How to epilate with an epilator without pain. How to use the epilator for the first time

The epilator is a practical and indispensable device for home hair removal. It is easy to use, affordable and effective - legs (and other treated areas of the body) stay smooth for up to 2 weeks. How to use the epilator correctly, you will learn right now.

Types of electric epilators

The main task of any epilator is to extract hair with a bulb, and by the type of this impact, cars are divided into:

tweezers;
disk.

Each of them removes several hairs in one pass through the skin, but they do it in different ways. The disc model has several pairs of discs that rotate and simultaneously close and open during operation, reliably gripping hairs - usually up to 32 pieces in one area. Tweezers differ in the number of tweezers - there can be 20 or 40 of them (the latter will work more efficiently), and their essence consists in pulling out the hair with tweezers.

Experts say that the most popular are tweezers... With them, the procedure is faster (if we talk about a large number of tweezers). However, they believe that disk models are more effective in dealing with vegetation. There is no strong and prolonged irritation (if the rules for using the epilator and preparing for the procedure are followed).

Epilators have several methods of pain relief - blowing cold air, cooling with a special bag, or vibration during operation, which is a good distraction from unpleasant sensations. The speed of the devices also varies: one, two or three. Optimal are two-speed models, more advanced - three-speed.

The working head is removable in almost all modern models. If not, it is not recommended to take such a device. During operation, hairs and skin particles get into the device, they must be removed from the head after the procedure. If this is not done, skin irritation, clogged pores, and infection of the dermis cannot be avoided.

Electric epilators differ in the type of power supply:

from the network;
from the battery.

You can take devices with a battery with you on a trip or do hair removal outside of your home.

Epilators can have:

Backlight- it allows you not to miss thin hair.
Additional attachments to work with the bikini area or armpits.
Suitable for use in the shower, which allows you to reduce pain during the procedure.

Advantages and disadvantages of hair removal

Epilation- most the right way get rid of unwanted vegetation, the effect of the procedure is temporary and usually lasts 2 weeks. Its essence lies in the deformation of the hair follicle and the removal of the hair with the bulb, due to which its further growth is disrupted - the hair will be thinner, softer, it loses the piment. Hair removal with an epilator has many pros and very few cons.

It is worth starting with the advantages of the device:

Ideal for home hair removal on all areas of the body.
Long-lasting smoothness effect - lasts about 2 weeks. Each epilation procedure entails further growth of fine and light hairs - the structure of the hair is disrupted.
Ease of use . To do hair removal with a machine is simple - just drive it slowly over a certain area of the body.
It does not require lengthy preparation - it is enough to connect the device to the network and start working with it (unlike sugar or waxing when it is necessary to warm up the composition and maintain its temperature constantly).
Affordable price for the procedure. Of course, the cost of machines differs, but even among them you can choose the best price-quality ratio and not spend money.
Almost absolute absence of serious contraindications (these include diseases of the nervous system and injuries of the skin surface, fungal and neoplasms).

Hair removal with an epilator has its drawbacks:

Unpleasant (and even painful) sensations during epilation - especially in the sensitive areas of the bikini, armpits. It is not very pleasant to use the device for the first time and several times after using the razor - it becomes problematic to remove thick hairs from the root, but each time it becomes easier.
The appearance of irritation - it also occurs due to minor damage to the skin. Proper preparation and care after the procedure can avoid it.
Cannot be applied on the face.
Ingrown hair that occurs due to a violation of the direction of growth. Hair loses its orientation in growth and begins to grow downward.
Long process. Epilation on the legs or arms can take a couple of hours, because it is necessary to go through every centimeter of the body at an average pace. Driving the epilator quickly is not very effective. The hair just breaks.

As with any type of hair removal, removal unwanted hair an epilator has advantages and disadvantages. For the procedure to be pleasant and effective enough, you need to prepare for it. How - you will learn about this in the next section.

