Epilator

Unwanted hair is a problem that men and women of different ages and nations face. Previously, the hair removal procedure was carried out in beauty salons and was the prerogative of the financially well-off population. Nowadays, thanks to rapidly developing technologies, hair removal has become available even at home, which significantly helps women and girls always look perfect.

Hair removal procedure has two names: hair removal and depilation. Although they are consonant, they have fundamentally different meanings.

Depilators are cosmetics and devices that remove hair without affecting the bulb. The most popular examples of depilation products are creams and razors. There is a widespread belief that an electric depilator is called an epilator. This statement is erroneous. An example of a networked depilator is a trimmer, but it only cuts a hair, leaving the root intact.

An epilator is a household electrical device that is designed to get rid of unwanted hair by grabbing and pulling them out together with the bulb. Its use is painful even for women with a high pain threshold. But for making a decision in favor of its use there are significant positive points. For example, the ability to quickly clean up in your own bathroom, without spending a lot of time on it.

The impact of all epilators is reduced to the principle of the rapid rotation of the discs or multi-forceps system, during which the hair is seized and pulled out by the root.

Disc epilators have arched curved discs. The hair is in a wide gap, which is gradually narrowed by the rotation of the disk, and then a hair is pulled out. The multi-pincer system has small tweezers on the working surface, arranged in a checkerboard pattern. The number of pairs of discs or tweezers determines the duration of epilation. The more of them, the less time is required to get rid of hair.

Many devices for hair removal have several speeds. The slowest is designed to remove thin and short hairs. At low speeds, they are better captured and do not often break off, leaving the bulb. At all subsequent speeds, it is good to remove hard hairs, the quick pulling of which reduces painful sensations.

With frequent trips and business trips, it is better to give preference to models with built-in power supplies or on batteries. They allow you to use the device where there is no possibility to connect to electricity. It is very convenient, because it is not always possible to find a socket in the bathroom in hotel rooms, and often the bathroom is common to several rooms.

When choosing an epilator on the battery should pay attention to the type of battery. Lithium batteries allow you to charge the device without waiting for complete discharge. Nickel batteries require full charge and full discharge.Otherwise, during the next procedure, the battery loses its capacity, which gradually reduces the operating time of the device.

• The most important advantage of hair removal is that the result obtained by removing unwanted hair lasts for 2-3 weeks. This is due to a significant slowdown in their growth when the bulb is removed or damaged.
• With long and regular use of the epilator, avoiding even rare applications of razors over time, the hairs weaken, become thinner, lighter, less noticeable. This is due to damage to the follicle, which, with frequent removal of the bulb, is gradually injured.
• When using the epilator, blood vessels can be damaged, so epilation can lead to varicose veins. It is necessary to carefully carry out the procedure of hair removal, trying to allow as little as possible direct contact of the device with the skin.

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In the modern market of epilators there is a huge selection of products that can satisfy any requests. At home, most often used mechanical epilator. Thanks to the different nozzles, they are suitable for getting rid of hair all over the body, even in areas with very delicate skin, such as armpits and bikinis.

Devices for hair removal, working from the network, are in the lowest price category. They perform their functions perfectly at home, but they are not always practical when traveling. Therefore, those who travel a lot, should consider the option of battery power.

In the line of epilators that run on batteries or rechargeable batteries, there are devices with a body protected from moisture. This feature of the hair removal product allows epilation in water, for example, in the shower. This is not only convenient, but also practical, since the skin can be simultaneously cooled with cold jets, which will significantly reduce pain in the epilation process.

When choosing a device for hair removal, many women assess not only the functionality, appearance and type of food, but also the level of noise produced by the epilator during operation. Too loud operation of the motor can cause severe discomfort, increase stress levels and pain. Absolutely silent epilator does not exist. However, manufacturers are going to meet the wishes of customers and produce more and more quiet models.

Recently, light hair removal is gaining popularity, based on the method of high-frequency light radiation. Epilators of this type for use at home have less power in comparison with salon instruments, which does not require the user to acquire any special skills. The principle of operation of the device is based on the heating and destruction of the hair follicles by high-frequency light flux. The market offers a large selection of light epilators in different price categories. Their cost starts from 10 000 rubles. and comes to 40,000 and above. The undoubted advantage of photo epilation will be almost complete painlessness. The skin after the procedure looks smooth and well-groomed without visible irritation.

At home, women and men still often prefer depilatories to quickly get rid of unwanted hair, although their effectiveness is very arbitrary.

To get rid of hair on the arms, legs and underarms the most popular tool is a razor. There are inexpensive disposable machines, they have a small number of blades and one-piece configuration without moving parts. This leads to the fact that to achieve ideal smoothness, it is necessary to process the surface of the skin with such razors several times. As a result, the skin over time begins to flake off strongly and requires more and more thorough nutrition with creams and lotions.

