Use of an Epilator
Epilators are devices used to remove hair at root level. The method of removal can be mechanical (plucking the hairs out of their follicles) or electrical (applying electrical current to destroy the hair and follicle). Electrical epilators are regulated by the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, and are divided into three categories: needle epilators, electrolysis devices and electrical tweezers, in which energy is applied to the tip of the tweezers. For common, safe, at-home use, though, the term epilator refers to the electrical, handheld device equipped with series of small tweezers that mechanically remove hair by pulling it out from the root. Sometimes called a mechanical epilator, it is the most used type of epilator, very popular in certain parts of the world. Does this Spark an idea?
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Sizes
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A regular epilator usually fits in the palm and offers good grip and control. There are also smaller sizes, with a more narrow tweezing head, destined for areas of the body that need more specific attention, like the bikini area.
Use
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After plugging it into an electrical outlet and starting it, lightly glide the device over your legs or other area where hair removal is desired, against the direction of hair growth. The tweezers are placed on a roller that makes the gliding natural.
The procedure can be painful, especially for a first-time user, but the pain factor decreases with frequent use.
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Frequency
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The use of an epilator requires consistency, like most other methods, for full effectiveness. If used every two to three weeks, the procedure becomes less painful and less time consuming, and the hair doesn't develop fully from the root, making it easier to remove.
Safety
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The mechanical epilator can be safely used on most parts of the body. It may cause slight irritation of the areas on which it has been used, but that typically disappears in a short period of time.
While using the epilator, use your hand to pull taut the area of skin that is being treated, so that the tweezers don't pinch the skin and hair is easier to remove.
Concerns
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Not unlike other methods that remove hair follicles--waxing and threading for example--there is a tendency to experience more hair that is ingrown. Exfoliation is recommended as an associated practice.
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