Electric Toothbrush, Hair Dryer, Hair Straightener and Beard Trimmer Buying Guide

Personal care appliances get used daily for years, so comfort and running costs (replacement heads, blades and cartridges) matter as much as the price tag.

Electric toothbrushes and water flossers

What to look for in an electric toothbrush:

• Two-minute timer and 30-second pacer — the feature that most improves brushing.
• Pressure sensor: warns when you press too hard.
• Replacement heads: check the price and availability before you commit to a brand.
• Water flossers clean between teeth if you find string floss hard.

Philips Sonicare 2100 Series Electric Toothbrush (AU Version) with 2 Intensity Levels…

What the Philips listing highlights:

• Achieve up to 3x better plaque removal¹: gentle yet effective Intercare brush head with extra-long bristles helps remove more plaque from between the teeth and in hard-to-reach spots
• Enjoy a superior clean with 31,000 bristle movements; Sonicare Fluid Action supports the bristles to clean by driving fluid deep between the teeth and along the gumline
• Choose between Medium and Low intensity settings for personalised brushing; whether you prefer a gentler clean or a bit more power, the choice is yours

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Philips Sonicare 1100 Series Sonic Electric Toothbrush with 31,000 Brush Strokes per…

What the Philips listing highlights:

• Superior plaque removal: Sonic technology combined with our brush action gently removes plaque up to 3× better than a manual toothbrush.
• Powerful daily clean: 31,000 brush strokes per minute deliver an exceptional daily clean, breaking up and sweeping away plaque effectively.
• Guided brushing: Built-in QuadPacer and SmarTimer optimize your brushing routine by dividing the two-minute session into four 30-second intervals for even coverage.

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Philips Sonicare 5300 Electric Toothbrush, Sonic Toothbrush with 2 Intensity Levels, Next…

What the Philips listing highlights:

• Improve your oral health: the Philips Sonicare 5300 helps you achieve up to 7 x more plaque removal¹ and removes surface stains for a radiant, whiter smile
• Next-Generation Sonicare Technology: enjoy a delightful brushing experience and a new level of oral care with precisely 62,000 bristle movements per minute for a consistent clean, even in hard-to-reach areas
• Personalise your cleaning with 2 intensity levels to meet your healthcare goals: choose a boost of cleaning power with the high setting or a gentle yet thorough clean with the low setting

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Hair dryers and hair straighteners

Higher-wattage hair dryers dry faster; ionic and concentrator nozzles reduce frizz. For hair straighteners, adjustable temperature protects fine hair, and ceramic or tourmaline plates glide more evenly.

• Use a heat protectant spray.
• Look for auto shut-off on straighteners and curlers.

Dyson Airstrait™ dryer and straightener (Ceramic Pink/Rose Gold)

What the Dyson listing highlights:

• Faster styling3 – straightens as it dries Achieve salon-straight blow dries in one easy step. Dries and straightens hair, simultaneously
• No heat damage.² Uses only air. Unlike conventional straighteners, the Dyson Airstrait dryer and straightener doesn’t use hot plates. Using only air to create straight looks, without heat damage
• 94% of users agree their hair looks and feels soft5 By styling with airflow alone, hair is left to look and feel healthier, helping to maintain its natural strength

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Dyson Airwrap i.d.™ multi-styler and dryer (Ceramic pink/Rose gold)

What the Dyson listing highlights:

• The only connected multi-styler to intelligently adapt heat, airflow and timings to your hair type. For a faster, easier way to achieve consistent curls
• Recommends and automates a personalised curling routine according to your hair and styling profile with i.d. curlTM via the My DysonTM app
• Easier styling at the push of a button.1 Wrap, style and set your curls with one touch. It’s that easy

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Dreame Hair Gleam Hair Dryer, 110000 RPM High-Speed Brushless Motor AU version, 200…

What the Dreame listing highlights:

• 【Fast-drying action with powerful airflow】The main core for the hair dryer will be a 110,000rpm motor generates a 65m/s airspeed* and 55m3/h air volume* for powerful drying that separates wet hair to reach the…
• 【200 Million Gold Negative Ions】Releases a high concentration of gold negative ions, helping to smooth hair and lock in the moisture, making it silky and elegant.
• 【Lightweight & Portable】With a weight of just 330g and a compact 82mm main cylinder, this hair dryer provides a more relaxing and less tiring experience during use. Its design incorporates lightweight…

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Electric shavers, beard trimmers and hair clippers

Foil electric shavers give the closest shave on cheeks and necks; rotary shavers follow contours. A beard trimmer needs a range of guard lengths; hair clippers need sharper, wider blades and more guards.

