How to choose a female epilator

An epilator is one of the most reliable devices for getting rid of excess hair on the body. It removes hairs from the follicle, so they do not grow in the future for several weeks or even months. If you decide to buy an epilator, you need to know what types there are and what to consider when choosing.

Types of epilators and features of their work

There are two types of devices:

• disk;
• tweezers

The first category includes devices with disks installed in the head. As they rotate, they come closer together, grab the hairs and pull them out with the bulbs. Tweezers use special plates. They grab and pull out hairs with pinching movements. Their effectiveness depends on how many records are installed in the device:

1. Older budget models have 20 or fewer tweezers. The hair removal procedure with them is almost painless, but not very productive.
2. Standard epilators have 32–40 plates. This amount is considered optimal, since it does not cause much pain and effectively removes excess vegetation.
3. Advanced devices contain up to 60 tweezers. They work quickly, but are painful. Equipped with cooling and massage functions.

IMPORTANT! Before and after epilation, treat the head of the device with an alcohol-based product. This will protect against infection and inflammation.

Typically tweezers and discs are made of metal. In more expensive models they are made of ceramic. Such devices are well suited for those with sensitive skin.

Which epilator is better to choose: disc or tweezers?

To choose, you need to know what characteristics are inherent in different types of epilators. Disk:

• quite productive and guarantees a good result, but loses to models with 40 tweezers;
• low-traumatic, does not cause allergic reactions;
• Great for epilating legs.

Tweezers:

• differs in less pain than disc, but this only applies to devices with a small number of tweezers;
• modern models with 32 or 40 tweezers guarantee thorough treatment of the epilation area;
• copes well with hair removal in the bikini area.

It is impossible to unequivocally answer which one is better. The choice is made based on personal preference. If:

• The speed of the procedure is important, buy a disk epilator;
• quality is a priority - choose tweezers;
• there is a choice between a disk device and 20-tweezers - definitely the first - it is cheaper and more effective;
• If you hesitate between disc and 32-tweezers, you should choose the second one, it ensures ideal smoothness of the skin.

60-tweezer models are designed for removing dense vegetation. They do an excellent job of this task, but are quite expensive.

What to look for when choosing an epilator

When purchasing, we often focus on the appearance of the product. But this criterion is not the main one. The main thing is technical capabilities.The satisfaction from the beautiful body shape and color will fade if the epilator is not efficient enough or makes a lot of noise during operation. What should you pay attention to first?

Power type

All devices operate on electricity. They are equipped with a power supply. To carry out the procedure, the cord is inserted into the outlet and the device turns on. If you plan to use the epilator exclusively at home, this is enough.

People who travel a lot should pay attention to women's models with battery power options. You will have to constantly charge and change the batteries, but excess body hair can be removed even in the absence of electricity.

How many speeds

The simplest devices have one speed. They are cheap, but only suitable for fine hair. The best choice is an epilator with two or even three speeds. This will allow you to configure it to work on different parts of the body and reduce the time for the procedure.

ATTENTION! Epilation is more painless at low speed, and vice versa.

Pain relief method

Since the hair is removed along with the follicles, the hair removal procedure causes discomfort. But modern manufacturers have taken care to make the process painless. Commonly used:

1. Cooling with gel bags. Devices with this function are more expensive than others and are uneconomical in terms of energy consumption. Suitable for people with a high pain threshold.
2. Ventilation of the skin with cold air. Suitable for sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions.
3. Vibration massage. The most common method of pain relief. But not recommended for delicate skin.

IMPORTANT! Buying a device without pain relief is a rash decision.The main problem with hair removal is pain during hair removal. It is because of this that many refuse this procedure altogether, preferring simple methods with a short-term effect. Having a pain management regimen solves this problem.

Additional features and attachments

Having dealt with the most necessary characteristics, pay attention to additional features. Various innovations and attachments will be nice features that will make the hair removal process more interesting.

You may find it useful:

1. Backlight. It will please people who are used to completely controlling the process. With it, even in the twilight, not a single hair on the body will be missed. On the other hand, the survey showed that this function is not in great demand.
2. Additional attachments for armpits and bikini area. This is an advantage for those who epilate not only their legs, but also more sensitive areas.
3. Removable head. An important point that increases the hygiene of the procedure. During hair removal, the skin is damaged and microscopic wounds remain on it. They can become infected, leading to inflammation and the formation of pustules. This can be avoided if you buy an epilator with a removable head. It is convenient to remove and disinfect before and after the procedure. Monoblock models lose in this regard, since they will periodically have to be sent to a service for cleaning.
4. Equipment. Most devices are sold with a cleaning brush included. Another good addition is a removable cap that protects the head from dust.
5. Possibility of carrying out the procedure in the shower. A relatively new feature that quickly became popular.Wet hair removal is convenient because it eliminates the need to collect hairs all over the room. It has also been noted that there is less pain during this procedure.

REFERENCE! It should be borne in mind that various know-how increases the cost of the device.

A good epilator is not a cheap pleasure. If you don’t want the purchased device not to be used for its intended purpose, but to lie in the far corner of the table, choose responsibly. The purchase is successful only if it meets all your requirements and criteria.