Hi everyone I am so glad I found this site. I just bought an EpiLady EpiGirl (it said it covers a larger area while causing less pain) and I soooo don't like it! I kept going over the same area on my leg again and again and it left most of the hairs there! Fortunately I can return it, but before I spend the money on another model, does anyone have any suggestions for an epilator that really works? I am most concerned with it removing as much of the hair as possible, and not causing toooo much pain. Does anyone have any recommendations? Andrea I know you said you like the Braun models, how do these compare to the Emjoi? (I have heard that the Emjoi Gently Gold/Caress are really good, but I'm skeptical) Also, are there any (besides the Epigirl!) that should be avoided? Thanks!! -Bec

The Braun models and Panasonic models are common faves here.

If you don't like it because it hurt, you'll find that future treatment at regular intervals will be less painful.

I just got a Braun Silk.e`pil Eversoft 2170. It is vastly superior to anything Epilady makes. Much, very much less painful. Of course, the first time is going to hurt, no matter what.

I have an older Braun Silk-epil which I love, too.

The Emjoi epilators are really good, I've used those for the past 3 years or so. The only thing I don't like about them is the motor runs out in just 1-2 years. I don't know if that's just how epilators are or only the Emjois are that way. I just bought a Braun Eversoft so I'll see how that works, I bought it because I have seen a lot of recommendations for it on this forum!

Sharifa, the Emjoi products are not made with as high a quality of workmanship as the Braun models, I feel. The Emjois are good for occasional users or those who are looking to cut costs, but the Brauns tend to hold up. I've had mine for about 6 years, and the only problem I had is one of my cats chewed on the cord!

Well, I have had my Emjoi God Gentle Caress for 4 years now and it still work. I used it only for my legs, though (twice a week).

Epilady is a great Brand, but maybe you should try a better model.... you get what you pay for, especially when comparing the Epilady vs. Braun or Emjoi at the same price. if you were to buy a Braun or Emjoi at the same price you spent for the EpiGirl, you would see the same results. Epilady doesn't even make the EpiGirl anymore, which shows their recognition of the machine. I would say give Epilady another try, perhaps the Legend or the Epic? Epilady epilators are also much quieter as well.

When you ad department types come here to hawk your products, would you please try to stick to the facts, and maybe attempt to give some GOOD INFORMATION instead of just screaming BUY OUR PRODUCT(S)!

Why don't I do the customers a service and remind them that the original Epilady was a $70 rotating coil that was purposely designed so that one could NOT remove the coil for cleaning, so that it would also be regulated as a "Personal Care Item" that could not legally be returned to a store once it was opened. By not having a way to clean or replace the coil, it became like buying underwear. Once you open the package, only the manufacturer can give you a refund, the store can not.

This increased their sales, as everyone who bought one, used it for 30 seconds, and stormed back to the store was informed that there was nothing the store could do, as they could not take it back if they wanted to. Strangely, the Isreali makers of the product wanted nothing to do with the angry customers, and many people were hopping made, but $70.00 poorer for the experience.