How to use the epilator

Epilator is considered to be an indispensable device. It allows you to remove hairs from the root, making the skin soft and smooth. However, like any other business, the use of an epilator includes its own characteristics that must be taken into account. This includes the original hair length, direction of movement, preparatory procedures and other nuances. To remove vegetation without harming the nervous system, adhere to practical recommendations and follow basic rules.

The principle of operation of the epilator

An epilator is a device with built-in metal discs or tweezers. By connecting the tool to the network, the elements rotate and capture the hairs, removing them with the root. On most modern epilators, the rotation speed is adjustable. You need to build on pain and the result that you want to achieve.

The first tools were created with the goal of removing excess vegetation on the legs and armpits. Later, modern manufacturers began to produce epilators with nozzles that are suitable for the intimate zone and face.

Depending on the nozzles, it is possible to achieve not only the removal of hairs with bulbs, but also a massage of the treated area. Due to this, blood circulation is accelerated, which makes the procedure less painful.

Some manufacturers have provided their products with a cooling function, which slightly “freezes” the skin, preventing severe pain (relevant for the sensitive type).

New-fashioned appliances are suitable for absolutely everyone, regardless of the pain threshold and the amount of hair on the body. If desired, you can use the tool on the stomach, back, chest, shoulders, armpits, legs, bikini line.

Epilator Benefits

• the procedure can easily be carried out independently;
• ease of use, ease of storage and cleaning;
• no additional fixtures are required;
• hairs are removed with the root;
• lasting result;
• relatively low cost.

Epilator Disadvantages

• works loudly (not all models);
• the duration of hair removal (in comparison with depilation);
• soreness of the procedure.

Why you need to use an epilator

Girls and women who previously did depilation with a machine tool know that shaving does not remove hairs from the root. The blade cuts only the upper part, which rises above the skin. In this case, the bulb remains inside, as a result of which new vegetation appears after 2-3 days. The epilator does not have such a feature, its main purpose is to pull out the hair together with the bulb, making the skin smooth for 3-4 weeks.

Using an epilator does not require additional skills. The device is convenient to use, so the procedure can be performed independently, without overpaying to beauty salons. Since this tool does not require additional devices for hair removal, all you need is the device itself.

Features of the use of the epilator

1. Speed. As mentioned earlier, there is a lever on the epilator that allows you to adjust the speed of rotation of the discs or tweezers. At low power, it is necessary to remove stiff and short hairs, since a strong rotation will break them, and the root will remain inside. If this is your first time using an epilator, you won’t be able to avoid pain, especially at low speed. There is no point in increasing the power, because such a move will reduce the effectiveness of the procedure.After a certain period of time, the skin will get used to the stress, hair removal will be faster and more painless. Only then can you increase the speed, because the hairs will become thinner, making it easier to remove.
2. Length. During depilation by the machine, it is not necessary to grow thick “hair” on the legs, armpits or in the bikini area. It is enough to steam the skin, and then shave the vegetation clean. In the case of an epilator, this step cannot be taken; you will have to endure 2-3 days until the stumps grow to 0.4-0.5 cm. To remove hair with a root, the forceps must capture it whole.
3. Equipment. An important feature of hair removal with an epilator is considered to be that the device must be conducted against hair growth. Otherwise, there is a risk that you will draw one line several times, increasing the pain of the procedure. In this case, the effect will remain at zero. Regarding the position of the device in your hand, hold it tilted to the side you are moving to. Do not attempt to remove hair by pushing the epilator into the skin. You will not increase the effectiveness of the procedure in this way. As a result, the skin will become irritated, scratches from forceps or discs will appear on it. Drive the tool slowly and evenly, do not press hard.
4. Steaming. The disadvantage of the epilator is considered to be soreness from the procedure. To minimize discomfort, steam the skin before hair removal. Take a hot bath with sea salt and essential oils. If there is no bath, steam the dermis under a hot shower, most importantly, wait for the moment when the pores open. After steaming, the root will come to the surface much easier, since the upper layer of the dermis will become softer. This condition is mandatory if you decide to get rid of vegetation with an epilator.

Epilation of individual zones

Depending on the area being treated, it is necessary to use the epilator in different ways. For example, the bikini area is considered delicate, so the approach to it should be appropriate. Consider the epilation of each zone, give practical recommendations.

Hair removal
If we talk about the most sensitive areas of the skin on the legs - this is the area under the knees and ankles. The remaining areas get used to the procedure quickly enough, so you will not feel severe pain. It is difficult to carry out hair removal for the first 3-5 minutes, then the discomfort subsides. Due to the fact that the legs have a large and even surface, the procedure is relatively easy. It will take you 30-45 minutes.