Preparing for the procedure

Before the procedure, it is recommended to take a shower or a bath in order to cleanse the skin and steam it a little. Steamed skin more willingly "gives away" hairs from the root, and it becomes easier for the bulb to leave the pore. You can use a body scrub: abrasive particles will remove the layer of "dead" cells and ensure efficient operation of the device. They will protect against hair ingrowth and irritation.

If the epilator can work in water, like the waterproof Braun "Silk-épil 7 Wet & Dry", then you can carry out the procedure right in the bathroom - it is less painful. Returning to the classic "dry" devices, it is worth noting that before the procedure, it is necessary to wipe the skin with an antiseptic - a solution of miramistin, chlorhexidine, peroxide or any other.

Consider the following tips:

It is recommended to hold the head during epilation against hair growth - this is how they are removed along with the bulb.
Before the procedure, the skin must be cleaned - take a bath or shower, use a scrub or hard washcloth to remove the stratum corneum. In addition, the abrasive elements will further lift the hair.
Before epilation, do not lubricate the skin with oil or cream - this will ensure that the tweezers or discs slide over the skin, and they simply will not grab the hairs.
Shaving your hair before epilation is not recommended for about a week (the optimal hair length is 5-7 mm).
If the hair in the area is more than 7 mm, it will have to be trimmed. The machine will not be able to remove them qualitatively together with the root, but will simply separate them at the base.
After the procedure, you can treat the area of the body with a soothing lotion (no alcohol) and apply a light moisturizer.
It is worth using a gel or cream that slows down hair growth.
It is recommended to start the treatment of the zone at the lowest speed, gradually increasing the tempo of the head. This will allow the skin to get used to the new sensations and reduce pain.

After epilation, almost all women notice irritation in the form of small red dots on the body - this is a completely normal skin reaction. They will go away by themselves (it will take from a few minutes to a couple of hours) - provided that you do not scratch or rub your skin. To relieve unpleasant symptoms, treat the area with a decoction of herbs or tonic (with aloe vera, chamomile). The epilated area can hurt for several days after epilation - treatment with a healing cream ("Bepanten", "Panthenol" and any light baby cream).

Rules for processing individual zones

Legs

They have the largest area, which means that the procedure will take about 1-1.5 hours. It is necessary to epilate the legs against the growth of hair, in the direction from the bottom up - from the ankles to the knees. If you stretch the skin before treatment with an epilator, the effect will be even better - during stretching, the hairs "come off" from the surface, and it becomes easy to remove them together with the bulb.

When treating your legs, hold the epilator head perpendicularly and do not press on it - it should be in contact with the skin, but not grabbed with tweezers or discs.

Armpits and bikinis

The skin in these areas is most sensitive. It is important to make sure that the skin is dry, and especially in the armpit, before processing. It is also recommended to stretch the skin on it so as not to accidentally grab it with tweezers, discs and effectively remove all hairs. When working with armpits, it is necessary to lead the epilator against the growth of hair - from the bottom up, but here the hairs can grow unevenly, therefore, during the final treatment, walk with the head in different directions.

The treatment of the bikini area begins with the pubis - keep the head of the device perpendicular to the surface of the skin and lead from the bottom up. Reviews on the network suggest that it is quite possible to remove hairs from the pubis by their growth (from top to bottom), and it is less painful. It is important to ensure that the hair is removed completely, and not in small pieces - then it just breaks off.

When working with the labia, it is necessary to guide the epilator head against the growth of hair, stretching the skin with your fingers and holding it in place so that the tweezers or disc do not catch on adjacent areas.

How to reduce pain?

When purchasing an epilator, choose models that reduce pain from the procedure: some can "blow" on the skin during treatment or vibrate strongly, others come with a small cooling mitten, which is pre-kept in the freezer and applied to the skin until epilation. Will help reduce the discomfort from the process "folk" methods:

Stretch your skin free hand, with the second, guide the epilator over a slightly stretched area. Firstly, the hair is captured better on the taut skin, and secondly, the pain recedes noticeably.
Start removing hair from your legs - especially if this is your first time doing this. When treating more delicate areas, choose a “starting point” with fewer hairs, moving towards the thickest area. For bikinis, start at the top of your pubis and work your way down.
Make a small compress of ice - attach a cloth bag to the treated area of the skin, wait 2-3 minutes and start without painful process epilation. If a special cooling glove is included in the kit, do not neglect its use - it really saves you from pain.

