Is it possible to permanently remove hair using a photoepilator?

Women constantly struggle with excess hair on their bodies. But most of all they are stressed by facial hair, the growth of which needs to be regulated more often than in other areas. And if eyebrows are corrected based on fashion requirements, but the mustache above the upper lip (even barely noticeable) causes a lot of inconvenience. There is not only a cosmetic factor here, but also a psychological one - women are embarrassed by such vegetation.

A facial epilator has its own characteristics and functions.

Epilation on the face

You can remove unnecessary hair on your legs, arms, and even in the bikini area in various ways. As for the face, not all options are acceptable here. Women sometimes have contraindications for some hair removal procedures (for example, laser hair removal). Many are not satisfied with the high prices of procedures, and not every woman regularly visits salons.

To take care of your appearance at home, you have to use alternative products, chosen individually. But, let’s say, tweezers are a thing of the past, and a standard epilator is not convenient to use on the face. And as a way out of the situation - the production of a special device for facial hair removal from.

The facial epilator appeared on domestic shelves relatively recently, but many women have already appreciated the indispensability and benefits of the device. It is quite compact and lightweight, and also has a waterproof body, which allows you to use the tool even while taking a shower. So you can remove facial hair with this device in 2 modes: dry and wet.

Facial care can be necessary to maintain self-esteem at the proper level.
“Braun” is equipped with an attachment that performs its “duties” with the help of many built-in microtweezers. The narrow head of the device allows it to be easily placed in the mustache, chin, forehead and eyebrow area, without causing discomfort to the woman during the procedure. This ensures maximum epilation precision. In addition to hair removal, Brown also performs deep cleansing of the skin using vibrations of the nozzle.

Among the many modifications of the epilator, the “Braun Face” model is popular among women. Carrying out a gentle treatment on the face, the epilator performs complete removal, reliably capturing even the smallest hairs.

10 micro-holes do not just replace 1 tweezers - they significantly speed up the process and make cleaning better. An additional brush smoothes and renews the skin. It can also be used to gently remove makeup.

How to choose an epilator for the face

Currently, there is not a very wide variety of facial epilators on the market. The most famous are Braun Face and Tweeze.

Table: comparison of various mechanical and electrical devices

Photo gallery: facial epilators

Mechanical epilator for the face Spring costs about 70 rubles

Mechanical facial epilator De Co costs approximately 200 rubles

Electric facial epilator Braun Face costs about 5 thousand rubles

Electric facial epilator Tweeze costs about 600 rubles

The Braun SE 7931 epilator with a face attachment costs about 8 thousand rubles

How to choose the device that is right for you? If you want to receive complete and high-quality facial care, then pay attention to Braun Face. The manufacturers of this epilator offer a whole set that includes a makeup removing brush and a removable head.

If the cheapness of the product is important to you, then choose a mechanical epilator. It does not remove hair as well as an electric one, but it has a reasonable price (about 200 rubles).

For women who love practicality, the Tweeze epilator is most suitable. You can use it on both your face and body, and such a device is quite inexpensive (about 500 rubles).

Advantages of the type of hair removal

The Braun epilator was created specifically for facial care, which already makes it a valuable device, because... Here the features of the skin and the contours of the skull are taken into account. The device also has a number of other advantages.

The Braun Face epilator is popular all over the world.

• “Brown” is so easy to use that it allows you to deal with hairs even in your nose.
• Using the device, you can deal with both single hair and entire “thickets”.
• After using the epilator, the need for a subsequent procedure will arise no earlier than 3 weeks later.
• During hair removal, the device does not come into contact with the skin, which means it does not cause severe irritation.
• Using an epilator for the face, there is no need to resort to other means and all kinds of additions.

We can say that this device is quite convenient and economical, and also gives good results. But a couple of points can be considered negative:

• The procedure should not be carried out before going outside, because... after it, the skin on the face remains slightly swollen and red for some time.
• At first, hair removal with Braun may seem painful, because... on the face, the nerve endings are very close to the surface of the skin.

These negative aspects are not so significant, and you can adapt to them. With regular use of the power machine, the receptors very quickly get used to the procedure and no longer react so painfully to it. If you absolutely cannot tolerate such pain, try doing facial depilation with a painless cream.

How the device works

A facial epilator works the same as a regular epilator. It differs only in shape and size: the device is more compact and lighter. The narrow head of the device helps to treat any area of ​​the face: chin, forehead, area above the upper lip and near the eyebrows. An electric epilator does not come into contact with the skin, so it does not cause as much irritation as a razor or tweezers.

The facial epilator works just like a regular epilator.

Of course, like a conventional device, this device has one important drawback: pain. But it doesn't compare to the many benefits, such as the fact that the procedure doesn't have to be done very often. The effect lasts for three weeks.

Mechanical epilator

A mechanical facial epilator is a simple device consisting of a spring and handles that help you hold it comfortably. Many people prefer this type of device because of its low price and small size, as well as its ease of care: you just need to wash the spring.

When using a mechanical epilator, a spring moves, hairs are captured and pulled out by the roots.

