Flamingo reviews and discussion

3.9

71% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Sophisticated, subtle fragrance profile
  • Fast-absorbing, hydrating lotions
  • Weighted, ergonomic razor handle
  • Easy cartridge replacement system
  • Quick-dulling razor blades
  • Flimsy head attachment mechanism
  • Awkwardly large razor head
  • Residue-prone waxing strips

Flamingo earns mixed reviews: its lotions and shaving cream consistently impress for silky, fast-absorbing hydration and refined, subtle scent, while the razors and wax strips deliver uneven results. Reviews praise close, non‑irritating shaves for many and sleek, weighted handles with easy cartridge swaps, but cite frequent dulling, rusting, flimsy heads/attachments, awkward head size for ankles, poor holder suction, and wax strips that leave residue or miss hair.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

225 reviews and posts

  • I absolutely hate this razor. It cuts me so badly in every place imaginable. It’s not a close shave at all, and it gets clogged so some spots don’t even get shaved. I bought the shaving cream as well and the dispenser completely broke off. Every time I drop the razor the head comes off. I don’t like how it is a pull-to-release instead of a button like most brands. I don’t usually have very sensitive legs or itching problems, but since using this razor my legs have known no relief. Do not buy this product.

  • I’ve been using flamingo razors for years now! I love that you can just pop off the razor head and have a new one waiting so there is less plastic waste. And the cute colors look great in my shower!

  • I have been using the razor for about two years now. They are good for the price, and I appreciate that I'm only throwing away the cartridge instead of a whole razor. I don't find that they are significantly greater at shaving that a typical disposable, but they are very cost effective. The blades do rust fairly easily, however.

  • Eh. Cute branding but it’s still just a razor blade at the end of the day. I didn’t find it superior to a generic drug store brand in terms of closeness of shave, or preventing ingrowns or strawberry legs. Similarly unimpressed by the shaving cream.

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    If you’re just looking for a cuter looking razor then go for it, but don’t expect much more from it!

  • Love the aesthetic & durability of the razor / handle combo I have.

  • This product it’s amazing .I really recommend everyone

    Friends with Flamingo
  • Worst brand I’ve ever used. I tried the wax strips and they didn’t pull any hairs off and they left this sticky residue that wouldn’t come off after scrubbing it in the shower. They also left a huge bruise. I then tried to use the razor to try to fix the situation. The razor got clogged in less than a minute and it was impossible to clean the hairs out of it. I had to get out of the shower half-shaved. This was a complete waste of money. I currently still have this wax residue on me, bruises, and half-shaved areas and all of the products were bought today. DON’T BUY THIS.

  • This is by far the best razor I have used! It's easy, pretty, and honestly lasts longer than most.

  • I bought a razor in 2020 and still use it to this day. It was not expensive and the replacement blades are average price. I bought it mostly for the packaging, the razor itself isn’t anything special but I do love the color and the simplicity of the company.

  • Tried out flamingo waxing strips and they were really difficult to figure out. I could’ve done it wrong but instructions were unclear and I removed maybe 5 pieces of hair

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    Better instructions for better use

  • I bought the razor and absolutely love it!! Such a smooth finish

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    The white part at the top of the razor is really big, you could probably make it slightly smaller to be easier to use in certain areas

  • Love the Daily Lotion and Deep moisturizer. Good ingredients and works amazing on the skin. Can go from ashy to not in one swipe.

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    The razor isn’t bad but you are better off getting a mens razor, less expensive and the razor blades last longer.

  • I’ve used the razors and they’re nice. The razor handle is easy to hold, and the cartridges are always sharp.

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    Price feels a little high compared to other reusable razors.

  • There shaver is so good I love it this changed my life after I used it I use there shaving cream and shaver I will never go back to that drug store shaver ever

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    I think maybe if you had more colors but I don’t know other wise everything is perfect

  • I use their woman's razor kit, it was nice, easy to change out razor heads, no dragging while shaving. I don't think it's extraordinary by any stretch but it's affordable.

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    Not much

  • I thought the design and packaging was a cute idea - I like the simplicity of the packaging and the product; however, it left me with a lot of ingrown hairs and was not a close shave. Not sure this product is designed for sensitive skin.

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    Possibly adding a soap layer to the razor for added protection for sensitive skin.

  • Always happy for a brand transcending its D2C roots and making its way to the shelves of a big box retailer, but if you find yourself standing in the razor aisle at Target trying to decide between Flamingo and good old Gillette, I'd advise you to go with the latter. That my razor handle is a fun shade of coral does not make up for the fact that the shave I get is not particularly close or smooth; also this may just be a case of confirmation bias, but I feel like I've encountered far more ingrowns than I ever did when I was using a Gillette Venus. A classic example of style over substance!

  • Similarly to other reviews, I was very excited about Flamingo's branding and product, but a little disappointed with the razor. It's stylish but lacks practicality and glide. Wax strips have been great however, and I would consider buyng again.

  • I've used their razors, body lotion, and shaving cream. I love the look and feel of their razors.

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    The product doesn't blow me away so I'm not loyal to it. May try other brands once I run out of blades.