Hair removal methods

The materials used for epilators and other hair removal products varies depending on the price of the product. For low cost products, the epilator can be used for a few months and then has to be discarded.

If an epilator is used on dry skin, an ingrown hair may be formed, which can be painful to remove.   So it is important to ensure that the skin is moisturised and clean before using the epilator.

Ingrown hairs are also sometimes formed if threading is used to remove the unwanted hair.

The epilators and shavers available in the market are either battery operated or use a electric power supply.  Battery powered epilators are usually easier to use and handle,  but are less effective.  Epilators with a 230V power supply offer less flexibility, but are sometimes better for removing hair .

Shavers and epilators

A variety of shavers and epilators for hair removal are available.  Both have their advantages and disadvantages – epilators remove hair from the root, but it can be painful.  Shavers are more convenient, but hair regrowth is faster.

Philips satinelle epilator

A photo of the Philips Satinelle epilator reviewed earlier

Morphy Richards Epitrave – Epilator Hair Remover

2 Years National Warranty
Battery operated(2AA batteries) for convenience
One speed setting
Narrow strip of tweezers
Compact, portable and handy
Accessories – Dusting Brush

Morphy richards epilator head

Advantages

• It is battery operated, so no lose contact problem
• Compact, easy to handle
• Low price

Disadvantages

• The tweezers in the epilator head are relatively large.

The Philips Satinelle Epilator HP 6609 is advertised as having the following features

• Opti-start + massage cap for efficient and gentle epilation
• Hair lifting attachment with massage element
• Sensitive cap for delicate skin
• Bikini trimming head for precision styling
• Ergonomic grip for comfortable handling
• Extra speed setting for more sensitive zones
• Washable epilation head

Philips Satinelle Epilator HP 6609 is more compact compared to other epilators, but has a few design flaws which detract from its performance. When connected to 230 V power supply through a Belkin surge suppressor, it does not work at all, but functions intermittently when connected directly to the mains supply or through a GM power guard. Though it costs about Rs 1000 ($25) more than the Braun Silk Epil 3170, its performance is not as good.

Braun Silk Epil - Soft Perfection

Braun Silk Epil epilator is one of the most effective epilators available.

It has 2 heads for epilation,  Hair removal is painless and even small hairs are quickly removed.

Works on 240 V AC power supply.

The Braun Silk Epil epilator can be purchased online.

Review of hair removal products available  in India.  Includes the following information:

Name of Hair removal product

• Hair removal creams
• Shavers – Rechargeable , Battery operated,  220 VAC
• Epilators
• Facial Hair Trimmers
• Hair removal soaps
• Abrasive pads
• Hair removal (depilatory) creams

Pricing information:

• MRP
• Discounts offered at various stores

Product reviews – based on purchase and use of these products from various websites, performance after purchase and after 1 year

Hair removal manufacturer and importer information:

• Name of manufacturers in various countries of epilators,
• Address of factory
• For imported hair removal products, name of  epilator and shaver importers in India
• Website of manufacturer

Brands / makes covered:

• Braun
• Panasonic
• Orbit
• Brite
• Elisi
• Philips
• Anne French
• Cosmo silky
• DongFangHanzi

Pricing trends of  hair removal products at online shopping portals like :

• eBay.in
• Rediff shopping
• Indiatimes
• TolMol
• Talash.com
• ShopOnline.in
• Naaptol

Useful for manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and retailers of  hair removal products  .  Saves time on market research and competitive intelligence.

Photos of many of the products are available.

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The Panasonic Soie Epilator ES2028  is one of the better epilators available .  The epilator comes with a skin guard which makes removal of hair fairly painless compared to other products in the market.  It comes with 2 epilation heads  – one large for bigger skin areas like legs  and small for other skin surfaces.  A brush is  included for cleaning the hair that has been removed.

The epilator has an inbuilt battery which can be charged using the charger included in the package.  An inbuilt  LED indicates that the epilator is being charged. One charge is sufficient for several uses of the epilator.

This ES2028 Panasonic Soie Epilator has 2 speed settings – fast and slow, depending on the hair size and other factors.

Can be purchased on eBay.in and other online stores for prices from Rs 2849 (approx $62 )

Panasonic Soie Epilator ES2028 – this epilator was delivered in 2 days after payment by Paisapay.