Best Electric Shavers for Black men
Razor burn, razor bumps and ingrown hair
Curly facial hair is the main reason black men suffer when shaving. Hairs curl and grow back into the skin when cut too short resulting in ingrown hairs, which in turn can result in razor bumps. Hairs that are cut against the grain also provoke the ingrowth of a hair.
Shaving with a blunt razor causes razor burn.
Luckily, there are a few electric shavers on the market designed to combat these afflictions.
What should black men look for in an electric shaver?
Black men should:
Try to find an electric shaver that pulls hairs up before cutting. This prevents cutting hairs in the wrong direction, lowering the chance of a hair growing back toward the skin.
Purchase an electric shaver that has wet shaving capabilities. Being able to shave with foams and products will of course aid in providing an irritation-free shave. Also, less friction= less skin irritation.
Buy a shaver that can guard against shaving excruciatingly close. To be honest, all electric shavers have enough of a guard on them to protect you from shaving too close. The issue only usually arises when using a manual razor.
Consider a shaver that doesn’t tug or pull on the hairs too harshly. Shavers that tug hairs or get caught are much more likely to induce razor burn.
Top shavers for black men
Here is our dedicated shaver list for black men:
Panasonic ES-LA63-S Arc4
The Panasonic ES-LA63-S Arc4 is a great shaver for black men for 3 simple reasons. It is hypoallergenic so very good for those who have very sensitive, allergy prone skin. We also found this shaver to incur very little friction and glide across the face, meaning less skin irritation. The fact that this is a wet shaver means that you can apply water and shaving products to your face. This further lowers friction and the likelihood of developing ingrown hairs. Read on for our full review, where we cover all aspects of this shaver in detail.
Braun 799cc-6
The Braun 799cc-6 is another great shaver for black men to consider. Being a wet shaver, it allows the application of shaving creams, foams and water before shaving. This will reduce friction, thus irritate the skin less. Another great feature that will benefit black men is lifting feature. It lifts hairs up before cutting, reducing the chance of cutting the hair in the wrong direction or too close to the skin. The 799cc also enables different shaving modes, one of which is designed for sensitive skin called ‘gentle touch’. Read on for our full review, where we cover all aspects of this shaver in detail.
Panasonic ES-RF31
The Panasonic ES-RF31 could be another solution. It’s very unlikely to tug on hairs when shaving which is great for those prone to skin irritation. It’s also another wet shaver that can be used for wet shaving. Being able to apply water and shaving products really reduces skin irritation. Read on for our full review, where we cover all aspects of this shaver in detail.
Braun Series 3 3040
The Braun Series 3 3040 may be another solution. Allowing a wet shave means this shaver is unlikely to cause skin irritation if shaving foam and other products are applied. Read on for our full review, where we cover all aspects of this shaver in detail.
Braun Series 9 9050cc
The Braun Series 9 9050cc is another good choice. It cuts hairs very close, just not quite into the pores (the main reason ingrown hairs occur). Your favourite shaving products can also be applied since it has wet shaving capabilities. Read on for our full review, where we cover all aspects of this shaver in detail.
We are working on deciding which shaver listed above is the best electric shaver for black men.