Epilator to the face?

[Devlyn]

The Braun I bought has a cap for facial epilation. It is absolutely designed for use on the face. Always follow the manufacturer's advice for your particular epilator, of course.

Hugs, Devlyn

[TechGirl]

I find the pain from epilation and doing the maintenance to keep hairs from in growing help remind me how serious this is.

I am risking social reprisal, family rejection, and outright job loss by pursuing what I know is right, being myself.

By not being easy, I say focused.

That said, epilating my legs and chest seems to be getting easier.

[Ashley3]

The Braun I bought has a cap for facial epilation. It is absolutely designed for use on the face. Always follow the manufacturer's advice for your particular epilator, of course.

I'd scrutinize an epilator's design claims by getting info from hair growth / removal experts in other areas of the business (i.e., electrologists, laser techs, trans folks who have gone through extensive perm removal). I'm not saying the claims are inaccurate, just that I'm not sure they imply side effects won't occur, especially for cases of non-fine hair.

I've heard a consistent stream of both trans voices as well as electrologists who outline that epilators on the face are a bad idea because they can cause a whole host of problems including some which can make later perm removal via either laser or electrolysis more difficult.

The following is related, may or may not be useful...

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,85813.0.html

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,93898.msg728976.html#msg728976

Search Google for "->-bleeped-<- epilating facial transgender" and you'll see a top hit covering the same issues.

I just wanted to pass this on because I think facial hair can be more complex than it seems at first. At least that's what I found out, what with various types of hair such as vellus versus terminal, how tweezing, shaving, laser, and all that can effect things, and that sort of stuff. Apparently plucking facial hairs en masse can have negative side effects in the long run, or so some voices say. It leaves me wondering if surface claims of an epilator should not be tempered with some of these other voices. I'm not scientifically sure myself, but that is where my faith is personally.

[Devlyn]

The Braun I bought has a cap for facial epilation. It is absolutely designed for use on the face. Always follow the manufacturer's advice for your particular epilator, of course.

I'd scrutinize an epilator's design claims by getting info from hair growth / removal experts in other areas of the business (i.e., electrologists, laser techs, trans folks who have gone through extensive perm removal). I'm not saying the claims are inaccurate, just that I'm not sure they imply side effects won't occur, especially for cases of non-fine hair.

I've heard a consistent stream of both trans voices as well as electrologists who outline that epilators on the face are a bad idea because they can cause a whole host of problems including some which can make later perm removal via either laser or electrolysis more difficult.

The following is related, may or may not be useful...

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,85813.0.html

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,93898.msg728976.html#msg728976

Search Google for "->-bleeped-<- epilating facial transgender" and you'll see a top hit covering the same issues.

I just wanted to pass this on because I think facial hair can be more complex than it seems at first. At least that's what I found out, what with various types of hair such as vellus versus terminal, how tweezing, shaving, laser, and all that can effect things, and that sort of stuff. Apparently plucking facial hairs en masse can have negative side effects in the long run, or so some voices say. It leaves me wondering if surface claims of an epilator should not be tempered with some of these other voices. I'm not scientifically sure myself, but that is where my faith is personally.

  I guess I could waffle back and forth trying to second guess a manufacturers claims about a rolling pin actually rolling dough as they claim too! I'm not going to, though. The Epil-9 comes with attachments and instructions on how to epilate and exfoliate your face. It does the same job I do with tweezers in a fraction of the time. I give the product a ringing endorsement.

"It leaves me wondering if surface claims of an epilator should not be tempered with some of these other voices."



They are, you have my voice. I don't work for Braun. My input as a user of the -9 is surely more valuable than the input of someone who hasn't used one. 

Hugs, Devlyn

[Ashley3]

... I just bought a Braun Silk-Epil 9, it was $124...

... I give the product a ringing endorsement.
... They are, you have my voice. I don't work for Braun. My input as a user of the -9 is surely more valuable than the input of someone who hasn't used one. 

No worries... just passing on info which I thought may or may not be helpful for you or others to consider. I mentioned earlier that I can't say with certainty. Assuming you truly just purchased it, seems too soon to develop a definitive understanding of its long term effects.

By the way, one of the susan.org's threads I shared had some pro-facial-epilator folks too, if you didn't see that.

[Emily Rose]

Got say. I'm glad it's not just me. I started with laser and now after 18 month have go to an epilator. Yes for the first 2/3 attempts it's painful on the face, but it becomes bare able. Personally I think the bikini line was the worst bit to start!


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[RavenMoon]

I bought an epilator to use on my arms. Besides the fact that it hurt like hell, it made my arm break out in a lot of red bumps. When they went away my arms were nice and smooth! But I decided to shave them after that. Lol.

Regarding your face; they advise against it. I tried it and besides not working well, it hurt more than my arms! But I have very thick facial hair. I've tried tweezing my face, and it actually made it bleed! So it depends on your facial hair.

I had been out of work for a while, but once I get back on my feet I'm going to start laser. My facial hair is so dark that I always have a shadow, even immediately after shaving.


