Are you thinking of buying a hair remover for home use, but not sure which one to choose?
This time, we will explain the types of home epilators, their characteristics, how they work, and how to choose one.
Part1. Types of epilators for home use
Epilator types for home use can be divided into the following four types according to the depilation method. Let's take a closer look at each.
・Flash epilator
Flash hair removal is the most popular type of home-use light beauty device with the largest number of products .
Flash-type light hair removal is a method that generally irradiates the skin with light called IPL, damaging the hair roots and removing hair. With flash hair removal, it reacts to thick and thick hair, and it is difficult to react to thin and thin downy hair.
In addition, since the irradiation area is larger than the laser type, it is also attractive that it can be cleaned in a short time. The pain felt during hair removal is relatively weak, and hair removal and hair suppression effect s can be obtained.
[Features of flash epilator]
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effect |
feature |
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Most mainstream and popular among home-use light epilators |
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Hair removal can be done in a short time |
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Less pain during irradiation |
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× |
Hair removal effect is inferior to salons and clinics |
Flash-type epilators (optical beauty devices) are the most popular epilators with the largest number of products among household photo-epilators.Since there is little pain during hair removal and the irradiation range is wide, a wide range of hair removal can be performed in a short time.
In addition, it has the characteristic that it reacts easily to thick and thick hair, and does not react easily to thin hair such as downy hair.The effect of hair removal is inferior to hair removal salons, so it is important to continue.
- Different
- Kenon
- Ravi Hikari Este
- lei boate grande
・Laser epilator
Laser hair removal is one of the most effective hair removal devices for home use.
By irradiating the melanin pigment that darkens the hair with a laser, hair growth can be suppressed and hair can be removed by damaging the hair root.
The mechanism is the same as the laser hair removal at medical institutions, but the output of the laser hair removal device for home use is suppressed.
In addition, laser hair removal irradiates points on unwanted hair, so it takes time to remove hair over a wide area. Compared to the flash type (light hair removal), the pain during hair removal is more likely to occur, and most of them cannot be used on the delicate zone or face.
[Features of laser epilator]
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effect |
feature |
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High hair removal effect among household light epilators |
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× |
The irradiation area is small and the hair removal process takes time |
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× |
Severe pain during hair removal |
The laser hair removal device does a lot of damage to the melanin pigment and can be expected to have a high hair removal effect.
Since the irradiation area for hair removal is small, it can be said that it takes time to care for the whole body. In addition, you may feel a strong pain during hair removal.
In addition, the laser epilator is suitable for areas where you want to carefully remove hair with pinpoint accuracy.
- Thoria
- cosmetic laser
- photo laser sigma
・Roller type epilator (hair remover)
A roller type hair removal device has a roller attached to the head of the epilator, and removes the hair by pinching it.
It does not damage the hair roots and melanin pigment like the laser type or flash type, but it can temporarily pull out the growing hair.
Also known as a roller hair remover.
[Features of roller epilator]
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effect |
feature |
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根本から毛を抜くため除毛effectが高い |
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× |
痛みが強い |
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× |
Hair removal, not hair removal |
ローラー式脱毛器は除毛器とも呼ばれており、脱毛ではなく除毛をするためのものになります。
フラッシュ式やレーザー式に比べて価格が安く、面倒な毛抜き作業を効率よく行うことができますが、連続して毛を抜くため強い痛みを感じやすいです。
＜ローラー式脱毛器の代表機種＞
- シルク・エピル
- Soie（ソイエ）
- オプティマ
・サーミコン式脱毛器（除毛器）
サーミコン式除脱毛器は熱線式除毛機のことで、ヘッドに内蔵された熱線でムダ毛を焼き切るタイプの除毛器です。
ムダ毛処理器のなかでは比較的価格が低く、コンパクトで持ち運びやすいです。こちらもローラー式同様に脱毛ではなく除毛機器となります。
【サーミコン式脱毛器のfeature】
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effect |
feature |
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肌へのふたんが少ない |
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処理後のチクチク感が少ない |
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× |
Limited compatible parts |
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× |
脱毛ではなく 除毛 |
Like the roller type, the Thermicon type removes hair instead of hair removal. It is characterized by less burden on the skin and no tingling sensation after hair removal.
