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An effective alternative to shaving, waxing, and lasers.
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Its affordable, easy to use, delivers long-lasting results, and helps thin the hair in between sessions.
And if you want one specifically designed for the face, go for theFaceSpa Pro Facial Epilator Kit.
Think of epilating as a souped-up, electronically-powered version of tweezing using a small gear known as an epilator.
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Stacy Chimento, M.D.This process takes much longer for new hair to grow back.
And the hair that does grow in comes in thinner than before, says board-certified dermatologistDr.
This one is budget-friendly and effective.
It effectively removed the hair, yielding smooth skin and a hairless result that lasted nearly two weeks.
There are two speeds available, so you could choose the one that suits you best.
It also comes with a massaging cap and a precision head to help target small or hard-to-reach areas.
It’s fairly similar to a hand-held electric shaver in shape, size, and weight."
For those with sensitive skin, it can feel pretty unbearable.
During testing, we discovered that this option was the least painful but still got the job done.
It took a little over two weeks to see minimal regrowth."
Once the bumps subsided, the results were soft and smooth.
Ultimately, I tried a couple of different heads and ended up sticking with the largest/most classic one."
This epilator from Phillips does what it promiseseffectively removes hair for results that last up to four weeks.
It also comes with additional features, like an exfoliating brush, acallus remover, and a hair trimmer.
The most challenging element really was just the pain."
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Its lightweight and easy to maneuver, and we were pleased with how well it removed hair.
Bonus points for coming with a cleansing brush that gently exfoliates the skin before epilating.
Wendy, tester:“It’s small and fits perfectly in my hand.
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It’s very easy to use around my brow area.
Before actually using an epilator, its important to prep your skin and hair properly.
This helps expose hairs so they can be picked up by the epilator.
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It also helps decrease the risk of ingrown hairs, she explains.
When you’re finished, moisturize your skin to minimize irritation.
Epilators work similarly to waxing or manual plucking in that they remove hair at the roots.
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Since the machine pulls hair away at the root, there’s an expected “ouch” factor.
But like most other forms of hair removal, many people find it less painful after multiple sessions.
Meet Our Experts
We asked experts to discuss important things to consider when purchasing an epilator.
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Alyssa Kaplanis an associate editor at Byrdie covering makeup, skincare, fragrance, haircare, and more.