Every girl dreams of beautiful and smooth skin that will not have sore spots and ingrown hairs. But not only legs, but also the whole body should look perfect. An epilator can help solve this issue. To become the owner of perfectly even skin, it is very important to follow some rules and recommendations on how to use the epilator.

What are the types of home epilators?

The stores offer a huge number of different equipment and devices for smoothing the skin. First of all, you should pay attention to modern epilators. They are of two types:

Tweezers. Gently and thoroughly pulls out every hair in the desired area of the body. At first, it can give a little unpleasant sensations, but after a few procedures everything will be completely painless.

Tweezers Epilator

To optimize the shaving process, manufacturers provide their models with additional attachments that not only speed up, but also significantly improve the entire procedure, making it comfortable and painless. The main nozzles can be of the following types:

Peeling device

Eyebrow attachment

In addition, epilators may have additional functions that will facilitate the overall hair removal process and reduce painful sensations. For example, wet shaving, a massager, and the rotation speed is also regulated using a special toggle switch. If loud noise annoys you, you can choose a quiet model. To do this, you need to pay attention to the decibel level. It should range from 55 to 76.

Set of attachments

If there is not enough bright lighting in the bathroom, then the epilator should be chosen with illumination.

To decide which is better -,.

Advantages

The main advantages of the epilator include:

Simplicity. You don't need any special skills to smooth your skin and remove all hairs. The device will perfectly cope with this at home.
Compactness. The device does not take up much space, you can take it with you on a trip.
Wide range of. There are a huge number of models on the market. Any girl can choose the best device for herself.
Profitability. With constant use of the device, the hair becomes thinner and grows slower, which will shorten the time to remove it.
Efficiency. The epilator will not only remove all vegetation, but also leave your skin smooth and soft. The result will remain for two to three weeks.

If you use the device constantly, then over time, the intervals between epilation will increase up to one month.

How to use it correctly?

In order for the procedure to take place with the least pain, but with maximum benefit, you need to adhere to some rules on how to use the epilator correctly for the first time. It is imperative to set the lowest speed, since the hairs are still too dense and thick in structure. Their removal is possible only at low speeds.

In addition, the rules for hair removal consist of the following recommendations:

take a hot bath before the procedure. This will help open up the pores;
if epilation will take place in the bikini or armpit area, it is best to apply talcum powder or baby powder to these areas before starting to degrease the surface. It is also recommended to slightly stretch the skin in these places to reduce pain and discomfort;
sensitive areas before the first use should be treated with an anesthetic cream that contains lidocaine;
before starting the procedure, you can do a light massage of the area where the hairs will be removed. To do this, lightly pat the skin for a few minutes, and then rub this place in a circular motion;
the device should only be guided against hair growth;
during the first procedure, it is recommended to grow hairs of at least five millimeters.

Some women have very low pain tolerance and hair removal at home seems too painful. To reduce discomfort, you can take a cold shower several times during the procedure. Water reduces the sensation of pain. Wipe the skin thoroughly before continuing to use the epilator.

Possible consequences

Very often, during the first procedures, negative aspects may arise. This usually happens for the following reasons:

There are still no specific skills for the correct procedure.
Too sensitive skin.
Safety precautions are not followed.

As a result, side effects such as:

dry and dehydrated skin;
irritation;
ingrown hair;
burns;
excessive hair growth.

To prevent any of these negative situations from occurring, it is important to follow all the rules. Only correct preparation before the hair removal procedure and timely and thorough skin care afterwards guarantee smoothness and no irritation.

