Manscaped

Manscaped specializes in men's body grooming with purpose-built trimmers for sensitive areas, plus skincare and hygiene products. Their VIP Peak Hygiene Plan delivers replacement blades and products automatically. Products are well-reviewed, but watch for auto-enrollment at checkout.

Manscaped carved out a unique niche in men’s grooming by focusing specifically on below-the-belt body grooming, a topic traditionally considered taboo. Founded in 2016 by Paul Tran, the company has grown rapidly through aggressive marketing, celebrity endorsements, and sports sponsorships, becoming the market leader in men’s body grooming hardware.

The brand’s signature product, The Lawn Mower body trimmer, features SkinSafe blade technology designed to reduce nicks and cuts in sensitive areas. Manscaped has expanded into a complete grooming ecosystem including facial trimmers, nose/ear trimmers, skincare, deodorant, and hygiene products.

Important Note: While Manscaped’s products are generally well-reviewed, their subscription practices have drawn significant scrutiny. The Better Business Bureau has withheld Manscaped’s rating pending evaluation of a “pattern of complaints” about subscription auto-enrollment, 172 complaints in three years. Many customers report being enrolled in the VIP Peak Hygiene Plan at checkout without clear consent, leading to unexpected charges. Be extremely cautious during checkout and uncheck any pre-selected subscription options.

Pricing Plans

Manscaped offers hardware products and an optional subscription:

Popular Products

Product	Price	Description
The Lawn Mower 5.0	$89.99	Body trimmer for sensitive areas
The Lawn Mower 4.0	$69.99	Previous generation body trimmer
The Beard Hedger 2.0	$69.99	Face/beard trimmer
The Weed Whacker 2.0	$49.99	Nose/ear trimmer
Performance Package 5.0	$199.99	Bundle with trimmer + products

Peak Hygiene Plan (Subscription)

Plan	Price	Includes
Peak Hygiene Plan	~$32-40/quarter	Replacement blades, ball deodorant, other products

Subscription Warning: The VIP Peak Hygiene Plan may be pre-selected at checkout. This issue is serious enough that the BBB is investigating a “pattern of complaints” before issuing a rating (172 complaints in 3 years). Carefully review your order before completing purchase and uncheck subscription options if you want a one-time purchase.

What’s Included

Manscaped offers a complete body grooming ecosystem:

Body Trimmers:

• The Lawn Mower series (4.0, 5.0, 5.0 Ultra)
• SkinSafe blade technology for sensitive areas
• Waterproof design for shower use
• Wireless charging (5.0 models)

Face Trimmers:

• The Beard Hedger for facial hair
• Adjustable comb lengths
• Precision detail blade

Detail Trimmers:

• The Weed Whacker for nose and ear hair
• SkinSafe technology prevents cuts
• Waterproof for easy cleaning

Skincare:

• Crop Preserver (ball deodorant)
• Crop Reviver (toner spray)
• Crop Cleanser (body wash)
• Ultra Premium Body Wash

Hygiene:

• Refined cologne
• Disposable Shaving Mats (for mess-free trimming)
• Foot Duster (foot deodorant)

How It Works

One-Time Purchase (Recommended)

1. Select Products: Choose trimmers and products you need
2. Uncheck VIP Option: At checkout, ensure “VIP Member Price” is NOT selected
3. Complete Purchase: Buy at regular price without subscription
4. Replace Blades Manually: Order replacement blades when needed

VIP Peak Hygiene Plan

1. Select VIP Pricing: At checkout, select (or leave selected) the VIP Member Price
2. Save on Initial Purchase: VIP pricing offers discounts on first order
3. Automatic Enrollment: You’re enrolled in quarterly deliveries
4. Receive Shipments: Blades and products arrive every 3 months
5. Manage or Cancel: Log into account to adjust or cancel (some users report difficulty)

Who It’s For

Best For:

• Body Groomers: Need purpose-built tools for below-the-belt trimming
• Sensitivity Concerns: Appreciate SkinSafe technology for delicate areas
• Complete System Seekers: Want matching skincare and hygiene products
• One-Time Buyers: Purchase hardware only, skip the subscription
• International Customers: Ships to US, Canada, UK, Australia, Europe

Not Ideal For:

• Subscription-Wary: VIP auto-enrollment practices are concerning
• Budget Shoppers: Premium pricing compared to generic trimmers
• Face-Only Shavers: Harry’s is better for traditional shaving needs
• Set-and-Forget Types: Need to actively manage/cancel subscription

Our Recommendation: Manscaped’s products are quality hardware designed for a specific purpose. If you need a body trimmer, the Lawn Mower series is well-regarded. However, we strongly recommend:

1. Buy one-time, NOT through the VIP subscription
2. Carefully uncheck all subscription options at checkout
3. Read the checkout screen thoroughly before confirming
4. Keep confirmation emails documenting your one-time purchase

The subscription controversy is real, 32% of Trustpilot reviews are 1-star, often citing unexpected subscription charges, and the BBB has 172 complaints on file with rating withheld pending investigation. The products themselves are good; the billing practices are the problem.

Understanding the Body Grooming Category

Manscaped created and dominates the “below-the-belt grooming” category, a topic that was largely taboo in mainstream marketing before the company’s irreverent ads normalized the conversation. Understanding this context helps evaluate whether the products suit your needs.

Why Specialized Tools? Standard beard trimmers and body groomers weren’t designed for sensitive areas. Manscaped’s Lawn Mower series features SkinSafe blade technology specifically engineered to reduce nicks, cuts, and irritation in delicate regions. The guards and blade angles differ from facial grooming tools.

The Product Quality Reality: Despite billing controversies, Manscaped’s actual hardware receives positive reviews. The Lawn Mower waterproof design allows shower use, the wireless charging is convenient, and the blade technology genuinely reduces grooming mishaps compared to repurposed beard trimmers.

Marketing vs. Substance: Manscaped built its brand through aggressive marketing, sports sponsorships, podcast ads, influencer partnerships. This visibility creates awareness but also skepticism. Cutting through the marketing: the products are legitimately purpose-built for their intended use, even if the presentation feels gimmicky.

The Subscription Trap: The VIP Peak Hygiene Plan issues stem from checkout design that allegedly makes subscription enrollment easy to miss. This isn’t a product quality problem, it’s a business practice problem. The products work; the billing transparency doesn’t.

Who Actually Needs This? Men who prioritize body grooming and want purpose-built tools benefit from Manscaped’s specialized design. Those who groom occasionally with standard clippers may find the premium pricing unnecessary. The key is buying one-time while avoiding the subscription enrollment that generates most complaints.