The electric epilator, also known as epilator machine, is a small device that allows you to do waxing similar to wax, pulling the hair by the root. That way, you can get a longer lasting hair removal in a short time and without the need to always buy wax.
To remove hair, usually the electric epilator has small discs or springs that work as electric tweezers, pulling the hair by the root, and can be used on almost all parts of the body, such as face, arms, legs, bikini region, back and belly, for example.
There are several types of electric epilators, which vary in price according to the brand, the type of method they use to remove the hairs and the accessories they bring, and therefore the choice of the best epilator usually varies from person to person. However, the epilators that work with disks seem to be the ones that cause less discomfort.
Electric epilator options
Some of the most commonly used electric epilators include:
- Philips Satinelle;
- Braun Silk-Epil;
- Panasonic Wet & Dry;
- Philco Comfort.
Some of these epilators have higher power and therefore may be better for male hair removal, since the hair tends to be thicker and harder to remove. Generally, the more power and tweezers the appliance has, the more expensive it will be.
How To Get Rid Of Hair Removal
To get a smooth, smooth and long lasting epilation with the electric epilator, a few steps should be taken:
1. Pass the blade 3 days before
Very long hair, besides causing more pain at the time of epilation, can hinder the operation of some electric epilators, reducing their effectiveness. So, a good tip is to get the blade in place to shave about 3 to 4 days before, so the hair is shorter at the time of using the epilator. The ideal length for epilation is approximately 3 to 5 mm.
Here's how to iron the blade without causing ingrown hairs.
2. Skin exfoliation 1 to 2 days before
Exfoliation is one of the best methods to prevent the appearance of ingrown hairs as it helps to remove the dead skin cells that are accumulating, allowing the hair to pass through the pores.
Therefore, it is advisable to wax the hair area 1 to 2 days prior to epilation using a body scrub or a bath sponge, for example. Check out how to make 4 types of homemade body scrub.
After epilation, exfoliation can be done every 2 or 3 days, to ensure that the skin stays soft and without ingrown hairs.
3. Start with a lower speed
In most electrical epilators there are at least 2 operating speeds. The ideal is to start with the lowest speed and then gradually increase, as this allows you to test the limits of discomfort caused by the epilator and also will accustom the skin, reducing pain over time.
4. Hold the epilator at 90º
For all hair to be removed successfully, the epilator should be kept at a 90 degree angle to the skin. In this way, it is possible to ensure that the tweezers can grasp the hair well, removing even the smallest, and ensuring a smoother skin.
In addition, it is not necessary to put much pressure against the skin, as well as causing more skin irritation, it can also prevent the correct functioning of the moving parts of the device, which ends up hampering its functioning.
5. Do the hair removal in the opposite direction to the hair
Unlike the blade, in which hair removal should be done in the direction of hair growth to prevent ingrown hairs, the electric epilator should be used in the opposite direction. This ensures that the hair does not get stuck to the skin, being more easily grasped by the epilator. A good option is to make circular movements in the skin, ensuring that you can remove even the hair that grows in different directions.
6. Avoid having too much rush
Passing the electric epilator too fast on the skin may break the hairs, rather than removing them at the root. In addition, if you pass quickly, the epilator may not be able to grasp all the hairs, so it is necessary to pass the device several times in the same place, to obtain the desired epilation.
7. Pour a soothing cream on the skin
After epilating, and before cleaning the epilator, a soothing cream on the skin with aloe, for example, should be given to relieve irritation and reduce the discomfort caused by the process. However, you should avoid using moisturizing creams, as they can close the pores and increase the risk of ingrown hairs. The moisturizer should only be used 12 to 24 hours after.
How to Clean the Electric Epilator
The cleaning process of the electric epilator can vary according to the make and model, however, in most cases due to:
- Remove the head from the electric epilator;
- Put a small brush on the head and epilator to remove loose hair;
- Wash the epilator head with running water;
- Dry the epilator head with a towel and then leave to dry in the air;
- Spend a piece of cotton with alcohol in the tweezers to eliminate any type of bacteria.
Although this step-by-step can be done on almost all electric epilators, it is always best to read the instruction manual of the device and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
