If you often find missed hairs after shaving, then investing in a good quality shaving mirror will take your grooming routine to the next level. The best mirror for shaving is one that will provide you with crisp, clear light output and fantastic visibility.
But first, let's talk pre-shave practices
First, you want to open your pores. This can be achieved by taking a hot bath or shower, using a facial steamer or placing a hot towel over the skin for 30 seconds. Completing one of these steps before you start shaving will help to reduce friction and irritability. The hot water will help soften the hairs and allow your razor to cut them evenly alongside removing any dead skin cells or dirt that may also thwart a super-close shave!
Tips for Picking the Best Shaving Mirror
In this section, we will explore the different features our mirrors can offer to improve your shaving routine.
Bathroom-Safe
You want to ensure the mirror you choose is bathroom safe, this means having an IP44 rating to allow installation in Zone 2 spaces. It's also a great benefit if your mirror has built in anti-rust technology too, protecting it from generally humid bathroom environments.
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Magnification
A magnifying mirror can help you to focus on a specific area of the face, maximising visibility and allowing you to see short hairs much clearer. Providing up to 3x magnification, these adapted mirrors are excellent to achieving a clean, precise shave every time.
Check out the Stockholm Round LED Mirror, featuring an integrated magnifying mirror.
Integrated Shaving Sockets
Our mirrors with shaver sockets are perfect for daily grooming, giving you a convenient, well-lit space to shave with everything you need in one place. They meet British building standards and are fully IP44 rated, making them safe for bathroom installation in Zone 2 or higher. Each socket includes an isolating transformer, so you can charge a shaver or toothbrush without needing to keep the lights on. Neatly hidden at the side of the mirror, the socket saves wall space and keeps your bathroom looking sleek.
Choose from Shaver Socket Illuminated Mirrors or Cabinets for practical storage too.
Demister Pads
If you want to go from shower to shave in a matter of seconds, then a mirror with an in-built demister pad is a must. These practical mirrors gently heat the mirror surface when the lights are turned on, ensuring that when you step out of the bath or shower, you can see a clean reflection in an instant. This will allow you to shave quickly and neatly while your pores are still open, guaranteeing a longer lasting shave.
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LED Lighting
Other than a clear reflection, brilliant lighting is important to achieve a close shave. Our mirrors and cabinets are fitted with high quality LEDs, which output light at around 6000-6,400k kelvins (cool white). Our research has found that this light colour provides the strongest visibility for precision tasks like tweezing and shaving. Many of our mirrors are also fitted with ambient LED. These allow you to change the colour from a cool crisp white to a warm, candle-lit tone, depending on the task at hand.
We have a fantastic range of LED Mirrors and Cabinets to brighten your shave!
Our Favourite Shaving Mirrors
The Kali Mirror - Perfect for ambient lighting and demisting.
The Diaz Mirror - Provides LED lighting, demisting & a shaver socket.
The Malin Mirror - Offering storage, a shaver socket & lighting.
The Grace Bluetooth Mirror - With a built-in shaver socket, demisting, LED lighting & speakers!
