Best women’s razors for speedy, fuss-free hair removal

This razor set from Amazon’s own brand is not only a bargain, but it’s very competitively priced compared to the other razor kits on our list. We found the razor handle to have a decent weight to it, and it comes with a blade cover, as well as four blades – one to be used straight away and three additional refills. Best of all, it’s delivered to your doorstep in a smartly packaged cardboard box, which immediately feels more luxurious than typical plastic packaging. As for the results, we found it to deliver a smooth shave and the large razor head was great for covering larger surface areas with ease, such as your legs.

Flamingo was launched in 2021 as the sister brand to Harry’s, a male shaving line. Alongside razors, Flamingo also sells waxing kits for the face and body. Its pastel-coloured razors come with a suction shower hook and a five-blade head in a compact box and are one of the more stylish options you’ll find.

It’s a decent razor at a decent price, with a durable design that can cover all body parts with a close shave. Despite costing little more than £5, it feels luxurious and comfortable to hope the soft grip handle never slips from a wet hand in the shower. It also gets rid of hairs on legs and underarms in a single swipe.

In our opinion, this is the best travel razor you can buy – it’s been a mainstay in our carry-on bag for years. The included plastic pink case keeps it neatly stored away and prevents it from making the rest of your toiletries bag damp. Best of all, it’s the same five-blade razor head as you’ll find in many Gillette, just with a mini handle, so you don’t have to compromise on a close shave. It’s great for sensitive skin, removes hair in one stripe, is easy to keep clean and is a reliable design we’ll always go back to.

This five-blade razor is made specifically for sensitive skin, with aloe vera blended into the Olay moisture bars above and below the blades. Not only does this make the whole razor head smell fresh, but it helps if, like our tester, you’re prone to dryness after shaving, especially on your legs.

The metal handle has a nice weight, and the rubber section on one side means it doesn’t slip out of your hand or off the side of the bath when the shower is running. The razor head pivots across body contours too, such as the bend of a leg, ankle or bikini line, so you can shave everywhere without having to stand in an awkward position.

FFS is one of a handful of subscription shaving brands that sell kits, complete with everything you need for your in-shower routine. This premium kit comes with a razor that has a six-blade head with a lubricating strip, a rubber guard bar, a blade protector and a 50ml bottle of a moisture-rich shave cream.

Made in the UK from zinc alloy metal with a grooved grip, it worked particularly well on our legs and left no bumps or dryness in the hours after. The brand has a sustainable ethos, too – it offers a blade recycling program and plants trees for every subscription sold.

While Estrid is another subscription shaving service, its starter kits are also available to shop with a one-time purchase at a selection of retailers. The colourful design is what drew us in first – we tested the olive shade, but there are plenty of pastels to pick from.

The kit comes with a steel handle, two five-blade razor heads with a vegan hydration slip and a matching wall holder. The handle itself is non-slip thanks to a rubber coating and refills are readily available once you’ve worn yours out. If you’ve only ever used a plastic razor, the weight of this one will be a small adjustment, but we found we nicked ourselves by our ankles and knees less thanks to it forcing you to shave in a more controlled manner. This delivers a smooth, even shave every time.