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Epilators ???

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WisteriaWoman · 27/12/2010 09:12

I've heard good reports about epilators - can anyone recommend one?

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PawPuss · 28/12/2010 20:35

Just bought the Braun silk epil expressive 7381 £56.75 (Amazon). (£73.29 in Argos). It has great reviews and it does a great job. Very pleased with it.

Blatherskite · 28/12/2010 20:35

It takes longer the first few times but now my hairs are thinnner and with shallower roots and it's quicker and hurts less. No pain at all on underarms now and legs are fine as long as I don't leave it too long between epilations.

Have started doing bikini line now. have done it twice and it's already getting easier.

Good tip is to go and have a professional wax and then start epiliating to maintain it. It'll hurt less as the new tiny hairs grow through and not take as long.

Really want a wet and dry one as I think it would be even easier in the shower.

1234ThumbScrew · 28/12/2010 20:40

I got one a few months ago and love it. Mine isn't cordless or waterproof, but did come with an ice pack. Having used one donkeys years ago when they first came out I was expecting it to hurt at lot, but it wasn't too bad. Within a couple of uses it didn't hurt at all. I agree that it takes a while and is noisy, for some reason I always put the tv on v loud and watch QVC when I epilate, it's become part of the routine. I'd quite like a waterproof one now.

KatieSantaPawskitty · 28/12/2010 23:40

Thumb - are you me? That's my routine too!

except not twith an ice pack one - soooo unweildy.

Can't beat a bit of QVC to take your mind off the job in hand though Smile

thenightsky · 29/12/2010 00:00

So if i start with bikini line now, I should be able to do it with ease, pain free by June do you think?

Also... is it best to trim with scissors first?

SantasMadMissy · 29/12/2010 14:10

Have a bath beforehand too!

MrsGuyOfChristmasBorn · 29/12/2010 19:03

yes, good idea to trim first with scissors

SantasMadMissy · 29/12/2010 19:42

some like mine come with the trimmer and a guard for different grades Grin ie im currently sporting a no2 lol

WisteriaWoman · 31/12/2010 08:47

I've got a few stray facial hairs - are they ok for that? Blush
Do you get stubble??

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SantasMadMissy · 31/12/2010 09:17

some of the new models get hairs at 2mm!
so yes Grin

thenightsky · 31/12/2010 09:56

I thought about getting one of those new ones that reckon to get hairs the size of a grain of sand (so says the ad), but I worry they would nip bits of skin too easily.

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