There is nothing worse than the feeling of stubble. As in hair that you wanted gone that is now growing back. As a runner, this can't be fun. If your legs are bristly and you're trying to slide your running tights on, doesn't it kind of feel... wrong? And if your armpits are bristly and you are wearing something sleeveless, this can't be comfortable when your arms are moving back and forth continuously for miles and miles. Should I even point out what it might feel like to have bikini area stubble poking through skin tight compression shorts?
I don't ever ever experience these issues. Ever. Not because I'm well put together and I never forget to maintain these areas. I'm not. Not because I'm super particular and I don't leave the house without ensuring that proper personal maintenance is complete. That would be too much pressure for me.
It's not my problem because of this:
I haven't touched a razor in ages. I have been using an Emjoi Epilator for about six years or so. I will never go back to razors.
Years ago, a different brand of epilators hit the market and (from what I read and what I remember- I was a bit young to really consider one of these) using it was pretty painful. Epilators have since been redesigned so that there is less discomfort when using them.
For those that don't know, the Emjoi Epilator is am electronically operated hair removal device. There's a series of little tweezer discs that roll and pull the hair from the root as you glide it across your skin.
Why is an epilator more convenient than a razor?
(these are my opinions only- based on my own experience)
1. You don't have to shave regularly. Hair takes weeks to grow back. Weeks. For real.
2. It pulls hair from the root so you get a truly smooth finish. Shaving never gets that close.
3. When hair grows back, it's finer. I remember the discomfort of stubble being more annoying that the fact that I didn't want visible stubble. So if you go a few days "over due" it's not uncomfortable the way it is when you slack on your shaving.
4. You won't cut yourself.
5. You don't need shaving cream or water.
What are some of the inconveniences of an epilator?
(again, just my opinions)
1. It takes longer than running a razor over your skin in the shower. (But you don't have to do it NEARLY as often.)
2. When you first transition to an epilator, it hurts. It takes some getting used to. If you're a big wuss when it comes to pain, you may want to keep your razor for days when you're not in the mood.
3. When you first transition from razor to epilator, you may have a few ingrown hairs. It's been so long since I shaved anything that I don't remember if this happens when you shave.
4. It's rather annoying to forget this thing at home when traveling. Disposable razors can be purchased anywhere for a couple of dollars. The lowest priced epilator that I know of is maybe $40... Big difference.
5. Your children will (if they know what this thing is) dare each other to try it. So you ought to keep it well concealed.
And once again, I love this product. I think everyone should try it. And so does Emjoi. So they're letting me give two away. Want one???
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