? about epilators

[Bettyboop66]

I've tried doing a search but I am having a hard time finding the answers I'm looking for. I've been reading some good things about the new Braun epilator, I don't remember the exact name Silk something, I was wondering if anyone has used this, and what they thought of it. I have also seen one mentioned that was called Emjoi Emagine. My leg hair is really dark and pretty course, I really need to shave my legs everyday if I want them to stay smooth. I live in a small town so going to a good salon for waxing isn't an option. I get my eyebrows waxed, but wouldn't want to do my legs here. I know that it's gonna hurt, but I think I can handle it. I've also read that it gets easier the more you use it. I always find the info I'm looking for on CC so I knew this was the place to go for some answers. Thanks for the help.

[MIcruiser99]

I have not used either of the two epilators you mentioned. I have a Norelco Satinelle.

 

I use it for my legs and underarms. The first time (for me) was very painful but it does get better! I think because your hair grows back at different times, you have less hair so each time isn't that bad.

 

One thing I do like about the epilator is that you never have the hairy leg look like you would if you miss a shaving.

 

The thing I dislike the most is the ingrown hairs. I get quite alot and they have raised bumps which I find annoying. I try to exfoliate alot so that I do not get them but still do. I have tried using Tend products which seems to help some but I need to be more consistent.

[Happy ks]

I'm not surprised about the ingrown hairs, it's caused by shaving too close or in your case, hair pulled out below the skin, the skin heals over the follicle.

 

I have the Emjoi epilator and have used it a couple of times, but find it really hurts too much. I think I'm a bit of a wuss about the whole thing.

[Bettyboop66]

Thanks for the info, I will make sure to exfoliate often and maybe miss any problem with ingrown hairs.

[Shawn loves to cruise]

I use the Braun silk epil. No problems. As long as you have had your legs waxed before and can take that, you will be fine. After the first time, like a previous poster mentioned, your hair grows in at different rates so you will never have a full leg of hair again. Just sparse hairs with the regrowth. To me, it really barely hurts at all any more. I love it and would never go back to shaving of the expense of waxing. Hope I have helped.

 

Shawn

[cb at sea]

Don't you have to let the hair grow to a certain length before you can use it? I couldn't stand to have "stubble" while waiting for it to get to a "removable" length.

[soozles]

I have an epilator, a Braun, not the new one, but one that was out before, don't remember which one exactly. I like it, but I can't use it for my bikini line, I tried it once and couldn't do it again. On my lower legs, it doesn't hurt so bad, it's a tolerable pain on my thighs, and no way am I getting near my bikini line with that thing.

[MIcruiser99]

I have an epilator, a Braun, not the new one, but one that was out before, don't remember which one exactly. I like it, but I can't use it for my bikini line, I tried it once and couldn't do it again. On my lower legs, it doesn't hurt so bad, it's a tolerable pain on my thighs, and no way am I getting near my bikini line with that thing.

 

Yeah, I tried that ONE time and last time! Just too much for me.:eek:

[MIcruiser99]

Don't you have to let the hair grow to a certain length before you can use it? I couldn't stand to have "stubble" while waiting for it to get to a "removable" length.

 

I have found that as long as the hair is just above the skin, I can get it with the epilator. I really don't notice a problem with stubble unless I just don't take time to use the epilator.

[BND]

They're all painful to use because they are all doing the same thing, PULLING out the hair by the root. I had an epi-lady about 20 years ago when they first came out as did my mom and sisters. We all got rid of them and said the same thing-it hurt!

[Bettyboop66]

Thanks so much for all the help, I will be going next weekend and see what I can find to buy, I will post back later and let you know if I could take the pain. Thanks again.

Betty