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Here you'll find detailed information about each of the hair removal products in our ratings list. Click on the product image to be taken directly to the product website.
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Cost: $99.95
Effectiveness Duration: 6-8 weeks
Return Policy: 100% money back guarantee
The first thing we noticed about Emjoi's Optima Epilator was that it was small and lightweight. This makes it easier to use than larger epilators. The second thing we noticed were the two high-speed tweezer heads, instead of just one. This makes for a faster hair removal process. The spinning discs are calibrated to remove hair as small as 0.5mm - barely visible.
While not totally pain-free, you
get used to the sensation after using it once or twice. And the product truly is gentle enough to use on the underarms and bikini line. The Emjoi Optima even comes with an interchangeable electric shaver head for those times (or areas) when you want to use a different approach. All this, when combined with a travel case, cleaning brush, and loofah sponge, gives the Emjoi Optima our top overall hair removal product ranking.
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Cost: $29.95
Effectiveness Duration: 3-4 weeks
Return Policy: 100% money back guarantee
It was no small surprise to us that the least expensive hair removal product ranked tied for the top place in our ratings. Revitol's Hair Removal Cream does exactly what it promises - removes hair painlessly and inhibits the regrowth of future hair.
Tested by dermatologists, and without the strong acidic formulas of other depilatories, Revitol's product leaves the skin feeling soft and refreshed. And it accomplishes this without the unpleasant odor accompanying similar hair removal products. These factors, combined with Revitol's quality reputation and superior money-back guarantee, earns this product a tie at the top of our standings and an overall Best Buy.
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Cost: $59.95
Effectiveness Duration: 4-6 weeks
Return Policy: 100% money back guarantee
The Emjoi Gently Gold Caress epilator has 36 tweezer discs that remove hair quickly and comfortably. It was voted the best hair remover by Test Magazine in Germany. It is slower than the top-rated Optima, and a bit more painful - the dual rotating heads seem to help our top performer. Still, the Emjoi Gently Gold Caress does what it promises. Overall a solid pick in the epilator hair removal category.
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Cost: $69.95
Effectiveness Duration: 4-6 weeks
Return Policy: 100% money back guarantee
The Philips Satin Ice epilator has a patented disc system with 21 spinning discs. But the most interesting quality about this hair removal product is its unique pain-numbing system. You actually freeze part of the product prior to use. When you're ready to use the epilator, you reattach the frozen piece; When it comes in contact with the skin, it numbs the area prior to hair removal. And to our
surprise, the
process works as claimed; the iciness does in fact reduce or eliminate the pain sensation. Combined with an exfoliating head, exchangeable shaving head and carrying pouch, this product is quite impressive.
Although we found the icy feature a pleasant novelty, we also concluded that after the first 2 or 3 uses, a person typically gets accustomed to the sensation (without the ice) anyway. Plus, you need to plan for the "freeze" in advance - this can be a nuisance if you've forgotten and are in a hurry to remove those unwanted hairs. Still, for those with low pain tolerances, this hair
removal product may be
the best choice for you.
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Cost: $69.95
Effectiveness Duration: Long-term treatments can be permanent
Return Policy: 100% money back guarantee
The Emjoi Beauty Forever hair removal product is a non-invasive alternative to electrolysis. This product uses RF technology instead of more traditional systems, resulting in a less painful experience. It is corded, which is important in these devices, since it is more difficult for battery-operated home electrolysis systems to give out as much power as necessary to effectively damage and remove the hair.
The Emjoi
Beauty Forever system offers two ways to grip the hairs; gold plated tweezes to grip single hairs, and coil-tweezers to grip multiple hairs at once. The product claims to inhibit the regrowth of hair; and in fact our conclusions do show a lower regrowth rate. While almost completely pain-free, the system does however require a great deal of patience to use - the hair needs to be gripped for 20-30 seconds in order for the root to be sufficiently damaged before pulling it out. Overall,
this hair removal product works as claimed but be prepared to spend a long time with it.
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Cost: $47.95
Effectiveness Duration: When applied properly, can be permanent
Return Policy: 100% money back guarantee
The Kalo Hair Growth Inhibitor is a topical liquid that works to prevent the regrowth of hair. It is designed to be used in conjunction with other hair removal solutions, such as epilators, waxing, or shaving. When used with a device that pulls hair from the root, it will eliminate approximately 10% of hair regrowth. It also delays the regrowth of hair, and causes the hair that does
grow back to be thinner and finer. This means you need less frequent hair removal processes, and they will be quicker and more pain-free.
This product is not recommended for use with depilatories. It is however an excellent choice when used in combination with one of our top-rated epilator hair removal products.
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Cost: $59.95
Effectiveness Duration: Long-term treatments can be permanent
Return Policy: 30 day replacement for defective product
The Verseo ePen is a home electrolysis system designed to permanently remove unwanted hair. The system uses traditional galvanic technology, similar to that used by professionals. Conductive gel is applied to the skin, which helps the current penetrate to the root of the hair follicle (since hair alone is insulative rather than conductive). The unit has a convenient timer that indicates when enough current
has been applied to the hair for it to be removed with a pair of tweezers. If the hair does not come out easily, a second attempt can be tried; but no more than two attempts at any one sitting.
