Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex 9-002 - Epilator with Flexible Head for Easier Hair Removal, White/Gold

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I mean, you do you. I can't vouch for every epilator, since I'm kinda convinced only the Braun Silk-Epil 9 Flex will be as painless as it was, but here's my pro/con list to help you decide. Wear your favourite tank top with the confidence that your underarms will be soft and smooth. For extra sensitive areas, we recommend using the shaver head included in the set. For what it's worth, my personal experience did not find epilating wet to be any more soothing, but contorting around in my iron maiden of a single shower stall may have impacted this. How to deal with the ingrown hairs Now before I begin, I must preface: an epilator is essentially an electronically-powered version of a tweezer, except there’s not just one singular tweezer, but instead, many of them rotating on a spinning wheel designed to grab your hairs and pull them out at the root.

We looked at how effective each device was at removing hair (and minimising pain), how easy it was to control and how simple the process was. I love that it comes with a bunch of different brush heads to suit a heap of needs (aka trimming for pubes and a facial cap for your upper lip). The all-new shape with anti-slip grip comes extra handy in the shower, and provides an easier, more precise movement – perfect for removing hair in those hard to reach areas. Testers were given the choice to trial the device in either wet and/or dry conditions (if suitable for both), and were provided with all the attachments that come with the device, so they had the option to use it on all or specific areas of the body.The built-in LED light is actually super useful (again, a Braun plus). I assumed it was like a bullshit marketing thing, but trying to epilate without that extra light on my legs was basically impossible.

The only downfall would really have to be the pain, as well as the time it takes. But, I’m justifying it in the way that shaving has to be done every few days, so if you factor that into three weeks, spending a few hours on the epilator at the beginning of the week is child’s play in comparison. An epilator won’t catch every single hair though (like a high-quality razor would), so if you’re looking for perfection, epilating may not be the right choice. Shaving is also pain-free, whereas epilating pulls hair from the root, which can cause slight discomfort. Do epilators permanently remove hair?To minimise discomfort, make sure you apply warm water to the skin before you start, which helps to open up pores. Alternatively, choose one of the epilators from our list that can be used wet when bathing or showering, so you can thoroughly soak skin beforehand. Is it better to shave or epilate? The new Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex 9-020 is the world’s 1st epilator for women with a fully flexible head, for effortless hair removal. Enjoy weeks of salon-smooth skin thanks to Micro-Grip technology and a 40% wider head that removes even the shortest hairs, down to 0.5mm. Includes additional shaver and trimmer head and massage cap for fewer skin impurities. You can buy epilators with heads specifically designed for different areas of the body too — such as arms, bikini lines and underarms — to really get your money's worth. Is it better to epilate long or short hair? The noise is the worst part at first. It sounds like a lawnmower eating up a stray twig when it catches a hair. The shaver head turns the epilator into a fully functional shaver, while the trimmer cap lets you trim hair if you prefer.