First, make sure the trimmer is turned off and unplugged. Use a small brush or the provided cleaning brush to gently remove any loose hair or debris from the trimmer head and surrounding areas. If possible, disassemble the trimmer as per the manufacturer's instructions for better access. Believe it or not, relying on your trusty beard trimmer to handle all your grooming needs without any additional investment may not be the wisest decision. Let's face it, using the same device to trim both your facial hair and your intimate regions is, well, a questionable choice, my friend. It’s showerproof and has a marathon-length battery that's capable of a full 360 minutes per charge, so you can hop in the shower and take your time to clean up every bit of hair you’ve got without worrying about it running out. There's also a helpful LED light to let you know how much juice you’ve got left, so you'll have ample warning. If you've ever used a less stamina-centric product to trim your hair, only for it to die halfway through and leave you with a half-finished chest, then this longevity will be a very welcome feature indeed.

A ball-grooming device that can proudly sit on your side shower shelf, The Trimmer by Meridian is about as premium as body hair grooming tech gets. Its sage-green hue and soft, ergonomic construction stands out in a sea of more generic-looking trimmers. But how does it hold up in function? Smaller in size and completely waterproof, it’s a breeze to manoeuvre around your bodily contours and you’ll feel safe from unwanted tugging thanks to its reliable and rust-proof ceramic blades. With only two guide combs, it’s best suited to below the belt rather than any meticulous chest hair styling. Prepping for date night, follow up your trim with a spritz of the brand’s pH-balanced spray, which has been primed to neutralise odour down there in much the same way as your daily underarm deodorant, without the burn of a Lynx spray can.Consider when you will be using your trimmer. If portability for travel is a priority, opting for a compact size would be wise. Ergonomics They judged each gadget on how easy it was to use, the quality of any attachments, its overall design and its performance, both when trimming and shaving body hair. Looking after your body by exercising, eating healthy, and having great hygiene helps your mental wellbeing and makes you feel good. Most all-in-one body hair trimmers use interchangeable heads so you can cut through the hair, but Philips’ Series 7000 takes inspiration from Darth Maul’s double-sided lightsaber with a different head on either side of the ergonomic handle. And look — if we're being brutally honest, it won’t help you take down a Jedi, but it will certainly help you slice through unwanted hair with all the delicacy and poise of a space samurai.

For those seeking versatility, some full body trimmers come equipped with multiple attachments (cue applause for the 11-in-1 Wahl). Pros: Ten extra attachments | Fully waterproof build | Three-year guarantee (plus an extra year if you register online)

Gentle on skin, even in sensitive areas.

Now that you know the ins and outs of men’s body hair grooming, it’s time to get to the act itself. Whether you’re a first-time body groomer or a returning aficionado, here’s a couple of top tips on how to shave or trim different body parts and get the best result: Face trimmers are smaller in size and usually lighter, making it easier to shave your face comfortably. Face trimmers are ideal for those looking to trim their beard or moustache or shape it in different styles. Our Braun Beard Trimmer has 39 precision settings to suit any kind of beard at any length and let you experiment with new facial hairstyles. For obvious reasons, using the same shaving tool for your facial, body and pubic hair wouldn't be the most hygienic. In an age where generalism is increasingly valued over specialism, Braun’s 9-in-1 multi-grooming kit has a resumé that really stands out among the other body hair grooming candidates. Among its multiple talents is the ability to maintain stubble, shape beards, contour edges, clean shave, precision trim, clip hair, trim ear and nose hair, and conduct that all-important body hair groom. Phew. Panasonic's Multishape is the Swiss Army Knife of the grooming world, with enough attachments to tidy up your whole daily routine from hair and beard to teeth and nose. Looking for a gadget that does it all? Combining an electric toothbrush, beard trimmer, razor, body hair trimmer, nose and ear hair trimmer all in one go, you'll never need another grooming gadget again. When it comes to body hair trimming, it's got two useful combs for dealing with longer hairs on your head and body and then a foil shaver for getting right up close to the skin. The battery life is supreme so you shouldn't run out mid-shave and a powerful motor makes for one of our favourite new gadgets of 2023.