A great many women choose an epilator as their preferred solution, since they have proven to be an effective means of removing unwanted hair. Here we sum up the pros and cons of epilation.
The Benefits
Unlike shaving, an epilator pulls the hair out at the roots, acting essentially like an electric tweezer. This means that one session will last several weeks – much longer than shaving. Shaving can also irritate the skin. Depilatory creams, another common option, contain harsh chemicals which can damage your skin. They dissolve visible hair, but again they don’t remove the roots. Also, creams can be expensive and need to be purchased regularly – you can but an epilator once and use it for years. Waxing is also an effective solution, but it can be messy and painful.
Read this post on hair removal choices for a more in-depth look at the options available.
The Downsides
Unfortunately, epilation is not without it’s drawbacks. The main one being that it can be quite painful. This isn’t surprising when you consider how an epilator works. That being said, most women say that it becomes much less painful with time. This is partly due to improvements in technique acquired by practice, and partly because hairs tend to grow back finer with regular use, and they therefore can be removed more easily. Take a look at these facial epilator tips for more information.
The Best Epilator for Women
There are many epilators available on the market, and with so many to choose from, it can be difficult making a decision which one to buy. Epilady, the inventors of the original epilator, are a well-respected brand and are well rated in customer reviews. Some of their newer models, such as the Duet
Braun is another big name in the marketplace. Their Silk-épil
There’s nothing wrong with buying a basic model which doesn’t have the added extras, but it does pay to buy a good quality epilator from one of the major brands. These will generally give a better result and last longer than cheaper offerings.