Tips to make hair removal easy and comfortable

So that the process does not cause a feeling of discomfort and does not end with negative consequences, you need to remember simple tips for use:

The hair length during the first procedure should not be less than five millimeters. If you start to epilate hairs that are too short, it will be difficult for the device to capture them. As a result, the smoothness of the skin will not work. If the vegetation on your legs or other parts of your body is longer than five millimeters, the epilator will tear them out too painfully. This can lead to the formation of wounds.
The device must be guided against the growth, so as not to break the hairs, but to pull them out and destroy the bulbs.
When epilating, it is not recommended to press the head too close to the skin or to press on it. This may cause scratches or irritation on the surface.
The epilator is not held perpendicular to the skin, but at a slight angle so that the tweezers of the device can grab each hair.
It is best to do hair removal in the evening. The skin is the least sensitive at this moment. Also, a slight irritation in the form of redness may appear on it, which will completely disappear by the morning.

It is best to refrain from the epilation process when:

damage to integrity skin, that is, if there are various wounds, cuts, eczema or inflammation on the body;
varicose veins;
the presence of convex moles or spherical protrusions;
diabetes mellitus.

Women during pregnancy also need to be extremely careful, especially when using.

How to properly care for your skin when using an epilator

It is very important to take good care of your skin after epilation. You need to start with the fact that a week before the planned procedure, it is better to avoid direct sun rays on the area to be epilated. This will lead to dry, dehydrated skin or cause severe irritation on it.

Before the first use, you need to thoroughly steam the whole body so that the hair follicles are easier to remove during the epilation process. To do this, you can lie in a hot bath or take a warm shower.

In four days, the skin needs to be actively moisturized using a cream, and one or two days before the procedure, apply a scrub to exfoliate dead cells.

After all excess vegetation has been removed, the skin will also need proper care... Every time after a shower, it is recommended to apply a moisturizer to the body, especially on the epilated areas, to minimize the risk of inflammation and irritation. Also, three times a week can be used coffee scrub... This will help prevent ingrown hairs.

There are many ways to get rid of excess body hair, and our today's story is just about one of the greatest inventions of mankind, which gives us the opportunity for several weeks not even to remember that we have extra hair somewhere - about the epilator! How to use the epilator correctly to achieve perfectly smooth skin?

Since ancient times, long, thick and shiny hair has been the pride of women and girls. What can not be said about other vegetation on the female body - it has never been attractive, and the entire beautiful half of humanity tried in every possible way to get rid of it. How much easier it was for the ladies in the Middle Ages - long skirts, wide raincoats and capes could mask unwanted leg hair. But in our age of mini-skirts and revealing bikinis, extra hair is completely unacceptable!

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using an Epilator

Without a doubt, the epilator is considered to be one of the most effective hair removal devices. Its only drawback can be called, perhaps, only the presence of painful sensations during epilation. But you can cope with them too. How? We will talk about this a little later.

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Epilator usage priorities

If you have previously used a conventional razor to remove hair, then you probably know that the razor is not able to remove the entire hair entirely, it only cuts off the part that protrudes above the skin. The part remaining in the bulb grows quickly, the very next day it is noticeable with the naked eye. The epilator removes hair completely! Having "come to his senses", the hair follicle is able to give a new shoot not earlier than after three, or even after four weeks. Just think - for a whole month you may not think about epilation, isn't it great!
Without visiting costly salon procedures, in a calm, relaxing home environment, you can slowly epilation on your own. Moreover, this does not require any special training or special knowledge at all. After reading our recommendations, you can easily cope with this task.
Any other type of hair removal requires additional tools and manipulations: for example, you need a special cream to shave, and both before and after using the razor, and you cannot do without taking a shower. For waxing, you also need a lot of devices - a special jar for warming up wax and wax strips. And the epilator does not require any more tools, it alone is able to complete the entire hair removal procedure from start to finish.
Difficulty to use? Confusing instructions for use? None of this is there when it comes to performing hair removal with an epilator. Easy to operate, also easy to care for, store and transport - it's all about him. If you try to remove hair with an epilator, you will certainly appreciate the benefits of this method.

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If this is the first time you decide to use an epilator for hair removal, try to follow the following simple, but very important rules.

