Shaver Or Epilator?

[Guest Zandra]

Hello all. <3 Guess I should start off with a bit of history on my body hair removal experiences, before getting into my question. Most of my body actually takes fairly well to it; arms, chest, back, underarms, etc. are all fine. My legs and tummy, though... Regular shaving doesn't work... at all. I've tried numerous different methods and I still get those annoying razor bumps. While Nair, waxing, and whatnot whatnot yield better results; both are messy, the cost really adds up, and the non-wax methods don't keep me smooth enough to be worthwhile. I currently own a budget Norelco electric shaver that I use for my face and works well enough that I'm considering looking into electric options for my stubborn leg and tummy hair. Thanks to my new job, I have a few choices to pick from that come with the benefit of an employee discount. These two seem to be the best candidates, in my opinion, and was wondering which direction I should go here.

1) Remington BHT-600 Body and Back Groomer

This one is a body shaver designed for male hair, and claims to shave it smooth with no nicks. I've only been able to find 2 reviews for it online, though. One was a single 1-star rating on Amazon. The other was a link from the official Remington website to some blog, where the other pretty much copied the text from the box.

2) Remington EP-5000 Essentials Nanosilver Epilator & Shaver

I've been really wanting to try a modern epilator (the last one I used was ancient and not very good...) since my legs seem to take somewhat well to waxing. The alternate shaving head is nice, too, but probably not as effective as the one on the BHT-600. It has a 4-star rating on Amazon, but from only 5 reviews.

Anyway... I was hoping to see if anyone on the site has had any experience with either of these units and could shed some light on their effectiveness. Suggestions towards better units are also welcome. I'm really trying to make an informed decision with this, because I don't want any grief with it and would prefer not to add to the awkwardness I'm gonna go through in just buying it, (new job and all) lol.. Thanks in advance for any advice!

~Zandra

[Guest Jean Davis]

Hey Zandra

I have an Emjoi Optima Epilator from Drugstore.com.

I would suggest this, the twin epilator design doesn't pinch the skin like the singles do. It's also electric, I heard that the battery ones loose power when used alot. And also comes with a shaver attachment. I just love mine, no stubble.

LUV

Jean

[Guest Zandra]

Hey Zandra

I have an Emjoi Optima Epilator from Drugstore.com.

I would suggest this, the twin epilator design doesn't pinch the skin like the singles do. It's also electric, I heard that the battery ones loose power when used alot. And also comes with a shaver attachment. I just love mine, no stubble.

LUV

Jean

Awesome! Thanks for the suggestion! That one looks a lot more promising than the two I was looking at. Now I finally have something worth blowing my new customer discount on Drugstore.com, lol.

[Guest MissAmy]

My hair problem isn't too bad, I just wish my head hair grew out like a girl's would. I use just a normal electric razor for my face, and it has a little trimmer on the back for my private and leg areas.

[Guest Donna Jean]

OMG!

Are you all aware that an Epilator RIPS the hair out of you???????????

Like a vicious Pit Bull or a crazed chipmunk with a little bitty lawn mower????

Are you people getting enough oxygen????????

OH......MY......GOD!

Donna Jean

[Guest Zandra]

OMG!

Are you all aware that an Epilator RIPS the hair out of you???????????

Like a vicious Pit Bull or a crazed chipmunk with a little bitty lawn mower????

Are you people getting enough oxygen????????

OH......MY......GOD!

Donna Jean

Lol... x.x Yes, I'm fully aware. I guess it kinda symbolizes how I feel about my body hair; that I'd much rather have it ripped out of me than deal with it anymore. I've waxed and epilated before, so I know the feeling and am pretty used to it by now. Here's hoping it traumatizes the follicles enough to thin out the growth a bit, while I save up for a more permanent solution.

[Guest Anna_Banana]

Like a vicious Pit Bull or a crazed chipmunk with a little bitty lawn mower????

Are you suggesting that one of these two would be a cheaper solution to the epilator then?

-Anna

[Guest Donna Jean]

Are you suggesting that one of these two would be a cheaper solution to the epilator then?

-Anna

He Hee......

Yeah, maybe cheaper, but with the chipmunk I get this really cool picture in my head!

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

that chipmunk might be a way to get an orchi for cheap...

Didnt need that visual but thats what I got in my poor tired twisted mind

[Guest Donna Jean]

that chipmunk might be a way to get an orchi for cheap...

Didnt need that visual but thats what I got in my poor tired twisted mind

No, Dear..........That would be the Pit Bull.....

Donna Jean

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

told ya my mind was tired n twisted.. and the pit bull would give you bottom surgery.. but no neovagina

[Guest Donna Jean]

All seriousness aside.....

When Lizzy ran that epilator over my arm it hurt like the dickens....I really don't see how one can use it on a regular basis, but Liz does....And others do....

Must be a strong need to rip hair or something that I don't understand....

With 9 months HRT my arm/ body hair has slowed to a crawl and it comes back slow/ silky/sparse...so, I'll just stick with shaving on ocassion!

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

Ditto with my face Dee Jay, YMMV but I have gone from needing to shave twice a day to just a touch up before work or before going out. Its getting easier to hide under the concealer and when I do the complete foundation thing it virtually disappears. This is after 2.5 months on HRT, you think my body wanted to be female of sumptin

[Guest Zandra]

No HRT for me, just yet. So I'm stuck battling against the testosterone for now. My arms and chest are very easy to shave and deal with at least. It's my legs that I have to whip out the big guns for.