The best manscaping trimmers will do more than keep your body hair well groomed—they will do so without causing nicks, cuts or uncomfortable tugging. When shopping for the right device, consider which areas of your body need the most maintenance (some hybrid devices can also tidy up your beard), the battery life, power and included attachments. (Our favorite manscaping trimmer overall, the Philips Norelco Bodygroom 7000, is waterproof and has a dual-sided design for both trimming and shaving.)
The best manscaping trimmers keep body hair well groomed without causing nicks, cuts or ... [+] uncomfortable tugging. milk storage cooler bag
Water resistance is another important feature for versatility, says Brandon Faulk of San Francisco barbershop Church Barber. “A major difference between body groomers and face trimmers is the ability to use body groomers either wet or dry,” he says. “This makes it easy to add body grooming to the shower routine, as well as cleaning the device afterwards.” Below, find the best manscaping trimmers based on extensive research and advice from a professional barber.
Trimming options: Adjustable trimming lengths from 1 to 7 millimeters | Runtime: 80 minutes | Additional features: Dual-sided design for trimming and shaving, 3D pivoting head for better contouring | Waterproof: Yes
The Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7000 is top of the pack when it comes to body hair maintenance, and not just for trimming. It’s a double-sided device that also deploys a foil shaver so that you can trim and shave to whatever degree of shortness or smoothness you demand. “It has an ergonomic body that makes it easy to reach all peaks and valleys of the body,” Faulk says. “Also, the blade out of the box is the perfect amount of sharpness to line up the beard, should you want to use it on your face, too. I honestly don’t know how I lived without it before.”
Trimming options: Adjustable trimming lengths from 0.5 to 20 millimeters | Runtime: 100 minutes | Additional features: Auto-sensing motor for efficient trimming, multiple attachments for various grooming needs | Waterproof: Yes
“I like things as simple as possible,” says Faulk. “Getting a combo trimmer and shaver is the way to go in my opinion—which can take care of beard and nether regions with one tool.” Enter Braun’s terrific multitasking device, which trims the beard, clips hair, manages body hair and even offers detail shaving all in a single tool (and with an impressive 40 lengths offered in half-millimeter intervals). It’s maximalism in one device, for the minimalist who treasures his bathroom real estate or dopp kit space.
Trimming options: Adjustable trimming lengths from 0.1 to 10 millimeters | Runtime: 50 minutes | Additional features: 45-degree angle blade for precision trimming, three comb attachments | Waterproof: Yes
The design of Panasonic’s designated body trimmer is what makes it so fantastic: Its angled head fits snug into the odd crevices of your armpits and groin, while its vertical layout makes over-the-shoulder trimming much easier. This thing can glide across your blindspots with aplomb, simply because you don’t have to twist and contort yourself like you might with other tools.
Trimming options: 1-, 3-, 5-millimeter attachments | Runtime: 45 minutes | Additional features: Built-in LED light | Waterproof: Water resistant
Part trimmer and part shaver, this device makes body hair management a cinch and facial hair, too. It’s even got an LED light to illuminate its path (in case you’re casting shadows or have poor lighting in your bathroom). This model is also useful for drawing clean lines, be it your neckline, cheek lines or hair line.
Trimming options: Adjustable trimming lengths from 0.1 to 10 millimeters | Runtime: 50 minutes | Additional features: 45-degree angle blade for precision trimming, three comb attachments | Waterproof: Yes
This all-in-one tool may be a bit more expensive than other options on this list, but the many attachments, long runtime and waterproof design make this a versatile and helpful tool to have in your arsenal (see our in-depth MultiShape review here). It addition to the sleek base, this comes with a shaver head, wide trimmer head, nose hair trimmer and toothbrush head. It’s also lightweight, and the anti-slip coating on the base adds a nice touch.
Trimming options: 3-11 millimeter sliding guards | Runtime: 100 minutes | Additional features: Sensitive guard attachment and closely-spaced teeth to minimize nicks | Waterproof: Yes
“The Gillette Intimate is my go-to for body hair cleanups,” says Faulk. “I find the guard system is as good as it gets for the pubic region, and it has closely placed blades that minimize irritation and give you a professional look.” This device comes with two detachable combs and a soft bag for storing everything together. Plus, the cordless design allows you greater range of motion.
Trimming options: Three lengths | Runtime: 2 hours | Additional features: Head pivots in five different directions | Waterproof: Yes
Schick’s easily packable tool isn’t just great for its lightweight and compact design. What elevates it to game-changer status is its ability to bend its head as far back as 95 degrees (in five different intervals) to make manscaping as easy as possible on the rest of your body. No awkward chest shaving angles or painfully positioned back shaving sessions. And no more excuses for having body hair where you’d rather not, particularly on vacation.