The lack of floating heads leads to small cuts in the lower leg and knees, which also creates additional problems in the treatment and healing of wounds. In the armpit area, such cuts are especially dangerous because they have a high degree of pollution: sweat, dirt from the environment, deodorants with compounds unsafe for damaged skin. All this can lead to serious consequences, including infection and inflammation of the lymph nodes.

For comfortable and safe depilation, there are machines with removable razor cassettes. Their advantage is an improved design. Floating heads perfectly follow the contours of the body and help to avoid even minor injuries to the skin. Cassettes have several rows of razors - from 3 to 5, which allows you to remove all the hair in one pass. In addition, the blades surround the special moisturizing strips that take care of the skin and make it smooth and tender after the depilation procedure.

For the bikini area, where the skin is especially sensitive, and the probability of cuts is maximum, there is a large choice depilatory creamswhich gently remove hair on the area of ​​the skin where the composition was applied.

Razors and tapes to them are expensive. And provided that it is recommended to change the cassettes every 1.5-2 months, they will have to be bought quite often and in a couple of years, an amount equal to the cost of a good epilator will be spent on it. Depilatory creams are also not cheap and have a high consumption, especially if they are treated not only the bikini area, but also the axillary hollows.

In addition, with regular shaving of the hairs over time, they become harder, darker, their growth accelerates and the number increases. As a result, after depilation with a razor, after just one or two days, stiff bristles appear, and the procedure must be repeated, spending time on it and increasing tape wear.

The difference between depilation and hair removal procedures is obvious. To buy a device for removing hair from the root is needed only once, it will be enough for many years of use. Epilation over time, thinning hairs, makes them rare and significantly lightens the structure, the removal process is becoming more rare and less painful.

Hair removal from the root with the help of sugar paste of various texture is called shugaring. Sugar pastes can have various complementary ingredients, such as honey, chamomile, moisturizing and nourishing essential oils. They are added to skin care during the procedure of hair removal.

Shugaring differs from epilators in that it is, for the most part, a salon procedure. For removal of unwanted hair from the legs and hands, banding techniques are used, for epilation of the armpits, faces and bikini areas work directly with sugar balls from a thicker and softer paste.

At home, shugaring is also possible. Pastes can be purchased in specialized stores or through Internet sites, you can prepare yourself from simple components. But not many will be able to shugaring at home.The procedure requires a high degree of sterility, since the paste is applied by hand, and any dirt that has entered can be entered into small wounds formed after removal of the hair bulb. In addition, it is very painful, not everyone will be able to repeat the process of the second tearing down of the bandage strip and a piece of paste, which will pull up a few dozen hairs with the root in that second.

Shugaring is best done in the salon with all the necessary procedures for preparing the skin before and after epilation. But the need for regularity shugaring has its drawbacks. First of all, these are substantial financial expenses: for the year, the cost of more than one good epilator comes together. Second is the time. It will be necessary to build a schedule every month, registering one or two visits to the salon, spending time on the road.

Epilators are universal, they do not have a sexual orientation and are a male and female assistant to remove unwanted hair. The difference between home and professional appliance is, above all, their value.

Professional devices for hair removal has a high price, they are made from light hypoallergenic materials, are virtually silent and do not heat up during operation. These epilators have rubberized massage strips that prepare and relax the skin, provide very careful hair removal, almost avoiding gaps. The result of hair removal with professional devices lasts up to 3-4 weeks.

The home epilator is most often budget, has one or two speeds, is powered by electric power or batteries, and comes with a cap and a cleaning brush for the working surface. But making a choice of device for hair removal for many years to come, you should pay attention to the more expensive models, which will significantly facilitate the painful procedure for hair removal.

For owners of sensitive skin prone to redness, you should choose epilators with special nozzles that reduce the number of hairs removed in one pass. This technique is relevant for the bikini area and for the face.

For the legs and for the removal of hairs in the armpit area, a cooling glove and a special block with water, which is pre-frozen, will become a convenient addition to the set. There are models that directionally serves a stream of cold air. Chilled skin is less susceptible to pain, and the procedure for removing hair becomes more comfortable.

The peeling head will be very useful and functional. Upon completion of the hair removal procedure, it will remove the surface layer of dead skin cells and help avoid the problem of ingrown hair.

More expensive water epilators that work on batteries and have an airtight design allow you to remove hairs right in the shower, which is very convenient. In addition, at the same time cooling the area of ​​the treated skin under a stream of cold water can significantly ease the pain from the epilation procedure.

For many women, an unpleasant moment that exacerbates the stressful procedure of hair removal can be too loud work of the device. In the modern market there are models, manufacturers of which have tried to minimize noise and vibration from the operation of the device. According to user feedback, this greatly simplifies the process of hair removal. At the same time, “quiet” models perfectly remove hairs and are suitable for sensitive areas.

Thanks to online stores, it is now possible to easily purchase spare parts, components, or to supplement the purchased model of the epilator with the necessary nozzles for more comfortable and painless hair removal.

The beauty of the epilator is that it is quite simple to use at home. You just need to follow a few rules.

