How to Use an Epilator

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Invest in the highest quality device you can afford.. Use a "wet and dry" epilator for the most convenient and painless approach.. Buy a slow speed device with a small head if you have sensitive skin.

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1

Invest in the highest quality device you can afford.

Step 1

Invest in the highest quality device you can afford.

2

Use a "wet and dry" epilator for the most convenient and painless approach.

Step 2

Use a "wet and dry" epilator for the most convenient and painless approach.

3

Buy a slow speed device with a small head if you have sensitive skin.

Step 3

Buy a slow speed device with a small head if you have sensitive skin.

4

Use a device that comes with a sensitive area cap for intimate areas.

Step 4

Use a device that comes with a sensitive area cap for intimate areas.

5

Shave the area 1-3 days before you plan to epilate.

Step 5

Shave the area 1-3 days before you plan to epilate.

6

Exfoliate the area the day before epilating.

Step 6

Exfoliate the area the day before epilating.

7

Set aside at least 30 minutes to epilate and try to do it at night.

Step 7

Set aside at least 30 minutes to epilate and try to do it at night.

8

Take an over-the-counter painkiller 30-60 minutes before you begin.

Step 8

Take an over-the-counter painkiller 30-60 minutes before you begin.

9

Get in the shower and expose the area to warm water for 10 minutes.

Step 9

Get in the shower and expose the area to warm water for 10 minutes.

10

Hold the epilator at a 90-degree angle right next to the skin.

Step 10

Hold the epilator at a 90-degree angle right next to the skin.

11

Hold your skin taut with your free hand.

Step 11

Hold your skin taut with your free hand.

12

Turn the epilator on and adjust it to the slowest setting.

Step 12

Turn the epilator on and adjust it to the slowest setting.

13

Glide the epilator slowly over your skin in the direction of hair growth.

Step 13

Glide the epilator slowly over your skin in the direction of hair growth.

14

Take breaks if you need to.

Step 14

Take breaks if you need to.

15

Soothe the epilated skin with aloe vera gel or a good moisturizer.

Step 15

Soothe the epilated skin with aloe vera gel or a good moisturizer.

16

Clean your epilator thoroughly after using it.

Step 16

Clean your epilator thoroughly after using it.

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