If there’s one thing I hate, it’s shaving. Well, I also hate smelly hair removal creams and I never seem to use them properly. I’m usually a waxer. However, last week I found myself hours away from the Fourth of July, up to my ears in work, and unable to get an appointment.

Lucky for me, I had recently received a product to try: the Ultimate Personal Shaver. I would finally get to try it out! The kit comes with stencils, which made me giggle (think hearts), but I bet it makes it really easy to, um, tidy things up (wink, wink).

A unisex product, the Ultimate Personal Shaver could be used for shaving any body part including arms, legs, chest and armpits. I guess for some people, you can extend that list to backs and stuff. Hey, it happens.

The shaver promises no nicks, cuts, and annoying razor bumps. I don’t normally get razor bumps, but I have been the unlucky recipient of a few nicks and cuts (I told you I hated shaving). The kit came with a trimmer, shaver, powder, some cute stencils and brushes. It’s recommended to use it on dry skin, so I tried it before a shower. Shaving dry skin made me feel paranoid about cuts and irritation, but the Ultimate Personal Shaver really didn’t give any nicks, cuts or other irritations and I was pleasantly surprised at how close the shave was! I am also happy that I don’t have to do the shower-balancing-act to shave.

I’m not sure I’ll be messing with the stencils any time soon, but the product is easy to use so I am sure they’d be no problem. Of course waxing results do last longer, but this a one-time investment and works so well that I have been wearing skirts all week long! You can get yours at ultimatepersonalshaver.com and check out their “How To” section for articles on how to shave your bikini line or prevent ingrown hairs.