However, the area that can be treated with the Thermicon hair remover is limited, so the area that can be treated is small.
- no no hair
- devi time
- SARAIE
Characteristics and comparison of household photoepilators
We have summarized the characteristics and comparison of each of the home light epilators.
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effect |
pain |
usage time |
Corresponding part |
number of products |
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Flash method |
hair loss |
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◎ |
◎ |
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レーザー方式 |
脱毛 |
△ |
△ |
△ |
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ローラー方式 |
除毛 |
△ |
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△ |
△ |
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サーミコン方式 |
除毛 |
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△ |
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これから生えてくる毛を減らしたり、毛が生えるスピードを遅くするなどの脱毛効果・抑毛効果を得られるのがレーザー方式・フラッシュ方式の光脱毛器になります。
痛みが少なく、全身や広範囲を短時間で脱毛したい方はフラッシュ方式脱毛がおすすめです。
一方、痛みは強いが部分的な脱毛で実感を得たい方にはレーザー方式脱毛がおすすめです。
また、毛を直接抜いたり、肌の表面の毛を処理するなどの除毛効果を得サーミコン式かローラー式の除毛器になります。
ローラー式よりもサーミコン式の方が、商品数が多く痛みは少ないようです。
Part2. 家庭用脱毛器の仕組みは？なぜ毛が抜けるの？
脱毛により毛が抜けるのは、肌に脱毛器の光を照射して毛根にダメージを与えることで、毛母細胞に栄養がいかなくなるからです。
When the hair is no longer nourished, it can suppress the growth of the hair, so the hair will fall out.
In addition, it does not mean that the hair will fall out immediately after hair removal, but it will continue to damage the hair roots, so that new hair roots will not be able to grow.
In addition, light hair removal reacts to the melanin pigment in the hair, so it can be removed without damaging the skin.
Part3. How to choose an epilator for home use?
Here are 4 important points to consider when choosing a hair remover for home use:
- Check the number of times you can irradiate
- Check the hair removal method and hair removal power
- Can it be used on the whole body including VIO and face?
- Less burden on the skin
Let's take a closer look at each.
◇ Check the number of times you can irradiate
The number of times you can irradiate with a home epilator is fixed.
Basically, there are many that can irradiate 100,000 to 300,000 times, and an epilator with 300,000 irradiation times will be about 300 full body hair removal.
300,000 irradiations is enough for one person to use, but in order to use one epilator for a long time, it is better to compare the number of irradiations and the price and choose the one with good cost performance. it's recommended.
Recently, the number of products with unlimited irradiation times is increasing.
◇ Check the hair removal method and hair removal power
The most popular home hair removal device is IPL hair removal (flash type).
IPL hair removal is also used in many hair removal salons, and it is a hair removal device with strong irradiation power among flash hair removal.
As for checking the hair removal power, the larger the J (joule) number, the stronger the amount of heat emitted, and the smaller the number, the weaker the amount of heat.
However, if the number of joules is too high, it will cause damage to the skin, such as burns and pain during hair removal, so be careful.
For those who are new to hair removal or are unfamiliar with it, we recommend an epilator that can adjust the irradiation level or has a cooling function.
◇ Can it be used on the whole body including VIO and face?
We recommend choosing a product that can be used all over the body, including the delicate zone and face.
Of course, if you are thinking about VIO hair removal, but if you want to use VIO hair removal later, you don't need to buy a new one, so even if you use it for a long time, it is suitable for the whole body. It can be said that it is good.
Many epilators cannot be used on the I-line, O-line, or upper part of the face, so be sure to check before purchasing.
◇ Less burden on the skin
It is also an important point that there is no burden on the skin and hair removal can be done without difficulty.
Start with a weak irradiation level when using it for the first time or when using it on a delicate zone.
If you use it in a painful state, it will cause skin problems and the hair removal itself will be a burden.
Also, the scar may become pigmented or require treatment, so be careful.
Part 4. Summary
This time, I explained the features, comparison, types, and how to choose a hair remover for home use. How was it?
Some household hair removers have hair removal and hair removal effects.
Also, when choosing an epilator, it is important to compare the hair removal method, output, and range of possible hair removal, and choose the one that can be continued without any burden on the skin.