• Wet/dry models can be used in the shower with foam.
• Check battery run time and whether it can run while charging.

Philips OneBlade 360 + Extra Blade, Electric Beard Trimmer and Shaver with 5-in-1 Comb…

What the Philips listing highlights:

• Unique OneBlade Technology: The Philips OneBlade offers revolutionary facial grooming with versatile shaving for any hair length, featuring a dual protection system and a fast-moving cutter for efficient and…
• Innovative 360 Blade: The 360 Blade of Philips OneBlade flexes in all directions, adapting to facial contours for constant skin contact and control. It simplifies trimming and shaving hard-to-reach areas with…
• 5-in-1 adjustable comb: Unique open comb design for an efficient trim without clogging and interrupting your routine - even on long and thick hair

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Philips Multigroom 5000 Series All-in-One 10-Piece Trimmer - Shaver and Clipper for Face…

What the Philips listing highlights:

• Durable all-in-one electric shaver and trimmer with 10 attachments for all your needs: beard, hair, nose/ear trimming, plus body hair removal; 11 length settings (0.5-16 mm) for a wide range of styles
• Self-sharpening steel blades that deliver added strength for maximum precision as you trim, staying as sharp as day 1 with no blade oil required
• BeardSense Technology: the trimmer scans the beard density 125x per second and boosts power exactly when you need it to tackle even dense, bushy or longer beards

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Philips Series 3000 Ear, Eyebrow & Nose Trimmer with 2 Eyebrow Combs & Pouch, Showerproof…

What the Philips listing highlights:

• Effortlessly trim unwanted hair: Easily reach and remove unwanted nose and ear hair efficiently. Ensure your nostrils are clean before use and carefully insert the trimmer inside your nose no more than 0.5cm…
• Protective Guard System: Our Protective Guard System provides a cover over the blades designed to ensure they will never be in touch with your skin while safely guiding your hair towards the cutting element.…
• PrecisionTrim technology: Our innovative cutter is dual-sided to ensure all hair are cut quickly and effortlessly from any angle and in any direction. The blades are made of durable stainless steel and…

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Epilators and IPL hair removal

An epilator removes hair from the root and lasts weeks. IPL devices reduce regrowth over repeated sessions; they work best on lighter skin with darker hair — follow the skin-tone chart in the manual.

Panasonic ES-EY31-W541 Wet/Dry Cordless Epilator

What the Panasonic listing highlights:

• 3 speed settings: Choose the speed from soft/normal/power mode depending on part of the body you are treating or thickness of the hair. Removes hair as short as 0.5mm
• Pivoting head fits every curve: The head can be flexed through 90 degree, keeping it closer to the skin; The pivoting head fits smoothly to uneven contours of the body, even hard-to-reach places without straining
• Wet or dry use and wider opening tweezers: Wider opening tweezers can grip and pull out more hair with each stroke. DOUBLE DISCS FOR DOUBLE EFFICIENCY WITH 60 TWEEZERS: Ensure that leftover hair is caught, as the second disc catches hair missed by the…

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Braun 5-000 Silk-épil 5 Epilator for Wet and Dry, Lasting Smooth Skin, Flamingo Pink

What the Braun listing highlights:

• Up to 1 month of smooth skin at any time, from the comfort of your home
• Tweezers can capture hair as short as 0.5 mm
• Features a massage roller cap that helps reduce pain sensation

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Braun 5-041 Silk-épil 5 Epilator for Wet and Dry, Lasting Smooth Skin, Grey

What the Braun listing highlights:

• Up to 1 month of smooth skin at any time, from the comfort of your home
• Tweezers can capture hair as short as 0.5 mm
• Features a massage roller cap that helps reduce pain sensation

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Before you buy

• Price the replacement heads, foils or cartridges for a year of use.
• Check battery type and charging (USB-C is the most convenient).
• For shared bathrooms, colour-coded brush heads avoid mix-ups.