If razor bumps are your main problem, start with the Philips OneBlade Pro 360.
If razor bumps are your main problem, start with the Philips OneBlade Pro 360. It cuts at the skin's surface instead of below it, so tightly curled hairs are less likely to grow back into the skin. If you want a cleaner shave, a gentle rotary like the Norelco 7800 with light pressure is the next step. Persistent bumps are worth a dermatologist visit.
Cuts at the surface
See it on AmazonCuts at the surface; the go-to for bump-prone skin. Not a true electric shaver, and that's the point. It cuts close to the skin without trying to get under it, which makes it the go-to for razor bumps, stubble styles and body grooming.
Gentle rotary for a cleaner shave.
See it on AmazonGentle rotary for a cleaner shave. The best electric shaver for sensitive skin at a sensible price. You get Philips' glide coating, the same density sensor as pricier models and fully flexing heads for roughly a third of flagship money.
Most comfortable full shave, pressure light.
See it on AmazonMost comfortable full shave, pressure light. The rotary to buy if your neck hair grows in every direction or a foil leaves you red. For most skin it's the most comfortable shaver on this list, and the closeness gap to the best foils is smaller than it used to be.
Budget rotary with rounded caps.
See it on AmazonBudget rotary with rounded caps. The most-reviewed shaver in our data, and the reason is simple: a cheap rotary that's comfortable, washable and hard to kill.
Tightly curled hair that's cut below the surface can curl back into the skin as it grows. The closer the shave, the more often that happens. That's why a slightly less close cut is often the fix.
Shave with the grain, skip the second pass against it, and avoid stretching the skin hard. Leave a day between shaves if you can.
If bumps don't settle after a few weeks of gentler shaving, a dermatologist can help.
Many start with the OneBlade Pro 360 to avoid bumps.
Less often than blades, especially with light pressure.
Rotary or OneBlade, used gently.
The safest pick for this need: Philips Norelco OneBlade Pro 360.
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