Choosing an Epilator

Choosing an epilator can, at first, seem like an impossible task  I guess it is tempting to choose the best selling model at the time and go with that. But if you decide the features  you need right from the start, you will make the process far easier and hopefully get the best epilator for you. I Hope this article will break the process down and give you some questions to ask when making your decision.

Set your budget.

It is probably best to work out how much you are willing to pay. Like the old saying goes cheapest is not always best. Some of the cheaper epilators on the market can be poorly made and could work out to be more expensive in the long run. If you stick to the well known makes and models such as Braun and Philips you  cant go far wrong.

Wet and dry epilator

Do you have sensitive skin? If so then there are a range of epilators on the market that may help. Braun for example produce a range  that can work in or under water, these are commonly known as wet and dry epilator. Using an epilator in the bath or shower can help relax before you epilate They may also be good for those of you who are just starting out or those of you with more sensitive skin types.

Philips also produce an epilator that contains an ice pack a sonic massaging system and a ceramic anti-bacterial epilating head all designed to help with sensitive skin. Take a look at our article: best epilator for sensitive skin

Look out for special features.

Lots of manufactures incorporate special features into their designs, some of these will be nothing more than gimmicks while others can be a real benefit when you start to epilate. Look out for things like:

Speed settings.

Slower speed settings can be used on the more sensitive parts of your body such as your under arms or upper lip. You may also use a slower speed setting is great when you first start to epilate and are perhaps a little nervous. when you first start to use an epilator See are article on epilating underarms.

Attachments.

Many Manufacturers include some very useful attachments such as smaller epilating heads that can be used to epilate your upper lip and other parts of your face. They may also include shaver attachments that can be very useful for shaving longer hairs before you start to epilate. You probably end paying more for these extras that you may never use so it’s worth considering if they are really something you are going to make use of.

Lights

Some epilators have inbuilt lights that can be very useful to highlight any fine hairs that you may otherwise have missed.

Cord or cordless?

A cordless epilator can give you much more freedom than a wired one. There are no wires to get tangled and neither do you have to be close to a plug socket. On the other hand if the battery is not charged you may a long wait until you are able to use it. Take a look at our article  best cordless epilator.

Read the reviews.

There is nothing like first hand experience to really get a feel of just what the product is like. But unfortunately it is not always possible to use or even hold the item you intend to buy. One other great method to find out if the item you have short listed really is the best epilator for you is to read the reviews from customers. These people have actually purchased and used the item and in most cases will give honest and accurate opinions