After watching YouTube vids of beautiful make up gurus with flawless pits who swear by this little miracle machine, I decided to stop envying and invest in my very own epilator.
What is an epilator, you ask? Well it’s this adorable little pink hand held machine who’s sole purpose is…. PURE TORTURE! I can only assume they make it look all sweet, dainty and girly to disguise the fact that this devise will create hell on earth.
The epilator is an alternative to shaving or waxing. It is a system of “tweezers” that essentially rips the entire hair follicle out at the area being treated. I was won over by the arm pit factor. I hate how after you shave your pits and there is still this hue of darkness lingering behind. Even thought your hairless, the dark pigment is from the rest of the hair left under the skin. The epilators claim to fame is the flawless pit.
The videos did warn… it is a painful process.
I have a high tolerance for pain, so I headed my way over to Sally’s Beauty to grab my own. I would show these gurus what is up. Those little cheerleader girls need some thicker skin.
When I asked the checkout girl if she ever tried one, she said “No, but about 7 out of 10 that get purchased are returned because they hurt so bad.” Hmmmm, guess I will show checkout girl whats up as well.
I get home. Shower excitedly. Exfoliate the legs and pits. Dry off, and give it a go!
HOLY HELL! How the hell are these little makeup girls doing this on camera and NOT screaming, or crying, or shouting obscenities?
That was reaction to use #1. (And only). They did all say the more you use it the less painful. Does this mean the pain really does subside? Or is it that your tolerance grows and it’s really no less painful at all?
Has anyone else tried one? I am seriously considering the walk of shame back to Sally’s to return. Unless, by some miracle, you can tell me it really does get less painful.
XoXo,
Emily
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