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When it comes to hair removal methods, we’re spoilt for choice. If you have a high pain tolerance, waxing is a good way to go, while hair removal creams are great if you’re feeling lazy. Meanwhile, larger devices like IPL and laser offer long-term results but require a larger upfront investment. However, you can always rely on a trusty manual razor for shaving.
These handheld designs can be used all over your body, and are a convenient way to get rid of unwanted bikini line hair and underarm regrowth and to achieve silky smooth legs. Not to mention, a razor is a low-cost commitment, with many priced at less than £10.
Razors have also evolved past cheap and cheerful plastic, and can now address many different concerns. If you’re looking to make your beauty routine more sustainable, some brands are opting for plastic-free packaging and a focus on metal handles. Others specifically cater to sensitive skin types to avoid irritation, and many have created colourful razors in pastel, chrome and patterned colours.
Better yet, subscription services are more popular than ever, so you can buy starter kits, complete with a razor handle, blades, a travel case and a wall holder, then set up a recurring delivery every few months when you need more blades. It saves buying a new razor every few months and is a more sustainable option, too.
If you’re in need of a new razor, we’ve spent weeks testing the top brands to find the very best that deserve a spot in your shower.
How we tested
We used these razors on our legs, bikini line and underarms in the shower, examining their design, how well they removed hair and the many kits that most offer, including the accompanying accessories such as wall holders and shave creams. We also considered value for money and the packaging they arrive in to see if each one is worth the price tag.
The best women’s razors for 2025 are:
- Best overall – Amazon women’s five-blade and refills: £4.89, Amazon.co.uk
- Best budget buy – Flamingo razor: £6, Harrys.com
- Best for travel – Gillette Venus snap women’s razor: £9.50, Amazon.co.uk
- Best for sensitive skin – Venus comfortglide sensitive razor with aloe vera: £19.99, Boots.com
- Best sustainable razor – FFS premium razor kit: £12.95, Ffs.co.uk
