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Epilation: A Complete Hair Removal Guide
Advice by: Gina McHenry
Place: Houston, Texas
Epilation is among the most evolved hair removal techniques. It does a remarkable job for individuals who are willing to accomplish the process of hair removal at home itself and obviously save large sums of money spent in spas, salons and clinics.
Epilation: A Complete Hair Removal Guide
It has been written by Gina McHenry. She is our guest author at BlogJeez for this beginner's guide. Gina has tried to put together answers to the most common questions about hair removal using epilators. You can feel free to post your queries on epilation to her in the comments section below.
The purpose of this guide is to only educate people about using epilators and clarifying doubts pertaining to epilation. Therefore, you may not see any particular brand of epilators being promoted here. If you are looking at buying a certain epilator though, please post your question with the model number of the epilator to get an unbiased review.
Epilation: A Complete Hair Removal Guide
It has been written by Gina McHenry. She is our guest author at BlogJeez for this beginner's guide. Gina has tried to put together answers to the most common questions about hair removal using epilators. You can feel free to post your queries on epilation to her in the comments section below.
The purpose of this guide is to only educate people about using epilators and clarifying doubts pertaining to epilation. Therefore, you may not see any particular brand of epilators being promoted here. If you are looking at buying a certain epilator though, please post your question with the model number of the epilator to get an unbiased review.
HAIR REMOVAL USING EPILATORS
-- By Gina McHenry
-- By Gina McHenry
How to Use An Epilator
Advice by: Gina McHenry
Place: Houston, Texas
Using an epilator is quite similar to waxing. You end up pulling out hair from its root. That's why it hurts more than using an electric shaver, but gives you better results that will last you for 4-6 weeks.
Before you start using an epilator remember
If your hair is fairly long (at least 2mm, but no more than 5mm), it will work better. This is because short hair can't be gripped by the epilator. So if need be, let your hair grow a little longer before you use it. You can try first on one arm, but if you feel it is not gripping your hair, you must wait for a few more days for your hair to grow.
Caution
Areas such as your underarms and back of your knees might really be painful to epilate. So please be careful. If your underarm hair is really way too long, first trim it a little with a pair of scissors and then use the epilator. Remember to pull the skin taut and run the epilator in the opposite direction of the hair growth hair growth.
How to Use an Epilator -- Best Practices for Hair Removal
1. Right time to use the Epilator
Choose an evening time to use the epilator. At times, you are left with red skin and bumps when you start using the epilator initially. However, the skin irritating will disappear overnight. With repeated usage, you will find that your skin gets adapted to being subjected to the epilator.
2. Hot Bath
Take a hot water bath before you begin for easier removal. Dry your skin properly after that.
3. Speed Mode of the Epilator
Use the epilator on the lowest speed mode till you get used to the sensation of your hair getting plucked out.
4. Less Hair Growth Area First
Start on an area where you have lesser hair growth. This will adapt your body and mind to the pain.
5. Stretch Your Skin
Use your other hand to stretch the area of skin so that the epilator can pull out the hair easily.
6. Epilate in the Opposite Direction
While epilating, move the epilator in the direction opposite to that of your hair growth.
7. Taking Breaks
After one session, take a break. Everyone's skin has a different tolerance level and you can spread the process over a few days instead of trying to do the whole thing in one evening. So, maybe you can try doing your arms on one day and legs on another day.
8. Being Patient During Usage of Your Epilator
Epilation is a lengthy process. You will notice an urge to get erratic with the device and wrap up the job. But keep in mind that the best results are obtained when you take time and slowly move the epilator over your skin.
9. Cold Wash
Wash the area you have epilated with cold water properly and then dry your skin again.
10. Sleeping With Minimal Clothing
It would be a good idea to sleep with as less clothing as possible the night you epilate. This is to avoid any sort of irritation arising from the clothing rubbing against the sensitive epilated skin.
11. Moisturizing Your Skin
Apply a moisturizing lotion to your skin only after about half an hour of washing and drying your skin.
12. Exfoliating Your Skin
Exfoliate your skin a couple of days after you epilate. Use a body scrub to rub away dead skin cells and those little red bumps which probably might have appeared on your skin. But then don't go out into the sun immediately. Apply some lotion and sit at home.
Caring for your Epilator
After every use, do not forget to clean your epilator as the hair might clog your device. Most epilators come with a cleaning brush. Use this brush to dust the hair stuck in the head of the epilator. If it is a wet type epilator, it would be a good idea to detach the head, wash it and dry it before assembling the device again.
Before you start using an epilator remember
If your hair is fairly long (at least 2mm, but no more than 5mm), it will work better. This is because short hair can't be gripped by the epilator. So if need be, let your hair grow a little longer before you use it. You can try first on one arm, but if you feel it is not gripping your hair, you must wait for a few more days for your hair to grow.
