Hair Removal: The Epilator
Author: Tamra CantarThe Epilator: Quick and Easy Long-Term Hair Removal
Information and Tips for the Pioneering Epilator User
A lesser-known form of hair removal that is quickly growing in popularity is
the epilator. The epilator is a small electronic devise (about the size of an
electric razor) that functions in the same way as tweezers. You can use it
anywhere on your body where you have unwanted hair - from bikini line to back
and legs.
The epilator works when the user rolls the devise across the surface of the
skin where the unwanted hair is growing. Inside of the body of the epilator are
"pinching" devises that basically pinch anything that they come into contact
with, including even the smallest hairs. After the hair is pinched, the devise
continues to roll across the skin, pulling the hair out as it moves.
Because the epilator pulls the hair out at the root, the hair will not return
to the surface of the skin for several days up to several weeks, leaving the
skin smooth and silky. Unlike shaving, which only removes the part of the hair
follicle from the skin's surface, the epilator acts as a long-term solution to
getting rid of unwanted hair. Therefore, the epilator is recommended for
individuals that frequently get "five o'clock shadows", or stubble by the end of
the day after shaving.
The epilator is an electronic devise and can, therefore, be difficult to
master at first. Here are some tips to help you use your epilator like a pro:
1. Always use your epilator after a hot shower or bath. The hot water will
help to expand the pores and relax the hair root, making the hair easier and
less painful to remove. Keep in mind that the epilator is an electronic devise
and should not be used in or near water.
2. Pull the skin taught, tightening any excess skin by holding it down. As
the epilator rolls across your skin, it will pinch and pull anything in its path
- including loose skin.
3. Start slowly. You will be able to feel the epilator latch onto your hair
follicles. The slower you work, the more thorough the hair removal job will be.
4. Move in the direction of the hair growth. Unlike shaving, which requires
that you go against the grain of the hair, the epilator makes it quick and easy
to go with the grain of the hair. When the hair is pulled out with an epilator,
you will tend to not get the red bumps that you might otherwise get with a
razor.
5. Your skin may be sensitive after you use the epilator. You may use a
mineral oil to soother your skin. It is not advised that you use lotion,
however, as the chemical agents in lotion can lead to rashes and skin
irritations.
6. After your hair removal session, wipe your epilator clean so that hair
does not clog the machinery.
Many people find that once they start using the epilator, they don't want to
go back to traditional shaving or waxing. Indeed, the epilator is quicker and
longer lasting than shaving, yet without the painful side-effects that often
accompany waxing. If you haven't given it a try yet, there's no better time; you
have nothing to lose but unwanted hair!
About the author:
Tamra Cantar is a freelance writer on topics of interest and has a website
dedicated to providing the visitor with useful information and resources for
hair removal. Visit
Hair Removal Systems for more articles and information on the Epilator and
other hair removal techniques.
