Shaving is often the best way to remove back hair at home, requiring no assistance and none of the pain of waxing. The key to back hair removal is having the right tools for the job. For the best results, it’s worth investing in a body grooming tool with a long handle attachment to reach the center of your back. Adjustable length settings are also essential: move between them to achieve a natural gradation of hair, using both a shaver and a comb.
Ready? Here’s how to shave your back:
Smooth body grooming, safe even below the belt
The Series 3000 is designed to power through hair, without compromise on skin comfort. Use the skin friendly shaver with countour following 2D technology or trim by clicking on the 3mm length comb.
See all benefitsItching isn’t always an issue after back hair removal, but if your skin tends to get aggravated after shaving, good after care can make all the difference. Just after you shave or trim your back fuzz, rinse off your back and use your body groomer with cool water. Pat the skin dry with a soft towel, and then apply moisturiser. Do this every time you shower. Switch your usual body wash with an exfoliating scrub, or a brush, to tease out any hairs that might want to grow inwards.
If your back hair is on the long side (no shame in that) then a dry trim will be best, especially if you’re aiming to keep irritation to a minimum. If you’re closely shaving short hair or a stubbly back, a wet shave in or outside the shower with a shaving balm (not cream or foam – you want to see what you’re doing) is a legitimate option and a good way of incorporating back hair removal into your daily routine.
Much like shaving your face, this will depend a little on the speed with which your back hair fills itself in, and whether you’re aiming for total smoothness. If you tend to just trim down straggly back hair, you can leave it for up to a week. A clean-shaven look takes more upkeep, so aim to tackle it every two to three days, depending on when you start to notice stubble.