cupcake
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it was fine. In fact I thought it was brilliant and wish I had bought one years ago. I didn't find it too painful at all...much nicer than shaving that's for sure.
So...thanks to all of you girls for your advice and whoever told me to go for a good make...special thanks!!!
You obviously get what you pay for!!!!
Not that I paid for it.... 
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xxxSummerxxx
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Perhaps they are better now,i remember it blooming hurt like hell when i tried one about 8 years ago! Ouch LOL
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cupcake
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Honestly summer it was fine! I quite enjoyed it....  
And I have lovely smooth legs and...ummmmmm...other bits as well!!!!
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PLASMO
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Hi Cuppy and Summer,
I also had one a while ago, but it was so paintful I chucked it out. I liked the sound of them Cuppy, can you tell us the make of the one you have, as I would be interested to try a more upto date one.
Plasmox
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cupcake
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Well Plasmo...I have a Braun epil..something or other...I forget...I'll look tomorrow but Mr C is asleep and I don't want to disturb him cos he's not been well..
Truly I found it fine. I have very soft smooth legs now...it was NOT painful..just a funny tingly tugging...
I'm really pleased with it and would thoroughly recommend it.
I do think it's a shame though that the only way to try one is to buy one...if you see what I mean. I suppose there is no way round that really...shame though!!!
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xxxSummerxxx
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Truly I found it fine. I have very soft smooth legs now...it was NOT painful..just a funny tingly tugging...
I like the sound of that Cuppy!
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cupcake
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It was fun summer,,,,Mr C watched and .....
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I find them totally painless and efficient.
After a couple of paracetamol and a double G&T
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xxxSummerxxx
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oooo errr Cuppy,i best go and have a lay down me thinks!
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cupcake
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That's just what Mr C said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thimble
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Really cupcake..................you are naughty "but I like you" (in the words of Dick Emery).....
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Sonata
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How does it differ from a razor then ?
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cupcake
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Hi sonata...it 'plucks' the hairs out from the roots rather than cutting them..
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Sonata
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Ooooo eerrr. Does it take longer for them to grow back then? I'm fed up with seeing rusty disposable razors hanging round our bathroom.
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cupcake
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Alledgedly. I'll let you know what happens!
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Sonata
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Thanks CC. If it's any good I'll get one for my daughter.
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Biker_Babe
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They are smashing but I must admit its never had that effect in our house!
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Sunbeam
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I've had one for about 20 years, I think they're great after using it all these years the hairs have got weaker and considerably sparcer, so it was really worth using it.
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cupcake
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for Plasmo and anyone else who is interested my epilator is the Braun Silk-epil Xpressive. I don't know how much it cost....
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Pawprint
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Like Cuppy I have a Braun Epilator and I can also recommend it. I have had the Braun Silk-epil Xelle for about a year now and and wouldn't go back to razors again. My main reason for getting one is that the constant shaving of my legs (which I used to do every other day) made them so itchy that it used to drive me mad! I honestly don't find epilating painful, the only downside I have found is that you can sometimes get ingrowing hairs, but provided you exfoliate regularly you shouldn't get this problem. I wouldn't necessarily agree that you have smooth skin for up to 4 weeks though (which is what they advertise), but I think anything has got to be an improvement on constantly using razors.
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RunGirl
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Thanks for the recommendations - I have just bought one (Braun Silk Epil) and used it on my legs and it was fine - didn't hurt nearly as much as waxing. Hopefully it will last a few weeks and I hope to save on my waxing bill! x
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shellseeker
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Hi rungirl
Just looked at Amazon for one of these are there are so many, do you mind telling me which 'model' you have. Thank you.
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shellseeker
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Sorry one more question, do you ladies have the rechargeable one or is it ok to get one with chord.
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RunGirl
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Hi Shellseeker
I bought a Braun Silk Epil Xelle. It was about £48 in Boots (although I used up my Boots points so got it for free!) There seemed to be a number of different models at different prices and I didn't know what the difference was so went for a mid priced one. I think some of the more expensive ones had razors as well.
Hope this helps! x
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shellseeker
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I bought one!!! Used it on my legs and thought OK that wasn't too bad, then decided to try underarm .... OMG - IF I try that again it will be after a few gin and bitter lemons .....!!!!!!
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cupcake
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Hi girls! I've used mine twice now...underarms as well!!! I really didn't find it too bad at all but I think i may not be very hairy anyway!
Haven't quite progressed to the bikini line yet...I'm trying to pluck up the courage for that one!
Did you girls who bought the Braun silk xcelle (the one I have) get the pack of olay pre wipes with your epilator? I think they help.
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shellseeker
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Hi Cuppy
I bought the Braun Silk epil Xpressive (£60 instead of 80 or 90) from Amazon. Yes, I did get pack of wipes! Saw that it mentioned that when using the epilator on the face it is best to wipe with alcohol first - I wont be doing that - I will be drinking it!!!! Really pleased with it though so thank you ladies for your input on which one to get. It also has a shaver head with it.
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cupcake
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I offered Mr Cuppy a go with my epilator...thought it would save him from needing to shave quite so often....
He declined..
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