11 Reasons You Should Be Using An Epilator for Hair Removal (2024)

FAQs

What is the disadvantage of epilating? ›

“Cons include minor discomfort and potential irritation, and broken shafts can lead to ingrown hairs or infections.” There are a few different types of epilation.

If you're more sensitive or prone to pain, epilation might not be the best for you.

Less hair over time

Another benefit is that epilation may result in less body hair over time. With this method, hair grows back softer and finer. Hair may even regrow at a slower rate. The longer you epilate, the less hair you'll notice on certain parts of your body.

Yes, you can use epilators in your bikini area. However, as the area down there is sensitive, it can irritate your skin and be more painful, if not used correctly. So, gently exfoliate the skin before using epilators and discontinue if irritation persists.

We recommend that you use most products on dry skin, as wet hair tends to stick more to the skin. Also, if you are aiming to do an on-the-go session, try using the product on dry skin instead. Be certain that your skin is clean and completely dry before using the appliance.

As the tweezers present in the epilator touches the skin and removes hair from its roots, it can grip on any dirt, germs or product present on your skin. If you share the same epilator with your friend or sister, the same dirt or germs can cause skin irritation to the other person.

Epilating pulls out hair from the root. Some after-effects like itchiness, redness or tightness after using your Philips epilator are normal, especially if you have sensitive skin. You may also see small bumps on your skin or experience a burning sensation. This goes away with time and is nothing to worry about.

While an epilator might be uncomfortable or even painful (like waxing), anecdotal evidence suggests that this form of hair removal can prevent strawberry legs from occurring. Skipping shaving cream may also be causing your symptoms, so be sure to carefully moisturize the area before it comes in contact with a razor.

Let your leg hair grow to at least 0.5mm before epilating. However, don't let it grow too long, as shorter hair is less painful to remove. Exfoliation is key before all hair removal methods, and epilation is no exception. Exfoliate your legs gently before epilating to remove all dead skin, dirt and oil.

Can hair be too short to epilate? ›

Epilating works best when the hairs being removed are no longer than 5mm. The shorter the hairs, the less painful the epilation. Epilating with the Philips Satinelle Advanced Wet & Dry epilator makes it possible to extract hairs at 4x shorter than waxing, for a more comfortable experience.

If you're a newbie, epilate once a week and each time you'll notice the discomfort drop and the satisfaction increase. If you're a pro, drop it down a notch and epilate once every three weeks.

Apply gentle pressure and do not push too hard on the skin. While epilating, stretch the skin and move the epilating head slowly over the skin, allowing the discs to catch the hair. For best results, move the appliance against the direction of hair growth while ensuring the head is in complete contact with the skin.

Redness. A big side effect of epilation is redness and inflammation, because the hair has been pulled out with some force. You will see redness right after epilation, and it may take a couple of hours to subside. Redness is increased if you remove coarser, thicker hair or if your skin is sensitive.

A person may get painful bumps and rashes around the pores for a few hours after using epilators. This generally resolves after some time. If you have sensitive skin, you may have severe rashes and boils. You may also experience some ingrown hair after using epilators and waxing.

We do not recommend using it on your face or head, because you will not get desired results, and it may also damage your skin. Some products come with additional attachments to use on sensitive areas, like your bikini or pubic region.

Electrolysis epilators, also known as medical electrolysis devices, destroy hair using a shortwave radio frequency. Since this type of epilator destroys the hair follicle, you can use it to get rid of unwanted body hair permanently.