Shaving mirrors are usually a bit small.
Shaving mirrors, in their broadest definition, are small mirrors that a gentleman can use to shave. Men have long struggled with mirrors and traditional mirrors because using hot water tends to fog up regular mirrors. Also, many men prefer to shave in the shower and there is virtually no way to prevent a regular mirror from fogging up while the hot water is running.
Fortunately, the advent of fog-free shaving mirrors has largely solved this problem for men. They are usually of two types. They contain a heating element inside the mirror that prevents fogging from forming on the mirror, or they have a special clear film layer on the mirror that also resists steam. Since a good idea can always be improved, many come with other features, not necessarily related to the shaving process.
You can certainly buy stand-alone shaving mirrors that have anti-fog features. Most of the time, the most popular types of fogless shaving mirrors can be installed in a shower or bathtub console. They can also have clocks, so a long shower won’t keep you late for work, and radios, so you can sing along to your favorite tunes or catch up on the latest news. Some shaving mirrors also have magnification, which can help you shave more accurately.
Women can also enjoy the convenience of fog-free shaving mirrors, especially if bathroom traffic is heavy. After several showers have fogged up your bathroom, putting on makeup can be a chore, as can finding a dull hair and pulling it out. Having a portable or freestanding type of anti-fog mirror that offers magnification can be your best defense when sharing a bathroom. Additionally, shaving mirrors installed in showers can help ensure that all mud mask is removed or shampoo is completely rinsed from the hair. And both men and women can enjoy clock or radio functions.
Not all shaving mirrors are the same. In anecdotal product reviews, most consumers caution against buying items with extra features that seem too good to be true for the price. It turns out that the price is often too good to be true and the fog features may not last, or the radio or LED clock may not work properly.
For installable shaving mirrors with additional features, plan on spending at least US$50. Those offered less frequently disappoint. For simple handheld or freestanding shaving mirrors with anti-fog features, you can usually buy one in the $20 range.