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

Re: braun silk epil?

From: Anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 01 May 2001 01:54:40 -0500

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Jodi,

I was the one praising the Braun-like hair removal devices. I’ve been a fan since I was 17, and I almost never shave.

Zowie,

If time is an issue, go back to shaving. It takes me close to 1 hour to do my legs. If you’re less hairy, it will take you considerably less. After all this time, I feel little pain. I would recommend using it weekly; the more often you use it, the less hair, hence less pain. Some have an attached massaging device that alleviates the pain. It’s not that easy to find one in US as it is in Europe. You can buy it online try Braun and Philips websites QVC, or at the store, if you’re lucky. I called Philips and they told me they don’t market epilators in US, but I found one at the mall! If you buy one from abroad, you may need a converter. “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.” That is not true at least the ones I had (about 5) allowed you to change the setting anytime. Epilady uses the same technique, i.e. plucking. Mine still works after 9 years, but it’s slower than the newer versions my mom uses it!

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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