For legs, at-home waxing or epilating??

[dizzy_lizzy]

I've always shaved my legs but now I'm curious about waxing or epilating. Too broke to get them waxed, so for at-home which works better, waxing or epilating?

Recommendations appreciated too!

 

[LipglossQueen]

I've never tried epilating but I wax my legs at home all the time, the only annoying thing is not being able to do the backs etc.

 

[dizzy_lizzy]

Originally Posted by LipglossQueen /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've never tried epilating but I wax my legs at home all the time, the only annoying thing is not being able to do the backs etc. what do you use to wax at home? and sorry, what about the backs?

 

[mehrunissa]

I vote epilating. It's one tool, there's no mess involved, and you can reach and maneuver wherever you need to get at (I think LipGlossQueen was referring to reaching the backs of her legs). Get a wet/dry one to use in the shower to lessen pain.

 

[magosienne]

i can't stand hot wax, so i had those things you're supposed to warm between your hands. it works fine, i guess, once you've learned the technique. but i mostly remember (apart from the pain, i'm so sensitive) how hard it was to remove the little bits of wax on my legs. (the brand was Veet btw).

you also have the electric epilating thing. very effective, and also very painful. my mom says after a few times you don't feel the pain anymore though, and you don't have to epilate much, my mom does it every 3 weeks or so.

personnally i don't like much those, so i'm just shaving my legs.

 

[LipglossQueen]

Originally Posted by dizzy_lizzy /img/forum/go_quote.gif what do you use to wax at home? and sorry, what about the backs? I use a professional wax pot but I guess one of those wax kits that you heat up yourself could work the same. The back of your legs are hard to reach when you're trying to wax according the direction of hair growth. To get rid of the extra wax use baby oil...or any oil realy works like a charm and removes wax form any surface including the floor.

 

[dizzy_lizzy]

thanks guys! any recs for a good epilator?

 

[chameleonmary]

i think epilating would take too long on the legs, i use it on my underarms, bikini line and arms and that takes long enough!!!

go for a hotwax me thinks

 

[emily_3383]

Im not good at waxing at home so i gave up trying.

 

[mowgli]

i wax and epilate, but i vote epilating, because you don;t have to grow the hair back all at once to epilate. but keep on top of the ingrowns! (or better still avoid them lol)

I have a good one by philips that has a massage attachment to it, it does detract from the pain, and after a couple of uses, the pain is minimal. The first time you use it, take a few aspirin beforehand, but it def gets easier each time you do it..

 

[MissOli]

goes smoothly with epilating!

just boughta new one... braun's silk-épil Xelle ...it's really great with a light and everything

 

[dizzy_lizzy]

thanks guys!

 

[~Rani~]

Hot wax

 

[hotveronica]

I've always waxed. If you have time, the hot wax is better, but messier. If you don't have time, you can always use the cold strips. But they hurt more.

I've never tried epilating. Does it hurt more than waxing?

 

[lilone]

im going to buy an epilator or whatever they are. cant wait. im scared its gonna hurt really bad though! i hate waxing though.