If you are standing in a store in front of a showcase with epilators and are greedy, thinking whether to buy or not to buy, then stop! Epilator - a thing necessary in the arsenal of every woman. Can you imagine how many frivolous actions you can not commit if you do not get it? So, fork out, and for now we will tell you how to choose the right epilator.
On the path to excellence, every woman gets undesirable vegetation on her face, legs, in the intimate zone. For many years, women fought with her ordinary razors. Today, compact devices - epilators, which allow you to get rid of hair for a much longer period than shaving, are in a hurry to help them. The choice of these devices in modern stores is huge. There are budget devices up to but many professional from 40 thousand. How do they differ, how not to make a mistake in choosing? You will learn about this by reading the material that was collected bit by bit from reviews of technology, according to user reviews.
The principle of operation of epilators
The principle of operation of the simplest electromechanical epilator is reduced to the removal of hairs on the female body together with the bulb by mechanical action. It is based on several pairs of metal disks (tweezers). Their number in each model is from 5 to 3 dozen pairs, the rotation speed is also different. Rotating at high speed and in contact, they grab the hairs and remove with the root. A better effect is achieved than after shaving, when the hair begins to grow even faster. But there are also advanced laser and photoepilators. They are more expensive, have a different effect: they exert a thermal effect on the hair follicle, killing it with a low-power current discharge. We will understand how they differ.
Electromechanical - The most affordable and popular epilators. Their head consists of a drum on which discs or tweezers are placed in a checkerboard pattern. While spinning, they grab and remove hair with a root.
Laser affect the skin with infrared light, which heats the bulb and destroys it. Using a laser requires skill, but pain, the risk of irritation and allergic reactions is minimal. Professional salon devices have great power and efficiency, so you do not have to expect an effect like from a salon from a home laser epilator. It will take more than one procedure to get rid of hair completely.
Photoepilators similar to laser, but in contrast to them, the follicle is heated using not a laser, but a high-pulse light flux. The principle of operation is based on the absorption of light energy by hair rods and their heating.As with laser hair removal, several procedures are needed for the visible result and its fixing. The effect after a series of procedures lasts for several months.
Types of epilators
Depending on the device of epilators, there are several types.
Tweezers
At the heart of such epilators are small tweezers, exciting hair. There may be 20 or even 60. Most women consider 16 pairs (32 tweezers) as the middle ground, ensuring optimal hair removal in terms of discomfort / time spent on the procedure. The more tweezers, the greater the pain. Conversely, with 20 forceps, the epilator removes hair almost painlessly, but it works slowly.
Disk
The pioneers in the fight against hair are outdated, but still in use. Their working surface is equipped with rotating discs, which capture the hairs, removing them with the root. They are much cheaper than tweezers, but inferior in quality of hair removal. The pain from their use is not encouraging either.
Hybrid
Type of electromechanical epilator with trimmer nozzle, limiting the effect on the skin, not removing the hair follicle.
Laser
More sophisticated professional hair removal devices with high efficiency. At the heart is a laser beam that heats the follicle: it is destroyed, and the hair falls out. Such epilators give a long-term effect (up to several months). After each repeated procedure, this period increases.
Photoepilators
They also warm the bulb by absorbing the energy of light from the hair follicles. The photoepilator emits a luminous flux with a certain frequency, which heats the bulb, destroying it.
The advantages of the latter two types compared to electromechanical types are a virtually painless procedure. Less - the price exceeds the cost of disk or tweezers by tens of times.
Selection options
When choosing an epilator, factors are assessed on which the price and capabilities of the equipment depend.
Tweezers material
Epilator tweezers or discs can be made of metal or ceramic. There is no significant difference in the quality of hair removal. Metal is more reliable, and ceramic, according to women, cause less pain. You have to try and just compare in practice.
Number of tweezers
It ranges from 16 to 60 pieces. The more tweezers, the better, faster hair removal. Their maximum number can be chosen for ladies with a high pain threshold and a “thick” wallet - such devices are more expensive, and bring more suffering during the procedure. Saving is also not worth it. Epilators with a minimum number of forceps will require more time for the procedure. The epilators with 32 tweezers are optimal in price and pain during the procedure.
Number of speeds
An important criterion. They can be from 1 to 3. Most modern devices have 2 modes of operation. The first is for thin and short hairs. The second is for long and / or stiff.
Source / Type of Power
Epilators can work from the mains, built-in battery or have a hybrid type of power, working both from the mains and from the battery. You need to choose based on the conditions of use. If this is a stationary device that you use at home, take it with mains power. Mobile, battery powered, is useful for travelers. A hybrid and mains powered device would be best. Such epilators are universal, they can be used everywhere.
