Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 1100, Body Trimmer, BG1026/60

This review will be a thoughtful one. One that I trust will help anyone looking to purchase this product for what is actually meant to do Manscape...Thats what I purchased the Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 1100 for, I will be honest. My family carries what I can only explain as the gene that protects our skin from sunburn, provides cooling by moisture soaking in the summer, and sometimes creates uncomfortable road trips. Somewhere along the way my genetics decided this was necessary and I am now left with additional upkeep because of it.A few points come to mind after using this product...- Stop wondering, yes it is very worth the money. I wish I would have made this purchase sooner. I am happier now!- My inclination that I am ambidextrous is correct. This was ... MoreThis review will be a thoughtful one. One that I trust will help anyone looking to purchase this product for what is actually meant to do Manscape...Thats what I purchased the Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 1100 for, I will be honest. My family carries what I can only explain as the gene that protects our skin from sunburn, provides cooling by moisture soaking in the summer, and sometimes creates uncomfortable road trips. Somewhere along the way my genetics decided this was necessary and I am now left with additional upkeep because of it.A few points come to mind after using this product...- Stop wondering, yes it is very worth the money. I wish I would have made this purchase sooner. I am happier now!- My inclination that I am ambidextrous is correct. This was 100% confirmed with using this, and I was able to get all areas needing grooming.- The included silicon wrist strap wasnt an engineering masterpiece, it was an afterthought meant to help you. That strap will single handedly no pun intended save you 20 from needing to buy another one. Use it! While contorting into the proper position to get to the area you are trying to achieve, whether it be a hunched back, a catchers stance or simply acting as if you were using a back scratcher, you may inevitably loose that hold on this groomer and drop it.- Do NOT overgrip! The groomer isnt the easiest to hold onto while in use in those sensitive areas. Use the same grip you would for holding a very large pencil. Youll see what I mean...- Ensure you be gentle in Sensitive areas, as the blade guard is just that. A small cut in this area because of neglect, will feel like a Level 1 Trauma Center scene in a movie. There will be agony and curse words no matter what. The blade guard will be gentle on you if you are on it.- When one of the mirrors of your 2 sided mirror you are holding, falls on the shower floor mirror side up without breaking thankfully!, make lemonade! Leave it lie there as an aid, this was meant t.

Others have complained about the guards on this while they are flimsy, its with good purpose - it flexes, bends, and glides around the delicate body parts! I wouldnt want them to be more ridged. Ive had no issues snapping them on and off, and that makes cleaning out the important inner workings a breeze. Ive been through several other bikini trimmers over the last couple years that didnt allow access to their inner blades. Each one got slower and slower till they stopped working altogether yes, even after fresh battery changes. I suspect those all got full of hair trimmings I didnt see or have access to. This one showed me just how quickly and full of hairs the vibrating parts get, so with better access to maintain this, Im expecting it to last longer than the ... MoreOthers have complained about the guards on this while they are flimsy, its with good purpose - it flexes, bends, and glides around the delicate body parts! I wouldnt want them to be more ridged. Ive had no issues snapping them on and off, and that makes cleaning out the important inner workings a breeze. Ive been through several other bikini trimmers over the last couple years that didnt allow access to their inner blades. Each one got slower and slower till they stopped working altogether yes, even after fresh battery changes. I suspect those all got full of hair trimmings I didnt see or have access to. This one showed me just how quickly and full of hairs the vibrating parts get, so with better access to maintain this, Im expecting it to last longer than the roughly 6 months the cheaper trimmers did.The strap is clutch for hanging in the shower and keeping it from slipping from my hand and breaking. Nice touch.My only complaint is the power switch provides no grip, so it is extremely difficult to turn it on or off with lathery wet hands. There should be a ridge or different tacky material on the sliding switch to effectively turn it on and off.

After buying this twice within the past two years, decided to review this as I was shopping for a new alternative bodyshaver. When I first got it, it worked well. Easy to use. Runs on AA batteries. But I accidentally dropped one of the guards down the toilet due to how flimsy it was. They can easily come of at anytime, including while shaving. Did not see a way to purchase them separately so I got another one. Guess what happened? One of the guards broke. It works good when shaving or trimming hair from the below the neck down to your lower torso. Even used this in the shower multiple times. But the guards are very bad. And you can NOT shave without them. If you don’t mind spending an extra 10-20, look at alternatives in that range.If you are trying to avoid buying ... MoreAfter buying this twice within the past two years, decided to review this as I was shopping for a new alternative bodyshaver. When I first got it, it worked well. Easy to use. Runs on AA batteries. But I accidentally dropped one of the guards down the toilet due to how flimsy it was. They can easily come of at anytime, including while shaving. Did not see a way to purchase them separately so I got another one. Guess what happened? One of the guards broke. It works good when shaving or trimming hair from the below the neck down to your lower torso. Even used this in the shower multiple times. But the guards are very bad. And you can NOT shave without them. If you don’t mind spending an extra 10-20, look at alternatives in that range.If you are trying to avoid buying blades, this is an option. But the hair combs are to easy to ruin.

