Epilators

Classic epilators

• pluck hairs with tweezers or a rotating disc
• Number of tweezers: 10-70, for beginners it is advisable to start with a smaller number of tweezers (ideally below 25) to get used to it
• Speed: min. 2 (for upper leg and lower private parts and underarms)
• for pain relief epilators are suitable with a cooling system or a shower head
• more expensive models even allow you to use the device in the shower (wet shaving function)
• kinds of attachments: the intimate areas (bikini extension), depilatories, hair lifter
• price range: 25 to 200 Pounds
• benefits: lower purchase price
• disadvantages: it can be painful and the hair removal is not permanent (approx 4 weeks)

IPL epilators

• hairs are removed by means of intense pulsed light
• it is necessary to observe the specified number of pulses
• not suitable for people with very dark skin (phototype 5 and 6)
• price range: 45 up to 450 Pounds
• Advantages: painless and long-term hair removal
• disadvantages: higher purchase price

Facial epilators

• special type epilator for hair removal from the face
• usually equipped with brushes for cleaning the skin

Other parameters:

• Power Supply: AC, battery
• Water resistance