Battery type
Modern epilators are equipped with two types of batteries - nickel-cadmium and lithium-ion. The advantage of the latter is that there is no “memory effect". They do not lose capacity when charging the device until the battery is completely discharged. They work longer, charge faster.
Battery life and charge
An important indicator for stand-alone devices that operate only on battery power or for devices of a mixed type of power, which will often be used offline.It is unpleasant if the device suddenly turns off during the procedure, and it takes an hour or more to charge it.
Application area
A safe process of hair removal, minimizing painful sensations is possible when choosing the right nozzles for it, which are offered by the manufacturer. There are special nozzles for armpits, bikini zones, etc.
Impact zone
The concept is not identical to the scope. Refers to technical specifications. Measured in square centimeters, indicates the distance processed in one flash (for laser and photoepilators). The higher this indicator, the less time will be required for the procedure.
Flash Interval
An important characteristic of laser and photoepilators. Indicates the break time between flashes. The average laser epilator makes 2 flashes per second.
Skin color sensor
To select the optimal safe mode of operation, depending on the type of skin, some epilators are equipped with a skin color sensor. This prevents any negative effects on the epidermis, including the risk of burns.
Cartridge Resource
The laser and photoepilator cartridge has a limited life - the number of flashes that it can emit. The higher this setting, the less often you will have to replace the cartridge.
Noise level
An important criterion when buying an epilator. Like any electrical appliance, the epilator makes a sound during operation, which is not always pleasant to the ear. This does not affect the quality of the procedure, but the nerves can be pretty bad.
Methods of anesthesia
You can try to level the unpleasant sensations from the procedure using one of the following methods of anesthesia, offered by modern epilators.
Cooling
For this, an additional nozzle, previously frozen in the freezer, is used. Clinging to the skin during the procedure, it dulls the pain.
Blowing
The additional nozzle is pre-frozen. The device has an air blowing system, the flow of which, passing through the nozzle, is cooled.
Vibration mode
Easy massage effect due to the integrated massage brush.
Stretching system (precision nozzle)
An additional nozzle is also needed here, which fixes and slightly stretches the skin, which makes it easier to pull out the hairs, without experiencing severe pain.
None of these options can nullify the pain. They only blunt it to varying degrees. But any of these methods minimizes the risk of irritation and skin rashes after the procedure. Therefore, the advantage of devices with such functions is obvious.
Additional functions
Epilators have additional functions: they do not significantly affect the quality of the procedure, but they can greatly simplify it and make it comfortable.
Moisture protection
Moisture-proof housing of the device allows you to use it in wet rooms, apply shaving foam, which also gives an analgesic effect, provides better hair removal without the risk of microtrauma. But the device is still electric: even if the moisture protection function is indicated in its documentation, you should not completely lower it under water. This is fraught with failure, electric shock. Maximum nozzle can be flushed under running water, unless otherwise specified in the technical data sheet.
Floating head
Like a regular razor, the epilator can have a mount that allows the head to deviate, repeating the contours of the body. This gives a tighter fit of the head with high-quality hair removal in hard to reach places.
Backlight
The prerogative of expensive devices. They have a built-in LED, aimed at the treated surface. It is very convenient when performing the procedure in poorly lit rooms, you can constantly monitor the result.
Double hair removal head
Useful thing for ladies whose day is scheduled in minutes. Reduces the procedure time by half with more forceps and with the expansion of the exposure zone.
Equipment
As a standard, an instruction manual, a brush for cleaning the fixed head, a battery and a charger (if autonomous) are supplied with the epilator. Expanded equipment may include different nozzles, a transport bag, a gel glove, but such epilators are more expensive. Therefore, decide whether you are willing to pay for additional features, whether you need them. Consider the possible types of nozzles in the kit.
Types of nozzles
- Cove Width Limiter. A find for lovers of intimate haircuts. Regulates the area of the working area, so you can draw clear boundaries on the hairline.
- Bikini and armpit hair removal tips. The bikini and armpit zones are the most sensitive. Nozzles are needed to reduce the negative effects on the skin of these areas. Their protective cover partially covers tweezers, the intensity of exposure to the skin is reduced.
- Nozzle for beginners. It will be useful to those who are just mastering hair removal. As nozzles for the bikini area and armpits, it limits the operation of the tweezers. The effectiveness of the procedure decreases, the time increases, but there is no pain shock. Later, gradually, as you get used to the process of hair removal, you can abandon such a nozzle and carry out the procedure less often.
- Nozzle for removing hair from the face. It has one row of tweezers for eyebrow correction and removal of soft hairs above the upper lip.