Ive tried a number of shavers for the groin area and the results were usually burningirritation and some blood involved.I was even surprised that one brand, which showed the unit in the commercial being stroked across a balloon without popping, but I was left with some razor burn and some blood when I used it.No bueno.I wasnt about to bite the bullet and buy a shaver that cost north of 30 dollars thinking it would do a better job. I think a shaver at that price is ridiculous.So I picked this Bodygroom shaver based on the positive reviews with a bit of skeptical hope.This unit arrived very quickly and I put the unit to use the very same day.I thought Id give it a try first on my underarms since it wasnt as sensitive as my groin area albeit still a challenge because ... MoreIve tried a number of shavers for the groin area and the results were usually burningirritation and some blood involved.I was even surprised that one brand, which showed the unit in the commercial being stroked across a balloon without popping, but I was left with some razor burn and some blood when I used it.No bueno.I wasnt about to bite the bullet and buy a shaver that cost north of 30 dollars thinking it would do a better job. I think a shaver at that price is ridiculous.So I picked this Bodygroom shaver based on the positive reviews with a bit of skeptical hope.This unit arrived very quickly and I put the unit to use the very same day.I thought Id give it a try first on my underarms since it wasnt as sensitive as my groin area albeit still a challenge because the area has wrinkly ridges so I would get nicked in the past. I had no issues with the Bodygroomer.Its great that there are blades on both sides of the head. That helped with getting the hairs despite the growth direction.Being satisfied with the results on the underarms without drawing any blood, it was safe enough to try and conquer the groin area.I realized the key to this shaver was the tiny guide comb surrounding the blade.There is the smaller one already installed which can be switched outfor the longer comb if you just need a trim and prefer to leave some length.The comb with the tiny teeth goes close enough to shave the hairs off and prevents the blades from mangling you down there.The result is a close enough shave, but not smooth as a blade.I also like that this shaver is shaped like your regular analog blade so it can be manipulated and maneuvered easily.I loved knowing I didnt have to be too gentle for risk of getting cut. I was able to get right in there.Ill be honest and admit that I wanted a trimmer that could be used beyond the family jewels. For the first time in my life I was able to tackle that area, including around the ahem rear chute.I feel cle.

My Bodygroomer 3100 gave up on me so I got this cheap replacement instead. Philips has unfortunately re-engineered the blades perhaps because it’s cheaper for them to manufacture as these are also very narrow.The narrow blades don’t trim that easily in one go compared to my old Norelco. It doesn’t pick up hair on all strokes even in the line of motion. You’ll find yourself making repeated strokes to cut through the hair and edges. I noticed despite my patient efforts some rough and grainy edges were left over in the end. If you could invest in something more expensive then do that.The saving grace here is that it uses a battery instead so can be replaced quickly with a flip instead of charging it. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve lost charge while trimming the ... MoreMy Bodygroomer 3100 gave up on me so I got this cheap replacement instead. Philips has unfortunately re-engineered the blades perhaps because it’s cheaper for them to manufacture as these are also very narrow.The narrow blades don’t trim that easily in one go compared to my old Norelco. It doesn’t pick up hair on all strokes even in the line of motion. You’ll find yourself making repeated strokes to cut through the hair and edges. I noticed despite my patient efforts some rough and grainy edges were left over in the end. If you could invest in something more expensive then do that.The saving grace here is that it uses a battery instead so can be replaced quickly with a flip instead of charging it. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve lost charge while trimming the land down under.Overall, would recommend if you’re on a budget and don’t mind spending a few extra minutes. Otherwise, get something else more expensive.

There are other brands out there that charge 4x or 5x the price. This is so simple but is the most bang you will get for your dollar.There are only 2 size options but it’s all you need. You either want a little stubble or none at all.The clipper is waterproof and you can shave with the water running, but the better option is to do it dry then rinse off. That’s not just for this trimmer, but for all of them.I was happy to see that there wasn’t a rechargeable battery! I don’t need another charging cable taking up space on my sink or getting lost. The battery lasts long enough that you can just change it when you need it. Really, this just saves a ton of money and aggravation.For 20 you will be as close to shaving with a straight razor as you can get. Don’t pay 80

I ordered this a few months ago and have been using it regularly. •Would DEFINITELY recommend over the 100+ manscaped options. •I still havent had to change the Duracell battery I put in it.☆● CLEAN IT OUT AFTER YOU USE IT!!!I was actually hesitant to get this instead of a manscaped because so many reviews said it stopped working after a couple uses. Im pretty much certain its because the idiots dont clean it out after each use. It catches all the tiny hairs it shaves. So you have to take off the black cut guard after you use it and empty it. It literally takes 3 seconds. And it works really well. Yes you may have to go over a couple areas 2 or 3 times but it does the job well and its cheap. 100% recommend

