Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 1100, BG1026/60, Showerproof Body Hair Trimmer and Groomer for Men

The fact that I'm here writing a review for this product means I either love it or hate it. Well I love it. It's the first and only shaver I can use safely on my junk with literally no concern of cuts or nicks whatsoever. You can go to town and press as hard as you want and you won't cut yourself with this guy, which is better than every product I've ever tried. Not only that but it gets a very close trim, to the point where I would say most electric foil shavers cannot get this close, and only wet shaving would be better. If you have a lot of hair to start with, I will warn it's a time consuming process to get that smooth, but you can get nearly baby smooth with it after 15 minutes or so, and with the bonus of not making yourself bleed or bracing yourself for pain constantly. And it's reliable. Or at least it is for me. My purchase history shows I bought this 2 years ago and I have used it probably every other week for 2 years with few issues, plus my wife occasionally uses it as well. I recall changing the battery maybe twice in that time which is pretty unreal. One minor complaint is the included sensitive skin protector guard is cheap plastic and is slightly loose now and doesn't stay attached perfectly if I'm really aggressive with it, but if I go slower it stays on fine. However if that flimsy plastic guard breaks I would want to replace it, which probably means buying a whole new groomer just to get that little piece. I would say, don't use this as a wet shaver. It claims to do that, but it doesn't work well at all. You really need to use it on dry skin to get the best results. If your skin is damp or wet it will not glide well and won't cut very well as a result. Don't even bother using it in the shower. Use it before your shower, not after. I have been primarily using this as a nether region trimmer, but it's so good on those sensitive skin areas that I thought - after much washing, hehe - I would try it on my neckline around my beard. I always have issues with electric shavers in that area because my neck skin easily gets razor burned and irritated and red from electric shavers. Sure enough though, this magical little body groomer was able to take care of that area and get it very smooth with not a single red bump or irritation mark on my neck and no pain at all. Unbelievable. Not only does this groomer not clip your skin, it also doesn't EVER pull hairs. If you use a steady smooth technique and don't go too fast, you will literally not experience any discomfort whatsoever. The fact that this thing is AA battery powered is a bonus to me. Every single shaver I've ever used for 20 years has a rechargeable battery that goes to crap after a year or less of charge cycles, but this little $20 groomer keeps on going. And you can throw it in a travel bag and it doesn't take up much space, and you don't have to lug around the charger everywhere. Lithium-ion shavers are total junk after a year and might as well be permanently connected to a power cord anyway because you'll never be able to unplug it by then. I give this groomer an A+, and not only that it's arguably one of the best value-for-dollar items I own today. I might buy a couple more as backup just in case mine dies at some point. But so far it just keeps on working with no issues.

This trimmer is honestly one of the best grooming tools I’ve ever used. I’ve never nicked myself and been able to use it very safely in all sensitive areas. If well cared for, I’d say it could last you a full year before you’d be inclined to replace it. I had my last one about that long. A note: cleaning it of hairs isn't an instant job if you’re committed to being thorough (~5-10 mins), but it’s a trade off I happily accept given that this product saves me so much money from waxing. I still love the long term results of a wax every now and again, but this is extremely efficient.

One battery is all it needs, twist off the bottom, put it in, back together, and you're good to go. Simply slide up the gray area to power it on. I found it very easy to use, and no complaints with the placement of the power control. I nicked my tender area once out of my 5 years of use, and I believe it was because the battery was dying. Its efficient, and painless. No skin irritation. It's kind of loud. My only complaint is that I can't find a replacement head. It seems to be built to last, but I didn't make an effort to maintain it, and I stupidly tried to shave my armpits with deoderant on them. The other parts seem to be working, just the head that's messed up and that's my fault. I also lost the guard years ago and that was useful, because I don't like to be bare lol, so it'd be nice to find that separately. Because of the price, I am going to recommend that you go with the OneBlade, because that does come with attachments to groom your body, and its easy to find replacement heads. Like 20ish extra dollars and its superior in my opinion. If you already have a great face razor and want something simple, cheap, and long lasting, this is a solid choice.

I have been 'manscaping' well before it was as common as it is now... in fact, I remember when I kind of kept it a 'secret' as it was such an uncommon practice by most other men. I have had my fair share of groomers, even using female-oriented bikini clippers, with mostly painful results. The 'Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 1100' has easily been the best of the bunch and most likely will be the last groomer that I will ever need. Easy to use and clean, and no nicks -- yes, guys, we're even talking about along 'the seam' (if you catch my drift!). And really, that's what it comes down to when reviewing a body groomer: if can it trim the most sensitive areas of the nether-regions without nicks, cuts, or discomfort. I feel so safe and comfortable using this groomer that I can really go-to-town down-under without the fear that my other half-dozen trimmers would instill. I have had this unit for several months now and still haven't had a need to change the batteries. The only complaint that I have is that the larger safety-guard/guide broke easily while stored in my toiletry bag (it would be nice to be able to purchase replacement guides); however, that is more on me not properly storing the attachment. Besides, it's the micro-guide attachment that I mostly use anyway, which has survived much traveling inside the same toiletry bag. A 'must-buy' for anyone searching for a body groomer, especially those concerned about keeping their 'sensitive areas' safe and un-nicked. Of all the trimmers that I have used before, the 'Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 1100' is the only one that I would highly recommend. Update 4/2022: Still going strong! Blades still effective, though finally noticing needing more swipes lately; however, still no discomfort and gets the job done. I'm using this even more nowadays, so the fact that my body groomer is still reliable 4 years later is awesome!

