There is also the Braun Silk Epil Wet and Dry Epilator Pink and the Braun Silk Epil Xelle Epilator. None of these arepain free but they have their benefits and there are things you can do to make the experience a little more bearable. An epilator is a device for removing hair that slows down regrowth since it removes hair from the roots. Comprised of rotating tweezers discs, it allows for different speed settings to provide faster hair removal for the arms, legs, underarms, bikini lines, and even the eyebrows. Since the device works with a tweezing effect, albeit a lot faster, a many people also refer to it as an electric tweezers.
How to make your experience less painful:
- Choose the right epilator - In order to get the best results, do your research on which brand is the best. Choose the one that will give you results based on your lifestyle. You want it to be comfortable to hold.
- Bathe first - Because a warm bath opens your pores, it's best to use your epilator when getting out of the shower. Be sure to dry off completely as epilators do not work well on wet skin.
- Test a non-sensitive area first - It's best to try an area that is the least sensitive on your legs. If you pick an area that has light growth as well, you may be able to use to the pain quicker.
- Go slow - Holding the skin taut, move slowly over the area you want to do. Usually a 1 inch area works best for starters. You need to be sure the epilator is touching the skin, but you do not need to apply a lot of pressure.
- Soothing the skin - It's recommended that you use a body lotion that is mile and free of alcohol to soothe any irritation the epilator may cause.
- Prevent ingrown hair - To help in the prevention of ingrown hair, try exfoliating the skin after the irritation has gone down.
Other Braun items which I have found useful recently are the Braun Ear Thermometer, the Braun Lens Filter and the Braun Mobile Pocket Travel Shaver. At least these items do not cause the pain which is associated with the Braun Silk Epil Mains Epilator Legs and Body or even with the Braun Silk Epil Wet and Dry Epilator Pink!