Smooth and silky skin is something that everyone desires. With the vagaries in the climate, pollution, and diet, it takes hard work to reach that goal—ask any woman the effort it takes to groom oneself day in and day out. For someone who is hard-pressed for time, grooming routines can send one into a tizzy. Many people may recommend making time and waking up early, but these tips might work a couple of times and then one might simply let go. That is why the introduction of grooming tools for both men and women have made our lives so much easier. A sigh of relief is not the only thing they bring—these tools are safe, easy to use, and, in many cases, affordable.
Why epilators are preferred to other hair removing tools?
The most common hair removing methods are shaving, waxing, threading, epilators, and depilatory creams. For a permanent solution, there are methods like Intense pulsed light. Each method has its pros and cons. While threading, shaving, and waxing and can remove surface hair, they can be painful and doing it for continuously many years can damage the skin. On the other hand, depilatory creams are messy and may be considered least effective. However, these are still popular as they are convenient and less expensive. These are ideal for younger girls and for those who are just beginning to use hair removal techniques. Permanent removal is recommended for women who have been using such methods for quite some time and would like to have a better solution. For those who do not want to go in for a permanent removal, epilators are ideal as they are easy to use, more effective than waxing and creams, and hardly cause any side effects.
Epilators versus other methods
Epilators are a small handheld hair removing tool with rotating tweezers that remove the hair as you run it over the body. Epilators work to remove the root hair, as a result of which, the hair takes a longer time to grow back. If you use epilators, the hair will take at least 3–4 weeks to grow back. The new hair will also be softer and thinner. Waxing, threading, or shaving may be good for most areas of the body, but you will need to wait for the hair to grow to a decent length. DIY methods could be messy and going to a spa every time can be expensive; moreover, these methods can be painful and cause rashes if not done perfectly. Electric and wet shaving can be fast, quick, and convenient but the biggest disadvantage is that you may have do it very frequently.
Permanent removal methods are highly recommended but are very expensive and, in some cases, can cause side effects. Epilators are painless, more effective, and are also a good investment. You can use it once every 3 to 4 weeks. Most epilators last for many years and offer good value for money. It can be used on all areas of the body and can also remove hair as short as 0.5 mm. However, some people might experience sensitivity.
Epilators are basically of three types—spring, disc, and tweezers. You can find corded and cordless variants of all three types. Apart from this, there are wet, dry manual, and electric epilators. You can choose the one that matches your needs and budget best. Here are some of the top epilators that are popular among women. They are durable, effective, convenient, and some even come with attachments like trimmers and shavers.
Philips Satinelle HP6401/50
An all-time favorite, this epilator is very effective in removing hair completely from its roots. It is a corded epilator and works at two speeds. It works both on wet and dry skin. It has 21 tweezers and the heads are washable. It does not have any additional attachments and is available for a cost of around $29.95.
Braun Silk-épil 9 9-579
With 40 tweezers, it removes hair in one stroke and is effective for about 4 weeks. It works both on wet and dry skin, is cordless, and comes with a long-lasting battery. It also comes with 7 attachments and is completely waterproof. This is priced at around $139.99.
Panasonic ES-ED-90-P
With 48 tweezers, this epilator is cordless and can work on both wet and dry skin. It also includes a shaver and foot care attachment. The blades are hypoallergenic and are designed for people with sensitive skin. This is waterproof and can also be used while bathing. It also has a built-in LED light. This costs around $99.99.
Philips Satinelle Prestige BRE650/50
Suited for the entire body, it comes with 4 attachments including massaging and exfoliating. It is cordless and can be used on wet and dry skin. It also includes a lithium-ion battery. It costs about $119.99.
Remington EP 703 0E
Fitted with 40 tweezers, it has an in-built light and works in 2 speeds. It is cordless and comes with a rechargeable battery. This comes with additional massage caps with aloe vera to soothe the skin. This costs about $35.