Epilators

[Blondilocks]

Does anyone use an epilator? If so does it really hurt & which one do you have?

Daren't try - too much of a coward

I've got a Phillips one, that came with an icepack - which I never use.

Best thing to do is to get your legs waxed and then start using it everyday so that you are only getting a few hairs in an area, then once you're used to it you can leave it longer between. I do my legs every three days or so, and that means theres never any hairs longer than a millimetre or 2

Is it better than shaving?

Not sure I can put up with it being long enough to get waxed. Hate being hairy.

I hurts like &!@# if you have a full leg of hair. Much better, as dibbler says, and get legs waxed to start off, and then epilate every 3-4 days. Try to avoid doing it when you've got a period too as it hurts more then. I also need to exfoliate regularly to avoid ingrown hair.

ouch ouch ouch

Just bought one today. Philips ice pack one is half price just now in Boots

Tried it briefly and thought it was ok. Couldn't work out what the fuss was about. Then checked my leg and tried again a minute later. Ouch. Turned out I was holding it too close the first time. Lucky for me the charge ran out!

I'm trying it as a cheaper, time-saving alternative to waxing.

It is better than shaving, especially for me with dark hair and very pale skin where I look a bit 6 o'clock shadow if I'm not carefull. And you can go away for a few days and not worry about taking a razor. I do my armpits too, and that looks loads better.

Have used one since I was about 18 yrs old and can honestly say it no more than tingles now. Have always had quite a high pain threshold though. Think the more you use it the less it hurts. I have places on my legs now where there are barely any hairs and am sure it is to do with epilator. I even epilady my bikini line !!! (That does smart a little). Think mine is babyliss or something like that

I use one and its ok now. first time it hurt like hell. I also pluck my armpits with tweezers.

I have one & I don't really notice the pain....in fact it's almost quite ..pleasurable...

Only use it from the knee down.

I used it on the back of my mum's thighs once, she claims it was so painful, the hairs were too scared to grow back

god, I tried one years ago and thought it was hell!! However, the inbetween waxing use sounds interesting, I think trying it on a full leg of hair is a no-no, how much are they now?

Looking at Boots.com, they've got some offers on and they're down to 30 quid or so

I have the one with the ice pack. I've used the ice pack once and it hurt like hell. The best time to use it is when you've just got out of the bath as your pores are open, it hurts alot less. Remember to exfoliate to prevent ingrowing hairs.

I definitely agree with cmottdibbler. Get waxed then use as an interim measure. It hurts like hell, but as with waxing gets easier over time as the hair follicles get weaker over time. If you do use it regularly, it is important to exfoliate as well otherwise you may get ingrown hairs and then raised areas like spots where the hair can't break through the skin. I have waxed for about 18 years but still find the epilator excruciatingly painful in any areas other than the lower leg. I have sometimes got it out with male and femaile friends after drinkin a lot and played dares. Even the really hard core men with loads of tattoos and piercings can't handle it!!!!

Have used an epilator for 20 odd years. Current one is a Braun (but it's ancient).

I hardly notice it, btw - I can epilate and MN simulateously

It prob depends on how hairy you are. I am from Mediterranean origin and really thick black hair all over so maybe be a bit tougher to get out - or maybe i am just a wimp.

i find waxing hurts less!

I've discovered the solution! have 2 epilators going at the same time. It really confuses the brain as it doesn't know quite which one gives more ouch factor and you hardly feel a thing

Ouch!

Thanks for that! Am just worried that if I buy it it will end up not being used which will be expensive.

I got one for xmas, it hurt a reasonable amount the first time - but then my legs tingled for ages after. Don't really find it hurts much now. I do legs and armpits.

have a look at amazon, they have some reasonably priced once. think mine is likethis but without the shave head)

bloody hurts but you do get great results! well worth the pain....honest!

Quick, but relevant hijack question - what should you use to exfoliate your legs?