The fast rotating mechanism of the epilator is designed to firmly grip and remove unwanted hair. Therefore, before epilation, wait until the hairs that were previously removed and grow again, reach a length of several millimeters. What their exact length should be can be determined empirically during the procedure itself - if the hair is very short, the epilator simply will not capture it.

The rotation speed of the epilator mechanism can be adjusted; for those who are going to use it for the first time, we recommend setting the minimum speed. Too much speed can lead to the fact that thin hairs are not removed, but break off at the base, then the very next day you will be provided with a "bristle".

Before removing hairs, it is advisable to take a hot bath, or at least a hot shower (15-20 minutes will be enough). Why do this? The pores of the surface of the skin will steam out, become wider, and the epilation procedure will be much easier and less painful. Attention: for using the epilator conventional models dry the skin properly.

This advice does not apply to new designs, the most modern models can even be used underwater! For example, the manufacturer Braun has proven itself perfectly, which in its line of epilators has released the Braun Silk-épil 7 7681 Legs, Body & Face Wet & Dry model, which works in water.

Now it's time to talk about pain. When a salesperson in a store convincingly tells you that an epilator is “well, it doesn't hurt at all, honestly!”, Don't believe it. The pleasant feeling while removing hairs is definitely not about the epilator. However, everything is in our hands, and we can reduce all painful feelings to a minimum:

while epilating, you need to stretch the skin with one hand and guide the epilator over the surface with the other. You will feel the effect immediately - the tight skin weakens the "grip" of the hair follicle, and the hair itself is easier to remove;
start epilation from the area where there are fewer hairs, and they themselves are thinner. So you can get used to the possible pain in other areas of the skin with a lot of hair;
Many models of epilators are supplied by manufacturers with special attachments to reduce the sensitivity of the skin and, accordingly, reduce pain. For example, the Philips HP6521 epilator has a cap that is located in front of the removal mechanism and vibrates lightly during epilation - thereby relaxing the skin and making hair removal easier. And the Philips HP6517 / 00 epilator is equipped with a special cooling nozzle - you need to put it in the freezer before the procedure, and during epilation, the cold will help to significantly reduce the pain of hair removal. There are also attachments for "special" areas of the skin with increased sensitivity- we are talking about the armpit and bikini area. With these attachments, the gripping "tweezers" are arranged in a thinned order and at the same time they can remove not as many hairs as a conventional mechanism, thus the procedure is more gentle, such a attachment is equipped, for example, with the Rowenta EP 8550 epilator;
lots of different ways reduction of painful sensations from epilation, offered by manufacturers, suggests that such sensations still exist, and you should be prepared for this. If your skin is very sensitive, do not epilate the entire surface at once. Take breaks, let your skin rest, and you yourself - take a breath.

After epilation, be sure to use a special cream that removes possible irritation - it will soothe the skin and soften it.

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Do we recommend hair removal with an epilator? Of course, we advise! In addition to the amazing effect of smooth, silky skin, you will be able to forget about the need to remove excess hair on the body for a long time. As for the pain ... remember how the secretary Vera from the movie “ Love affair at work»Advised to pluck eyebrows? In response to the words that it hurts and can only be done under anesthesia, she said, in our opinion, a brilliant phrase: "Well, you are a woman, bear with me!" What is a few minutes of your patience worth compared to the pleasure of being beautiful and well-groomed ?!

An epilator is an indispensable device for effective hair removal, which today is in the arsenal of every second modern girl. But, unfortunately, not everyone knows how to properly epilate with an epilator. It would seem that he bought the device, plugged it in and run it on the hair surface of the skin - unwanted hairs will be completely removed, and that's it. In theory, it is, but hair removal is an extremely painful process, especially the first few times.

To make this procedure easier and to minimize discomfort, we suggest you learn a few tips, and your first experience with this device will be productive and easy.

Epilator types

The process of epilation with a household epilator occurs by plucking hairs using special devices. This process is quite painful. But over time (after a certain number of procedures performed), the pain syndrome becomes lower, while the hairs become thinner, and the thickness of the cover is also less.

