Electric Shaver Pinching

[Copacetic]

Why do ladyshaves and the like start to snag and pinch after a short period of use? I have bought both cheap and expensive ones and all without fail after a few months of regular use start pinching and chafing quite horribly, any advice on why it happens and what I can do?

[EDDIE51]

Electric razors need sharpening just like any other razor.Alternately you need to replace the blades every few weeks or months

[Copacetic]

I had no idea that Electric shavers needed replacement blades, thank you for that, I will look into it further.

[EDDIE51]

The blades on an electric razor get 'dull' just as any other blades do, there are sharpeners available for some makes. Others you just buy spare blade heads. I am male but I found electric razors far less use than a standard 'wet shaver'. They were popular 15 to 20 years ago I don't know anyone that still uses one.

[EDDIE51]

Ladyshave spare blade heads here
http://www.philips.co.uk/c-m-ac/personal-care-accessories/ladyshave-accessories/latest#filters=LADY_SHAVE_ACCESSORIES_SU&sliders=&support=&price=&;priceBoxes=&page=&layout=12.subcategory.p-grid-icon

[Copacetic]

I am female and I use a shaver for underarm and legs as its convienient, just lately though I cannot seem to shave underarm without pinching/burning them.

[mastercraft]

Do you clean the shaver after use? Not familiar with the 'ladyshave' but I think all electric razors have a removable foil/head for cleaning. After cleaning I suggest you oil the cutters with clipper oil, such as :-http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Wahl-Clipper-Oil-118ml-for-Hair-Clippers-3310-517-/141433626417?hash=item20ee19df31 .

It works for razors as well as clippers and keeps the blades sharp.