Gadgets & Tools: Panasonic Electric Shaver

Hello guys!! we love trying out new beauty and hair care gadgets and tools so we figured we would start a new feature on our blog where we review our own gadgets and tools. First up on the list is the Panasonic Close Curves Wet/Dry Ladies Shaver ES2216 PC.... have a look.

What it comes with:

Adjustable trimming attachment
Wall charger (for 110 voltage)
Small cleaning brush

Manufacturer's Description:

"The Panasonic Close Curves ES2216PC Ladies Shaver is a handy epilator for women, which ensures a smooth and close shave. With a pop-up trimmer, this epilator neatly removes longer hairs too. The Panasonic ES2216PC Electric Shave moves along the curve of your body with the pivot action shaving system to provide an ultra smooth finish. Featuring sharpest hypoallergenic stainless steel blades, the Panasonic shaver removes hair efficiently while being safe on sensitive skin types.

The Panasonic Close Curves Ladies Shaver comes with a bikini trimmer that makes it convenient for you to remove your bikini hair. Ideal for use it in tub or shower, this epilator can be used both dry and wet conditions. The rechargeable ladies shaver also has four floating head system that provides the user with close shave. This compact ladies shaver is easy to use and maintain."

Pros:

• The pop up bikini trimmer allows for a more precise and closer shave.

• The adjustable trimming attachment helps when shaving longer hairs.

• Rechargeable: no need to buy replacement batteries, once your done using it just plug in to the charger and allow it to charge.

• Able to use in or out of the shower and with or without water: whether you're rushing to get ready and you forgot to shave your legs, or taking a long shower, the best thing about this shaver is that it's quick and you can use it at anytime with or without water.

• Painless: even though the manufacturer describe it as an 'epilator' don't worry, it won't pull or snag at your hairs, it's virtually 'pain free'.

• No need to change blades: once again the hypoallergenic stainless steel blades in the shaver won't rust, but you should always dry it off once you're done using it.

• Pivoting and floating head system: as you glide the shaver along the curves of your body it will self adjust, so you can achieve a closer shave

• Easy to clean: just simply remove and rinse off the head system with water and spray with alcohol to sanitize it and that's it!

Pop Up bikini trimmer

Shaver with adjustable trimming attachment for longer hairs

Shaver without head system, these are the actual stainless steel blades which cut the hairs

Cons:

• Does not give you a smooth shave: one word STUBBLE; even with all the technology behind it you're not guaranteed a perfectly smooth shave.

• Pricey: the unit runs for various prices on the internet (about USD$30 and up), but I purchased mine from Ulta for about USD$40.

• Bulky & cumbersome; compared to a manual razor, this thing is significantly bigger so you can't just toss it into your purse and you will have to bring along the charger with you as well.

• If you're travelling to another country which uses a different voltage then you would need to carry some type of adapter in order to charge it.

Would I recommend it and why?

NO. The whole point of using this gadget is to achieve smooth legs and unfortunately I've never been able to achieve that with this electric shaver, I'm left with stubborn stubble everytime and it even causes more ingrown hair bumps compared to using a regular manual razor. I definitely do not recommended it for use on the face either. For the cost I was expecting better results, it's not at the top of my list for must have gadgets; you're better off using a good ole razor blade IMO.

Well hope this helps and I'll talk to you guys again in my next post
Debbie