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Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:41 pm  |
I did do it on the face now I'm getting those pores and bumps!! Doesn't really hurt.. Now I'm trying to find a solution to get rid of these bumps because I would want to continue epilating my face!  My face looks fuller and clean after I epilate it. |
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Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:50 pm |
| Lisey wrote: |
| Leidon! You ordered both mini ones? I would recommend a larger one for legs and bigger areas as the mini (emjoi) one uses batteries, so I would be worried about overusing it. |
oh oh. I thought I ordered one mini & that the optima was for the legs? |
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Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:50 pm |
I remember getting my Epilady when it first came out. They tried it on the top of your hand at the store to show you how it felt. All I can say is it felt a whole lot different on the top of my hand than it did on other regions! Painful you ask? Hmmm, it's a toss up for me...epilation, giving birth, epilation, giving birth....  |
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Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:56 pm |
| leidon wrote: |
| Lisey wrote: |
| Leidon! You ordered both mini ones? I would recommend a larger one for legs and bigger areas as the mini (emjoi) one uses batteries, so I would be worried about overusing it. |
oh oh. I thought I ordered one mini & that the optima was for the legs? |
You got the emjoi optima? Oooh.. I would suggest you trying the small one first to see if you could handle the pain.. I got the bigger size first though, lol. It doesn't really hurt at all if you're used to waxing.. I'm just not used to waxing around the bikini area, so that part still hurts to me, but the arms, underarms, and legs, were a breeze to me. I got Braun Silk-epil x'elle, and would highly recommend it!!!
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=153490&catid=50621&trx=PLST-0-SEARCH&trxp1=50621&trxp2=153490&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SEARCH |
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Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:58 pm |
| lil_miss_skincare wrote: |
| I remember getting my Epilady when it first came out. They tried it on the top of your hand at the store to show you how it felt. All I can say is it felt a whole lot different on the top of my hand than it did on other regions! Painful you ask? Hmmm, it's a toss up for me...epilation, giving birth, epilation, giving birth.... |
The newer ones are suppose to hurt less now!  |
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Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:24 pm |
Hi Lisa,
Hard to get past that first negative experience (Yowsah!) but maybe I'll brave it one of these days and try one of the new ones -- I'd love it if I could tolerate it!
From another Lisa |
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Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:41 pm |
I have used these for about eight years now and they have improved SO MUCH!!! I can't live without mine ... I do my legs/thighs/bikini area and underarms as well. I'm so used to smooth skin and gentle regrowth now that if I have to use a razor the stubble actually hurts!
I haven't worked up the nerve to try it on my upper lip yet though ... I still use my tweezers for that! |
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Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:47 pm |
| leidon wrote: |
| Lisey wrote: |
| Leidon! You ordered both mini ones? I would recommend a larger one for legs and bigger areas as the mini (emjoi) one uses batteries, so I would be worried about overusing it. |
oh oh. I thought I ordered one mini & that the optima was for the legs? |
the optima is a full size one, don't worry. it's supposed to be good also -- let us know how you like it! |
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Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:49 am |
I bought the Braun Silk Epil xelle. It's seriously taking me a few days just to do my lower leg. I do it a little on one leg, switch to the other. Stop. Come back to it in a few minutes...repeat. Stop for day. Come back next day, ditto.
OW!!!
It definitely hurts more than a tattoo!!! But I hear it gets better, sometimes even the second time around, pain -wise.
Is this true? Will it hurt less the more I use it?
I'm determined to make this work...I don't wanna shave anymore!!! |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:02 am |
Well I'm used to waxing and tweezing so when I first got my Braun silk-epil x'elle it was almost like nothing for me.. It takes less than 5 minutes to finish entire my legs. I use it everywhere except my face. I think it probably will take time for you since you were used to shaving and not waxing? Just don't give up.. it'll eventually hurt no more.. Anyways,  my epilator!! |
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Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:34 am |
| Lisey wrote: |
| Well I'm used to waxing and tweezing so when I first got my Braun silk-epil x'elle it was almost like nothing for me.. It takes less than 5 minutes to finish entire my legs. I use it everywhere except my face. I think it probably will take time for you since you were used to shaving and not waxing? Just don't give up.. it'll eventually hurt no more.. Anyways, my epilator!! |
The only experience I've ever had waxing was one strip on on my right calf. I yelped so loud the cat puffed up and ran away.
Needless to say that was the end of my waxing experience so I'm using it on skin that's never had the pleasure of having your hairs ripped out. 
I just hope it gets better... but man...this is a test of pain tolerance!!! I have a tattoo on a very painful area (inside of left wrist) and it was nearly as bad as this...and I thought the tattoo was bad.  |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:27 pm |
| ParisTroika wrote: |
I hear it gets better, sometimes even the second time around, pain -wise.
Is this true? Will it hurt less the more I use it?
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It's true as long as you don't wait too long before your next round.
When I bought my first machine more than 15 years ago I'd never used wax or anything like that before. The first time it felt like I was flaring the skin off, but that was just the first time. From that on it's been more and more painless and now it's just tickling a little. So give it a few tries and I'm sure you'll be happy |
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Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:38 pm |
| Cadia wrote: |
| ParisTroika wrote: |
I hear it gets better, sometimes even the second time around, pain -wise.
Is this true? Will it hurt less the more I use it?
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It's true as long as you don't wait too long before your next round.
When I bought my first machine more than 15 years ago I'd never used wax or anything like that before. The first time it felt like I was flaring the skin off, but that was just the first time. From that on it's been more and more painless and now it's just tickling a little. So give it a few tries and I'm sure you'll be happy |
I agree with Cadia.. Don't wait too long! I waited a little long to epilate my bikini area, and boy did it hurt!! Ouch! |
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Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:44 pm |
| Lisey wrote: |
| Cadia wrote: |
| ParisTroika wrote: |
I hear it gets better, sometimes even the second time around, pain -wise.