The method of using a mechanical facial epilator is as follows:

1. Wash your face and use a facial scrub.
2. Dry your skin completely.
3. Bend the spring of the device so that it takes the shape of an inverted letter U.
4. Apply the device to the desired area, sliding against the direction of hair growth.
5. Spin the spring.
6. If not all hair has been removed, repeat the procedure again.
7. Wipe the treated area with tonic (which does not contain alcohol) or chamomile decoction.
8. Moisturize your skin with face cream.

Personally, I don't have the patience to tinker with mechanical epilators. At the same time, many of my friends got used to it. Now for them this procedure goes very quickly, and the pain is almost not felt. Choosing an epilator is a matter of taste and habit.

Electrical appliance

An electric epilator is much more effective than a mechanical one. It has higher speed and power. It removes up to 200 hairs in one revolution.

The advantages of an electric epilator are as follows:

• reaches hair in hard-to-reach areas;
• easy to use;
• very often comes complete with several additional devices for the procedure.

The method of using such a device is as follows:

1. Take a shower or pre-cleanse your face, removing all makeup. If desired, use a scrub that will help remove dead skin particles from the epidermis.
2. Pat your face dry with a towel and wait until it dries.
3. Move the epilator head against the hair growth, slowly. Repeat this action no more than twice in one place, otherwise you will get severe irritation.
4. After completing the procedure, disinfect the skin, for example, by wiping it with a tonic that does not contain alcohol.
5. Apply cream. It will help relieve discomfort.

Video: review of the Braun Face device

Epilator characteristics

To choose the right device for caring for facial hair, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics, this will allow you to choose the best epilator options:

• It is necessary to pay attention to the number of revolutions - this affects the speed of the procedure.
• The number of speeds also matters. Don't stop at just one option. It's better when there is an alternative for skin types.
• As for power, both batteries and the electrical network are quite acceptable options.
• The more options, the better, so you should choose a dual mode - wet and dry hair removal.
• Floating heads allow you to adapt to the features of the facial contour.

What do floating heads look like?

• Functional attachments will come in handy - for massage, peeling, cleaning, which provides additional opportunities for skin care.
• For sensitive skin, models with a blowing function are suitable, which can reduce pain.
• And the lighting built into the device will help you see the most inconspicuous hairs.

You can get acquainted with the models of epilators on the manufacturers’ websites, where there is a description of the characteristics. After analyzing the options, it is not difficult to decide for yourself which ones are the best.

Is it possible to remove facial hair with an epilator?

Women with noticeable facial hair are thinking about using an epilator. Of course, a conventional device will not work here, because the skin in these places is very delicate and prone to irritation, and its use is also inconvenient. In this case, you should think about buying an epilator for the face.

The smaller head of the facial epilator allows you to remove hair from any small areas (upper lip, chin, above and below the eyebrows)

There is no need to worry about whether the device can be used on sensitive facial skin. Quite the opposite: it will be less traumatic for your epidermis than if you shaved your hair with a regular razor.

The facial device, unlike a standard epilator, has a smaller and more comfortable head. Using a conventional depilatory device, you risk causing microtrauma to your skin, even if it is invisible at first glance. However, later this will cause the appearance of acne, peeling and simply excessive dryness of the epidermis.

Description of Braun models

Since the facial epilator is considered a new product in the field of cosmetology, few manufacturers have yet paid attention to this product. Among those who have already begun to create their own lines, the trend is so far (China), because the device is equipped with additional necessary devices. Below is an overview of popular models:

• "Braun SE 820 Face" has already been mentioned above. With its help, it is easy to remove excess hair above the upper lip, in the chin area, and also to model eyebrows.

Required model equipment

• Two in one - this is the Braun FG 1100 SilkFinish device. It combines an epilator and a trimmer (in other words, tweezers and scissors). The model is equipped with a backlight that allows you to detect even the finest hair.
• “Braun Silk-epil 9-558 Wet&Dry” is a very expensive device because it is multifunctional and allows you to solve several problems in caring for your appearance. Additional accessories make it possible to care not only for the face, but also for the entire body. In addition to hair removal, this device also performs light acupressure.

If you come across epilators from other manufacturers on sale, you should also take them into account. For example, a good model “Panasonic ER-GN25” (Russia) allows you to specifically remove fine hair. And “Remington EP7030” (China) is designed for coarse hair. A set of attachments allows you to adjust the grip area of ​​the treated area.

Basic Rules

So, using this device with your own hands is not at all difficult. The main thing is to remember the basic rules that will simplify the procedure as much as possible and make it painless (read also the article “Hydrogen peroxide for unwanted hair - a simple and effective remedy”).

Armpit hair removal

Advice! Choosing an epilator today is not difficult - there are many models available in stores. Including, you can buy an epilator to remove facial hair.

Naturally, the price of models fluctuates, but we recommend not saving. Because cheap products not only break down quickly, but also cope with their tasks ineffectively.

By the way, girls and women who have never used the device before are interested in how long their hair does not grow after using an epilator. There is no clear answer here.

