Expert Advice - What is Epilation and How Does it Work? | Philips (2024)

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Expert Advice - What is Epilation and How Does it Work? | Philips? ›

Unlike waxing and tweezering, epilation hair removal goes beyond the surface of the skin to the root of the hair follicle. Rather than stripping the skin of its nutrients along with the hair – the unfortunate result of methods such as waxing – epilation protects the skin cells by removing the hair at the root.

An epilator is an electronic device that uses either tiny tweezer-like plates, rotating discs, or a spring coil that grab hair as you move it up and down the skin. An epilator works by grabbing the follicle and pulling out hair from its root, thus providing you with a long-lasting result.

epilation. noun. ep·​i·​la·​tion ˌep-ə-ˈlā-shən. : the loss or removal of hair.

Braun Silk-épil epilators are designed to pull the hair, not the skin. So there is minimal effect on the skin. For beginners, it's recommended to epilate in the bath as it helps open up pores for easier hair removal.

Epilation is a method of hair removal that pulls out the hairs along with the root, like waxing. Unlike waxing, however, when you know how to epilate correctly it doesn't have to be a painful process. You can also do it anytime, anywhere, and without the mess of waxing.

If you have sensitive skin, you may have severe rashes and boils. You may also experience some ingrown hair after using epilators and waxing. Exfoliation before using an epilator is the best practice to avoid ingrown hair. Moreover, try to avoid tight clothes on the area that have been epilated recently.

Although there are options that offer hair-free skin for a long time, very few are less painful. Epilation is one of the methods that hurts lesser than waxing, and in addition with some useful tips, you can reduce this epilation pain further.

You can also use an epilator to remove coarser hair such as heavy facial hair and bikini or pubic hair. These epilators have more tweezer heads and stronger motors to help manage thicker hair. If you use an epilator for pubic hair, test out a small area first to be sure it doesn't irritate your skin or cause a rash.

Remember, if an epilator hurts too much, it could be because of added pressure on the skin. For a painless epilator experience, don't press down but gently hold and guide your epilator over the skin, pulling the skin taut where possible to increase manoeuvrability.

Yes, epilators work and can be worth the investment to remove hair with lasting results.

Why am I still prickly after epilating? ›

Epilating pulls out hair from the root. Some after-effects like itchiness, redness or tightness after using your Philips epilator are normal, especially if you have sensitive skin. You may also see small bumps on your skin or experience a burning sensation. This goes away with time and is nothing to worry about.

Wet or dry? Its up to you but if dry, make sure your skin is completely dry. If wet, apply a little shower gel.

To prevent your hair from growing, you may have to perform between two and four cycles of epilation in conjunction with applying the FRÉNÉSIES cream. In extreme and very rare cases, the treatment may take up to 6 cycles to achieve the permanent results.

Treatment Frequency: Laser hair removal treatments are typically spaced 4-6 weeks apart, allowing time for the hair to go through its growth cycle. Epilation requires more frequent sessions, often every 2-3 weeks, as hair regrowth occurs more rapidly.

Exfoliate - Exfoliating before epilation helps to loosen any ingrown hairs and remove dead skin cells to prep the skin for a better result. Have a bath - Epilating wet skin generally works better and is more painless than epilating dry skin.

One benefit of using an epilator is that you'll get smoother skin, and the results may last longer than most other hair removal methods, like shaving, depilatory creams, or tweezing. Results vary from person to person, but you can expect smooth skin for up to 4 weeks.

Myth no. 4 - Hair Grows Back Thicker. Fact: No, your hair growth remains the same. Rather using the best quality epilator for the facemay result in finer and reduced hair growth.

Like waxing, the effects of epilating with a tweezer or needle epilator will typically last a couple of weeks. While electrolysis epilation is permanent, you'll probably need multiple electrolysis treatments.

Ingrown hairs and bumps are fairly common with both epilation and waxing. While it's impossible to guarantee a bump-free removal, there are a few things you can do to minimize your chances. Most importantly: exfoliate.