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Epilators??

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  • 04-05-2008 12:18am
    #1
    alexiadexia
    Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭


    Can anyone suggest a good epilator? Are they worth splasking on for?
    I'm not sure but think I have a high pain threshold. I only had my bikini line waxed once but I went the whole hog (almost) & had a californian done.
    But I dunno about actually using an epilator & inflicting such pain on myself....
    Are epilators good for underarms, legs & face??
    Please help!!


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    #2
    Abi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,058 ✭✭✭✭Abi


    I thought I had a high pain threshold myself. I bought one, used it once. It was a hellish experience. If I told you it was like waxing with the uncomfortable part set in slow-motion, you are getting close. Mine is collecting dust bunnies somewhere.

    They are for sadists tbh.


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    Jules
    Registered Users Posts: 6,756 ✭✭✭Jules


    You might find some good answers here.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055216900


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    #4
    CrazyPolly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭CrazyPolly


    Abigayle wrote: »
    They are for sadists tbh.

    That's a tad harsh. Although, now I think about it....;)

    I use one for my legs and underarms all the time...the odd time bikini line. I'll admit that in the beginning....dear lord, it's a bitch..but as with waxing, after a while the pain diminishes as the hair grows back thinner. If you have the patience and balls to keep on with it for a while then I would recommend it definitely, but if you freak out at the slightest bit of pain then don't waste your money.

    Don't think I'd be using it on my face though....


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    Enii
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,546 ✭✭✭Enii


    After using for awhile the hair starts to thin out. No stubble like shaving.


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    bluefirefly
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭bluefirefly


    i got mine like 3 years ago. Bruan. The first time i used on my underarm....PAIN!!

    then i used it again, it was fine!!!
    the hairs grow back more slowly and thinner.
    Heres a tip. Put some baby oil on first. Then wipe off excessive ones,then you use the thing,less friction therefore less pain. Works for me!


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    Redpunto
    Registered Users Posts: 2,024 ✭✭✭Redpunto


    I've been through childbirth twice and I would not buy an epilator:D


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    Abi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,058 ✭✭✭✭Abi


    CrazyPolly wrote: »
    That's a tad harsh. Although, now I think about it....;)

    I see, you are one of them alright :P


    I heard that the hair thins out after using an epilator too. But when I used it it was annoying and uncomfortable..

    The bástarding thing kept catching my skin too. I read the instructions, I did what it told me to, but it still hurt. Having asked my OH if he saw it anywhere, he reminded me that I threw it in the bin.


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    lily lou
    Registered Users Posts: 153 ✭✭lily lou


    I epilate my legs all the time and its not very painful at all, bikini line isn't too painful but I've found I get a lot of ingrowing hairs when I epilate as oppossed to waxing. I found the underarms very hard to epilate as I couldn't get into the hollow's of my armpit, though maybe that's just me as a friend of mine does it no probs. I'm fairly sure the instructions say not to use on your face though. Mine is a philips satinelle super sensitive and I find it great:)


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    #10
    alexiadexia
    Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭alexiadexia


    Ok, thanks! I have to wait for the hairs to grow back & make sure mu flatmates aren't in as it's sooooo noisy!


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