Hi, i purchased a similar product by Remington. It is a sleek little epilator. it is shaped liked a stylish razor, only it doesn't have blades. it has several tiny little plates (located where the razor would be) that open and shut very fast when u turn the epilator on. imagine like 10 tweezers working very very fast, thats basically what it is, only more compact and much MUCH EASIER! It's a great alternative for waxing. It pulls the hair directly from the root. I use it for my arm, legs, underarms. I consider it a great investment, considering the time and energy it takes to wax!! (because i'm not a big fan of shaving)