Cordless Rechargeable
     Shaver
Philips Norelco 7310 and 7340
     Men's Shavers
Philips Norelco 8240XL Men's
     Shaving System
Philips Norelco 9160XL Men's
     Shaver
Philips Norelco Arcitec
     Men's Shavers
Philips Norelco BG2020
     Men's Bodygroom
Philips Norelco Facial Trimming
     Systems
Philips Norelco Hair Grooming
     Systems
Philips Norelco
     Moisturizing Shaving
     Systems
Philips Norelco NT9110 Nose and
     Ear Trimmer
Philips Norelco Speed-XL
     8140XL Men's Shaver
Remington Men's Shavers
Wahl Beard and Mustache Trimmers
Wahl Hair Kits and
     Trimmers

Reviews

Philips Norelco BG2020 Men's Bodygroom
The popular Philips Norelco Bodygroom is described briefly on the company's own website as follows:

The all-in-one body-grooming system, exclusively for men, trims & shaves all body zones. It's safe & easy.

The Bodygroom is water-resistant and thus suitable for use in or out of the shower

Amazon.com has a much fuller description:

With the Bodygroom, men can trim and shave hair from their chest & abs, underarms, groin area, legs, back and shoulders. Bodygroom features the very latest technology and ergonomic design to offer a convenient, easy and pain-free way to remove and trim body hair.

Bodygroom’s advanced design allows for it to be used wet or dry and even in the shower. Its hypoallergenic foil protects even the most sensitive skin against nicks, cuts or irritation, and its stainless-steel blades ensure long-lasting performance. The Bodygroom comes with many extras including a cleaning brush and convenient charging stand.

We all know that men’s body hair is different, it can be coarse and grow in multiple directions, and that is why Bodygroom is truly a revolution in grooming. Men finally have a product designed specifically to meet their unique grooming needs.

According to the Jungle Life San Francisco website:

Check the reviews on Amazon for some firsthand reactions. For those that have been using the Bodygroom for its intended purpose (groin, chest, underarms, etc.) there have been glowing reviews but those who (stupidly) attempted to use this to groom their face or skull were sorely disappointed.

Available from Amazon and Target for an affordable $40, the Philips Bodygroom appears from the reviews to do exactly what it was intended - shave unwanted body hair in all of those unsightly (and sensitive) places.

Just like any other cosmetic product however, the need may not exist until you create it - create the insecurity and people will consume the solution. Teeth whitening, pore cleansing, starfish bleaching, ball shaving you name it. If it didn't bother you then, by the time you've been inundated with enough advertisements it'll bother you soon enough.

To be fair, bodygrooming is a subject that comes up fairly often among us men and the Philips Bodygroom is likely to satisfy many a hairy nut. Check the reviews... some of them are hilarious!

Popular Mechanics magazine reviewed the Bodygroom:

The Bodygroom electric razor is already the butt (puns are inevitable when talking about this device) of potty-mouth jokes from all manner of Web and print journalists. And yet, it's a good idea: a razor designed for all points south of the neck, including—cue the adolescent giggles—there. To a certain extent the Bodygroom is simply a shaver that doesn't cut very close, greatly reducing the chance of nicking sensitive areas or otherwise things that you seriously do not want to irritate.

...The Downside: Men have been shaving "everywhere" for years, so the Bodygroom isn't innovative in concept. However, it's definitely the least anxiety-inducing body shaver I’ve seen (or, I’ll admit it, tried).

...Bottom Line: The Bodygroom is equal parts hilarious and useful. Girlfriends and wives should feel free to give it as a gift, deftly transforming this highly functional body shaver into a not-so-subtle hint.

Amazon.com has more than 500 generally favorable customer reviews of the Bodygroomer. Check them out. Some are indeed hilarious.

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November 7th, 2006
Updated: October 4th, 2007
Updated: September 19th, 2008