I am not sure how to clean the heads with alchohol though as mentioned above since it's not water proof.How I wish my Braun Xpressive was available when I was young.
:) And I got mine on clearance, it was $59 and was marked down to $29. I am glad I bought one, I have course hair that grows fast, I have to shave everyday so this is money well spent. I used in on my bikini area, my legs (eeks that took a few tries to get used to the stinging sensation) and yesterday my underarm. However, I really like that I tried it and am hooked. I never ever leave comments BUT!! I can't tolerate pain very well at all, I want to scream when I get a wax and have left with half done so I didn't think an Epilator would work for me because of the pain. I have brown epilator 7, but i founditvery painful to useon bikni area.Ĭan I epilate my underarm without using an underarm cap? :/ĭo you use anything while epilating, like for instance a gel, foam or even soap? Just thank you for writing this and I can really very much relate to your chin issue!
Anyways I just wanted to say to "Hersame" that this article really helped me and gave me really great tips, im still very nervous, but it's helped me calm down a bit, lol. I have a very low threshhold for pain, lol. I am trying to talk myself into trying it on a different body part. The hair on my chin is a little too short right now because I just shaved yesterday, so i am waiting for it to grow out. That's why i am a little scared to use an Epilator, even though ive bought one already, lol. I have tried electrolosis, it was just too painful for me. I haven't tried laser removal as the lady said because I have PCOS that it would just come back. I have to shave every day and sometimes twice, so i am constantly getting razor burn and bumps. It makes me sick to my stomach everyday just thinking about my chin. The hair on my chin has been an on-going struggle, it effects my life, my self esteem and my confidence. It is thick, it is black and it is plenty! I have been shaving since i hit puberty. I have Polysystic Ovaries, so I my hormones are all out of whack and I have gross amounts of hair in all the wrong places, especially my chin. However, if not careful enough, could hit the hairline. Close to the hairline around the upper part of the cheekbones for instance. For unwanted hair on the cheeks, I'd recommend a regular tweezer or not doing it at all, depending on where the hair is located. You might be overly concerned with baby hairs - really fine hair that you're really only going to notice by staring at a mirror for a while, especially a zoom mirror, such as a 2x or 3x mirror. Question: Can I use an epilator on my cheeks?Īnswer: You can use a facial epilator on your cheeks.
I have found with some people that those bumps are actually a sort of reaction to the hair being removed, like an allergic reaction (though not necessarily), where the skin is just real sensitive. I have found a woman's face hair trimmer helps with that issue way better than an epilator or singular tweezing for thicker, longer hairs. You have to take your time with epilating.Īnswer: So for my upper lip I actually don't epilate because that particular area is SO sensitive. The more you epilate, the less you will need to take pain medication. This will help with the pain that can come with epilating. Take a pain medication such as Advil or Tylenol about 30 minutes before you start.
Hold the epilator perpendicular to your body, not parallel.The two epilators I recommend later, for example, are not waterproof. Some epilators are waterproof, but most are not.Do not apply lotion or oil before epilating.Taunt skin allows an easier time for the hair to be pulled, significantly lowering the chances of broken hair! Tug the skin tight, tight as you epilate. This step will make epilating easier and prevent ingrown hairs. Exfoliate! Get a luffa and exfoliate both before and after using an epilator.The Most Gorgeous Sneakers for Women Tips for Using an Epilator on Your Face