The Best Razors for Women Looking to Achieve a Smooth Shave—and Chicer Shower—in 2022

While days on Zoom may inspire you to give up on shaving altogether, spring’s forthcoming arrival ushers in a desire to start fresh. The best razors for women are designed both to provide a perfectly smooth shave, and to enliven your shower space (an increasingly important area for meditation when we’re spending more time in our homes). 

Over the past few years, a set of startup beauty brands have redefined the meaning of the best razors for women, upgrading the mainstay product to be longer-lasting and easier to use. Whether you’re looking to shave your legs, bikini line, underarms, or face, these are the tools to shop now.

Best Razor for Sensitive Skin

For those with sensitive skin, using the wrong razor or shaving creams can lead to itchiness and bumps. Athena Club’s razor bends to the curves of the body easily and is infused with a water-activated serum, making for a silky shave that helps prevent razor burn. Likewise, the Gillette Venus Deluxe Smooth Sensitive Razor features a lubrication strip, which helps protect against nicks and irritation, while its five blades glide across skin with ease.

Athena Club The Razor Kit

Gillette Venus Sensitive Deluxe Smooth Razor

Best Safety Razor

Thanks to Oui the People’s Rose Gold razor, irritation can be avoided—notably on those with sensitive skin. The singular blade creates a close shave and naturally applies the perfect amount of pressure so that you don’t have to overcompensate while shaving and risk causing razor burn from pressing down too hard. For an additional blade that will look equally as chic in your shower, consider the Maapilim Safety Razor—a double-edged option crafted for a close, smooth, bump-free shave.

Oui the People The Single Rose Gold Sensitive Skin Razor

Best Electric Shaver

The Philips electric shaver is perfect for getting a close shave. It’s equipped with a hypoallergenic foil which helps protect the skin from irritants and works for a dry shave, or with shaving cream. Fur’s Trimmer is an excellent choice for those looking to shave and trim across the body, sans shaving cream. Like the brand’s coveted Fur Oil, this works to make your next groom that much easier and personalized, with four trimmer lengths and a three-blade system, along with its cordless, water-resistant design.

Philips SatinShave Advanced Wet & Dry Cordless Electric Shaver

Best Face Razor

Equipped with five sharp blades, the Billie razor makes for a close and precise shave. A pillowy soft coat of charcoal soap cleans and protects while hair gets removed, making it perfect for sensitive areas, like the upper lip, that require more attention to detail—though it’s great on legs and underarms too. (Plus it comes in appealing colors, from coral to “cool blue.”)

Best for Bikini Area

Made from quality Swedish steel, Flamingo’s razor has a flexible blade and handle that makes tackling hard-to-reach areas, such as the bikini line, a more accessible experience.

Best Drugstore Pickup

Joy’s five-blade razor not only provides maximum hair removal results, but also comes with a non-slip grip handle so that even the most clumsy of users won’t have to worry about dropping their razor on questionable surfaces. Plus, the built-in lubastrip protects skin from any unwanted irritation. Otherwise, you can’t go wrong with the original Gillette Venus Smooth razor. Designed with three curve-hugging blades between comfort cushions and an ergonomic handle, this might be your simplest shave yet.

Joy Razor Handle and 2 Blade Refill Cartridges

Gillette Venus Smooth Razor

Best Travel Razor

Alleyoop’s razor includes two razor blades, a mini spray bottle, and a shea butter-infused moisturizing bar—hence the name, “all-in-one”—which makes for the perfect all-over shave that protects the skin while delivering results.

Alleyoop All-In-One Razor

Best for a Close Shave

This razor from Hanni is equal parts chic and efficient, thanks to its pink (or burgundy) hue, its twist-to-open top, and its weighted component, meaning users won’t have to press too hard onto the skin to get a close shave. It works to remove not only hair but also dead skin cells so that your post-shave products can seep into the skin for optimal hydration. It also comes with a pack of five blades so that you can keep a sharp shave going.