Is trimming your body hair a must? Many men these days prefer a more groomed look, while still maintaining a masculine appearance. And that’s what the right trimmer gets you.
And why use several appliances to get one job done? What if you have one trimmer for your whole body? One that’s completely user-friendly and best of all, leaves your skin irritation-free?
I may have found our solution. Finding it wasn’t as easy as I thought. I’ve tested multiple higher-end body trimmers and I’ll admit some were impressive.
But when I tested the Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 1100 I was quite surprised. Is it the one you’ll be using in the future too? Read on and decide for yourself
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Philips Norelco Bodygroom 1100 Review
I believe everything you need in a trimmer is incorporated into the Philips BG1026/60. It even has features you and I didn’t know we want.
Brief Overview
I used the Series 1100 for quite some time to gauge its durability. The experience I had gives you an idea of what to expect when you use it too. My experience? Not everything is perfect and there were some aspects that fell short of my expectations.
However, the good vastly outweighs the bad.
It’s still a perfect trimmer for me. Maybe you’ll feel the same?
- The head goes over all areas smoothly without any risks of accidental cuts.
- The trimmer uses one single AA battery that’s long-lasting.
- Using the trimmer is painless because the blades or comb won’t pull longer hairs.
- Clean shaves will be smooth with no skin irritations.
- You need to stroke more than once over areas with thicker hair.
- The head needs to be rinsed after two or three strokes because hair can clog the blades.
- The trimmer/shaver doesn’t remove or trim hairs as quickly as needed.
- The head doesn’t rotate, making it hard to shave curved areas of your body.
Who Is This Product For?
If you're a man that wants to trim or shave the hair on all body parts, this product is for you. It has the features you need to make everyday grooming possible and easy.
Philips Norelco BG1026/60 Best Features
What do you seek in a trimmer or shaver? Explore these features in the Series 1100 to determine if it’s the one for you.
What’s Better, Dry or Wet?
Some men prefer a dry shave and others wet. Maybe you require both features depending on the circumstances?
The final verdict is that the Philips BG1026 can be used in the shower and outside for dry shaving. In both cases, shaves leave the body free of irritation.
Will one method make the blades go blunt faster than the other? Absolutely not, because the blades are long-lasting.
Convenient Design
The Philips BG1026 has one of the best design features I have ever seen, with portability as one of the main attractions. Here’s what else you’ll enjoy.
Trimming Is Effortless
Do you want to recreate that perfect stubble length without shaving? This product makes it easy.
The trimmer is designed with unique skin protection guards. You can trim as close as 1/64’’ to the skin.
Sometimes hair doesn’t grow in one direction only. You need to be extra careful with which direction to trim for an even appearance.
But this trimmer has an easy solution. No matter the direction your hair grows you get an even look with the bidirectional trimmer and 1/8’’ comb. The bidirectional trimmer lets you trim according to the different hair growth directions.
You can also use this to trim your thicker hair areas before you shave.
The Best Grip Control
How many times does your trimmer or shaver slip out of your hands, especially when in the shower? The Philips Norelco Series 1100 counters this problem.
Most of the body is covered with rubber. No more accidental slipping—which can result in cuts—will happen again.
Easy Storage
Finding a place to store the trimmer after use can be frustrating. Especially if you’re particular about the neatness of your home.
The shower cord attachment makes storage simple. Hang the trimmer over the shower’s faucet and you're good to carry on with your day.
Power Efficient
The trimmer runs on a single AA battery. It uses less energy than many other shavers, but remember it won’t work as fast.
A single AA battery can last up to two months if you use the product every second to the third day.
The Philips BG1026 is completely waterproof. Water won’t damage the battery.
Comparison
We’ll compare the Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 1100 BG1026/60 with the Philips Series 3500 BG5025/49, which is another great Norelco Series product.
| Series 1100 | Series 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting System | Cutter width: 32mm Cutting Element: Bidirectional trimmer | Cutter width 32mm Shaving element: Foil with two pre trimmers |
| Accessories | Shower cord | Back handle loop attachment |
| Number of lengths | 1 fixed length setting | 3 fixed length settings |
| Method | Wet and dry | Wet and dry |
| Operation | Cordless | Cordless |
| Power | 1 AA battery Runtime: Up to two months | Built in Lithium-ion battery Runtime: 60 minutes. Recharge time: 60 minutes. |
To me, it seems The Philips BG1026 is the clear winner. It’s more energy-efficient and easier to use. It does lose out on the number of fixed lengths. But if you can do without the variety, your other needs will mostly be met.
Final Verdict
Taking a look back at this Norelco Bodygroom 110 Review I once again see why I’m happy with my decision. This trimmer is perfect for the modern man who wants to keep his appearance neat and practically hair-free.
The main reasons why I recommend it is:
- It trims hair well without the risk of getting any nicks.
- The blades won’t pull any hairs.
- You can trim or shave every inch of your body including the scrotum and butt cheeks.
- Your skin will be smooth and irritation-free.
The long-lasting battery and blades are also a huge bonus.
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