Epilators

[bug123]

Ok, so I have been very brave and bought meself an epilator. After I'd got over the excrutiating pain of the first time (nearly screamed the house down), I have finally overcome the pain and now can use it quite happily. Im noticing a real difference in my hair growth - there is definately less! but the problem is that i cant seem to get a completely smooth finish on my legs. I can always feel 'stubble' even though I exfoliate before doing it. Any advice?

[SRH]

Not posting with a solution - just to say I have the same problem. I suspect the epilators just can't catch hold of the tiniest hairs. I have noticed though that if you epilate more often the problem reduces - hairs are all at different parts of their growth cycles so if you can get to a stage where they are all at the earliest stage their will be less peeping out on the surface. I usually just have to have a quick shave or normal wax in addition to epilating for special occasions.

[weeal]

oooooh the pain, I remember it ripping hairs from my legs and at the ankles it was unbearable and I chucked it in the bin, perhaps I should have persevered if it gets easier

silky mits would help with the tiny hairs (Boots sell them)

[tickledtrout]

Do you exfoliate just before, according to the instructions on mine you should leave a number of days in between

[bug123]

I exfoliate once or twice a week (dont do it immediately before epilating - usually the morning or evening before) and then before I epilate, I rub my legs to sort of get the hairs to poke up! Soooo attractive!

[sophie_1003]

ooh i tried those silky mits n took me ages to do just one leg and really stung as well! although i use the facial ones and theyre great!

[Ice-Maiden]

Those silky mitts brought me out in a rash. Epilators are a definite no-no for me.

[lady_p_gold]

I have found that after a few times you just don't feel it anymore and it makes me very smooth, which setting do you use, I only use the stronger one for everything.