About The Epila Home Laser Hair Removal Kits

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By Christa Titus
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Because laser hair removal provides longer-lasting results than shaving, waxing or plucking, men and women alike favor these treatments. Now, instead of having to book repeated appointments with a salon or laser technician for treatments, people can use lasers on themselves at home. The Epila SI-808 Personal Laser Remover kit promises permanent hair removal for the right candidates.

Function

The Epila SI-808 Personal Laser Remover kit is designed to permanently remove body hair. It can eradicate hair in such areas as the face, upper lip, chest, legs, back and underarms. It uses the same type of laser as those found in professional salons. The Epila gives off energy that heats and destroys hair follicles.

Benefits

The Epila can be used at home whenever it's convenient for you. It is supposed to be easy to use and to save thousands of dollars that would be spent paying a professional to remove hair. Epila claims that its product is more than 90% effective in permanently eliminating hair, and the product provides longer-lasting results than shaving or waxing. The laser works quicker than electrolysis because it treats a small area instead of one hair at a time.

Usage

For the best results, multiple sessions are needed. The laser works best on hair that is in the anagen phase of its growth cycle, and not all hair follicles are in that phase at the same time. You need to repeat sessions to remove all the hairs in the anagen phase. Your bikini area and parts of your face will take about 45 minutes to treat, and larger areas like your legs can take an hour or more.

Price

The official Epila website lists the price of the kit at $199, plus $19.95 for shipping and handling. Amazon.com lists the item for $179. These prices, which do not include shipping and handling, are subject to change.

Discomfort

The feeling of the laser has been compared to a rubber band snapping against the skin. Depending on the person's skin sensitivity, the treated area may redden and remain that way for several minutes to several days. However, users can return to their usual routine immediately after using the laser.

Considerations

Not everyone achieves good results with an Epila, because for a laser to work, the hair has to be darker than the skin surrounding it. People with tans need to wait until the tan fades before using the Epila. Blondes and people with very dark skin aren't ideal candidates for laser hair removal, although individual results vary.

Warning

The Epila is not meant to be used around the eye area; therefore, do not use it to shape your eyebrows or remove other hair that grows near your eyes.
Don't expose treated areas to strong sunlight until you no longer feel any discomfort from the laser.