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106 of 107 found the following review helpful:
 Review and a "How To" Primer Jul 31, 2011
By S. White
I've been ripping out hair versus shaving since they first invented the Epilady and am now on my 4th hair removal appliance. For those that are wondering how or why they die, it's not that they stop functioning altogether but rather one will notice/hear a visible motor/rotating slow down during periods of regular/extended use. In researching what was currently available, I'm upgrading from the Braun Silk Epil Eversoft Model #5316 (yellow and gray case) to the Braun Se 3170 Silk Epil 3 (pink & white case) specifically because it is Braun's latest model with a cord. Unless one removes her (or his) hair over a multiple day period, a 40 minute rechargeable battery isn't going to cut it for the "all hair at once" period and/or for perfectionists.
There is no body area I can't use it on now -- legs, underarms, upper lip, and even extreme bikini (we're talking "Brazilian" girls!). I've long since quit using the massage guard and opt for the fastest/closest pull there is. To be totally fair to newbies, no, I didn't get here overnight. And, no, it will never be totally discomfort free (one IS still pulling out a hair by its root). However, even the 2nd time will be light years easier than the first. One is pulling out fewer hairs and they truly, honestly, I swear, cross my heart . . . grow back finer.
Pointers for the first time user: shave first and allow a noticeable stubble regrowth (2 to 3 days worth). The hair is then both upright and long enough to successfully, easily remove. Use baby powder/talcum powder to keep the area you're working on dry and the Silk Epil will glide across the skin and target only your hair. As weird as this sounds, the skin nerves actually start to grow numb from the constant hair-pulling so if the first pass in a sensitive area has you seeing stars -- the subsequent passes will honestly get easier. Move into a more sensitive area gradually on the slower speed (pulling fewer hairs per second) until you feel comfortable or rather numb enough to make a sweeping pass on high speed. Personally, I then shave the same area afterwards (in the shower or bath) to smooth/level the hairs that were too short to pull and my legs are literally as smooth as glass for up to several days afterwards. In my case, this whole process needs to be done roughly every 10 days -- from a visible perspective, I could actually go longer but I do it based on wanting a smooth feeling versus hairless appearance.
If you don't have the time to start with stubble, trim the hair to a roughly 1/4 inch length -- just as they'll do for a bikini line waxing. If the hair is too long, it'll be more prone to breakage versus removal, and it's also more painful.
As for the upper lip, I'd like to tell you that area gets easier over time, but it's just not the case. I just suck it up and take it like a woman!
A newbie may also experience some skin tenderness/bruising afterwards but it'll quickly fade in 24 to 48 hours.
Good luck, ladies (and gents)!
PS: Another tip for newbies: Pull the skin taunt/smooth where it's loser (as in the underarm area, around the bikini line, and on the upper lip) to decrease discomfort and prevent accidental skin pinching. The easiest way to do one's knees is to bend the leg -- the entire knee area becomes smooth. Conversely, straighten the leg to do the area behind the knee.
For those who become nervous at the site of blood, a newbie may also experience a hair root removal (1 or 2 spots here or there especially in sensitive areas) drawing some blood. Some roots, the first time around, are well anchored. The hair then starts to grow back thinner and finer over time making it far easier to remove.
33 of 34 found the following review helpful:
My first epilator Nov 12, 2011
By Mary Johnson
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RX2K6IFW5V3NM I've been waxing my legs since Nad's debuted about 10 years ago, and I have been shaving my underarms for about as long. I've always preferred waxing to shaving due to the fact that I didn't have to do it often, but because I do it myself, was never 1 to try waxing my underarms. I also shave my bikini area, but have recently started waxing. I only recently became familiar with epilators less than 2 weeks ago. I saw 1 in a sharper image store, and so began my research. After viewing several different epilators, reading numerous reviews, and watching reviews, I decided to go with this 1. I have to admit, being used to waxing, it was not easy to start with this. A previous reviewer said to shave/trim the hairs prior to using for the first time, but that takes too much time. I took a shower, dried, and went to town on my legs. After a few minutes, it got easy, and I got bold. Went over both legs (below the knee only), and proceeded to my underarms. This seemed difficult at first, but then realized it hurt less if you started with a smaller area ie work your way in from the outside of the underarm. Excited with the progress I made, I decided to use this on my bikini area as well. This only proved difficult because the hair was about 1/2" long. I am a firm believer that "pretty hurts" so I worked through the pain. I had a few red spots after finishing, but I read that that would be caused by the follicle actually being removed. Some reviewers have mentioned having ingrown hairs after. Similar to waxing, one must apply something to skin after hair removal (whatever your poison) and exfoliate daily. I use the hair removal items which came in the Nad's hair removal kit. Overall, I am please with my experience. I have not noticed any ingrown hairs or irritation, which could be because I followed the advice of another reviewer; applying baby/talcum powder to the area prior to epilating. My skin is smooth now and I love it!!
