Epilators Buying Guide
Shaving free longer.
Sound painful? That is the one major complaint of people who get epilators without knowing what they are getting themselves into. If you have never waxed before, give it a shot. It's cheaper, gives comparable results and replicates the feel of an epilator. Also, before you start thinking that an epilator is a torture device, remember to consider why you want this product. Smooth legs, armpits and a bikini area that stays hair-free for up to four weeks without having to shave in between, is only achievable with an epilator or waxing. Also, an epilator isn't messy like depilatories. After using it a few times you may become used to it and appreciate the results.
Choosing an Epilator
* '''Shaving Time Frame'''
** You must wait for your hair to grow to a certain length before epilation. Otherwise the tweezers can't grasp the hairs.
** Epilators don't usually work well on fine hairs.
** If you can't stand waiting for the hair to grow back long enough to epilate again, you might be better off purchasing an electric shaver/epilator combination. These models give you the best of both worlds and the most options from summer to winter.
* '''Hard to Shave Places'''
** It can be hard to epilate the backs of the legs or anywhere that the skin is not taut, as this may cause pinching.
** While a basic epilator can be used on the bikini line, it is best used on tougher, less sensitive skin, such as the legs and arms.
** For epilation along the bikini line, you might prefer looking into an epilator designed specifically for sensitive areas, which has a different shaped head.
** Some epilator models are designed to accommodate replacement heads that can be used on different body parts. This is usually the best choice if you want to epilate everywhere.
Popular Models
It is worth mentioning that numerous reviewers feel that epilators have come a long way since when they were first introduced to the market, mainly because they are a lot less painful now. Here are some popular epilator models available today.
Important Features
* '''How many speeds?''' Usually two-speed models make hair removal easier when it comes to sensitive areas.
* '''How many heads?''' Two-head models allow you to shave legs, arms and bikini line without trouble. Also consider if there are any attachment heads included for switching between shaving and epilating. Then you can decide when you want to remove hair without having to wait until the hair grows long enough to epilate.
* '''Pain softener?''' This new feature on epilators helps soothe the skin and make epilating less painless. For most beginning users, this is a must-have feature.
* '''Cord or no cord?''' The majority of models are cordless, however, some do still have cords. That means no need for recharging, but it also means that you will be subjected to the length of the cord and the location of the outlet. Cords can also be less convenient because they can get in the way. As far as cordless models, you will have to recharge each time you want to use it. Pay attention to the amount of time a model requires to be charged versus how long it will hold a charge.
* '''Is it easy ''''''to clean?''' Cleaning should not be a hassle, so look for models that have an easy to clean head (usually detachable) and a cleaning brush.
* '''Portable?''' Travel pouches and storage cases make it easy to keep the epilator clean between uses and safe when you are on the road.
Quick Tips
* Bathe before epilation in order to open up the pores and loosen the hair from the root.
* Pull the skin very taut and flat when going over sensitive areas to avoid pinching your skin.
* Use
lotions afterwards to avoid skin irritation.
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