Lightweight and works as described. The attachments are not quality made, mine cracked after a month. Don’t expect this razor will last more than a few months.

What I like: 1. With the smallest guard, no nicks to the jewels but incredibly close to the skin. 2. Long battery life with Energizer lithium battery. 3. Water resistant. 4. Reliability. Had my first one for several years. 5. The fact that your can go in both directions without changing hand positioning. What I don't like: 1. A little pricey for a single purpose item, but if it lasts as long as the first one, it'll will have paid for itself soon enough. This is my 2nd one. The first one I had for years, and though it technically still works, I dropped it and the bladed part broke off the head recently (like in the pic another reviewer posted). I use it exclusively for my junk, so I wanted to grab another before they decide to quit making it. If left unattended, i can get get out of control quickly, so it goes through thick hair well if you take your time, as you should with the nuggets. While it is water resistant, I never had good luck using it wet, so I use it dry. It gets clogged up too easily when wet. The smallest of the 2 guards gets surprisingly close (the closest I've really ever gotten in an item for this purpose) and while every man's junk is different, I personally never got nicked. The only other item I've used successfully (and I've tried half a dozen different items at least) is the wahl micro groomsman, but that's an ear and nose trimmer, so the head is small, and adds extra time to the grooming process. If treated/maintained properly, this $20 tool can last a very long time! This is not an indestructible piece of kit, so you want to take care of it. One drop could break it, as I did mine (another reason I chose to only use dry), so durability is adequate for what it is. I trim on average once a month, so battery life has been excellent.

Once I got started I really didn’t know where to stop. Ended up doing a whole body shave pits to toes Tiny little close to the skin stubbles but way lots better than chemical burns or ingrown hairs. Like mowing the yard you may have to come at the hair from different directions. Just take your time, use a light pressure and don’t rush it. Work very well if the hair is less than a quarter inch to begin with. There was a learning curve and the first shave took about a half hour. I did a whole body touch up the next morning in about ten minutes to pick up the stragglers. The wife liked the look and feel so much that I’m shaving every two to three days now. With the regularity the full body shave takes less than fifteen minutes and any spots I may miss are caught on the next shave. I get five to six shaves on one battery before I notice the slowing of the motor and I change to a new battery before it may affect the quality of the shave. All in all it’s easy to use and easy to keep clean. We are both really happy with the product and most of all the wonderful results. I would suggest you get the PFB Roll-on for your manly underparts after you shave. Absolutely no ingrown hairs after three months of shaving. Enjoy Yourself… UPDATE!! We liked the sharpness, ease and clean shaven results from this shaver so much we bought a second one to keep on the shelf incase they become unavailable later in the future. For the price it is well worth it as a sort of insurance that I can keep my body smooth, clean shaven, and well groomed for my wife’s (and my) pleasure… Thanks…

DON'T PASS THIS REVIEW. THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! I got this product two months ago. It was easy to set up and start using. I got it for my groin area as my gf prefers that area well kept. Initially, the product worked reasonably well. It comes with a cover to protect your nether region and the cover by and large works (on occasion it caught hair funny, but was perfectly okay on any portion of my groin area). You can remove the cover for a closer trim and you are still relatively safe, but I felt better with the cover on. Razor is easy to clean as the cover pops right off. It does take a while going over the same areas repeatedly to get it to work. It is a 15-20 minute process going over and over to continue trimming to get it down. You really have to hold it just right (correct angle) to get it to work at all. Sounds good so far, right? A razor you can easily and safely use? So why the 1-star review, you ask? It's a piece of junk. I only used the razor twice and it stopped working. The warranty for replacement is 45 days, so at just under 60 it won't turn on. I tried brand new batteries and nothing. It had been sitting in a drawer, so it wasn't damaged. Had new batteries. Stopped working after 2 uses and conveniently right after the warranty/return policy ended. These guys know their product. They know that it works (albiet slowly). They also know exactly HOW LONG it will work and then stop working so you buy another. THIS PRODUCT IS A $20 DISPOSABLE RAZOR. Every 2 months you will have to buy another. At that rate, just get a $120 razor that works faster, has more options, a longer warranty, and is built to last. If you read enough reviews, you'll find lots of them that barely made it past the 45 day return policy and died. Maybe you've got a situation where you are going to start dating someone who likes a man "fully groomed" and you aren't sure it will last, so you want a cheap razor that can kind of get the job done for a month or so. If so, this the razor for you. For everyone else that wants a razor they don't have to replace every other month, find yourself something else a little nicer and more permanent.