***EPILATOR'S IN GENERAL*** For those of you who don't know what an epilator is, it's a system which uses tweezers to pull the hair out my the root leaving legs feeling smoother and softer with results that can last up to 4 weeks. There are lots of different epilators around, by different brands and some are a lot more expensive than others. When epilators first came out I wasn't too sure about buying one as they sounded quite painful and after reading other reviews and comments I didn't think I would be able to stand the pain of my leg hairs being pulled out (That's coming from me, who's had 3 tattoo's!!). It wasn't until a few weeks ago I decided to buy one and ...  Read the complete review

I have always been an avid waxer and have used this method for the removal of all bodily unwanted hair. However, following the avid reviews of many epilator fans, I was keen to get my hands on my own. Although I believed it was slightly more painful than waxing, the results promised to be the same and the cost savings were very attractive compared to going to a salon monthly. This epilator was given to me as a Birthday gift last year and has since been the tool with which I have spent many arduous hours removing hair from my legs. Upon receipt of this product, I was struck by the attractiveness of the epilator, being a pretty green colour and the easy grip ...  Read the complete review

Summer is fast approaching and soon it will be time to begin the arduous process of ensuring that you remain completely hair free for months on end. This time consuming and sometimes painful process can have you wishing for winter to come back so that you can hide beneath your clothes again, at least for a while. There are a variety of methods and tools available to us to help us with this task. Obviously there is the razor but the problem with this is that it only cuts hair off at the skin level, meaning stubble can reappear within a few days. The razor blade can also strip the skin of moisture and repeatedly shaving the same area can make the skin sore. ...  Read the complete review

Braun Silk epil Xelle Solo I don't enjoy the chore of hair removal and maintenance and anything that promises to give me great results that last for longer always catches my attention. In the past I have went to get my legs waxed and when I lived in the city it was an easy lunch time process. However, after moving out into the country it is much more of a trek into the city and things like waxing are even more of a chore than they were. One of my friends recommended that I should try epilating as they used one on a regular basis and found it actually gave her better results than waxing alone. To use this you do need to let your leg hair ...  Read the complete review

I liked the idea of epilating long before I had the guts to try it, it's not as bad as you imagine - I promise! The silk epil comes complete with it's only handy storage bag, two different heads (one claims to numb the area somewhat) and a little brush to clean the unit with. It has two settings which are, essentially, fast and slow and a light which shines down onto the area being epilated in order for you to see the hairs better. Having tried waxing and thought it not too terrible I wanted to try epilating my legs. I was slightly put off by the continued ripping out of hairs as opposed to the quick, sudden pain of waxing. When I did get round ...  Read the complete review