- Nozzle for point hair removal. A kind of nozzle for removing hair from the face.
- Trimmer. Razors of such a nozzle are limited by a mesh and do not remove hair with a root. It is useful for caring for the intimate area in girls with a low pain threshold.
- Peeling nozzle. Removes ingrown hairs, keratinized epidermis. Efficiency increases when used with special scrubs. It gives a visible result - skin rejuvenation.
In addition, the device can be equipped with nozzles for pain relief, which we have already mentioned above.
Rating of the best manufacturers of epilators
Not many manufacturers are engaged in the production of such equipment. Throwing openly the Chinese “names”, I will name 4 brands. They produce high-quality equipment, familiar to every woman. These are Braun, Philips, Panasonic, and Rowenta. In addition to them, a separate block are the best manufacturers of laser and photoepilators: E-Swin, Rio, Remington. Each of them has different models adapted for different purposes - from hair removal from the legs to intimate places or faces. I propose to understand what is the advantage of each manufacturer, why millions of women choose them.
Braun
German brand producing all types of devices in this group. They are distinguished by reliability, high efficiency, long service life. In his line there are devices for different purposes, any skin type. A feature of any Braun epilator is an attractive design, ergonomics: the device is convenient to hold in your hand. I will highlight these: 9-521 Silk-epil 9, 5-500 Silk-epil SensoSmart, IPL BD 5001. I will add the Braun FG 1100 SilkFinish female trimer to this group - a good example for an intimate haircut or eyebrow correction.
Philips
The Dutch brand, the sales leader in the epilator segment for the third decade. The devices of this brand are reliable, wear-resistant, take care of the skin of women - the assembly materials are hypoallergenic. As the main disadvantages of Philips epilators compared to Braun, users note noise during operation, limited functionality (not all of them are autonomous, have nozzles in the kit). But in the lineup of the manufacturer there are multifunctional devices. For example, models: HP6420 Satinelle, BRE635 Satinelle Advanced, BRE650 Satinelle Prestige. If we talk about photoepilators, then the BRI956 Lumea Prestige model is popular.
Panasonic
A Japanese brand that has been giving us “ideas for life” for 100 years, using best practices and promoting innovative technologies. His samples are distinguished by a bright design, multifunctionality. Panasonic electromechanical epilators have a special head structure, the location of disks, tweezers. Even small hairs are removed in hard to reach places. Most women using epilators from this manufacturer have left pain in the past.The models have a complex of functions for pain relief and minimizing the risk of skin damage. The price is higher than that of direct competitors. The best models of 2019 are ES-ED94, ES-EU20, ES-EL2A, Panasonic ES-WH80.
Rowenta
Reliable epilators of this German brand cope well with hair in any areas thanks to the advanced configuration and anesthesia system. They have a microcontact system and movable nozzles, which also provides a gentle effect on the skin. The company focuses on the production of laser and photoepilators, but it has good electromechanical models in its arsenal. For example, EP8050, EP5660. The disadvantage of the devices of this brand is their weight: it is inconvenient to hold in your hand for a long time.
E-swin
French company, leader in sales of photoepilators. Its devices are notable for their lightness, beautiful design and excellent ergonomics. The hair removal quality is impeccable. This follows from user reviews, the availability of quality certificates for each device. The real long-term result is the advantage of the E-Swin models. The procedure will have to be repeated only once every 2 months. The disadvantages of this manufacturer's equipment for an ordinary user are the price, the complexity of operation. The devices are large, they are professional, and you need skills in handling them.
Rio
Unlike the E-Swin, the American brand Rio launches affordable technology for everyone. The quality of epilators does not suffer from this. They meet all international safety standards, have a beautiful design and good ergonomics. The procedure is painless, the result lasts for several weeks. Popular models: YES Laser, Beauty Go Laser. The brand's lineup has classic electromechanical designs (Rio Eped).
Remington
German brand offering fine-tune photoepilators. If used correctly, 1 procedure per month will be enough. Top models: i-LIGHT Prestige IPL6750, IPL6780 i-Light Hair Removal. The manufacturer also has good electromechanical samples. For example, EP7010, EP7030.
Brand prices are almost the same. The cost of the device depends on the type (electromechanical, laser or photoepilator), configuration and additional functionality. There are budget (from ) and top professional, whose price exceeds .
Council. Do not chase expensive top-end devices. An average woman needs an epilator from the mainstream segment. The main thing is to understand what you want to get from the device and tell the sales consultant about it in order to choose the equipment for you. What you should definitely not do when buying is to save. Appliances up usually short-lived, often not repairable.
