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I'm doing this for the first time, took a hot shower before.

And it hurts LIKE HELL.

I have a Braun Silk epil 7. So yeah if you have any tips on how to make this hurt less do tell.

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[–] Arkhive@piefed.blahaj.zone 5 points 5 days ago (5 children)

Where are you using it? I tried my face once and I couldn’t get it done. I honestly think going one at a time with tweezers would have been better. You can more carefully find the angle the specific follicle wants the hair to be pulled at.

[–] nettie@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago (2 children)

PSA I'm pretty sure epilators are not safe on male-typical faces.

[–] Arkhive@piefed.blahaj.zone 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Which I can confirm from lab testing 😆!! The things we do 😬

Edit: Appreciate you clarifying. I agree. Don’t use them on your face. That was the 10 on my pain scale.

[–] nettie@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Yeah, I'd say don't do your hands either. Like fire ants!!

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