Trimming options: 1-10 millimeters | Runtime: 2 hours | Additional features: 1 millimeter sensitivity guard and 30-degree pivoting trimmer for ease of use | Waterproof: Yes
I happily endorse this trimmer for full-body upkeep, though its speciality is your nether regions. Its 30-degree pivot navigates your undercarriage without any tugging or dragging, while its teeth are close together and the swappable guards will give you a safe enough buffer from those blades.
Here at Forbes Vetted, we approach all of our product recommendations with transparency and a critical eye. Readers trust us to provide the most accurate information available, so we consider our own experiences in the field and weigh them against testimonials from customers who’ve tried the top devices themselves. As a grooming writer with over a decade of experience, contributor and grooming expert Adam Hurly has covered all aspects of men’s skincare, shaving and haircare. Hurly also tapped Brandon Faulk, a barber at the San Francisco barbershop Church Barber, for expert tips on what to look for when you begin shopping.
To determine the best manscaping trimmers, contributor and grooming expert Adam Hurly tested countless picks, read hundreds of product reviews and evaluated options from a wide variety of brands. He’s used the Panasonic Body Groomer and Happy Nuts Ballber for many years, while a few others are recent favorites (the Philips Norelco Bodygroom, the Panasonic MultiShape Grooming Kit and the Schick Ultra Pivot Manscaping Trimmer, chief among them). He also relied on the expertise of Faulk, who had many overlapping recommendations.
I'm an Oakland-based technology reporter and Senior Writer at Forbes. Contact me at semerson@forbes.com or securely on Signal at 510-473-8820.
I'm an Oakland-based technology reporter and Senior Writer at Forbes. Contact me at semerson@forbes.com or securely on Signal at 510-473-8820.
I joined Forbes as the Europe News Editor and will be working with the London newsroom to define our coverage of emerging businesses and leaders across the UK and Europe. Prior to joining Forbes, I worked for the news agency Storyful as its Asia Editor working from its Hong Kong bureau, and as a Senior Editor in London, where I reported on breaking news stories from around the world, with a special focus on how misinformation and disinformation spreads on social media platforms. I started my career in London as a financial journalist with Citywire and my work has appeared in the BBC, Sunday Times, and many more UK publications. Email me story ideas, or tips, to iain.martin@forbes.com,
For product reviews, gift ideas, and latest deals, Subscribe to the Forbes Finds newsletter.
I am an updates writer for Forbes Vetted, and I optimize content related to fashion, beauty, and travel. Before joining the team, I was a commerce writer for Bustle Digital Group as well as a freelance entertainment journalist with regular contributions to ScreenCrush, PopCrush, and more. I have a B.F.A. from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, and I currently reside in Long Beach, California.
I'm a Cincinnati-based freelance journalist, content marketing writer, copywriter, and editor focusing on health and wellness, parenting, real estate, business, education, and lifestyle. Away from the keyboard, I'm also mom to four sons under age 7, all of whom keep things chaotic, fun and interesting. For over a decade I've been helping publications and companies connect with readers and bring high-quality information and research to them in a relatable voice. I've been published in the Washington Post, Huffington Post, Glamour, Shape, Today's Parent, Reader's Digest, Parents, Women's Health and Insider.
I have a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications/Journalism, both from Miami University. I also spent about 10 years teaching high school, specializing in media education. To read more of my work or to connect, check out my website or social media on Twitter, Instagram, or Linked In.
For product reviews, gift ideas, and latest deals, Subscribe to the Forbes Finds newsletter.
I'm a writer based near New York City (after 12 years in LA, four in Boston, and the first 18 just outside DC). When not writing, testing camping gear, cooking, working on DIY projects, or spending time with my wife, son, and daughter, I jog, bike, sometimes get in a kayak, and look for a chance to climb mountains. I writes for several major outlets, and my novels can be found on my website here.
For product reviews, gift ideas, and latest deals, Subscribe to the Forbes Finds newsletter.
I'm a lifestyle writer and freelance editor based in the NYC area and the former executive editor of The Kitchn. As a freelance writer, I currently shift between food and parenting-based stories. My work has appeared in Forbes Vetted, as well as on Simply Recipes and the Food Network. My previous roles led to bylines in the New York Daily News, Time Out New York and on the Cooking Channel, Zagat and Today.com.
Silicone Breast Pump When I'm not at my desk, I'm typically in the kitchen testing out baked goods and family-friendly meals or exploring a new playground with my young son.