Epilator hair removal (Braun ER1373 Silk-Epil SuperSoft Plus)

Member Name: dragon21

Product:	Braun ER1373 Silk-Epil SuperSoft Plus
Date:	01/04/08 (130 review reads)
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Advantages: Don't need to remove hair as often

Disadvantages: Takes a long time, not 100% effective

I have had this product since June 2007 now, and I have quite mixed feelings about it.
On the one hand, it is an excellent product - I have not actually used my razor to shave my legs or underarms at all since June, but it does have its drawbacks.
Essentially it is a set of rotating tweezers that pluck out the hairs one by one. This damages the follicles so the hair grows back slower and thinner.
Unfortunately, whilst it does remove most of the hair, it leaves some little hairs in so you can never quite achieve the smooth perfection that you might want. Also, it is quite a lengthy process and can be quite painful at first.
Fortunately the epilator has 2 settings so depending on your pain threshold you can choose how fast the hairs are removed.
I generally use the faster one on my legs and the slower one on my underarms as that can be incredibly painful!
It does give a lasting effect however so on the whole it is good for hair removal if you have got time on your hands.

Summary: Hair removal - not for those in a hurry!