Pros:
IMO pays for itself in about 5/6 uses
Not as messy as waxing
No stubble later (compared to shaving)
Easy maintenance of tool
Cons:
Little noisy (but doesn't wake up my dog)
I love this product and I would definitely recommend it to others as I have already started doing.
*Note:
Everyone is different. Some may not respond well to using a product like this due to skin sensitivity.
Video Note:
I'm epilating part of the area at and above the knee (which I did not do before) and an area of my lower leg which I noticed I had missed from the last time.
*Questions:
Is it battery operated?
This particular epilator must be used with the cord. There are some others made by Braun, Emjoi, and other brands which are rechargeable. The rechargeable epilators can be a bit more expensive compared to this one.
Is it dual voltage?
If you look on the back of the cord plug, it says "Input: 100-240V" which means it is dual voltage, however, the plug is the US type. One would need to purchase a plug adapter to use it in other countries.
20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
I'll never shave or wax again! Nov 15, 2011
By Emma
Okay, ladies (and more meticulous gentlemen), I bought this in exasperation. Shaving is such a pain, and leaves behind hideous stubble on underarms and more delicate places, and waxing hurts more than I can bear. I read a ton of reviews here, some of which scared me, some that encouraged me, and decided to take the plunge.
I got it in the mail today. I was terrified of how it would feel, as many of us know the sharp pain of having hair ripped out, so I also bought a numbing cream. I never shave my arms, so I trimmed up the hair on one, applied a thick layer of numbing cream, and got started. The feeling is something I would compare to a razor burn. Not pleasant (obviously), but not unbearable. Here's my pain scale: a 10 would be spilling boiling water on my skin and then letting a wild animal gnaw the hair off, a 9 would be waxing, a 6 would be nicking myself in the shower with a razor and getting hot water in the cut, and a 1 would be, I dunno, a gentle breeze over a three-day-old paper cut. Or shaving, as that doesn't hurt at all. Epilating would be a 5 on that scale, as it feels more like a mild burn than the tearing, stabbing pain that I have always felt when getting a wax. Definitely worth it.
I took off the guard, turned up the speed and took to my other arm. The pain was not much worse. Well, half an hour passed, and I ran out of hair. I tried this baby on my legs, thighs, face, arms, hands, feet and even downtown, and I only stopped when I ran out of hair. I didn't even use the numbing cream! I am going to recommend this lovely little machine here and to all of my friends. Every person in need of hair removal should own one! It leaves behind that silky, smooth, stubble-less skin that was formerly only achieved through the brutality of wax. I'm a happy girl!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Works Great for those who can handle it. Feb 15, 2012
By Daphne
I actually do love this product, however my only complaint is that it didn't give proper instructions as to the use of this product. For this HUMOROUS product review, please read on. For the short version: If you get it and don't yet know what pain is, good luck. Otherwise, it's an awesome product that I may get my whole family!
For those of you who do not know what an epilator is, let me enlighten you. It is a legal torturing device that the Government has yet to become aware of or use. If they did, it would become illegal immediately.
This little baby comes with 2 settings. Slow and fast. Your ability to handle pain also depends on these settings. If you've never given birth, had a tattoo, or kicked someone's @$$, do NOT attempt a high setting. Start with low and work your way up. For those of you who have been down the preceding roads, get ready. On high there are "48" tweezers grabbing at every single one of your hairs that it can grab hold of. The spinning apparatus that holds these "demon fingers" rotates at about the same speed as one of those low rider spinning hubcaps when the vehicle comes to a stop at an intersection.
This apparatus can be used on legs, arms, armpits, and the bikini/groin area.