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[kristincardigan]

When I went in for electrolysis I was told by the tech not to do any tweezing, waxing, etc. She told me that it damages the hair follicles which make it harder to remove later. I trust her because she is one of very few state licensed practitioners in the state and has decades of experience. I am in the same boat as you (broke) but unfortunately I'm just shaving and waiting till I save enough to do something permanent. That is my two cents, at least. 


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[Devlyn]

Here are some shots to bring everyone up to speed on what the newest epilators are all about. You can click the images to enlarge them. I have the 9-579.



The Facial cap is Item #8 in this picture.



The pens indicate the Facial cap (#8), and an additional facial epilator not included with mine.



Facial epilation instructions part I.



Part II.



Optional facial epilator instructions part I



Optional facial epilator instructions part II>



So, as we see, it really isn't a concern that epilators aren't made for the face, because they are. Don't let old thinking hold you back.

Hugs, Devlyn

[amberwaves]

I have not tried my epilator on my face, nor do I plan to.  My face is the only area that doesn't break out from shaving so I will stick to a razor until I can afford a more permanent option.

As far as the rest of the body, it works well enough.  I have very thick and dense hair and it manages.  I would avoid the genitals like the plague though.  I finally was brave enough to do my nether regions the other day.  It got a little too close to the scrotum and grabbed a few hairs...ouch.  I have a high pain tolerance and can ignore the rest, but that was a bit much.

[Evil Lyn]

I am a confirmed masochist.  I get a thrill out of being smacked, slapped, pinched, spanked, hot candlewax, thrown to the ground in martial arts...so no big deal, right?

$#%&$#@&%$#@&%$#@&%$#@$&!!!!!!

Those things suck!

[Lyric]

I'm glad this works for you, but I doubt if it's for everybody. Different people have different types of skin on the face, as well as different degrees of facial sensitivity. I have pretty thin skin and can practically bleed from a mean look, so I won't be epilating my face. Another consideration would doubtless be the density and heaviness of the facial hair, which also varies. I can't imagine these things are intended for removing dense areas of hair well.

[SueNZ]

I have bought the Emoji unit and have used it on my legs and back of my neck with good results.
I have found so far there is a lot less discomfort than waxing but am yet to compare the amount of hair removed with the time of regrowth.
I am letting some facial hair grow to give this area a try and am a little nervous about the outcome.
I also cant grow much hair on my head so will do small bits at a time to see results from looks and discomfort.

[Mandy69]

Hi SueNz

I only shave my legs in the winter when I have to wear longs outdoors, but love the feel of shave legs in stockings.

Mandy

[V M]

I've never had a full beard but I could grow a pretty wild mustache and goatee back in the day... I've tried a couple of epilators but didn't have much luck    I'm probably just going about it all wrong but they somehow didn't do much but get stuck and then try to eat my face

I use the tweezers from my Swiss Army knife to pluck the lil' somethin' somethin's, it's a bit painful but only takes me 10-20 min.s depending on how long I've let it go

[Eevee]

I'm glad this works for you, but I doubt if it's for everybody. Different people have different types of skin on the face, as well as different degrees of facial sensitivity. I have pretty thin skin and can practically bleed from a mean look, so I won't be epilating my face. Another consideration would doubtless be the density and heaviness of the facial hair, which also varies. I can't imagine these things are intended for removing dense areas of hair well.

This has been my experience as well. My skin is so delicate on my face that an epilator would tear it up like a paper shredder. Believe me, I've tried. It still works wonders on my legs, but that's it. Girls, be very careful with stuff like this.

[amberwaves]

A big part of it would be how thick/coarse the hair is.  On my face the hair is very coarse and very dense.  This is part of why the epilator doesn't go near my face.  My chest was very coarse, but not as dense and the was difficult enough to clear.  Plus is it wrecks stuff there, I can cover it up.  Face would make for some interesting conversations with people.

[SueNZ]

Well, what an interesting experience.
I went home last night with bristles on my head, face, legs and nether region. I stood at the bathroom mirror, turned on my Emoji and started experimenting.
Legs, easy, right now for the groin. Managed to get half done before it became too much. Then my face around my bottom lip, ouch but tolerable. I made a few runs around my neck and chin but was cautious as my wife is well against me on this area. Again it was tolerable but definitely the heavy dark hairs are well attached. Now for my balding head, Top area was easy as not much up there, then slowly down to my ears. I could only manage 10-15mm all around my head then did the complete sides and back of my neck.
Overall I was surprised the pain did not meet my imagination and will be regularly trying to remove more and more then it will be easier to manage.
I am on the fence at the moment if I will stick with the epilator on my legs or go back to waxing as I still cant get all the hairs out. Might just be finding the right timing and system.
I see now that epilator to the face will be a personal choice and if you have a reasonable pain tolerance, I do recommend trying.

[amberwaves]

One thing about epilating your legs is that you will have some stubble until you get all the hair on the same growth cycle.  Even though it is extremely tempting early on to run over them every couple of days for the stray hairs, you are not doing yourself any favors in the long run.  After a few cycles of every other week the hairs should line up in their. Growth and you should be without the stray hairs all over.  YMMV of course.

[amberwaves]

Just got my Braun silk epil 9 today from Amazon.  Omg love it.  So much better than what I was using.