An epilator is a handheld device that pulls out hair from the roots through small, multiple tweezers fitted onto a rotating head. The tweezers can be of metal or ceramic. Epilation has many advantages, one of which is that your skin will stay hair-free for nearly two weeks. As epilators remove hair at the follicle level, hair takes time to grow back, leaving you with soft, clear skin that’s ready for any kind of outfit.
Epilators can be used on all parts of the body, except the eyebrows, which are best shaped through threading or tweezing. There are now special epilator models that can be used comfortably on the upper lip. For women who find going to the beauty salon every now and then both inconvenient and expensive, epilation is a great time-saving and cost-effective way to remove unsightly body hair in the comfort of home. And waterproof epilators can even be used in the bath!
How much does an epilator cost?
Basic epilator models will cost you as little as $30-40, and as with any other electronic device, the cost goes up with additional features and attachments. The premium models cost around $100-$120. These are usually the high-end models that come with multiple attachments for different uses.
We recommend buying a standard model for under $50 if you want to epilate just your arms and legs. Choose between corded and cordless (battery-powered) models and wet and dry epilators based on where and when you’re most likely to use the device. For special uses, such as epilating facial hair, invest in a good facial epilator if you’re sick of using wax or razor on your face.
Overall, if you compare the price of waxing sessions at a salon over, say, a year, with the price of a good epilator, you will find that you can recover the cost of a premium epilator within a few months of owning one.
How much pain do epilators cause?
Many women don’t take well to epilation because of the famous epilator pain that’s part of the deal. Yes, epilating can be painful for first-time users, but as you get used to the device, you’ll likely feel less and less pain with each session.
Waxing and epilation are two hair-removal techniques that are known to cause pain but are still chosen by millions of women worldwide. This is because each person’s threshold to bear pain is different, as are their priorities when it comes to choosing a hair-removal method. Some women prefer epilation for the convenience and mess-free experience that comes with it, others because they don’t like the idea of applying hot wax on their bodies every twenty days or so.
If you cannot bear pain at all, shaving is a good option to remove unwanted body hair. While it is quick and easy, note that shaving only cuts hair from the surface, resulting in unsightly stubble within a couple of days. Also, if you’re not used to handling a razor, you run the risk of accidentally cutting yourself.
So give epilation a try, and you won’t regret it!