Can anyone tell me about those slimline pen-like facial hair trimmers?

[DualFuel]

I've been looking at these ones and can't decide if they are worth a try or not. I've never found a method that suits my top lip and whilst it is mostly unnoticeable it is getting darker as I get older so would like to find something that suits.

Panasonic

Touch

JML

[DualFuel]

Bump for the morning crowd? Come on ladies, help me defuzz

[valiumredhead]

It's just a razor - use a normal one and save yourself some money.

[DualFuel]

Its battery powered so I thought it was like a mini lady shave. Can't use a blade razor, wax or cream, thats why I need an alternative.

[SnowWide]

I have the JML one, does the job admirably well. Top lip and my...ahem side burns. Regrowth is not quick or stubbly. Go for it.

The Panasonic one looks swish....

[DualFuel]

Snow thanks thats what I was hoping someone would say. Is it gentle or does it irritate at all?

[SnowWide]

Very gentle. The serrated blades are tiiiny! And they arent sharp like a normal razor, more solid IYSWIM.

[Dinnerdinnerdinnerbatman]

Have you looked at something like this? I'm thinking about getting it...

[DualFuel]

Thanks snow sounds like just what I'm after.
Dinner I did look at those but ucking, waxing an threading all seem to really irrite my skin, I need something that doesn't pull out the hair. But a regular razor and creams don't suit either so running out of options!

[valiumredhead]

That threading thing is hopeless ime and REALLY hurt - much more than actually getting threaded or waxed only a couple of quid on ebay too

I saw a dermatologist on telly once and he said the best thing is just shaving as waxing,threading and plucking stimulate the roots and therefore encourage growth.

[SnowWide]

Yes, why DO they stimulate growth? I wax my underarms at home, and now two hairs grow in the place of one. Literally, in one follicle. Whats that all about?

[valiumredhead]

I suppose in the same way massage stimulates hair growth on your scalp.

[QuinnFabray]

I use the JML one and it's the only form of hair removal that doesn't cause stubble rash and ingrowing hairs on me. I love it. I use it on my moustache, chin, nose and even around my bikini line. Ever so quick and easy.

[valiumredhead]

Where does one buy a JML one?

[QuinnFabray]

Larger Boots sell them. I've used the Boots own one too, which was okay, but not as good.

[QuinnFabray]

Oh, and a red one by Kiss Products, which I also got from Boots, that was good.

[DualFuel]

Think I'll try to buy one this week, I'll try a big boots, otherwise I'll buy online. Thanks all, I wasn't sure if it would be a waste but it sounds worth a try.

[TheMouseDancing]

Dinner I bought one of those a few weeks ago, it does remove all the hair but it really hurt. i found it more painful than threading but that might be because i kept stopping and starting.

I'm just trying to pluck up the courage to use it again in the hope that it will become less painful with practice

[valiumredhead]

It doesn't become less painful - I really wanted to love it but it was agony!

[auldspinster]

I've got a jml one, it's handy to carry around in my make up bag to nab stray hairs. I didn't find the spring very effective - my epilator works best but hurts like hell.

[HedgeHogGroup]

That spring thing is the most painful thing I've ever tried!!

[GeraldineH]

After reading the thread I bought the JML with a light tonight in Asda and it is fantastic!

[RudolphTheRedNosedGiraffe]

Those springy things are rubbish, they pinch your skin and take longer than plucking with a pair of tweezers too. I had one and really wanted it to work but it just didn't.

Don't the beauticians etc tell you that waxing etc will result in finer regrowth, rather than more?

[Ephiny]

I think the epicare is great, it works well and doesn't really hurt for me. Much better than wax strips which left my skin all red and sore. I don't agree it stimulates hair growth.

I would worry about man-like stubble if I used any kind of shaving device on my face .

[Ephiny]

(epicare = springy thing, btw)

[valiumredhead]

You get stubble regardless of what you use.