Epilators
To begin with a quick definition:
Epilation refers to the process whereby hair is removed below the surface of the skin, at the root level. Most epilation systems pull out the hair, although lasering and electrolysis affect the follicle.
An epilator is an electrical device that pulls out the hair.
Epillation methods include the different types of plucking such as waxing, threading, sugaring and mechanical or electrical devices that grasp and pull out multiple hairs at a time. Plucking can be defined as the pulling out of individual hairs.
More on Epilators
There are several types of electrical epilators available, that utilize different means of clutching hairs and then pulling them out from the roots.
Epilation can be painful and even cause bleeding. However if properly done there should be no lasting effects. Ingrown hairs, and rashes can also occur.
On the positive side over time the hair regrowth is reduced and the hair weakened.
As hair growth does not take palce in a controlled and simultaneaus manner, where individual hairs may be at different growth intervals or stages, epilation techniques requiere several sessions, both relating to the general growth and due to the different cycles.
When epilating the period of time involved before regrowth is longer than when depilating (such as in shaving with the hair being cut above the skin) and can go up to 8 weeks, depending on the area being epilated.
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