How to Choose an Epilator in the UK
Key Points to Consider
- Select an Epilator Based On Where You Will Use It
- Opt for A Water-Safe Epilatorfor Shower Use
- Consider Additional Features for Further Convenience
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Decide Where Your Epilator Will Be Used
Wide Head Epilators Are Great for Large Areas Like the Legs
If you are looking for an epilator to tackle large areas, such as your arms or legs, a classic style epilator will work best for you. Thanks to the wide head, you will be able to quickly and efficiently cover a great deal of surface area in a short time.
For Concentrated Areas Smaller Heads Work Best On Delicate Areas
Epilators with smaller heads work great for delicate areas of the body including the pubic area, the face, or underarm. With a smaller head, what you may lose in speed, you gain in control. The process of hair removal isn't always something to write home about, so it pays to invest in the correct epilator to minimise the discomfort that you may feel.
Inter-Changeable Designs Work Best for Those Who Want Convenience
Some epilators come with multiple head attachments, which means they are great for people who like a one-size-fits-all approach to hair removal. If you are often on the move, either for travel or work, we think that an inter-changeable design will fit you best.
Though, for those who like to keep their epilators strictly for one place, you may not enjoy the swapping of heads - or the accidental incorrect use.Some epilator kits also come with a trimmer head attachment, so if you just want to touch up regrowth areas you've previously epilated you can trim back the hair instead of removing it completely.
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If You Like To Shave While Wet, Make Sure To Pick Up A Water-Safe Epilator
For those who like to shave while in the shower or bath, we highly recommend you invest in a ‘wet & dry’ epilator, which can be used both on wet and dry skin. Being able to use an epilator as you shower means that you are saving time and can easily fit an additional step into your daily routine. It is also considered to be less painful than dry epilating.
A wet & dry epilator is the perfect choice for those who are used to wet shaving in the shower or bath. This makes it convenient as you complete two tasks at once. Wet epilating is convenient and less painful, although the process can be slower as some hairs may be missed so need multiple goes.
If you’re using an epilator for the first time or have sensitive skin, wet epilating would be a good entry point, especially if you’re not used to feeling pain during hair removal such as regular waxing. However, they can be a bit more expensive than regular epilators.
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Features That May Improve Your Experience
Choose an Epilator Between 8 to 48 Tweezers, More Tweezers Mean Efficient Removal
Make sure that you check how many tweezers you would like in an epilator before you choose with us. The more tweezers an epilator has, the quicker all your hairs will be plucked. While great for those who like a fast removal, it will be more painful.
Contrastingly, the pain won't last for as long compared to an epilator with fewer tweezers, so it's up to you to determine which is best for you. To give you an idea of what to look for, the lowest amount of tweezers an epilator has on our list is 8 and the highest is 48.
The number of tweezers will also depend on the area you want to use it on. For large surface areas with more hair to extract, a higher number of tweezers will be best for the job. Some epilators have tweezers that rotate in opposite directions simultaneously for the ultimate quick and efficient removal.
A Light Helps For Precision and Speed Settings Are Great for First Timers
Some epilators have two different speeds to choose from - a slow speed and a fast speed. The slow speed will be great for first timers, as well as sensitive areas where you have to be a bit gentler. The fast setting is good for quicker, efficient hair removal in not-so-sensitive areas that you want to deal with quickly, such as the legs.
You may also want to find an epilator that has a light setting that you can switch on and off. The light setting isn't for using the epilator in the dark but will light up the pathas you epilate, showing any small, hard-to-see hairs that you may miss regularly.
The light is also perfect for those harder to reach places, such as the back of the legs, allowing you to see exactly where you're placing the tool.
Epilators That Can Contour With the Skin Provide Superior Epilation
Investing in a moveable head means that your epilator can provide easier glides as you move up and down your legs or arms. The skin naturally has curves, dips and bumps so using an epilator that will navigate these contours seamlessly mean you’ll achieve the best hair removal.
A moveable head will glide across the skin, conforming to all areas so you won’t need to worry about strays for a quicker experience. If you want to use an epilator on the face, look for the correct attachment as this will be designed to fit in all the nooks and cranny’s verses just a standard shape.
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Epilators With Low Maintenance Are Perfect for Frequent Travellers
If you are a frequent flyer or find yourself having to epilate more than you would like, we recommend investing in an easy-to-clean and low maintenance epilator. While some epilators work luxuriously with additional features galore, sometimes there is nothing better than an appliance that can just function for all the times you need it.
Look out for cleaning brushes included for maintaining your epilator, it's important to remove all hairs and dead skin which can build up causing bacteria. Cordless options are ideal if you're not sure where plugs will be located during travel, remember to charge it or bring the cable so you're ready to go at all times.
To avoid rust and damage on a wet epilator, make sure you allow it to dry completely before packing it away!