Is this true? Will it hurt less the more I use it?
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It's true as long as you don't wait too long before your next round.
When I bought my first machine more than 15 years ago I'd never used wax or anything like that before. The first time it felt like I was flaring the skin off, but that was just the first time. From that on it's been more and more painless and now it's just tickling a little. So give it a few tries and I'm sure you'll be happy |
I agree with Cadia.. Don't wait too long! I waited a little long to epilate my bikini area, and boy did it hurt!! Ouch! |
how long is too long? |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:49 pm |
| ParisTroika wrote: |
| Lisey wrote: |
| Cadia wrote: |
| ParisTroika wrote: |
I hear it gets better, sometimes even the second time around, pain -wise.
Is this true? Will it hurt less the more I use it?
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It's true as long as you don't wait too long before your next round.
When I bought my first machine more than 15 years ago I'd never used wax or anything like that before. The first time it felt like I was flaring the skin off, but that was just the first time. From that on it's been more and more painless and now it's just tickling a little. So give it a few tries and I'm sure you'll be happy |
I agree with Cadia.. Don't wait too long! I waited a little long to epilate my bikini area, and boy did it hurt!! Ouch! |
how long is too long? |
I think about a month or so!
I usually epilate 1-2 weeks or so. My hair grow pretty slow from epilating. |
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Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:59 pm |
| Lisey wrote: |
| ParisTroika wrote: |
| Lisey wrote: |
| Cadia wrote: |
| ParisTroika wrote: |
I hear it gets better, sometimes even the second time around, pain -wise.
Is this true? Will it hurt less the more I use it?
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It's true as long as you don't wait too long before your next round.
When I bought my first machine more than 15 years ago I'd never used wax or anything like that before. The first time it felt like I was flaring the skin off, but that was just the first time. From that on it's been more and more painless and now it's just tickling a little. So give it a few tries and I'm sure you'll be happy |
I agree with Cadia.. Don't wait too long! I waited a little long to epilate my bikini area, and boy did it hurt!! Ouch! |
how long is too long? |
I think about a month or so!
I usually epilate 1-2 weeks or so. My hair grow pretty slow from epilating. |
I think it'll take me that long to get through both legs so I should be fine.
As soon as I finish I'll turn around and start again. |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:05 pm |
| I love mine. I just try to do it often enough so that I don't have to get ALL the regrown hairs bc that's too painful. I do my face once in a while. Mostly I use this for underarms. Sometimes legs and arms too. Yes, I hate body hair! |
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Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:02 pm |
| ParisTroika wrote: |
[I think it'll take me that long to get through both legs so I should be fine.
As soon as I finish I'll turn around and start again. |
Yes, just keep going 
Lisey's schedule sounds just perfect. In the beginning I think the clue is make sure your new hairs don't get time to get themselves too attached. After a while it's not painful even if you wait longer. |
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Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:47 am |
Another question
I seem to be missing hairs with it and some seem to be breaking instead of ripping out from the root. Is this normal or is something wrong in my technique?
It took me three days to do both lower legs
I finally finished yesterday...I'll be working on my upper legs starting tonight. I can't believe how sensitive I am on my legs! The back, lower part of my calf and the front of my knees hurt the worst.
I KNOW the back of my upper legs and the inside of my thighs is going to be THE WORST. <cringe> |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Sat Jun 09, 2007 9:45 am |
Wow, finished already? Then it will only get better
About the breaking hairs, I think it's quite normal that some
hair break rather than being pulled out in the beginning.
Are you really sure you want to do the inside of your thighs? It hurts me just thinking about it |
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Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:08 am |
I do. I have very dark hair that I sometimes have to shave twice, especially if I'm going put. The inside of my thighs is most prone to razor burn because that is often the area (that and the back of my upper legs (quads)) I have to go over twice in a day because the hair grows so fast. That's the region I most wanted to get with the epilator! Argh. It's going to kill I know...but if it takes me two weeks gosh darn it...I'm going to do it.
I nicer looking legs...maybe then I'll start wearing shorts more often as the temps are above 100 right now. Pants just get to you after awhile! |
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32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:48 am |
You're brave!
Even more since you've just suffered through the calf area. But I understand it a bit better now. You'll save a lot of time and the hairs will be reduced. So lots to gain
Let's just hope it's not as bad as it sounds  |
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Sat Jun 09, 2007 11:00 am |
| ParisTroika wrote: |
| ... as the temps are above 100 right now. |
That's excellent. The warmer the better. I found that hairs are a lot easier to pull when it's warm.
(Reading my own post makes me feel like a madcap specialized in depilation ) |
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Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:11 pm |
I find that some of the finer hairs tend to break off rather than being pulled out by the root. Epilating is not perfect by any means, but it's so much better than shaving so it's worth it.
I've been epilating for a few years and only recently braved doing my bikini line, it was a very tense and nervewracking experience You do get used to the 'pain' though and like others have said, after you've done your legs a few times, providing you don't let the hairs grow back too much then you'll begin to barely feel anything when you epilate them. |
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Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:11 am |
Do you girls get silky smooth skin after epilating? Please help!
I have been epilating on a daily basis to combat the feel of the stubbles. My bf even asked me if i've been shaving..... Right after an epilating session, I can still feel the stubbles. What am i doing wrong?
IF I leave the leg to grow out for 1 month (frustrating month) and then epilate, my leg will feel smooth for about 2 to 3 days. It's silly to have hairy legs for 27 days and smooth legs for 3 days... |
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