This is a life saver for someone who hates shaving! I apologize for the long review beforehand, but I promise you, the details will help you make an informed purchase!
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I'm used to getting my legs, arms, arm pits etc. waxed professionally once a month, back when I was in India. When I moved to the US, I realized how super expensive it is to get it done here, especially on a student budget! I tried waxing at home but there were always difficult patches which would turn sore and red because I couldn't hold the skin taut. Hence, like every one else, I started shaving!
The problem was that I had never shaved before. Maybe once or twice in high school but that too when my mother was supervising me. I hated it. I hated spending extra time in the shower. I hated that it had to be done more often. I hated the cuts and razor burns. I tried shaving my arms once and it was a disaster. That's when I thought that I should probably look up electric shavers, and I found this one!
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Close shave:
I think the main issue most people face with electric shavers is getting a close shave. If done right, this can give a close shave. Hold the shaver perpendicular to the surface, so that the foil and both side of the trimmer are touching your skin. The trick is to go back and forth several times over the same area. There is a little bit of a spring action, so that you can, very gently, press it down on your skin, giving a closer shave. If you have longer hair, apply some baby powder and run a dry towel across the area in the direction opposite to the hair growth to lift the hair up. If you have really long thick hair (or if you are a guy shaving his legs), use the pop up trimmer to trim first.
Battery life: Even though it said that it needs to be charged for 12 hours before the first use and between every use, I used it right out of the box to test it out on a small patch. It shaved well. I decided to wait 24 hours just to make sure I'm not getting any reaction, and charged it in the mean time. The blades did spin faster. So I believe it's a good idea to charge it between shaves. The manual says that 12 hours of charging gives about 20 minutes of shave, which sounds ridiculous at first. However, it took me, the amateur shaving person, 10 to 12 minutes to shave both legs, both arms and underarms. I think 20 minutes is more than enough.
Wet shaving:
UPDATE
After a few months if use, I tried out wet shaving and I loved it. It became my preferred method over dry shaving. Since there was no risk of cuts like a regular razor, my main issue of not being able to see in the shower with my glasses on was no longer a concern. I could go over the same area multiple times. Being in the shower already meant I could quickly rinse off the shaver instead of brushing the hair off after every section, and allowed me to get a better shave overall.
I used some shower gel or soap, not shaving cream. I found that keeping the skin and the shaver super wet and slippery helped it glide on the skin easily. I shaved against the direction of hair growth to get a good close shave. This method took me maybe a few minutes lesser than dry shaving.
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Since I hated shaving, I don't think this is a feature I want to try. The manual says I can use this with some shaving cream, and I lot of reviews say that your skin needs to be soaking wet to shave. If I ever do try it, I will update this. I think it's unnecessary to wet shave when I'm getting very good results shaving it dry, however, I feel it's a good feature to have in case that's your only option, for example, if your sharing a hotel room with friends and don't have the privacy.
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Regrowth: Surprisingly, the regrowth was not as blunt as normal shaving, which is what gave me the confidence to shave my arms! You do have to let it grow a little longer than usual to shave well.
Cleaning: It is extremely easy to clean. It comes with a dual ended brush to brush of hair during the shave. After I am done shaving, I pop the head off and rinse both, the head and the blades inside in water. It's a good idea to press your finger onto the faucet so that it gives out a sharp forceful stream. I first rinse the head, then put a some hand soap in some water in a cup, and leave the head in that to soak while I clean the blades inside. I first rinse the blades in the sharp stream, then I dunk the blade only in the cup full of soap water and swish it around, and then rinse both the head and the blades. I use a q tip to get into the corners of the plastic inside. To dry off, I sort of shake both the parts vigorously so that the water falls out, put the top back on to protect the blade, and leave it to air dry for a few hours. Once I know it's fully dry, I put it for charging.
Ergonomics: For dry shaving and washing, it's very easy to hold. It fits well in my small hands and doesn't slip out of my grip. I don't know if the surface will become slippery if you're shaving wet with shaving cream. The placement of the buttons is good so that you can start and stop the shaver or open and close the pop trimmer with the thumb of the hand you're holding it with. I believe the design is good for both, right handed and left handed people. The side of the the blade is big enough for quick shaves, and small enough to get around difficult areas.
Portability: If you have the right case to carry it in, it's easily portable. The case that comes with it is too small to fit both the shaver and the charger. This is my only complaint. Other than that, it's not too bulky and heavy to travel with.
Longevity: Only time will tell. I have had it only for a few weeks and used it 3-4 times, and so far it's great. The blade and the foil are replaceable, so that's a good think. Other than that, if you read the manual, follow the instructions, keep it clean and charge it timely, you're doing everything on your side to maintain the product. If anything goes wrong or I face any issues, I will come back and update this.
Overall, I think it's a good product, very affordable (I bought it for 14.99, the original price is 29.99, which is still great if it lasts for more than a year), it does the job well without nicks and cuts, and it is FAST!