The fact that Im here writing a review for this product means I either love it or hate it. Well I love it. Its the first and only shaver I can use safely on my junk with literally no concern of cuts or nicks whatsoever. You can go to town and press as hard as you want and you wont cut yourself with this guy, which is better than every product Ive ever tried. Not only that but it gets a very close trim, to the point where I would say most electric foil shavers cannot get this close, and only wet shaving would be better. If you have a lot of hair to start with, I will warn its a time consuming process to get that smooth, but you can get nearly baby smooth with it after 15 minutes or so, and with the bonus of not making yourself bleed or bracing yourself for pain ... MoreThe fact that Im here writing a review for this product means I either love it or hate it. Well I love it. Its the first and only shaver I can use safely on my junk with literally no concern of cuts or nicks whatsoever. You can go to town and press as hard as you want and you wont cut yourself with this guy, which is better than every product Ive ever tried. Not only that but it gets a very close trim, to the point where I would say most electric foil shavers cannot get this close, and only wet shaving would be better. If you have a lot of hair to start with, I will warn its a time consuming process to get that smooth, but you can get nearly baby smooth with it after 15 minutes or so, and with the bonus of not making yourself bleed or bracing yourself for pain constantly.And its reliable. Or at least it is for me. My purchase history shows I bought this 2 years ago and I have used it probably every other week for 2 years with few issues, plus my wife occasionally uses it as well. I recall changing the battery maybe twice in that time which is pretty unreal. One minor complaint is the included sensitive skin protector guard is cheap plastic and is slightly loose now and doesnt stay attached perfectly if Im really aggressive with it, but if I go slower it stays on fine. However if that flimsy plastic guard breaks I would want to replace it, which probably means buying a whole new groomer just to get that little piece.I would say, dont use this as a wet shaver. It claims to do that, but it doesnt work well at all. You really need to use it on dry skin to get the best results. If your skin is damp or wet it will not glide well and wont cut very well as a result. Dont even bother using it in the shower. Use it before your shower, not after.I have been primarily using this as a nether region trimmer, but its so good on those sensitive skin areas that I thought - after much washing, hehe - I would try it on my neckline around my beard. I always have issues wi.

Me = Own this tool for 5+years, will buy again when/if it is dies.I came across this items page incidentally and once seeing the comments, I realized that the right chose was made based on other individuals feedback because, this tool is great! Not all review were good since some people had received used trimmers, boo! However, the review ratings speak for themselves!In my opinion, this purchase will be no brainer. The Norelco trims well in majority of places, battery life is stupid good, easy to clean, and has a good life span. Is this a good tool for all the jobs that you wish it can do? No! If you expect a bikini wax result then get the wax but, this trimmer can get you closer to that stage. This is a valued tool in the kit and at its prices point, I believe that ... MoreMe = Own this tool for 5+years, will buy again when/if it is dies.I came across this items page incidentally and once seeing the comments, I realized that the right chose was made based on other individuals feedback because, this tool is great! Not all review were good since some people had received used trimmers, boo! However, the review ratings speak for themselves!In my opinion, this purchase will be no brainer. The Norelco trims well in majority of places, battery life is stupid good, easy to clean, and has a good life span. Is this a good tool for all the jobs that you wish it can do? No! If you expect a bikini wax result then get the wax but, this trimmer can get you closer to that stage. This is a valued tool in the kit and at its prices point, I believe that it will be difficult to find its equal easily.

Love the unit. Hate the hassle.

The Bodygroom 1000/1100 does it's job very well. Haven't found anything that takes care of my parts the way this one does. However, after a while, the blades dull. The head looks like it is replaceable, but the they don't sell refills. They did send me a brand new unit when I called to see if I could order a replacement head, but that seems wasteful.I recently bought the OneBlade Pro and I find that it works better in most places. Just not around the family jewels. The OneBlade is a blood-thirsty beast compared to the Bodygroom when it comes to shaving around the genitals.I would prefer something where I won't have to replace the entire unit annually, but when you consider that OneBlade refills are $10-$15 each, maybe it makes sense to just replace the entire ... MoreThe Bodygroom 1000/1100 does it's job very well. Haven't found anything that takes care of my parts the way this one does. However, after a while, the blades dull. The head looks like it is replaceable, but the they don't sell refills. They did send me a brand new unit when I called to see if I could order a replacement head, but that seems wasteful.I recently bought the OneBlade Pro and I find that it works better in most places. Just not around the family jewels. The OneBlade is a blood-thirsty beast compared to the Bodygroom when it comes to shaving around the genitals.I would prefer something where I won't have to replace the entire unit annually, but when you consider that OneBlade refills are $10-$15 each, maybe it makes sense to just replace the entire unit. It feels wasteful, but I guess the cost isn’t really any different.Additional items: Eventually, the larger of the two combs failed. The strap doesn’t stay on. It works better dry. Cleans up really easily.