An epilator is an electronic device that extracts the whole hair straight from the hair follicle. It simulates plucking but instead of grabbing one hair at a time, it pinches multiple in one go.
The great advantage of epilating unwanted hair growth is that it prolongs the hair regrowth, unlike shaving where you can expect to see your hair growing back after two days of shaving.
Epilator hair removal typically last anywhere between three to six weeks, dependant upon individuals hair growth rate, hormones and genetics. You see not all hair is visible at the same time.
So when you have removed your visible hair, there is another lot that is waiting to appear. Once you have used your epilator several times you will find your hair growth has slowed and you will be able to reduce the frequency of epilation. Waxing generally tends to grab hairs of 2mm length, so epilation is more precise. The idea of epilating is daunting, mostly due to how painful it sounds and, well, is. But if you're used to plucking your eyebrows and can now say that the pain is bearable The more you do it, the more you become used to the pain.
But the first few times can definitely be a touch eye-watering. The most notable benefit of epilation is that the hair will grow back slower and finer. Nathalie Eleni assures that epilation offers a long-term hair removal solution, giving you hair-free skin for up to four weeks. Another benefit of epilation is that it's faff-free and not as messy as waxing. You can do it at home at a time that suits you and you can also purchase epilators to use in the shower.
If you've epilated before, you'll know that it is quite painful, depending on your hair type and pain threshold. Note: an empty house, some loud music and a glass of wine is a set-up that shouldn't be overlooked if you're a newbie.
If you're new to epilating, you should follow these steps to make it as pain-free as possible:. There are many different epilators available on the market to suit different budgets and different areas of hair. Make sure you invest in one that is good quality. These tweezers work together to ensure more hairs are captured in each stroke and therefore reducing the treatment time with results which last up-to 4 weeks depending on hair regrowth.
Exfoliation is the key to successful hair removal, whatever the method. It removes dead skin cells, smooths skin and, most importantly, fights against ingrown hairs by promoting that the hair regrows in the correct direction. Exfoliate using a loofah, exfoliating gloves or an in-shower body scrub, and massage the skin in circular motions. You should do this before you are due to remove any hair, but it's good practise to exfoliate every time you wash. Just like waxing, if you bathe or shower before you are due to remove body hair it will be less painful because the hair follicles will be looser and hairs will come out more easily.
Think about your eyebrows for a second -- if you've been tweezing or waxing the same shape forever, hair stops growing back as thick in those areas, right? Well, ditto for legs. Keep pulling hair out at the root and eventually reduces the amount of hair growth. But the thing is, you should start right now. Yes, during this Polar Vortex. Hair grows in different cycles so not all of it is above the skin at the same time. When you shave every other day, you never notice, but when you epilate or even wax hair grows back at different rates.
So, start epilating every two weeks or so over the winter and put up with a few stray hairs, and you'll be totally smooth between sessions when shorts-weather hits. SELF does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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