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Shave and Trim Anytime
In the bath or on the go, the cordless, portable Panasonic Electric Shaver for Women ES2207P with Pop-Up Trimmer closely traces the contours of your legs, underarms and bikini area to shave and trim effortlessly.
Panasonic Electric Shaver for Women ES2207P
Rechargeable, Cordless Shaver with Wet/Dry Convenience
Enjoy silky-smooth results with the Panasonic Electric Shaver for Women ES2207P. Featuring three blade, ultra-thin foil technology, this wet/dry women’s electric razor lets you shave dry when pressed for time, or enjoy a more luxurious shave and trim with your favorite foam or gel in the tub or shower. Hypoallergenic women’s razor blades keep sensitive skin safe and comfortable while a pop-up trimmer lets you quickly trim longer hairs or along the bikini line.
The three blade system of the ES2207P razor for women floats to follow and stay in contact with the individual contours of your body, so you get a close, comfortable shave that captures even short or stray hairs.
At a Glance:
- Three ultra-sharp blades and ultra-thin foil for precision cutting
- Wet/Dry shaving convenience
- Pop-up trimmer details legs, underarms and bikini area
- Three independently floating flexible pivoting heads for smooth shaving and trimming
- Compact design for easy travel
Features & Benefits
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Wet/Dry Shave Convenience for Your Personal PreferenceThe Panasonic electric ladies’ shaver is fully immersible for shaving legs and underarms and bikini trimming in the bath with lather or for a quick dry shave or bikini hair removal anytime, anywhere. |
Three Floating Head System Provide a Close, Smooth ShaveThree independently floating heads for clean, smooth shaving and trimming. This ladies’ electric shaver is designed to glide naturally along the body's individual contours for smooth results on legs, underarms and bikini lines. |
Convenient Pop-up Trimmer to Shape and PersonalizeFor the perfect finish, this electric personal shaver for women includes a handy pop-up trimmer for using as a bikini trimmer to create a clean bikini line and quickly remove unwanted long or stray hairs anywhere you find them. |
Additional Features & Benefits
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Hypoallergenic Razor Blades and Foil Prevent IrritationSharp, durable, hypoallergenic electric razor blades and flexible, protective foil covers are designed specially to prevent irritation, even on sensitive skin. So, legs and body are smooth and irritation-free. |
100% Washable Design Long-Lasting PerformanceThis women’s electric razor rinses quick and clean under warm running water for optimum convenience and long-lasting performance. A cleaning brush is included to remove stubborn stubble and gel or foam build-up. |
Compact, Space-Saving Shaver ChargerThe Panasonic ES2207P ladies’ 3-blade shaver includes a convenient AC charger that saves valuable bathroom counter space by plugging directly into an electrical outlet while using the shaver to shave and trim. In addition to a cleaning brush, a travel pouch is also included to complete your personal shaver kit. |
Additional Details
Battery Provides Up to 20 Minutes of Power
The rechargeable battery built into in this electric razor charges overnight (12 hours) to provide up to 20 minutes of continuous, cordless power.
Lightweight and Compact for Easy Travel
The portable, lightweight Panasonic ES2207P female shaver is great for shaving and trimming away from home. This ladies electric shaver fits easily into bags and luggage for quick touchups and on-the-go shaving.
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My razor just arrived. I wanted to get it charging right away but discovered that the razor attaches right to the charger, no cord. In my bathroom, the outlet is right below my medicine cabinet so I can't plug it in there. It won't be a big problem to charge it somewhere else but I didn't see where anyone else mentioned that.
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Mare
Much room for improvement
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on December 18, 2016Style: ES2207PVerified Purchase
Gary
Broke after 3 months, there is NO WARRANTY for Canadians (warranty only for US purchasers)
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 3, 2017Style: ES2207PVerified Purchase
AbbyBReviewing
Absolutely Lovely
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 26, 2019Style: ES2207PVerified Purchase
Absolutely Lovely
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 26, 2019
Pros: its absolutely lovely and is the best electric shaver I've ever used. Provides a close shave, works great both wet with water/shaving cream and dry without, the blades and trimmer are precise, the blade is quoted to last up to a year before it needs replacing the hypoallergenic metal is amazing I have sensitive skin and have had NO skin irritation issues using this electric shaver (this is huge for me because my skin usually becomes irritated within minutes of using other electric shavers/trimmers), its wireless, the battery life is good it lasts about 20 minutes before needing a charge, it's easy to clean. And is lightweight so good for travelling. Also it comes with a storage pouch, and cleaning brush.Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 26, 2019
Cons: It's a bit expensive, and the included warranty is only for the USA not Canadian residents.
Overall I would highly recommend this product to others.
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omphalos
Not really suitable for UK. No lead on charger. Charger gets hot on 230V socket.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 23, 2019Style: ES2207PVerified Purchase