Caution
Areas such as your underarms and back of your knees might really be painful to epilate. So please be careful. If your underarm hair is really way too long, first trim it a little with a pair of scissors and then use the epilator. Remember to pull the skin taut and run the epilator in the opposite direction of the hair growth hair growth.
How to Use an Epilator -- Best Practices for Hair Removal
1. Right time to use the Epilator
Choose an evening time to use the epilator. At times, you are left with red skin and bumps when you start using the epilator initially. However, the skin irritating will disappear overnight. With repeated usage, you will find that your skin gets adapted to being subjected to the epilator.
2. Hot Bath
Take a hot water bath before you begin for easier removal. Dry your skin properly after that.
3. Speed Mode of the Epilator
Use the epilator on the lowest speed mode till you get used to the sensation of your hair getting plucked out.
4. Less Hair Growth Area First
Start on an area where you have lesser hair growth. This will adapt your body and mind to the pain.
5. Stretch Your Skin
Use your other hand to stretch the area of skin so that the epilator can pull out the hair easily.
6. Epilate in the Opposite Direction
While epilating, move the epilator in the direction opposite to that of your hair growth.
7. Taking Breaks
After one session, take a break. Everyone's skin has a different tolerance level and you can spread the process over a few days instead of trying to do the whole thing in one evening. So, maybe you can try doing your arms on one day and legs on another day.
8. Being Patient During Usage of Your Epilator
Epilation is a lengthy process. You will notice an urge to get erratic with the device and wrap up the job. But keep in mind that the best results are obtained when you take time and slowly move the epilator over your skin.
9. Cold Wash
Wash the area you have epilated with cold water properly and then dry your skin again.
10. Sleeping With Minimal Clothing
It would be a good idea to sleep with as less clothing as possible the night you epilate. This is to avoid any sort of irritation arising from the clothing rubbing against the sensitive epilated skin.
11. Moisturizing Your Skin
Apply a moisturizing lotion to your skin only after about half an hour of washing and drying your skin.
12. Exfoliating Your Skin
Exfoliate your skin a couple of days after you epilate. Use a body scrub to rub away dead skin cells and those little red bumps which probably might have appeared on your skin. But then don't go out into the sun immediately. Apply some lotion and sit at home.
Caring for your Epilator
After every use, do not forget to clean your epilator as the hair might clog your device. Most epilators come with a cleaning brush. Use this brush to dust the hair stuck in the head of the epilator. If it is a wet type epilator, it would be a good idea to detach the head, wash it and dry it before assembling the device again.
HAIR REMOVAL USING EPILATORS
-- By Gina McHenry
-- By Gina McHenry
Tips to Reduce Pain Using Epilators
Advice by: Gina McHenry
Place: Houston, Texas
When to expect pain while using epilators?
1. If you are a beginner using the epilator for the first time
However, you get used to it with time. Before buying your epilator, check if it has an attachment that is specifically designed for beginners. Else, try the epilator on the lower speed mode the first time.
2. If you are a guy with really thick hair
Try waxing first and then go in for epilators after about 12-15 days of waxing.
3. If you are using it in areas like your underarms, behind your knees, etc
In such cases, make sure you have trimmed your hair firstly. Ensure that your skin is quite taut while using the epilator. Before buying your epilator, check if it has certain attachments that are specifically designed for these areas.
4. If the length of your hair is very long
Go in for one session of waxing before using your new epilator. Wait for about 2-3 weeks and let your hair regrow. Try epilation now.
5. If you are using it down there
Trim your hair with a pair of scissors if it is too long or use a hair removal cream at first. Check if your epilator has any special attachments that are suited for that region. Hold your skin taut. Use the epilator initially on the lower speed mode and carefully epilate around that region. The hair that regrows is softer and finer and successive sessions of epilation are less painful. You feel liberated, clean and fresh since there is no hair to trap any odours and secretions!
Tips to reduce pain while using epilators
1. Most importantly, follow the best practices when using an epilator.
2. Nowadays, some epilators come with a cooling glove, which you can use to numb your skin shortly before epilating. Else, just use ice cubes to numb the skin area you are epilating.
3. You could possibly even try a numbing cream from your local chemist.
4. Before buying your epilator, try to find out if it comes with any special attachments that are designed to suit beginners.
5. Some epilators come with different heads that are suited for different areas of your body to give you the best results and also to reduce pain.
6. Get a partner to help you in keeping the skin taut while epilating, thus easing your effort and reducing pain greatly.
7. Get a partner to help you epilate your hair. When somebody else epilates you, your mind believes that it won’t hurt as much as doing it yourself. A large part of the pain is all in your mind!