WARNING!!! DO NOT USE THIS MACHINE IF YOU ARE SOBER, HAVE SMALL CHILDREN AROUND, HAVE A NEIGHBOR THAT IS LESS THAN 3 MILES AWAY WITHOUT PROPER WARNING OF POSSIBLE SCREAMING/CURSING/CRYING/SPITTING/SPITTING FIRE/HATING THE MAN WHO INVENTED IT AND THE HIGH HEEL!
It is suggested that no one be at home for fear of murder during use of this apparatus.
YOU WILL NEED:
A fifth of whiskey, or any hard liquor that will get you drunk quickly and keep you drunk as long as possible. This liquor should be kept on hand at all times.
A mouth gag, or a piece of thick wood to bite down on.
A soothing lotion.
An ice pack.. or 10 ice packs.
Delete the previous comment. Fill the whole tub up with ice.. Stick appendage in for relief.
LOTS AND LOTS OF NERVE!
I recommend that one SHAVES OR WAXES before attempting this. Then wait 2 days after shave (or up to 1-2 weeks after waxing) and try to just do the upkeep.
It is suggested that (from what I learned from a couple of FABULOUS tattoo artists) to pull the skin taught. (SP on that word.. I'm still recovering..) When doing so, begin by quickly moving apparatus at a 90 degree angle on skin. Once you know what it's like, slow down to get the plucking really going.
I am sure that most of you know that the legs and forearms are going to be about the same. The upper arm, arm pit, and inner thigh are a little more tricky.
IF you decide to "epilate" your bikini area, please drink extra liquor and have a paramedic standing by...
AND FOR THE LOVE OF THE WORLD DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DECIDE THAT A SALT SCRUB WOULD BE A FANTASTIC IDEA TO RELAX YOU AFTER DOING THIS!! THIS COULD BE FATAL TO NOT JUST YOU BUT YOUR WHOLE FAMILY WHILE THEY STAND BACK AND LAUGH AT YOU!!!
I didn't do that... SOBERLY I did everything.. TOP TO BOTTOM STONE COLD SOBER.. I am alive. I am not sure how, but I did survive.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Straight forward review Dec 01, 2011
By J. Browne
"Daughter of the King"
So, with so many conflicting reviews, lets see if I can shoot straight for you. I knew this would be painful, but gave it a 5 star rating because it does what it is supposed to do and is easy to clean (IMHO).
I received my epilator yesterday, and have used it twice, on legs, bikini area, underarms, and upper lip. Here is what I can tell you:
1) When I first touched my skin with the epilator it felt like razor blades slicing me, so I jerked it back to check. There were no cuts or bleeding, so I tried again. It still felt a lot like being cut to shreds, but it was tolerable knowing that it was the plucking I felt, and I wasn't being cut.
2) The more hair there is, the worse it feels. As the areas are epilated, the pain disappears, telling you the area is as smooth as it can be made by the epilator. Be sure to go over the area in a variety of directions to get those stubborn hairs.
3) More sensitive areas are going to be unbearable at first, so don't expect thorough epilating the first few times. Plan to use the device every other day or so for a couple of weeks to get a thoroughly smooth finish. I have pretty smooth legs and arm pits after two treatments, but the bikini area is going to take longer, since I can't hold the epilator in place very long.
4) Hair grows on varying schedules, so you have to epilate every few days to keep new hair growth plucked. The idea you can do this once and be smooth for 4 weeks is crazy. It is easier to use after the first thorough epilation, because there are fewer hairs to pluck, but it still needs to be done every few days to a week to keep smooth.
5) Be sure to exfoliate, and use a moisturizer or after-shave spray made with tea tree oil or other healing ingredients to prevent swelling and infection, as well as ingrown hairs. If you are very prone to those, don't epilate.
I think that covers it. If you can't tolerate waxing, this is worse, so don't try. I have had a Brazilian wax once, and three natural childbirths. I pride myself on having great pain tolerance, but I won't kid you, this feels awful at first. It gets better with time and repeated use. I prefer it to spending huge amounts of money on waxes, or dealing with the mess of waxing at home. Just what I've done so far with the device has more than paid for it in savings from waxing.
I hope the straight talk is helpful. The device is what it is, so don't expect not to feel pain when several hundred hairs per minute are being plucked. If you have great pain tolerance and a desire to avoid waxing, this is the product for you.
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