Body hair removal is a practise that is now somewhat commonplace in western countries, where women are concerned. It is considered one of the core routines a woman should practise as part of her beauty regimen, since smooth skin is considered to be the most beautiful skin.
As body hair removal has grown in popularity amongst women (as well as some men), the number of different methods, techniques and indeed appliances on the market has also grown and become more diverse, to satisfy the preferences or requirements of each individual.
Shaving and waxing are two of the most popular - each possessing their own advantages and disadvantages. Shaving for instance is considered to be the most convenient and pain-free method of hair removal, but in the long run it can be the most time-consuming since cutting hairs level with the skin means that stubble will inevitably protrude after a day or two.
Waxing is often preferred for this reason, but it is widely regarded as being a less than pleasurable hair removal method. Waxing can be a messy, time-consuming (and not to mention somewhat painful) process however, and if done at a professional beauty salon, can also be expensive.
One method which is very much similar to waxing, but less messy and more cost-effective in the long run is epilation. This is a process carried out by an electrical appliance that to some degree resembles a shaver, but is known as an epilator. Epilators work by tweezer action - grabbing a hold of and ripping hair from the follicles by the root - just like waxing. This allows the skin to remain stubble-free for a longer period of time.
The great thing about epilators is that in comparison to waxing there is less mess, less fuss and they can be used time and time again.
Although by no means a new hair removal technique, recent advances in technology have made epilation a much more efficient and comfortable experience, which is seeing more and more women jump on the epilation bandwagon in place of shaving and waxing.
