Re: braun silk epil?
From: Chris (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 22:45:12 +1000
The product is called an epilator - maybe run that through a search engine?
Emma
>----- Original Message -----
From: Zowie <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 12:12 PM
Subject: Re: braun silk epil?
> Hi everyone,
> I saw this thread and had to respond. I've heard of the "Epilady" and
> was wondering if this device is similar. It's not a shaver as it plucks
> the hairs--is this like the Braun you're talking about? I have NEVER
> seen anything like this in ANY store and am very curious as to how I can
> get one. I have a Panasonic electric shaver that doesn't work well at
> all, regardless of what part I use (regular or bikini trimmer), so it
> sits in a drawer, and I've been using my husband's actually! I would
> LOVE to get a product that plucks the hairs rather than shaves them--but
> again, have NEVER seen one anywhere. I only heard about the "Epilady"
> in a TV ad YEARS ago. I had a friend who had it (I've still never seen
> it), and she told me it had different hair settings (coarse or fine),
> and that it hurt to use--so she was getting rid of it. She also said
> that you can't use it on different types of hair---that once you choose
> a hair setting, you shouldn't change it because it won't work. Is this
> true?? Where can I find a product like this?? Of course no one wants one
> that will hurt--so are there any recommendations from the ladies here?
> What "type" of product would this be called? (ex.--it's not a "shaver",
> so what title would it be?) Any info. is greatly appreciated!
> Thanks!--Zowie :)
>
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