You can buy epilators with heads specifically designed for different areas of the body too — such as arms, bikini lines and underarms — to really get your money's worth. Is it better to epilate long or short hair? When it comes to hair removal, everyone has a favorite — but an increasing number of skincare and beauty pros are reaching for epilators, handheld hair removal devices that uses a rotating head equipped with numerous tweezers to pull unwanted face and body hair from the root. In fact, it's the go-to method of hair removal for many Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab pros!

verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ For obvious reasons, delicate areas (hello, bikini line) may be a bit tender or just a general no-go area for some. Wedderburn advises using a lower setting or speed on these more sensitive areas. A machine with Blend capabilities gives you the ultimate treatment flexibility, allowing you to choose the best method depending on your individual clients’ requirements. When using the Epil 200 you can choose either of the two technologies, individually or of course, ‘blend’ the two. It's beneficial to have a routine when it comes to epilation, as this will help the skin get used to this method of hair removal, making the process more comfortable over time,’ says Wedderburn. ‘After epilating, the hairs are much finer and, over time, it becomes less time-consuming.’

What is epilating?

Meet the experts: Natalie Aguilar, RN, is a dermatological nurse and celebrity aesthetician in Los Angeles. Dr. Hadley King, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in New York City. Epilators that have both wet and dry functionality are ideal as they offer more versatility and use. Whether you're planning on using your epilator in the shower or out of it, you'll also want to make sure that you've chosen an epilator with an ergonomic, slip-proof grip for a more controlled and precise glide.

We have come together to make this vision a reality. We are trade associations, medicines manufacturing and technology companies, the UK medicines regulator, NHS organisations and patient groups. You'll want to take a look at how many tweezers are inside the epilator. Epilating larger skin areas like the arms and legs will be easier and faster with a device that has more tweezers, but it may also create more pain if you have sensitive skin. You should also look for tweezers that are wide and long as they will have a better chance at getting in deep as well as reaching short, stubby strands. Our panel judged them on how easy they were to use, their design, how well they removed hair and how much regrowth was spotted after a period of four and eight weeks of continued use. Shortwave Diathermy (SWD), found singularly in the Epil 100 is used to generate heat, which has a destructive cauterising effect on the target cell tissue. SWD is a newer method to its galvanic counterpart, it allows for a slightly faster treatment for hair removal (1-3 seconds application per hair)

Does epilating hurt?

Like any hair-removal method that removes the hair at the follicle level, there may be a level of discomfort, but this will vary from person to person and from epilator to epilator. The best epilators will minimise the pain and some may not even cause any discomfort at all, so it’s worth spending a little extra if you’re especially sensitive to pain.

Testers were given the choice to trial the device in either wet and/or dry conditions (if suitable for both), and were provided with all the attachments that come with the device, so they had the option to use it on all or specific areas of the body. Someone wishing to donate blood – be aware that you may have to wait 12 months post treatment to give blood. According to Dr. Frieling and GH Beauty Lab experts, finding the best epilator comes down to a number of factors: Although the 12 attachments and accessories that come with it may be verging on overkill, the Silk-Epil 9 has a number of winning in-built features that set it apart from other epilators on the market. The pivoting head is by far the most useful and is so effective at catching hairs on difficult areas such as knees that you’ll probably find it hard to live without it once you’ve used it. The Smartlight also makes it possible to epilate in badly lit rooms with little light, so you can see what you’re doing wherever you are. Top tip: Try taking a warm shower before using your epilator, or even using it in the shower (if you have a waterproof one) to help soften the skin and ease the pain. How Often Should You Epilate?Most epilators work best on dry skin, but wet and dry models can be used in the shower or bath, where the heat can open your pores and make the process a little less painful. Unless you have a particularly low pain threshold, though, a dry epilator is all you really need. Plus, although it may be easier and less irritating to the skin to epilate in the shower, doing so will make the process slower and less effective. What other features should I look for? Our goal is to work with our partners to define technology standards to enable medicines manufacturers to provide digital information in a secure, consistent, compliant, globally interoperable way, using third-party platforms or their own systems to deliver that information. The Epil 100 offers shortwave diathermy as its sole method of technology, whereas the Epil 200 offers Shortwave diathermy and Galvanic technology, in a machine which can be used for each method individually or as the popular blend technique. King adds that epilators are good options for those who aren't a good candidate for laser hair removal, or if you have sensitive skin that gets irritated by shaving or depilatory creams. And Aguilar cautions against using one if you have active acne, since an epilator can spread bacteria. There are a number of ways you can prep skin before epilating. Exfoliating with a scrub will help avoid ingrown hairs and bathing in warm water will help to open up pores –just make sure the water isn't too hot, as this could lead to skin irritation.