Epilators have many different models. But sometimes different brands and different prices and attractive features offered by each of these devices may confuse and hesitate the buyer.
One of the cheap and simple ways to remove excess body hair is to use an epilator. Choosing and buying an epilator, like any other device, requires research and investigation. If you are not familiar with the use of an epilator and its features, in the epilator buying guide, we will introduce you to the features and tips that you should know when buying this device.
– What is an epilator and what is its use?
If you are new to the epilator device and are not familiar with its use and capabilities, you should know that this device is similar to an electric shaver, but with the difference that it removes hair from the roots. This creates soft and smooth skin and reduces the speed of hair growth.
– Types of epilators
The epilator is divided into three types: spring, rotating disk and tweezers.
The spring model epilator is the oldest type of epilator and consists of a simple spring. By pulling and moving the spring epilator on the skin, the hairs inside this spring were compressed, stuck and pulled out. These springs were constantly bending and tilting, that’s why after some time they were damaged and had to be replaced. For this reason, these springs were sold separately as replacement parts in the market.
Rotating disc epilators work similar to spring epilators but use rotating discs instead of springs. The rapid rotation of the metal discs grabs, pulls and breaks the hair.
Tweezers epilator is the best type of epilator. The plates in this epilator rotate once together and once in the opposite direction. When the plates rotate together, the hair is pulled from the skin. When the plates rotate in the opposite direction, the device releases the hair. Because of this process, this epilator model is called a tweezers epilator.
– Wet or dry epilator? which one is better?
New models of epilators have been launched on the market, which make it possible to remove unwanted hair in the bathroom and under the shower. Wet epilators or epilators that can be used under the shower are much more expensive than dry epilators. You should know that these epilators are now very popular because of this special feature. Because plucking unwanted hair under warm water reduces pain and prevents redness and skin sensitivity.
But using an epilator is not without trouble. Hair is not easily removed under water, that’s why the process of shaving with an epilator or waterproof is very long. It is better to put any part of the body that needs shaving completely in water so that the hairs are in the same direction and can be removed more easily.
Waterproof epilators are designed wirelessly and cannot be plugged into an electrical outlet and used under the shower. These epilators work with batteries and you have to charge them after each use.
– Additional epilator accessories
One of the factors that you should pay attention to when buying an epilator is additional accessories and various series. Most of the time, they use these additional accessories to remove excess facial hair. Also, some of these devices have series of massagers and facial cleansing. Massager series reduces skin inflammation and subcutaneous acne.
Another thing that you should not forget is the button to adjust the speed of the epilator. If you feel pain while trimming and plucking hair, you can easily slow down the device using this button.
– Is battery or wire better?
Epilators are sold in wired and rechargeable form. Battery-powered epilators are less expensive than corded epilators. Rechargeable epilators have a lower price and may be more suitable for those who don’t want to spend a lot of money to buy an epilator.
Tips you need to know to use an epilator
Make sure the device is fully charged before use. The epilator should be charged for a full hour for 30-40 minutes of use.
Know your skin type. If you have delicate and sensitive skin, do not use epilators that have high speed and wide series.
Do not apply moisturizing cream to your body before removing excess hair and using the epilator, because in this condition the epilator will work hard.
After using the epilator, use hypoallergenic moisturizing creams to reduce skin inflammation.
Remember that the epilator is also a personal device and should not be shared.
Clean the epilator with disinfectant after each use.