1. If you are a beginner using the epilator for the first time
However, you get used to it with time. Before buying your epilator, check if it has an attachment that is specifically designed for beginners. Else, try the epilator on the lower speed mode the first time.
2. If you are a guy with really thick hair
Try waxing first and then go in for epilators after about 12-15 days of waxing.
3. If you are using it in areas like your underarms, behind your knees, etc
In such cases, make sure you have trimmed your hair firstly. Ensure that your skin is quite taut while using the epilator. Before buying your epilator, check if it has certain attachments that are specifically designed for these areas.
4. If the length of your hair is very long
Go in for one session of waxing before using your new epilator. Wait for about 2-3 weeks and let your hair regrow. Try epilation now.
5. If you are using it down there
Trim your hair with a pair of scissors if it is too long or use a hair removal cream at first. Check if your epilator has any special attachments that are suited for that region. Hold your skin taut. Use the epilator initially on the lower speed mode and carefully epilate around that region. The hair that regrows is softer and finer and successive sessions of epilation are less painful. You feel liberated, clean and fresh since there is no hair to trap any odours and secretions!
Tips to reduce pain while using epilators
1. Most importantly, follow the best practices when using an epilator.
2. Nowadays, some epilators come with a cooling glove, which you can use to numb your skin shortly before epilating. Else, just use ice cubes to numb the skin area you are epilating.
3. You could possibly even try a numbing cream from your local chemist.
4. Before buying your epilator, try to find out if it comes with any special attachments that are designed to suit beginners.
5. Some epilators come with different heads that are suited for different areas of your body to give you the best results and also to reduce pain.
6. Get a partner to help you in keeping the skin taut while epilating, thus easing your effort and reducing pain greatly.
7. Get a partner to help you epilate your hair. When somebody else epilates you, your mind believes that it won’t hurt as much as doing it yourself. A large part of the pain is all in your mind!
HAIR REMOVAL USING EPILATORS
-- By Gina McHenry
-- By Gina McHenry
Do Epilators Hurt?
Advice by: Gina McHenry
Place: Houston, Texas
Epilators have been around for quite some time now and their designs have evolved over the years to make them less painful.
To get an idea of the pain you are subjected to while using an epilator, you can imagine 10-15 tweezers plucking individual hair strands all at the same time.
First Time Usage
The first time you use an epilator, it would be incorrect to say that it doesn’t hurt at all. It definitely does hurt because your body and your mind are not suited for a new process. How much it hurts, differs from person to person. However, if done correctly, it won’t be like you will be screaming your guts out and crying with tears or anything even close to that, however sensitive your skin is! Consider it like a multiple ant bites in the worst case!
Regular Usage
As you start to epilate regularly, like every 3-5 weeks, you will notice that with every successive epilation, the pain seems to diminish and you get quite used to it! The results too seem to get better after repeated usage. There is a huge list of advantages to epilating as compared to other methods of hair removal.
How about waxing as an alternative?
The next best option to epilating is waxing. Shaving with razors or even electric shavers doesn’t get even close to being the best option. However, waxing is quite a messy process. There’s also a fear of getting burnt with the hot wax if you are an amateur. Plus waxing actually removes the epithelial layer of your skin along with the hair too! Visiting spas or salons might turn out to be quite a costly affair on a regular basis. If you actually can afford spas for the rest of your life, you could instead consider laser hair removal. But trust me, its expensive!
To get an idea of the pain you are subjected to while using an epilator, you can imagine 10-15 tweezers plucking individual hair strands all at the same time.
First Time Usage
The first time you use an epilator, it would be incorrect to say that it doesn’t hurt at all. It definitely does hurt because your body and your mind are not suited for a new process. How much it hurts, differs from person to person. However, if done correctly, it won’t be like you will be screaming your guts out and crying with tears or anything even close to that, however sensitive your skin is! Consider it like a multiple ant bites in the worst case!
Regular Usage
As you start to epilate regularly, like every 3-5 weeks, you will notice that with every successive epilation, the pain seems to diminish and you get quite used to it! The results too seem to get better after repeated usage. There is a huge list of advantages to epilating as compared to other methods of hair removal.
How about waxing as an alternative?
The next best option to epilating is waxing. Shaving with razors or even electric shavers doesn’t get even close to being the best option. However, waxing is quite a messy process. There’s also a fear of getting burnt with the hot wax if you are an amateur. Plus waxing actually removes the epithelial layer of your skin along with the hair too! Visiting spas or salons might turn out to be quite a costly affair on a regular basis. If you actually can afford spas for the rest of your life, you could instead consider laser hair removal. But trust me, its expensive!
HAIR REMOVAL USING EPILATORS
-- By Gina McHenry
-- By Gina McHenry
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