Depending on the element responsible for pulling out hair, devices are divided into:

Spring - the most "ancient" device. It was he who gave rise to modern models. A rotating spring is installed in the device. Due to its fast turns, the hairs are pulled out. But the spring quickly fell into disrepair, and the quality of hair removal was far from ideal. Therefore, this type of apparatus is considered the most useless.
Tweezers - the working head of this model consists of tweezers rotating in a disk. On contact with the skin, these tweezers are closed and hairs are plucked out. Depending on the model, there may be three, five or seven rows of tweezers. Accordingly, a different amount of hair can be pulled out in one rotation.

Important! The devices are divided into two types: which remove up to 20 hairs, and up to 40 in one pass. We recommend taking a closer look at the second option, as it removes hairs faster.

Disk - its principle of operation is similar to tweezers. It differs in that instead of tweezers, curved compressive discs rotate in this model, which pull out the hairs. There are models on sale that can remove up to 32 hairs. These epilator options are considered the best among all the others.

Top 5 rules for effective hair removal at home

To begin with, you should remember that the ability to make high-quality epilation does not come from the first time. The instructions supplied with the device, as a rule, are not the best assistant in this difficult matter.

Important! You will be able to use the epilator professionally around the tenth procedure, having studied your most painful places and choosing the required speed of the device.

Hair length 0.5 cm For optimal gripping of the hair, the device needs to grip it entirely, which is difficult to do if the length of the shaft is too short.
Minimum speed. When using the appliance for the first time, select the minimum speed. High speed, of course, shortens the procedure time, but at high speeds tweezers can grab and pull out only fine hairs. And at first, the hair has a thick shaft that can be removed only at low speed.

Important! To reduce pain, use the massage attachment over the epilator head, if included.

Hot bath. Make it a rule to epilate after taking a hot bath, or at least a shower. If you are used to shaving your legs under hot water, then now the removal of unwanted vegetation will await you after the bath.

Important! When steaming, the pores of the skin expand, and the procedure will be much easier - the hair is painless and easily removed from the hair follicle.

Against hair growth. Epilation should be done strictly against hair growth. Otherwise, you will drive the device in the same place several times, which will give you little pleasure.
Minimum effort. You should not press hard on the device during epilation - it will not work better from this, but you are guaranteed to earn irritation on the skin. Run the epilator over your skin as smoothly as possible without pressure.

Important! It is also better to keep the device at a slight slope so that each hair is correctly captured.

Epilation on different parts of the body

You've probably heard the phrase about the threshold of pain, which can be different for each person. In fact, this expression is true, only here the sensitivity of body parts is determined in almost the same way for everyone.

Hair removal in the bikini area or on the legs - feel the difference? In the first case, not everyone dares to remove hair in this way, but shaving is also not an option.

The preparation of the skin on different parts of the body is not the same. So, let's take a closer look at how to epilate with an epilator on normal, sensitive and overly sensitive skin.

Epilation of legs

The most sensitive areas on the legs are the ankles and under the knees. The rest of the surface quickly "gets used" to the painful sensations - after 3-5 minutes the procedure becomes not as painful as in the first minutes.

Important! Due to the flat surface, it is not difficult to remove excess vegetation on the legs. However, you shouldn't expect to finish using the device in less than 30 minutes.

You can prepare your legs for the upcoming hair removal procedure using a hard washcloth and a scrub:

Steam your legs an hour before epilation.
Scrub.
Scrub your feet with a washcloth to disperse the blood.

Important! This will wash away the stratum corneum and the hair will be much easier to remove.

Underarm epilation

The skin of the armpits is more delicate and sensitive, which means that it requires a special approach. To reduce pain during epilation, the skin should be slightly taut. Thus, the hairs will be caught faster and more effectively with the tweezers of the device.

Important! Hair that is too long in the underarms can be painful when pulled. Before the procedure, you should carefully cut your hair, and after removal, treat the armpits with ice cubes and baby oil to relieve irritation.