We found mixed results with the Verseo ePen. In order for it to work, the directions must be followed - and you must be ready to apply repeated treatments over a period of time. Professional electrolysis can take months, sometimes more than a year - so expect similar time requirements with this device. Also, this product seemed to be somewhat more painful than the higher-rated Emjoi Beauty Forever, which
uses RF technology to accomplish similar results.
If you have a high degree of patience, are relatively tolerant to pain, and prefer a permanent hair removal system similar to what the professionals use, this may be the right solution for you. Otherwise, there are non-permanent but faster and easier methods available.
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Cost: $59.95
Effectiveness Duration: 4-6 weeks
Return Policy: 100% money back guarantee
The Epilady Legend is a rechargeable hair removal epilator. It sports 40 rotating discs on a wide head allowing for quick hair removal. The rubber grips at various touch points make for an ergonomically comfortable and non-slip hold. It comes with a carrying case and cleaning brush. We found the device comfortable to use and easy to handle. The biggest issue we had with the
device was with the
ability to maintain a charge.
Epilation requires more time than traditional shaving. When used over wide swaths of areas (for example, legs and back), the device has a tendency to lose steam. When this happens, the discs don't spin as quickly as they should and can accidentally pull skin with hair, or run out of power completely. This causes a more painful and less satisfying experience.
The best way to use this product is once a week. That way you have less hair to remove,and the hair that is there is finer (especially when combining this treatment with one of our highly rated hair inhibitors). In this way you should be able to get through even large areas with time to spare.
On the plus side, the cordless feature is a convenient option to have when traveling.
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Cost: $69.95
Effectiveness Duration: Long-term treatments can be permanent
Return Policy: 100% money back guarantee
Like the Verseo ePen, this unit uses traditional galvanic technology to remove unwanted hair. It is designed to safely transmit electricity to kill the hair follicle and disrupt its ability to grow back. The battery-powered device uses interchangeable tips and pads that allow you to target different areas, and treat individual or groups of hairs.
Unfortunately, we found issues with the quality of the
device. The tweezers aren't as well-suited for pulling hairs as they should be; many people end up using their own pair. The tips feel flimsy at times and we can see them breaking after repeated use. And, since this device is battery operated, we question the ability of it to produce enough current for it to make true on its claims of permenant hair removal.
Overall, we feel there are better products available.
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Cost: $49.95
Effectiveness Duration: When applied properly, can be permanent
Return Policy: 100% money back guarantee
Like the higher-rated Kalo Hair Growth Inhibitor, Ultra Hair Away is designed to work in conjunction with other hair removal solutions to prevent to regrowth of hair. When used with other methods, such as epilation, waxing, or shaving, it does seem to cause fewer hairs to return, and the ones that do return are a finer consistency.
However, it's effectiveness is not as good or as well-documented as the higher-rated Kalo Hair Growth Inhibitor. Additionally, while offering a money-back guarantee, the company that creates and sells this product is known to make exaggerated claims and engage in spamming activities. We feel that until there is more clinical evidence backing up the long-term promises
for this product, there are other, more reliable and
less expensive, solutions.
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Cost: $35.75
Effectiveness Duration: 2-4 weeks
Return Policy: 100% money back guarantee
Folica is a quality company offering a dependable waxing hair removal solution. Following the directions, the wax is applied to the unwanted hair area, and after a period of time, is rapidly pulled off along with the hair. With this product you get a 14 oz. can of honey wax, application spatulas, a was warmer, and 4 oz bottles of skin preparation cleanser, residue remover, skin soother, and skin nourisher.
Although waxing is safe and relatively easy, it is also quite painful, messy, and can smell bad. Although this product performs as advertised, we feel overall that there are much better choices in hair removal solutions.
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Cost: $199.95
Effectiveness Duration: Long-term treatments can be permanent
Return Policy: 30 days for defective product minus 5% restocking fee
The Vector Home Electrolysis system is designed to bring the power of professional electrolysis hair removal into the home. Instead of utilizing a needle to probe under the skin and apply electrical current directly to the root of the hair follicle, this system applies current through a pair of tweezers that grip the hair. Since hair does not conduct electricity, a special conductive silver-chloride gel is
applied to the skin, which needs to be pushed to the area surrounding the hair follicle with a Q-tip. We found the system to be uncomplicated an relatively easy to use.
While testing shows the product can in fact eliminate unwanted hairs, we had several issues. First, it is a messy procedure. The gel needs to be spread throughout the intended
area and massaged into the skin with a Q-tip. Expect to need a shower after you get done. Second, the cost is double our second-most expensive product, the top-rated Emjoi Optima epilator. That can be quite prohibitive to some individuals. Third, the system is pain-free - unless you happen to touch the tweezers
to your skin. When that happens, you get an electrical shock which, although producing no long-term affects, is still quite unpleasant.
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the procedure can take months to be effective - be prepared to spend significant amount of time over a long period with this device. Finally, the return policy clearly states they will only accept returns on defective equipment. Meaning, if you don't find the product to be effective, you can't return it, even if you've only had it one day.
Overall, we feel there are other hair removal solutions worth trying before resorting to the Vector Home Electrolysis system.
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