Hey all :)
after terrible shaving rash I get on my legs I decided to bite the bullet and get a wet and dry epilator.
so I used it in a hot shower like instructed and half an hour after taking two codeine tablets.
codeine stopped me feeling a crippling toothache yet did nothing for my leg plucking.
Is there a wrong way of doing it? I'm confused as to why it hurts that much.
any advice would be appreciated :)
It's really bad for the first few times, but gets easier as you do it more. After a while it just tickles.
If you can do laser. That may hurt a lot too, but also gets easier and its permanent.
Quote from: AnonyMs on September 26, 2018, 05:22:06 PM
It's really bad for the first few times, but gets easier as you do it more. After a while it just tickles.
If you can do laser. That may hurt a lot too, but also gets easier and its permanent.
laser is quite a bit out of my budget at the moment but I'd love to do it :)
mine used to hurt, not soo much no more.. just dont let it go for like a month.....
I'll also say that it gets easier the more you do it.
To minimize pain I found it really helped to avoid caffeine 8 hours before laser or electrolysis. And drink plenty of water.
If you found epilating painful, postpone the coffee. ;)
Tria home laser worked well for me to reduce facial and body hair: https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=136864
barbie~~
Tweezing hurts until you get used to it, and epilation is just really fast tweezing. Like everyone else has said, it gets easier.
no pain at all anymore, I feel the little, how to describe, I have no idea. I can feel the hair pulled, just no pain.
Now, if there's a hair that was missed a few times and got long (or grew fast *sigh*) .. OWWW .. epilators and longer hairs do not mix.
Quote from: Faith on September 28, 2018, 05:40:29 AM
no pain at all anymore, I feel the little, how to describe, I have no idea. I can feel the hair pulled, just no pain.
Now, if there's a hair that was missed a few times and got long (or grew fast *sigh*) .. OWWW .. epilators and longer hairs do not mix.
the dam battery doesnt last long enough. i followed the guide to starting and after a full epi session let it grow for a month and then started once a per week. now its like 15~20 tops to be done for another week.
Has anyone here tried the Finishing Touch Flawless Facial Hair Remover?
It is about $20.
Quote from: Veronica A on October 06, 2018, 07:02:36 PM
the dam battery doesnt last long enough. i followed the guide to starting and after a full epi session let it grow for a month and then started once a per week. now its like 15~20 tops to be done for another week.
I use the:
Braun Silk-épil 9 9-579
One charge gets everything, except the stragglers. You do have to work a little harder and longer when first starting.
Quote from: Faith on October 08, 2018, 06:23:50 AM
I use the:
Braun Silk-épil 9 9-579
One charge gets everything, except the stragglers. You do have to work a little harder and longer when first starting.
Another Silk-epil 9 user here, I love the damn thing!
Quote from: Devlyn on October 08, 2018, 06:41:36 AM
Another Silk-epil 9 user here, I love the damn thing!
just checked, mine is also a braun silk epil-9 wet and dry with all attachments. with my long legs if i let the hair grow for a 3 weeks or more than the charge doesn't last long enough to do them completely. the unit is amazing and gets every single hair, the light helps as well. i also exfoliate as often as i can :)
once i followed the guide, like let it grow for 4 weeks and then epilate and after do so weekly. it doesn't take more than 10~15 minutes (just timed myself - i gen watch tv while i am epilating) to be completely done. with no hairs needing to be tweeziered.
i simply cant do the under arms or get close the the err down below.... for the arm pits i only have to use a razer once at most twice per week.
Quote from: MissKatie on September 26, 2018, 05:11:27 PM
Hey all :)
after terrible shaving rash I get on my legs I decided to bite the bullet and get a wet and dry epilator.
so I used it in a hot shower like instructed and half an hour after taking two codeine tablets.
codeine stopped me feeling a crippling toothache yet did nothing for my leg plucking.
Is there a wrong way of doing it? I'm confused as to why it hurts that much.
any advice would be appreciated :)
I have sensitive skin so I get the highly unpleasant razor bumps as well.
A little trick I learned ; shave those legs and bottom areas with hair conditioner!!!!!
If it's a good make (not the typical cheap American or Chinese stuff) it should work very well and create minimal razor burn. Also remember to do slower longer strokes. If you just wing your razor along in short quick motions, that is NOT good for those pores.
Additionally, get a good razor. Venus is the most common but I honestly think it's not very good unless you're immune to razorbumps. Sometimes men's multi-bladed razors are good as you can find more with large lubricating gel strips that make a world of difference, and they get those stubborn hairs in far less strokes, meaning less irritation, especially in areas prone to difficulty or sensitivity.
I tried waxing once. It did a good job, but my legs were more irritated than anything I've ever gotten shaving.
And stay away from epilation products! Very few do the right job without nasty side-effects, and even fewer can be used without serious risk of pore damage. I personally think they shouldn't even be allowed to be sold.
How many times have you used an epilator, Rabbit? Millions of women worldwide use them.
Quote from: Devlyn on October 09, 2018, 01:33:09 AM
How many times have you used an epilator, Rabbit? Millions of women worldwide use them.
yup and by pore damage??? what do you mean exactly?
do i want the roots in the hairs of my legs permanantly damaged that no hair grows? you bet yah.
has it started? i think so each week i epilate there isnt nearly as much as before..
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on October 06, 2018, 09:40:09 PM
Has anyone here tried the Finishing Touch Flawless Facial Hair Remover?
It is about $20.
Yes I have one. Its more like a micro screen shaver. Very good for tidying up at 6pm. Its NOT a hair removal solution even if they say it is. I like carrying it in my bag for a painless way to shave off very short hairs.