To prepare your legs for the upcoming hair removal, steam the skin in a bath, then scrub with coffee grounds. Such a move will remove dead skin particles and pull the ingrown hairs to the surface. Next, disperse the blood with a hard washcloth, rub each leg for about 3 minutes.

All manipulations must be carried out 45-60 minutes before the start of the procedure, not earlier. After you leave the bathroom, wipe your skin dry and massage (rubbing, patting, plucking). The preparatory work is over, you can turn on the epilator at a slow speed and start the removal against hair growth.

Bikini Hair Removal
The bikini area is rightfully considered the most sensitive. In this area, the maximum number of pain receptors is concentrated, so hair removal will go with discomfort. If possible, carry out the procedure using a spray / gel (for example, Emla), which has freezing properties due to the lidocaine that is part of it.

A special cooling mitten, which can be purchased at cosmetics stores, is also suitable. Girls whose skin is sensitive to pain, prefer to drink painkillers before turning on the epilator.

Before starting the procedure, take tweezers, remove some hair from the inside of the thigh (along the line of the underpants).By your actions you will make the skin understand that a massive pulling of hair will begin soon. After that, treat delicate skin with alcohol, vodka or an antiseptic to prevent infection.

After all the hairs have been removed, prepare a decoction based on medicinal chamomile. Dampen a cosmetic swab in it, wipe the skin. Thus, you restore the natural regeneration of cells and prevent irritation.

Axillary epilation
Despite the fact that the armpit area is relatively small, it requires a special approach. The hair is located in a cavity, so during hair removal they pull the skin and are not completely removed. To properly carry out the procedure and minimize discomfort, stretch the epidermis at the moment when you will lead the epilator in the armpit.

If you have too long hair in the area of ​​the hollows, they must be cut to 0.5 cm. Otherwise, the pain will be 2 times stronger. After you finish the hair removal, wipe the skin with cosmetic ice based on a chamomile decoction. Apply a healing cream or lotion, do not use deodorant for 6 hours.

Practical recommendations

1. In the bikini and armpit areas it is very difficult to get a good grip of tweezers with hair. To increase effectiveness, cover the skin in these areas with fragrance-free baby powder or chamomile-based powder. Talc will make the trunk area thicker, and also absorbs excess subcutaneous fat and sweat that is released during hair removal. As a result, you will not need to spend one area 3-5 times.
2. Do not panic when you see red dots on the skin. This feature is a consequence of mechanical stress, there is nothing to worry about. After 3 hours, there will be no trace of them. However, if you use regenerating and moisturizing skin care products before hair removal, such pigmentation can be avoided. If the points do not disappear within two days, your skin is too sensitive. We recommend choosing a different method of hair removal (wax, sugar paste, laser, etc.).
3. To reduce discomfort during the procedure, start hair removal from the most sensitive areas. For example, on the legs - the ankles and the area under the knees, in the bikini area - a line of underpants (inner thigh). When the skin in these areas gets used to the pain, further manipulations will be almost painless.
4. When choosing an epilator you do not need to save on your comfort. Do not choose the cheapest model without additional attachments and features. Give preference to well-established skin care companies, their line is optimally suited for use at home.
5. Before starting hair removal, inspect the place where excess vegetation will be removed. It should not contain moles, warts, spider veins, bulging veins (varicose veins). Otherwise, exclude this area, do not process it. Consider a safe way to remove, for example, an electric shaver.
6. Get a product in a cosmetic store that minimizes hair growth after hair removal. As a rule, products are available in the form of gels, ointments, sprays and creams, choose a composition taking into account the type of skin. Such a move will help reduce the frequency of hair removal, as a result of which the effect is enough for a month, in some cases longer.
7. Some girls neglect steaming the skin before the procedure, the pain becomes unbearable. If you consider yourself a type of person, reduce discomfort by taking a cold shower. The skin will calm down, you just have to wipe it with cubes of cosmetic ice and wipe it dry.
8. Alternative options for removing hair with an epilator are considered to be sugar paste and wax. In the first case, the skin is preheated, as a result of which there is no need for steaming in the bathroom.The second option is to apply the molten composition to the treated area, and then further remove the vegetation against growth.

It is easy to use the epilator at home, if you follow the step by step instructions and practical recommendations. Make sure that the length of the hairs is at least 0.5 cm., Steam the skin and do scrub before the procedure. Wipe the treated areas with a decoction of chamomile to eliminate the likelihood of irritation.

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