Epilation is removal of the entire hair, including the part below the skin, and is therefore longer-lasting. Methods include waxing, sugaring, epilation devices, lasers, threading, intense pulsed light or electrology. Hair is also sometimes removed by plucking with tweezers.
Typically you’ll hear of “Epilator” devices. These devices are similar to electric razors, except instead of a cutting plade on a rotary head, they have rows of tweezers which can pull hairs out by the root.
Advantages: Good for legs and arms . Can last from several days to several weeks.
Disadvantages: Can be hard to use on backs of legs. Skin must be pulled tight to avoid pinching . Some find it uncomfortable, especially on sensitive areas. Harder to use on fine hairs. Hair must be grown long enough for tweezers to grasp. Plucking hairs can lead to irritated skin and ingrown hairs.
If your goal is temporary hair removal then epliators, waxing, etc may be for you, but if you want permanent laser hair removal, then laser hair removal is your best bet.
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