BILLIE

PJ:

You can hardly open up Insta without coming across an influencer post or sponsored ad for Billie. I have to say, they look super enticing; much cheaper than the Venus refills that I am used to, promises of smoother legs and having to shave less with slower hair growth. I was definitely excited to try this one!

I have to say from the start I loved the presentation of the product. From the boxing to the actual color and design of the razor, I felt the creators had nailed the feel and vibe. Now, when it comes to the shave I have to admit, it is no better, or worse than my normal Venus razors. As for the claim that it leads to slower hair growth and less need for shaving, I beg to differ. I am Persian and have no shortage of hair that is for sure. Even after a full round of laser treatments on my legs, I still have to shave once or twice a week (down from daily before laser therapy). Billie didn’t really make any kind of difference in that regard.

Still with that being said, I love the price point and the auto-ship that makes replacing the razor heads effortless. I also do feel that the design of the razor offers a closer shave even in those awkward spots like knees and ankles. For me, with all of the other lofty claims aside, Billie is still a major Honey, Yasss!

DEZ:

Let’s talk about shaving, Honey. For me and I’m sure for many, shaving has always been kind of a bittersweet. I’m always reluctant to do it, but once I do, it’s literally one of the most satisfying feelings. I’m Mexican and if you can remember from the Gimme blog post, I have a ton of hair. However, my leg hair is significantly less than my head, but I would still classify my leg hair as above average.

A quality razor is an absolute must when tackling the unfavorable task of shaving. I was always a satisfied customer when purchasing the Venus Extra Smooth 5-blade razor. This razor continually accomplished my shaving needs without razor nicks or burn. As a result, I truly wasn’t in the market for a new razor, but like many of you, I frequently heard nothing but great things about the Billie razor all over Instagram.

A little over a year ago I placed my first Billie razor order. In my first order, I purchased the Billie Starter Kit in the DreamPop color and the Shave Cream. The Starter Kit comes with 5 blades, the ergonomic handle and the magic holder to store your razor in the shower. I was a fan of the cute, yet creative packaging of the product, as it comes in a larger seal top bag.

Naturally, I was going to compare my shave with Billie to my past shaves with my beloved Venus. I used the Billie Shave Cream with the razor and my results were identical to a shave when using the Venus. I still wasn’t convinced if it was the razor or the razor and Shave Cream combination that gave me the Venus-like results. On my next few shaves, I used the Billie Razor with the Trader Joe’s Moisturizing Shaving Cream, which I love! After one, maybe two more uses I was quickly able to confirm that it was the Billie razor that provided the same result.

I was pretty stoked to have been influenced on a razor that offered the same results as Venus. However, I wouldn’t say that the Billie is necessarily a better razor than the Venus, but with the convenience of getting it shipped to my home and its affordable cost this is a Honey, Yasss for me! As far as the Shave Cream goes, I’m not a huge fan. It’s a decent product that aids with shaving, but I don’t think it’s worth the $8 price point, as I still reach for my TJ Shave Cream these days. Save your money on the Billie Shave Cream, which I have to give a Honey, No. I hope this helps you smooth out all your shaving needs.

TAYLER:

Raise your hand if you absolutely love shaving! Crickets I’m assuming? Like many of you, I’ve always seen it more as a burden rather than something I actually look forward to. But, as someone who enjoys a good at home self-tan, a nice close shave is definitely a must. (Check out Dez’s latest post to see why!)

Like my other Honies, I was curious about Billie after seeing it on almost every influencers’ feed. When I received my own, I have to say, I was very impressed by the packaging. It was fun and bright yet sophisticated but most surprisingly- actually made me want to shave! After quickly, installing the awesome magnetic base on my shower wall I was ready to get to it.

I typically use a generic version of a “Venus” 5-blade razor from Target (just whichever is on sale) and slap on a sensitive skin shaving gel as I am prone to razor burn. It’s nothing fancy but I usually get great results with minimal razor burn. Needless to say, I was pretty excited to see what amazing results I would get with “unbelievable” Billie razor. The ergonomically designed handle made shaving my legs feel effortless and easy which I loved. While I did get a nice close shave, I also unfortunately got razor burn too 🙁 I have used my Billie multiple times since that first day and I still get little spots of razor burn on my lower legs near my ankles.

While I do love the convenience of having new blades shipped directly to my home, (I always forget to purchase new ones while at the store), I am undecided if I will continue my subscription. I may try and switch up my shave cream to see if that has any impact since, I have to admit, it’s pretty hard to beat the price of Billie. At the end of the day, while I really, really want to love it, for me, Billie is just, meh.