Remington Smooth and Silky Cordless Battery Powered Wet and Dry Lady Shaver, Electric Razor with Bikini Trimmer

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Speed settings: more expensive epilators are likely to have more speed options. Speed settings can be useful if you have coarser hair. It can be used in the shower so it will fit easily into your routine, and it also comes with a cleansing facial brush, which is six times more effective than manual cleansing and should help keep pores squeaky clean.

The Braun Silk-épil 9 is a great all-round epilator that will last for years and is the best epilator to buy right now. It will give you all you need, whether you’re new to epilating or looking to upgrade to a more effective device. How we chose our recommendations However, once you’ve done all that, you’re basically hair-free and will find that, as time goes on and with more usage, you won't really get any new hairs growing.Mumsnetters have tried out hundreds of epilators over the years and have strong opinions on which are the best, and which leave little to be desired. Wet or dry: most of the big epilator brands now make epilators that can be used in the shower, which tends to make things less painful and less messy. That said, you’ll generally find that dry epilators work best and don’t miss as many hairs. Having the option to use it wet or dry might be the way to go if you're not sure. Although epilators can be quite an expense initially, over the years they’ll save you money, particularly if you go for professional waxes regularly. Is epilating painful?

Think about the areas of the body you want to use it: most epilators are designed for legs and underarms but if you want one for your face, look for a model that has a suitable attachment or one that's specially designed for the task. Choose the type: decide whether you want a standard epilator or a laser epilator. There’s quite a big price difference between ordinary epilators and IPL devices.

Epilators can be powered by battery or plugged in. Laser or IPL (intense pulsed light) epilators work by ‘putting the hair follicle to sleep’ and it shouldn’t regrow for at least six months. Is an epilator better than waxing or shaving? However, because it works through pigment, it may not work as well on darker skin tones. The higher-intensity settings need it to be plugged in, but it can be used cordless on lower settings. It’s worth being aware that this is very much a long-haul process. You won’t use an IPL epilator and have instantly smooth legs.