PCOS Messages for May, 2001: Re: braun silk epil?

Re: braun silk epil?

From: Anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 01 May 2001 01:54:34 -0500

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Jodi,

I think I was the one praising the Braun-like hair removal devices. I've been using them since I was 17, and I almost never shave.

Zowie, Braun and Epilady are similar, in that they have the same removal technique: plucking. Epilady was my first, now I'm using Braun, and I'm happy with it. It is faster than the old version of Epilady, but if time is an issue then go back to shaving it takes me about an hour to do the legs (if you have less hair, it would take considerably less). You’re right, they’re not as easy to find in US. QVC is an option, and if you’re lucky you can find them in stores with electronic devices. Philips has a similar device too, and when I called them, they said they don’t market it in US, but I found one by chance in the mall. Try to get more info online, at Philips and Braun website, but if you buy it from Europe (where it’s as popular as Gillette for women in US), you’ll need a converter. All will hurt, especially if you’ve been shaving for years; at this point, I hardly feel pain. Some have an attached device that massages your skin at the same time, to diminish the pain. Good luck.

At Sun, 29 Apr 2001, Zowie wrote: >
>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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