Bikini area epilation

Probably the most sensitive area of any girl's body is the bikini line. Carrying out epilation on it using an epilator is recommended with the preliminary use of a cooling glove or a spray that has a freezing effect.

Important! Before starting the procedure, remove some hairs from the bikini area with tweezers. This will let your skin know that a hair removal procedure is ahead.

Since the skin in this part of the body is very delicate, after manipulation, lubricate with a moisturizing baby cream or a special product after depilation so that the damaged skin heals as quickly as possible.

Ingrown hair problem

Epilation of legs, bikini area and underarms very often turns into a problem of ingrown hairs, which is one of the main consequences of using an epilator.

It often happens that the hair grows in so much that you have to turn to doctors for help. In addition, they can leave scars and spots that do not heal immediately. After such stories, there is a desire to throw the device away and return to the good old machine. However, it is not much more gentle on the skin, and ingrown hairs also appear periodically after shaving.

In order to reduce the amount of ingrown hairs, the skin must be carefully prepared:

In addition to steaming and antiseptic, you should regularly use a scrub before the procedure.
Do not forget to use it both before and after the procedure.
In cosmetic stores you can find special means that prevent ingrown hairs, you can try one of them.
If an ingrown hair does appear, then it is better to contact a beautician to remove it. But if you do not have the opportunity to contact the salon, then try to remove it yourself. The main rule is not to squeeze out a hair like a pimple.

Important! Before pulling it out with a needle or tweezers, be sure to steam the skin and disinfect the instrument with alcohol. Try to be as careful as possible to reach the ingrown hair so as not to injure the skin too much.

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Now you know everything about how to properly epilate with an epilator. We hope you will succeed and the pain of the procedure will not be as strong as you expected when you put into practice the tips from this article.

"Use our epilator, it removes hairs painlessly!", "Finally, there is an epilator that makes your skin smooth without pain!" - about such commercials now and then flicker on TV screens. But any girl who at least once in her life held an epilator in her hands and used it for its intended purpose knows: advertising is lying! It doesn't matter what the cunning marketers of well-known companies suggest to customers, promising instant, easy disposal of excess hair on the body - the reality is something completely different. In fact, this is a rather painful process that takes time, patience and courage. And often after using the epilator, skin irritation and ingrown hairs appear.

So what do you do, go back to your old razor or other hair removal products? Or is it still possible to tame this beast with rotating wheels and learn how to use the epilator correctly? Do not give up: an epilator is far from the worst tool, it has a lot of advantages compared to other methods of removing excess hairs. Firstly, having bought an epilator once, you can use it at home without the help of expensive specialists. Secondly, it really gives a good result: the hair after treatment does not grow from two to four weeks, and they appear already thinner and weaker.

Of course, every barrel of honey has its own fly in the ointment, and as for using the epilator, there is a whole ladle here. And his name is pain. For some it is stronger, for others it is weaker: it all depends on the pain threshold of each. However, as a rule, after several epilation procedures, the painful sensations subside, many girls can easily remove hair from such delicate areas of the skin as bikinis and armpits. In order to help you adapt to this device and make the procedure as effective as possible, we give several valuable advice how to use the epilator correctly.

Epilator usage rules

In order for the rotating wheels to capture the hairs completely and remove them from the root, the hair should be about half a centimeter long. This is not very convenient for those girls who do not like to "grow" unpleasant vegetation in open areas of the body, but otherwise it is simply impossible to catch a hair. The only consolation for such young ladies is the thought that for almost a month they will not touch this harmful machine, because the hairs really do not grow for a very long time.

Typically, any epilator has at least two speed settings. Slow mode is convenient for beginners: the hairs are pulled out slowly, and there is an opportunity to prepare for pain. For "seasoned" representatives of the fairer sex, accustomed to using the device a long time ago, a higher speed is quite suitable, because, as mentioned above, over time the painful sensations become weaker. But it's not just the endurance that matters: different epilator speeds are suitable for different hair thicknesses. The thinner the hair, the slower the epilator mode should be, otherwise it will not pull it out, but simply break it at the surface of the skin. Try experimenting with different areas of your body where the excess hairs are of varying thickness.