• For the epilation procedure, the skin must be clean, free of grease and dry. In areas with thick or short hairs, it is better to use the very first epilator speed. Then the hairs will be pulled out by the root, and not broken off at the base, which will reduce the number of hair removal procedures to a minimum.
• In the area of ​​the bikini and axilla, where the capture of the hair with tweezers and discs is difficult to implement, you can use baby powder. Talc will make the base of the hair thicker and remove excess sebum and sweat.
• It is not necessary to direct the epilator on the growth of hair, it will increase the time of the procedure and will require a greater number of passage through the hair. Much better hair is captured if you direct the working surface of the device against growth at a slight angle. No need to press on the skin during epilation. This will cause scratches on discs or tweezers, and the skin will turn red and peel off. The device should be led along the skin slowly and evenly, slightly touching it and pulling it slightly.
• For effective hair removal, their length should be at least five millimeters. Too long hair must first be shortened with scissors or trimmer.
• It is important to remember that the most unpleasant sensations occur in the first few minutes of the procedure, then addiction occurs and the pain of epilation subsides a bit.

After epilation, the device must be cleaned. To do this, there is a special brush in the configuration of even the most budget epilator, which makes it easy to clean the work surface from stuck hairs.

Removable attachments are still easier. Nozzles are: cooling, shaving, for peeling, for delicate areas, nozzle limiter, and many others. All used nozzles must be removed and thoroughly rinsed under running warm water, and then dried well on a towel or paper napkins. After they dry out, the epilator is again ready for operation.

For those who carry out the procedure of hair removal for the first time, it is recommended to take tweezers and pull them a few hairs in order to understand what sensations you should prepare yourself for. Do not turn on the device immediately at maximum speed - start with a slow one so that the body adapts. If there is a nozzle in the kit, which limits the number of hairs pulled out at a time, it should also not be ignored.

For girls, women, and men with a low pain threshold, there are some tricks to make the epilation procedure less painful. The use of a special gel mitten will cool the skin and increase the pain threshold. The same effect is achieved with the help of ice cubes or ice water. It is possible a few minutes before the procedure to take pain pills or apply an anesthetic cream on the skin.

Another option to facilitate the hair removal procedure is to prepare the skin by steaming. A hot bath with salt or a hot shower will help the pores to open up and to release the hair root from the follicle as painlessly as possible.

Immediately before the procedure, it is necessary to treat the skin with an alcohol solution for disinfection and degreasing. Carefully inspect the surface of the skin. Use of the epilator is unacceptable in places where there are moles, swollen veins or warts.

Skin care after the procedure consists in treating it with an antiseptic, and after drying, you can apply healing agents or moisturize with cream. In specialized stores there are products on sale that slow down hair growth in the form of gels, sprays and ointments. These products take care of the skin and help reduce the number of painful procedures.

Epilation can be done at any convenient time, but evening hours before bedtime are considered the most optimal. During the night, the skin will have time to calm down and recover.

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After epilation, irritation may occur in the form of red spots, small swellings, flaking and feeling of tightness of the skin. Do not be afraid of them. All the unpleasant consequences go away in a few hours. But in order to provide skin care and reduce regeneration time, you can use the following methods of care:

1. Swelling and redness can be removed with the help of ice cubes, smoothly and slowly leading them over the irritated area.
2. After epilation, the skin area should be treated with healing and antiseptic agents, for example, Panthenol ointment.
3. You can soothe the skin with a moisturizer or lotion.
4. If you have a means of slowing down hair growth, you can anoint it with an epilated area.
5. Over the next few days, the skin should be protected from sunlight and refrain from visiting the tanning bed.

The most budget set of the epilator will consist of one nozzle, a cleaning brush and a case. The speed modes for such devices are most often one or two. Prices start from 2000-3000 rubles. The economy option is suitable for those who have a high pain threshold or who switch to the epilator after many years of waxing or sugar. The budget options are suitable for those who are not going to use the epilator for sensitive areas, and will only need to remove unwanted hair from the arms and legs. Owners of thin and sparse hairs can also save on an epilator by purchasing an inexpensive option.

For functional use of the device in all parts of the body, it is better to consider the options more expensive. They will contain a variety of nozzles that provide ease of use or reduce pain. Prices for such epilators start from 6 thousand rubles. and higher. But given that the device is purchased for many years of operation, a significant financial investment in its acquisition justifies itself.

In the top list of epilators there are not so many manufacturers, or rather, only five are Braun, Panasonic, Philips, Moser and Rowenta. All of them have proven themselves in the market and produce high-quality, well-designed devices for hair removal. Best based on customer reviews epilators - Braun, Philips and Panasonic.

When choosing an epilator, you should be guided not only by its brand and cost. It is necessary to understand how painful the procedure is and with what nozzles you can ease the process of hair removal, for which zones the epilator is purchased. The store should pay attention to the convenience of its location in the hand, the speed and ease of switching speeds work.

From the right choice, it depends on how good the final result will be and what sacrifices beauty will require for the sake of smooth and beautiful skin.

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