Best Epilator

Epilators are an excellent alternative to the conventional hair removal products like the razor and using wax for example. Before we look at the best epilators let me tell you that there is a difference between depilatory and epilatory process. They are two different things as contrary to what many mistake it as being one and the same. We will see the difference in the following section.

Epilators are mechanical, to be more precise, electrical instrument has razor blades in them (as shown in the picture) which keeps rotating and is rolled over the skin for hair removal.

All you have to do is just switch it on and place it on the body part and slide it along the length, in the opposite direction of hair growth, from where hair is to be removed. Depilatory creams are products that dissolve the hair superficially, whereas an epilator plucks out the hair from the roots.

As far as the pain is concerned it is reported to be similar to waxing with much less intensity because what it does is just pluck out like when tweezing hair in small clusters. And along with this it is milder as compared to threading hair removal and waxing because in the latter the strip that takes off the hair also takes off the uppermost layer of dead skin.

When you finally buy an epilator for yourself reviewing the consumer reports and special features of the products, be sure to follow some tips as it would help for efficient and less painful hair removal.

Braun Soft Perfection Epilator 8790U
One of the pioneers of making epilators, Braun tops the chart for making the best epilators in the market and the Soft Perfection Epilator 8790U has a very high satisfaction rate among the users. It keeps the hair from coming back for quite long, for about a month. Though one complaint is about the noise it makes. It costs around $50.

Another product from this company is the Braun Silk epil X'elle 5000 Epilator which costs around $55 - $75. This particular product has a spotlight, an essential feature for the epilator for legs, that comes in very handy and has massaging rollers too.

Philips HP6453 Satin Ice Optima Epilator
Ranking in the topmost place in almost all the customer reviews, this product is reported to pluck out even the tiniest of hair from your body. Shaving is not required at all once the epilator has done its work and it is also being recommended as the best epilator for bikini area. It comes for around $45.

Another product from the same company is Philips HP6408 Satinelle Epilator costing around $40. Both the products from Philips are very durable and long-lasting apart from being very easy to use and clean.

Emjoi Epi Slim Cosmetic Hair Remover
This is the best epilator for women as it is easy on your pocket costing around just $11 and is very handy because of its size and shape, is battery operated and is recommended as a very good option as the best epilator for bikini line for its gentleness and the special narrow blade.

Please note that the prices here are the maximum retail prices and different dealers offer various discounts.

Demerits of Epilators

Although there are not many significant drawbacks of epilators, only drawbacks I can think of is that even the best epilators do not offer skin exfoliation so after the process of epilation is done you need to scrub your skin for avoiding ingrown hair and also to keep your skin smooth, radiant and fresh looking.

Secondly, the process is quite slower to that of waxing as it works on smaller areas and even after taking a long time little hair is still on your skin so you need to shave too.

These were the reviews of the best epilators in the market. Hope they helped and provided enough overview for buying the best epilator for yourself.