I purchased the shaver because it was advertised as being Gentle on Skin, but I did not find it to be especially gentle. I will continue to research other Norelco shavers, to find one that might be better suited to my sensitive skin.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from philips.comBy Philips Consumer Care, March 19, 2020
Hello Mr. Spyder,
Thanks so much for bringing this to our attention here. We do regret to hear that the shaver is not giving you that gentle of a shave as you were expecting. We would like to offer you some tips, that could help improve the results you are getting from your shaver so far. It may be that your skin still needs some time to adapt to the new electric razor. This means that your skin may feel slightly irritated in the beginning. Allow yourself an adjustment period of two to three weeks with your new Philips Shaver. You can also use a gentle moisturizer or aftershave lotion to minimize skin irritation after shaving. Please also keep in mind that it is important to be gentle while shaving, especially if you have sensitive skin prone to irritation. Do not press the shaver too hard against your skin. Only apply a gentle pressure which makes your facial hair stand upright and makes it easier for the shaver blades to catch and cut them. Gentle pressure also reduces friction between the shaver and your skin, resulting in a more comfortable experience.
We hope this helps! If you have any further questions, please feel free to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook (@Philips) and Twitter (@PhilipsCare). Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further.
Can't find replacement head. Shave wasn't as close
on March 19, 2020
Posted by: Example
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I received this as a gift 2 years ago. Tried using with shaving cream, didn't work as claimed. Heads kept getting gummed up after each cleaning. Used as dry shaving. Heads didn't last as long I thought thry would. Can't find replacements heads for.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from philips.comBy Philips Consumer Care, March 23, 2020
Hi there, thanks for leaving your honest review behind here. We regret to hear that the shaver you have received as a gift is not living up the expectations you had of it. If we may, we would like to share some tips here that can hopefully improve your experience with the shaver. Firstly, it is important to pre-trim your long facial hair. If you have not shaved for a couple of days and have a heavy beard, it is a good idea to trim your beard before you start shaving. This technique also helps in reducing shaving time. While shaving, it is important to be gentle, especially if you have sensitive skin prone to irritation. Do not press the shaver too hard against your skin. Only apply a gentle pressure which makes your facial hair stand upright and makes it easier for the shaver blades to catch and cut them. Gentle pressure also reduces friction between the shaver and your skin, resulting in a more comfortable experience.
When using your Philips Shaver with a foam or shaving gel, take care of the following tips: 1. Always wash your face with water and soap before you start shaving. 2. Apply your favorite shaving gel or foam to your skin. 3. Start shaving by moving your shaver in circular movements over your skin. This ensures that all hair growing in different directions are removed from your skin.
If you are shaving without water, please take care of the following things: 1. Firstly, always wash your face with some water and soap and then dry it properly. 2. Allow at least 15 minutes for your skin to dry completely before you start shaving. 3. Move the shaver on your skin in circular movements to cut all hair growing in different directions.
Once a year, depending on your shaving behavior, the shaver head replacement symbol will light up orange continuously, as a reminder to replace the shaving heads. You can find the replacement heads for your model right here: https://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/HQ8_52/norelco-shaving-heads
If you have any further questions, please feel free to get in touch via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook (@Philips) and Twitter (@PhilipsCare). Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further.
Not the quality of my old norelco. The shaver heads only have one row of cutting blades compared to three on my old one
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from philips.comBy Philips Consumer Care, March 25, 2020
Hi there, we're sorry to hear that you're not satisfied with your Norelco shaver. For assistance, feel free to get in touch with us via social media. We’re available 24/7 on Facebook (@Philips) and Twitter (@PhilipsCare). Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the contact page on our website. One of our colleagues will then try their best to help you further.