I use an orginal epilady (corded) on my arms and legs. The thing is BRUTAL but it gets the job done and does damage to the root every single time so I know that every 2-3 weeks less hairs come back. Does it hurt? Oh yes... more than laser hair removal on max (and I use no drugs etc so just deal).
BUT its also very effective. No pain... no gain!
Quote from: krobinson103 on October 16, 2018, 11:46:09 PM
I use an orginal epilady (corded) on my arms and legs. The thing is BRUTAL but it gets the job done and does damage to the root every single time so I know that every 2-3 weeks less hairs come back. Does it hurt? Oh yes... more than laser hair removal on max (and I use no drugs etc so just deal).
BUT its also very effective. No pain... no gain!
odd laser hurts for me, epilating not a thing.. except when it gets near the private area ;)
I'll chime in if it's ok! I use a emjoi AP-18 the red corded one. I works well but the wheel inside the detachable head gets worn and does not last long-I need a replacement already. It is very effective and works fast when it works.
At first it hurt like the devil! then bit by bit it hurt less. Now I sorta enjoy the way it feels and knowing how smooth my skin will be-oh yes I'm liking this! I breath out when making passes with the epilator and breath in when not making the passes and pain takes a back seat to what is happening. Like I have heard others say-"it's all in the breath"and thats the best way I can explain it. Try it and you will see for youself. I hope it works for you like it has for me!
I must be a freak. I use the Braun Silk-epil 9 and I still have to epilate about every 3 days to stay smooth. I'm so jealous of you ladies talking about epilating once every few weeks. : (
I use a Remington and don't bother with the "guards" as they get in the way...I would do it about once a month on my face and even less on my legs(because I am slack). I use a Remington which works well all over my body and yes it did sting the first few times. I have had lots of laser and electrolysis so the face is not so bad and I always wait until its fairly long. I also tweeze in the really sensitive area's on my face.
Quote from: LexiDreamer on March 25, 2019, 07:59:08 PM
I must be a freak. I use the Braun Silk-epil 9 and I still have to epilate about every 3 days to stay smooth. I'm so jealous of you ladies talking about epilating once every few weeks. : (
It depends on the location. On the chest and upper thighs I have to epilate every 3 days or so, but on the legs and arms about once per week.
I used to epilate every other day. Legs and arms, not much hair elsewhere any more. After 1yr HRT, it's approximately once a month or when I think about it. I tweeze out the oddball hair when I see it. Knees are the worst, aside from 'private areas'.
I picked up a Braun Silk·expert 5 IPL. I really think it took out a lot of the body hair. Now I only use it when I think about it as well. I only used it once on my armpits and haven't seen hair since. I'm sure another round will show up in the next few weeks. Darn those growth cycles!!
I never epilate.
barbie~~
Quote from: Faith on March 26, 2019, 06:41:58 AM
I used to epilate every other day. Legs and arms, not much hair elsewhere any more. After 1yr HRT, it's approximately once a month or when I think about it. I tweeze out the oddball hair when I see it. Knees are the worst, aside from 'private areas'.
I picked up a Braun Silk·expert 5 IPL. I really think it took out a lot of the body hair. Now I only use it when I think about it as well. I only used it once on my armpits and haven't seen hair since. I'm sure another round will show up in the next few weeks. Darn those growth cycles!!
That's the thing. My legs and butt have the fastest growth of my whole body and I have been on HRT for close to 3 years now. My T has been less than 20 for years now. It is probably sparser than it used to be (I never let it get long enough to judge), but it hasn't slowed down. Once a week would be a welcome change to the 3 day cycle I try to maintain.
My belly is probably on a similar schedule, with my chest and arms about once a week.
But obviously legs and butt are a lot of real estate . It takes me two silk-epil batteries to clear my lower body.
Quote from: LexiDreamer on March 26, 2019, 12:35:52 PM
That's the thing. My legs and butt have the fastest growth of my whole body and I have been on HRT for close to 3 years now. My T has been less than 20 for years now. It is probably sparser than it used to be (I never let it get long enough to judge), but it hasn't slowed down. Once a week would be a welcome change to the 3 day cycle I try to maintain.
My belly is probably on a similar schedule, with my chest and arms about once a week.
But obviously legs and butt are a lot of real estate . It takes me two silk-epil batteries to clear my lower body.
In your case, if your skin tone and hair color is a good combination, I'd think about trying a home IPL. I have a lot of gray that IPL won't touch, that's just how it is. It needs color and contrast. Dark skin, light hair - no good.
Epilating will never be a permanent solution. For more permanence go for laser, true permanence go for electrolysis.
Are you on progesterone? My hair slowed/stopped significantly once I starting taking it. The mood swings is what I couldn't handle. I'm trying every other day on it now, seems to be OK. I never epilated my back - no hair there at all now.
Quote from: LexiDreamer on March 26, 2019, 12:35:52 PM
That's the thing. My legs and butt have the fastest growth of my whole body and I have been on HRT for close to 3 years now. My T has been less than 20 for years now. It is probably sparser than it used to be (I never let it get long enough to judge), but it hasn't slowed down. Once a week would be a welcome change to the 3 day cycle I try to maintain.
How long have you been epilating? I also started HRT about 3 years ago, and started epilating around the same time. It's only been in the past year or so that my forearms and lower legs have gotten sparse enough for me to not feel the need to go over them daily (or at least before going out in public).
I went with the Silk Epil 5 since it was the newest one I could find that was still plug-in... I have enough problems with overheating the little motor, never mind fussing with dying batteries. When I was starting out I would have bought a gas-powered one if they made it :laugh: