Before you decide on an electric razor, you should know the differences between foil and rotary models. Braun / Philips Norelco A foil shaver head (left) next to a rotary shaver head. Foil shavers ...

Our guide will help you make an informed decision and choose a shaver that suits your facial hair, skin type and lifestyle.

Foil razors work best with stubble, for example, where longer hair demands a shaver with a rotary head. To find the best electric razors — both foil and rotary — I spoke to 16 grooming experts ...

And there are even wet/dry models of electric shaver that can be used with shaving creams or in the shower. Electric shavers ...

But not everyone, depending on the type of shaver they’re using. That’s because the two types of electric shavers—foil and rotary—offer mostly the same benefits, but are technically better ...

So instead of running the shaver up and down your face in straight lines, the rotary shaver can be rubbed over the skin at any angle, and often in circles. These types of shavers tend to be best ...