So handy it will fit into your make-up bag, and very effective too, the Wizzit is ideal if all you want is something to sort those irritating top lip hairs. The wide, flexible head pivots, which makes it easy to get into hard-to-reach areas, and a light on the device allows you to see what you’re doing.

Wet or dry: most of the big epilator brands now make epilators that can be used in the shower, which tends to make things less painful and less messy. That said, you’ll generally find that dry epilators work best and don’t miss as many hairs. Having the option to use it wet or dry might be the way to go if you're not sure. This epilator from trusted brand, Braun, offers so many extras and additional features that it's sure to do what you're hoping for. The only thing it doesn’t do is make you a cup of tea.However, once you’ve done all that, you’re basically hair-free and will find that, as time goes on and with more usage, you won't really get any new hairs growing. Rotating tweezers pull the hairs out at the root like waxing, rather than simply cutting them off like shaving does. Say ‘goodbye’ to irritating razors and ‘hello’ to the skin-loving Cordless Lady Shaver from Remington. At Remington, we listen to what our customers want, and fast, instant hair removal that won’t leave skin red or irritated after shaving is at the top of their wish list. You need to remove most hair first so that the device can direct light straight at the hair follicle – if you don’t, you’ll have to put up with a slightly unpleasant burnt hair smell while you work. You’ll also need to use it regularly over a period of months at first to reach all the hair follicles.

The REMINGTON® Smooth & Silky® Electric Shaver has three floating blades that get close to skin for 50% more effective trimming in one pass*! The flexible hypoallergenic foil helps prevents irritation in sensitive areas, and the rounded comfort tips glide effortlessly over skin. The rechargeable battery gives you the convenience of cordless performance with 30 minutes of runtime. Plus, thanks to the wet/dry design, you can shave in the shower or wherever you’re most comfortable. *vs. previous Remington model in lab trials (varies by technique) If you like the look of the Braun Silk-épil 9, but your budget doesn’t quite stretch, this is a great cheaper alternative from the same company. It also has a wide head with a 60-degree pivot and a light, so it gives really good coverage, removing most hairs on a first run. Its slim shape makes it easy to use too. Extra features: it's worth looking at extra features, such as exfoliators, which help guard against ingrown hairs, and massagers which are meant to make exfoliating less painful. I would never bother to wax or shave again. I have a Braun Silk-épil epilator – a cheaper one which has to be plugged in to be used, which is fine.”It has lots of tweezers and claims to pull out 60% more hair in one pass than similar models. The head can be removed and washed easily, which makes it very simple to care for. Key specs Epilators can be powered by battery or plugged in. Laser or IPL (intense pulsed light) epilators work by ‘putting the hair follicle to sleep’ and it shouldn’t regrow for at least six months. Is an epilator better than waxing or shaving?

It also comes with three different heads for using on different areas of the body (face, legs, underarm and bikini line) and is very lightweight, making it easy to manoeuvre. You can use the facial brush with your usual cleanser and moisturiser to help these products penetrate your skin more deeply and get to work faster. Guaranteed glow! Key specsWith different attachments for legs, underarms and face, and an ergonomic S-shaped handle, the Satinelle knows exactly how to get every last hair with ease. Some epilators can be used in the shower, so if you think you might find it painful, we'd recommend a wet and dry epilator. How often should I epilate?