To minimize pain, start with fine hairs. This will get you a little used to and adjust to the appliance before moving on to thicker hairs. Taking a hot bath before epilation will not be superfluous - this will open your pores, and it will be much easier to pull out your hair. Only in no case do not lubricate the body with creams and lotions, otherwise the hairs will become slippery, and you will have serious difficulties when using the epilator.

Do not press too hard on the epilator, hold it at a slight incline and guide it through hair growth. The slower you do this, the more excess hairs you will capture, and the less irritation there will be on the skin. Red dots will appear anyway - this is a sign that the use of the epilator was successful and the hairs have been pulled out by the roots. To soothe the skin after epilation, use a special lotion.

And, of course, try to adjust yourself psychologically. Turn on your favorite music, light scented candles, promise yourself to buy something pleasant after epilation - in short, you can do anything that distracts you from unpleasant sensations. Don't think about pain - imagine how stunning you will look after the excruciating procedure.

Underarm and bikini epilation

Handle delicate sensitive skin armpits and in the bikini area can be done either by the most persistent girls, or by those who have a very low pain threshold. But if you decide to do epilation in these delicate places, then the following tips will come in handy:

Unlike a large, flat surface of the skin (for example, legs), epilation of the bikini and armpit areas requires a special approach. Do not be afraid to pull the skin well to make the area a little smoother and more comfortable to use the epilator.
Make sure that the hairs are not long, otherwise the epilator will either not be able to pull them out, or the pain will be unbearable. What's more, pulling out a few thick, long hairs can easily injure your skin. Prepare the skin in advance and trim any excess length.
To reduce pain, try purchasing an epilator with a variety of attachments. For example, there are nozzles with special mechanical brushes that massage the skin after removing hairs, extinguishing the feeling of pain. There are nozzles with a reduced number of tweezers, and there are nozzles with a helium "glove", which is cooled in the refrigerator before use. You may well get one of them. Of course, the pain will still remain, but still it will not be as strong.

Ingrown hair problem

No matter how effective the epilator is, but one problem after using it still remains - these are ingrown hairs. And the most unpleasant thing is that this problem is not only a matter of aesthetic appearance, but also of the health of the skin in general. After all, what are ingrown hairs? These are hairs that, after epilation, have become so thin and weak that they are not able to grow through the upper layer of the epidermis and, curling up, develop right under the skin. There is even a medical term for this case - pseudofolliculitis.

How to avoid this misfortune and what to do if hairs have already appeared? Let's talk about ingrown hair prevention first. First of all, it is worth remembering that this problem appears in girls who have not prepared their skin for hair removal. Indeed, in addition to buying an expensive device and the ability to keep it at the right angle, you need to remember about the condition of your own skin. It is necessary to exfoliate it regularly using scrubs and thick washcloths while taking a shower.

In order for the hair to be able to overcome the upper layer of the skin surface, the latter must be soft and delicate, which means that you must remember to use creams that are suitable for your skin type. Girls who use the epilator have long noticed that on a smooth, well-groomed skin the hair removal process is much easier. Believe me, not only the skin of the face requires care, but the rest of the body as well. Don't forget to do this!

Many cosmetic stores sell special cosmetical tools that prevent ingrown hairs after epilation. This is a real salvation for all girls who decide to do hair removal at home. Another tip: do not wear synthetic underwear and poor quality tights, and do the epilation before bed. Do not wear clothing where hairs have been removed. Ideally, it is better to sleep this night naked.

If ingrown hairs have already appeared, then our main advice is this: do not use a needle and alcohol to remove them. Pseudofolliculitis is already an inflammatory disease, so do not poke around with a needle, risking a worsening of the skin condition and bringing an infection there. Let the inflammation go away - the hair will eventually come out, and then you can easily remove it with tweezers. But it is impossible in any case to carry out repeated epilation with ingrown hairs.