Published 17:50 IST, November 1st 2019
How to remove hair with an epilator? Five simple steps and tips
Brought an epilator from the market but don't know how to use it? Here's a guide to making that hair removal process simple and effective and with no pain. Read
Removing body hair is a painful process for almost everyone. With evolution, the methods of hair removing are also evolved. One of the popular ways of hair removal is Epilator. Epilator is a new technique of hair removing is becoming popular these days.
What is an Epilator?
Epilator is an electrical device that plucks your hair from the roots and gives makes your skin smooth. Although it sounds the same as waxing, there is a difference. The process of waxing includes wax, whereas in epilation, removal of hair is without wax or cream. It is easy and can be done at home.
How to Use an Epilator
Before applying any new cosmetic product on our skin, we feel conscious of side effects, but sometimes the results may surprise you. It is not necessary that every time you have to depend on products to avoid pain. Here are the simple steps that can make the process of hair epilation easier for newbies.
Step 1 - Take a hot water bath
All you need to do is take a hot water bath as it will also make the process less painful. Why? Because hot water opens up the pores of the skin. If our pores are open, it becomes easy to pull out the dirt and hair from the roots.
Step 2 - Rub your skin with a towel
The second step is rubbing your skin with a towel. Rubbing the towel will make the body hair sensitive. It will help an epilator to remove each strand of hair easily.
Step 3 - Apply Talcum Powder
Use a talcum powder before using an epilator on your skin. The talcum powder will make your skin smooth. Do not apply the cream. Applying cream can make your skin greasy and your hair sticky. You can apply cream after the process but not before.
Step 4 - Stretch your skin and start the process
Once you are relaxed after taking a hot-water bath, with the help of your hand stretch your skin to tighten. Calm yourself down, it might feel scary for the first time but remember things get synchronised with experiences. Tighten the intended area and start the process. Keep your skin tight while epilation process.
Step 5 - Don't hurry
Do not rush into the hair removal process. Rushing sometimes may cause damage. Even though you might be in a rush, take your time as you might injure yourself. Once you are done, you are all set!
*Take a patch test first. Results may differ according to the skin type or the epilator device. *
Updated 19:18 IST, November 1st 2019