It all depends on several factors:

• model of the device you are using;
• hair stiffness;
• area of ​​the body where vegetation was removed.

Compact model for home use

Preparatory stage

The most important thing is to properly prepare the skin, which will simplify the procedure and make it more effective.

For this:

• take a hot bath, which will allow the pores to expand and facilitate the process of removing vegetation;

Note. Of course, today there are models of epilators that can be used directly in the bathroom. But if you have a regular product, then before using it it is important to dry the skin as best as possible so that there is no trace of moisture on it.

The photo shows an epilator that can be used in water

• Apply lotion to remove sebum, but this step is not necessary, especially after a bath;
• adjust the speed of the device - at a very high speed, tall, coarse processes are not removed, but break, therefore the effectiveness of the procedure is significantly reduced.

How to use an epilator

There are also unwritten rules on how to use the device correctly:

• it must be carried out strictly against hair growth;
• it should be at right angles to the skin;
• With your free hand, lightly stretch the skin at the site of hair removal - this will speed up the process;
• As soon as you feel that the discomfort in the treated area has disappeared, you can move on to the next one.

You can use such devices without fear of injury.

How to reduce discomfort

Naturally, the procedure itself is not pleasant, even if you use the most modern epilator model. However, there are a few tricks that can minimize discomfort.

Note. Some people are interested in the question: “Is it possible to remove facial hair with an epilator?” In principle, it is possible, but this process is very painful. Plus, there are other more effective ways to get rid of vegetation.

To reduce potential discomfort, the most important thing is not to tense up, not to be afraid and to relax as much as possible.

For this:

• turn on appropriate music;
• remember something good or just dream;
• Imagine how sexy and desirable you will become when your skin gets rid of hair and becomes amazingly smooth.

After completing the procedure, be sure to soothe the skin - apply the appropriate product to areas of the body.

By properly tuning into the procedure, you will significantly reduce the likelihood of unpleasant sensations.

Note. Quite often, red spots may appear on the skin after the procedure. Which is not surprising - after all, the hairs are removed from the roots. Therefore, hair removal should be carried out at least 12 hours before you go out in public.

Reasons for poor sugar depilation

Despite the benefits of sugaring, stubble after such depilation is a common occurrence in the first stages. This is due to uneven hair growth.

Using a razor makes this reason invisible, since the cut-through cover is completely shaved off by morning. During sugaring, only regrown hairs are removed, while a slight covering remains. At the same time, it is invisible to the eye, but noticeable upon contact, so there is no smoothness.

A similar result appears not only after depilation, but also several days later. At this time, the body, left without a protective cover, begins to actively stimulate the growth of frozen bulbs, growing bald areas.

Such hairs on the skin look like black dots, and after a few days - stumps. For this reason, you should not give up sugaring, since after six months of constant manipulation this effect will disappear.

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Sugar depilation is also dangerous because it breaks off hairs instead of completely eliminating them. This is due to:

• The genetic structure of hair that is prone to breakage.
• Unnaturally thin and dry skin.
• Vitamin deficiency in the body. Vitamin deficiency leads to the leaving of stumps, hair loss on the head, deterioration of the epithelium and breaking of nails.
• The presence of hard hair as a result of prolonged use of the razor. To obtain ideal smoothness in this case, four sessions are required at intervals of about three weeks. Therefore, it is forbidden to use a razor when sugaring.

However, the most common cause of prickly legs after sugar depilation is considered to be insufficient qualifications of the specialist. In such cases, the hairline breaks off significantly if:

• The specialist did not familiarize the client with tips for preparing and cleaning the epithelium from hardened particles that complicate the exit of the follicle. At the same time, keratinized skin increases the pain of the procedure and significantly increases the risk of stump formation.
• The technique of preparing the skin by a specialist who uses an ineffective degreasing lotion and does not change gloves is not maintained
• There is no ability to use sugar paste, talc is applied incorrectly, or normal hair is not removed immediately.
• The master removes the caramel with a cover that is not in accordance with the growth of vegetation, which ends in breaking off the hairs with further ingrowth.

Due to the unsatisfactory qualifications of the specialist, stubble remains even after the twentieth session of sugar depilation, so in this case it is necessary to find a professional master with extensive experience.

How many photoepilation sessions are needed to get rid of hair forever?

The number of sessions will depend on the individual characteristics of your body:

1. From the amount of melanin in the follicles, since the light effect of the photoepilator is aimed specifically at this unique pigment.
2. Depending on the color of your hair (if it is already very light and has little pigment, a method such as photoepilation may not be suitable for you at all).
3. From individual characteristics. If after three or four manipulations the hairs have not fallen off completely or not all, then you will have to do three or four more sessions.
4. Hair is removed at different rates in different areas of the body.

Please note that gray hair cannot be photoepilated at all.

When you are given a promise in a salon that the hair will be removed forever after the first, well, in extreme cases, after the second procedure, keep in mind that this is a common advertising ploy. Meanwhile, after several procedures, the hair will actually stop growing!