https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 15:30:07 +0000 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 07:11:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=42212 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5899488&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5899488 Author: moniq211114
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Posted: 14 July 2016 at 7:11am

I personally love my electric epilator Karmin ]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2016 07:11:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5899488&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5899488 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802908&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802908 Author: Red
Subject: 42212
Posted: 19 June 2012 at 10:31am

I would much rather wax than use an epilator as it is over and done with so much faster!]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:31:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802908&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802908 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802886&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802886 Author: tiny1
Subject: 42212
Posted: 19 June 2012 at 8:31am

I use a Braun silk epilator, I found it painful the first time but did have super hairy legs. I now find that the hair grows back slower and there is less of it so it only stings a little round the back of my knees. I also use it on my underarms, this is more painful but so worth it.
I do it every couple of weeks, the hair doesn't have to be long, it'll pick up very short hair.
Time wise it is slower than shaving but definately easier than trying to juggle childcare to go and get a wax.
Good luck with your decision!!]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:31:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802886&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802886 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802845&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802845 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 42212
Posted: 18 June 2012 at 8:47pm

I remember having one when I was younger as well & it was torture, but then again I hate being waxed. Just had my eyebrows plucked and had tears in my eyes. Low pain threshold here too (who'd have though I could do birth without pain relief though )]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:47:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802845&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802845 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802838&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802838 Author: HaumoanaNZ
Subject: 42212
Posted: 18 June 2012 at 8:14pm

I found the epilator pure torture. I have a low pain threshold and prefer going somewhere to have my legs waxed as someone else has control then and I can't wimp out.]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:14:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802838&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802838 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802690&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802690 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 42212
Posted: 17 June 2012 at 2:04pm

I have never used a epilator only waxing and shaving and rather stick to shaving less painful. ]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:04:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802690&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802690 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802676&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802676 Author: Caro07
Subject: 42212
Posted: 17 June 2012 at 11:28am

I have one that I use intermittently. Don't find it too painful, certainly no worse than waxing. The main downside for me is that it takes longer than shaving.]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2012 11:28:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802676&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802676 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802645&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802645 Author: TrinaL
Subject: 42212
Posted: 16 June 2012 at 7:20pm

I have used one for years and have never gone back to shaving or waxing.
Yeah it isn't comfortable but I have never found it really painful. I do have quite a high pain threshold though. I have other friends who use them no problem as well.
]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 19:20:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802645&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802645 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802635&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802635 Author: Hadlam
Subject: 42212
Posted: 16 June 2012 at 5:41pm

I bought a epilator a couple of years ago, used it a couple of times and never again since!! Why?! It was painful, ended in rash and bumps and didn't grow back any slower so i continue to shave which I prefer :)

Maybe I wasn't using it right lol]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:41:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802635&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802635 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802622&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802622 Author: JadeC
Subject: 42212
Posted: 16 June 2012 at 2:52pm

Ugh, I tried one once when I was a teenager, and it was so terrible! I found it so, so painful, but then I haven't waxed my legs, so can't compare sorry. Hopefully someone who has done both will post!]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:52:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802622&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802622 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42212&PID=5802585&title=epilator-vs-shaving-legs#5802585 Author: pumpkino
Subject: 42212
Posted: 16 June 2012 at 8:49am

Has anyone used an epilator/Epilady?? I am considering getting one with Flybuys points but don't know enough about them. Currently I try to just get my legs waxed (but usually have to do top up shaves in between) but an epilator would be cheaper and easier as I would be doing it at home rather than having to find the time for an appointment that fits with the kids etc.

My main question is how often do you have to do it - how long does it last and do you have to wait until the hair is a certain length before you do it again, like you do with waxing? And how long does it take to do your legs?

I'm guessing it hurts less (or at least no more than) waxing but if it's seriously painful let me know!

Any other comments, recommendations, warnings welcome.

Thanks ladies :)
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