday with you.
Switch between its two cutting heads and also attach one of the two combs provided (5mm and 8mm) depending on what style or length you’ve decided on. The waterproof and washable trimmer can also be used on facial hair and other sensitive areas for a safe way to trim hair without getting too close to the skin.
Buy now £24.99, lookfantastic
Verdict
The size and speed of the Magnitone Go Bare Rechargeable Mini Lady Shaver really outweigh its competitors. Easy to store, the compact device sits in the palm of your hands and trims without any irritation. Its quick charge time is also remarkable.
