Philips Norelco BG2030 Professional BodyGrooming System
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Product Reviews of Philips Norelco BG2030 Professional BodyGrooming System
Product 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.
Product Review: Great Upgrade to Manscape the Acreage
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this to upgrade from it's predecessor by Philips Norelco, and am delighted with the differences. I learned to use the previous one to do what I needed to do, this refined device reduces time, improves the quality of the trim and in general, creates a more positive "experience". I'm hairy, men get more hairy, and some of that hair gets more wild as we age, and I trim to avoid looking like an ill-bred ape, and I need to do it regularly.
The two comb attachment allows me to adjust between how I trim broad regions (chest, legs) and tight regions (groin, butt), and yes, the comb design makes a difference in terms of the feel on one's skin in various parts of one's anatomy; I'm glad for the more calibrated instrument as I go "down under", but the other comb works well for the vast mowing exercise that my chest, arms and legs represent. The choice of five settings is useful, although I suspect that the plastic adjustment between settings may fatigue over time, given the relatively lightweight nature of the operating mechanism. That said, both combs work to capture the bulk of the hair and trim it consistently on the first pass. A second pass generally nails it for me, with the exception of heavily contoured areas, where I need to pay more attention.... In the past, using the detatchable combs with the preceding model, I needed to take multiple passes, particularly on my legs, and choice of three lengths was somewhat limiting. This design has really enhanced the comb design so that hair is properly corralled and funneled through the comb teeth, so that I get the overall "look" I want (trimmed for the most part, but not shaved, consistent length of hair, no "bald patches", no dense copses of hair leftover....). I found that the design of the new combs was less abrasive on my skin, frankly, a welcome change from the previous design. In addition, the combs stay in place during use, I had a problem with the combs falling off (usually with the head) during use of the predecessor model.
The design of the head seems to be the same, so for close shaving (which I may do less of than other guys, I tend to trim rather than shave) it works the same as the preceeding model. Careful attention to holding the skin taut solves the dreaded nicking problem.
So, trims more consistently with less repeat "sweeps', more choices, better comb design.... represents a win all the way around. Storing the accessories in the base is a neat trick, which keeps those accessories from wandering around the bathroom.
The instructions were limited, the pictograms tiny and the "how-to" process was not really spelled out. Given the elegant and witty video generated for the first personal trimmer by Philips Norelco, I am surprised that they haven't come up with a helpful "how to" guide tucked into the package. Male bodytrimming is a rather personal topic, it tends to be covered in the media only with snickers and embarassment, you don't talk tools and techniques at the coffee machine in the office or in the locker room at the gym - at least the one I go to - , so one learns by trial and error. A simple two/three page foldout with pictograms might aussuage fears about slicing and dicing so close to so many treasured parts.
I use this because, as an older hairy guy, I want a trim, comfortable, non-sweaty look, I want wild hairs to be trimmed, and I want a decent short "look" pretty much everywhere. This device, which I've now used twice, promises to be the most effective personal grooming appliance out there. now, if Philips could just find a way to magically clean the hairs up after!
Product Review: Great customer service from Philips
Summary: 5 Stars
My BG 2020 failed after about six months use with the switch getting stuck in the on position. I called customer service and they said they would send a replacement with a pre-paid fedex label to send the old one back in. They sent me a brand new 2030 in place of my broken 2020 ! Wow, hat's off to Philips for their stellar customer service. The newer model is far superior than the older one, I use it regularly and am very pleased with the shaver and the service I received from Philips.Product Review: Great for trimming; shaving - not so much
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this body groomer because in the summer I spend a lot of time shirtless and I wanted to remove the hair from my chest and back. Being a cyclist I'd already been shaving my legs for years and had been contemplating a full body wax. The cost of waxing and the potential pain and infections had me looking for other options and as usual I found myself here on Amazon. When I found this groomer I was a little unsure about purchasing it because of the mixed reviews, but I decided that if it did at least an adequate job it would be better than waxing.
After charging it overnight I first used the large trimming attachment to remove the longest hair from my chest, underarms, and more sensitive areas. My wife helped me with my back since I am not able to reach all of it comfortably. For quick, painless removal of the long hair the trimmer did an excellent job, even under my arms and in my groin area. I then put the shaving foil attachment back on to see how closely this unit would shave the remaining hair. Like others here, I found the shaving attachment slightly tedious to use, having to make multiple passes over the same areas to get the hair down. Even at that, the shave is not nearly as close as you will get with a razor. Particularly on my chest, the shaver left some pronounced stubble - not necessarily visible but definitely able to be felt. I then went back to my trusty woman's Venus razor to finish the job and get the smoothness I was looking for. Again, my wife finished my back for me. On the positive side, the shaving foil didn't nick or irritate my skin at all, even in sensitive areas like around my nipples and in and around my groin.
I didn't think the trimmer was offensively loud at all, and it is easy to hold and maneuver. It also worked equally well in and out of the shower.
My overall assessment is that this unit is great as a trimmer to quickly remove most of your hair, and with plenty of time you can get reasonably close with the shaving foil with no irritation. But for a truly smooth shave I reverted back to a razor when I did all I could with this Norelco. I think I may consider waxing again for the summer months to get a smoother and longer lasting "shaved" appearance, and continue using this trimmer for maintenance and shaving during the cooler months when I will be less concerned with a totally smooth look and feel.
Product Review: Great improvement over the past model
Summary: 5 Stars
I also own the preceding model of this series. I want to specify that this new product is an amazing improvement over the past model. I am very hairy (in my legs) and it was extremely easy to shorten body hair. I recommend it to anyone.