Conair HGL1NR/HGL1R Conair Gel and Lather Heating System

This inexpensive devise can make your shaving experience more enjoyable and give you a better shave. I usually shave with luxury shaving creams (Truefiitt &Hill, Geo F. Trumper and the like) and brush. There are occasions though when I don't have the time for the pleasurably laborious process of generating lather with a brush. When those circumstances arise, after experimenting with numerous brushless and canned shaving creams, I use Noxema Sensitive Skin canned shaving foam which I found to be while not at all glamorous or luxurious in presentation and scent a superior performing shaving cream that is also very inexpensive. This product can alone produce a shave that can rival some of the better known brands of luxury shaving creams. n comparison I found every highly advertised gel or "just apply the size of a dime" brushless shaving cream to be inferior and at times worthless. However favorable the performance of the Noxema applying the lather cold makes the use of it less pleasurable than it could be.The Conair system heats up the lather making using it more comfortable and helps to soften the beard. The system works flawlessly. Simply follow the instructions. Some reviewers have complained that the lather is just a bit warm, not hot. When the light indicates "ready" this is true, just wait a few moments longer and the foam will come out hot. Also first dispense a bit to remove the tepid portion. There is an automatic shutdown so don't let it warm up too long or you will need to begin again.I found the heated lather to improve the performance of a already well performing shaving cream. I highly recommend this surprisingly inexpensive product that will be a boon to your pleasurable shaving experience.

If you're like me, you just want a simple device that heats shaving cream. About 25-30 years ago I purchase a small device (about the size of 2 ping-pong balls) that you plugged into an electric outlet. It had a light that lit when ready. You popped off the top of your shaving cream can and put the device on. You pressed down, and wa-la! HOT shaving lather! It worked with ANY can and preformed perfectly! For the life of me, I cannot find that device anywhere to buy again. I tried the Conair, and can testify that the negative reviews are all correct. I had the same problems everyone else had; used a whole can up just trying to get it to work, lather was lukewarm, even after letting it heat up for 15 minutes, had trouble getting the can to seat on the device, lather came out all runny. DON'T BUY! I am going back to the old shaving cup with bar soap and brush. That way I can add very hot water to the cup, and get the lather hot -- works every time!

I have an adult handicapped son that I shave every 2-3 days. His beard is exceptionally coarse. I have looked for a way to make the shaving experience more comfortable for him, trying various shaving creams and razors. A buddy of mine suggested that a warm lather might be a solution. I bought this unit and after using it three times I can say that I'm genuinely surprised at how much better the shaving is going. There is noticeably less drag on the razor, seems to be less irritation, and his reaction to the experience is much improved. All that with the standard Barbasol shaving cream which is budget priced. This unit is obviously not an expensively built product but if it lasts for six months or so, I would consider it a resounding success. I was so pleased that I bought my buddy one as a thank you for a great suggestion. So far the only criticisms that I would offer is that it certainly does not heat up instantly as mentioned in the ad, but 5-7 minutes is not a deal breaker. Like others have mentioned, I do wish it would heat the lather up a little more. I'm running the temp control wide open.

Like other reviews here I have to agree that this does not get hot. It gets warm enough to give the sensation of warmth if that makes any sense. It is better however then applying cold lather or gel to your face. I'm not even sure why they put a temperature adjustment knob on this. At it's highest setting it's barely acceptable. Other than that, this dispenser is built well and operates as expected. My gel can attached just fine without a problem. Just make sure you have the proper nozzle attached before you attach your can or the can will start emptying onto the counter. It "heats" up quickly and is ready for use in about a minute. With the exception of the temperature issue it's a well designed dispenser. What ever snowflake that decided to set the max temp so low should be fired. I'm going to have to send this back and try other hot lather dispensers on the market and try to find one that heats up more.