How to use an epilator correctly?

September 13, 2019

We live in a world where women are not forgiven for having excess body hair, and they fight it with all sorts of methods: disposable razors, lasers, waxing, hair removal products, depilatory creams, and many more.

However, the legend that after using a certain product, hair will no longer grow in unwanted places remains a legend. They still have to perform this routine activity permanently.

If you want to have silky smooth skin after shaving, without all the above-mentioned means that do not require hair growth, then you have come to the right place. Silky smooth skin? It is possible with an epilator, even for up to 6 weeks!

It's easy to learn how to epilate. We'll talk about how to use your epilator so that you get the best results, it won't take long and this little device will become your inseparable friend.

Choose the epilator you want

The price of an epilator (also known as a ploika) ranges from 50 GEL to 1000 GEL. Of course, its quality varies depending on the price. High-quality epilators have more tweezers. This allows us to epilate in different areas of the body.

If you are just starting to use an epilator, it is best to choose a wet and dry epilator that you can use under the shower, this means that the warm water soothes the skin and opens the pores, so that you will feel less discomfort. It is also convenient because you simply wipe off the fallen hair and do not need to towel it off.

We will introduce you to different epilators in our review, of course we recommend that you pay a little more for quality.

One of the most important tips is to not forget to plug in your epilator!

Plan your epilation in advance.

Especially for those who have just started using an epilator, I recommend not to rush, use your free time for this. If you experience any unpleasant sensations, you can take a break from time to time. At the first stage, epilation takes longer, but then you will see that you will achieve the desired result in much less time.

If you have sensitive skin, you may experience some redness on your skin for a few hours, which is natural and harmless unless you are going to an evening event. Therefore, it is best to try epilation in the evening. We will guide you through the night.

It is also not recommended to epilate during the menstrual cycle, as this is when sensitivity to pain is increased. Before you start epilating, it would be a good idea to exfoliate the skin, this will remove dead skin from the surface and reduce the chance of ingrown hairs.

We recommend using a hypoallergenic, natural exfoliant without parabens or oils. If you choose a corded epilator, make sure your skin is thoroughly dry to help the hair stand up.

Dry your skin with a hair removal cream. Some women use baby powder, which dries the skin well and makes the hair more visible, but you have to be careful not to damage your epilator.

If you have a wet and dry epilator, then there's obviously no need to dry, but clean skin is always best, as moisturizing lotions and body butters can make the hair greasy and make it harder for the epilator's tweezers to grip the hair.

Turn on

The next part may seem a little scary, but it's really not as bad as you think, the epilator looks much scarier than it actually is.

Start in an area that is less sensitive, such as the lower leg. Hold the epilator at a 90-degree angle. Its surface should touch the skin, but not be pressed against it. Razors at any other angle will not cut the hair effectively and may break it in half.

Stretch your skin with one hand, this will help the hair to come out more easily and will noticeably reduce discomfort. Take a deep breath and turn on your epilator, slowly moving it over your skin against the direction of hair growth.

Sure, it might be a little uncomfortable, but I'm sure it's not as bad as you imagined. Once you get used to the sensation and feel a little relief, you can move on to other parts of your body. Always work in the opposite direction of hair growth.

Do not epilate too quickly, as if you do it too quickly, your hair may grow back. It is good to take breaks periodically. The more often you use the epilator, the less painful it becomes, the finer the hair is and the easier it is to remove.

After epilation

After epilation, your skin is probably slightly red, this is normal and the redness may decrease with each treatment and eventually disappear altogether, although it is also possible for your skin to become redder each time.

You can soothe your skin with aloe or another soothing moisturizer. You can use tea tree oil on your bikini line, or you can try lavender oil.

Post-epilation care is easy, the hard part is over.

Epilator care

Remember to clean your epilator after each use; most epilators come with a small brush that you can use to clean off any remaining hair.

If you have a waterproof epilator, you can rinse the head and other parts with water, and you can also clean it with rubbing alcohol.

Next steps

After a few days, when your skin has cleared up, you can try again, as there may still be hairs growing in certain areas, which could be because you were removing the epilator too far from your skin before it could remove the hair from the root, or because these hairs are in a different stage of the growth cycle and have only now become noticeable.

These tips will help you choose the best epilator and use it to get the best results.

** The blog post is in test mode, we look forward to your feedback.

Popular models