Philips Norelco BG2030 Professional BodyGrooming System
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Customer Reviews of Philips Norelco BG2030 Professional BodyGrooming System
Customer Review: Great Update!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a vast improvement over the old model. The first iteration had very brittle combs which broke easily (and soon did); while they were functioning, they sometimes proved diffcult to remove, and hairs one intended only to trim had a tendency to get caught in the shaving foil and ripped out. This new model solves that problem by making the foil and combs part of self-contained units which remove completely from the top of the unit with ease. The new units also allow for more gradations of hair length, which allows you to sculpt the hair to the look and feel that you want.
I have found no better method than this trimmer for quickly and painlessly trimming down body hair to a presentable, comfortable level for both appearance, and comfort when exercising. If you have any spots from which you would like to completely remove hair, you will probably want to explore a method like waxing, which will last longer; however, even then you will need to trim the hair down first, which this trimmer will help you do quickly and comfortably.
Customer Review: Must be a Lemon
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought my BG2030 after reading several positive reviews on the product. I charged it overnight, and used it to trim some parts and shave others--being generally satisfied. As many previous reviews stated, the shave was not really close, but the trimmer worked fairly well. I would like the attachment to allow slightly longer trimming, if I had my druthers. Two days later, I decided to use it again. However, it would not stay on. I would have to depress the on switch several times before it wouldgo on, and then it would automatically go off after 5-20 seconds. This pattern repeated continually. I fully recharged it (overnight), and upon trying it, it worked perfectly. Two days later, the same internittent operation problem. At no time did the "low battery" light show--and it shouldn't have, since I had only used it about 20 minutes. I left it alone three more days--and it was completely dead. So,I must have a lemon--it would not hold a charge for more than a few days--and when partially discharged, would not operate properly.Customer Review: Great Reviews except for mine :(
Summary: 2 Stars
I hate most of my body hair and like to trim it off. Looking at the reviews for this device prompted me to purchase one. Well, call it just me, but compared to my WAHL electric trimmer and a decent razor blade for finishing the cut, the BG2030 is:
1. Very slow with little power.
2. Too small a cutting area.
3. Feels and works more like a toy.
4. The manual warns NOT to use on facial hair. Why?
I appreciate my purchases and always take good care of them. A couple of weeks ago, I went to attach the shaving head, but it was loose on the body. Apparently, a plastic clip on the body that attaches to the shaver broke. Maybe I was just unlucky with this purchase. I returned the unit for a refund.
A final note, if you're in a remote area without any electricity and need to shave or trim your body hair, and are willing to take some time in doing so, then this product might fit your needs. As for me, I have electricity and my WAHL and razor blade provide superior results.
Customer Review: Pleased with my purchase so far...
Summary: 4 Stars
I've only used this item once since purchasing it, but I have to say I'm impressed overall with its performance. It does exactly what it's supposed to: allows me to groom those sensitive areas quickly without having to worry about possible nicks or hair pulls. Easily it the best method I come across so far. Its light weight, shape, plus the fact that it stays cool make it very easy to manipulate while using (especially compared to the old electric hair clippers I was using before I bought the BG2030. The included heads and adjustable guards give you plenty of options for cutting to different lengths as well.
My only complaints: the base is required to charge the unit. That's another piece I need to worry about carrying when traveling. I would have preferred it if I had the option (as I do on my Panasonic shaver) to plug the BG2030 directly into the wall outlet without the base. It would have been nice if they had included a case or pouch as well, but I guess I could find something suitable online.
Customer Review: A must have for hairy dudes
Summary: 4 Stars
This little tool is great to help remove all of that unwanted body hair before a day at the beach. I've never really used any of the trimmer attachments so I can't comment on those, but just using the razor itself is very effective. Waxing hurts like hell, laser hair surgery is too expensive, but for $40 this little guy will do the trick and especially for a first or second date your lucky lady won't even know you normally walk around with a thick wool sweater on your back.
As advertised this razor does shave very close to the skin and remarkably there is very little irritation and hardly any of those cases where it painfully tugs on the hair. With that said I'd still recommend using caution when operating down below trying to gain that optical inch - even minor irritation down there can ruin your day.
Overall this is definitely a great product and well worth the money. Don't bother with painful waxing or smelly Nair sessions when you can do just as good of a job with this guy.