Which device to choose for epilating the bikini line?

We are not going to hide it, the bikini is clearly the most painful part of the body to depilate. Between the areas that are difficult to access, the hair more or less thick, waxing the bikini line is really not an easy task! So, to make your bikini hair removal perfect, here is our selection of the best devices to help you make your choice.

Choose a device specially designed for the jersey

The bikini is a particularly sensitive area of ​​the body (if not THE most sensitive!). She therefore requests a suitable device to prevent your hair removal from turning into a real moment of torture! It is therefore imperative to take all the necessary precautions before embarking on the epilation of the bikini line, all the more if it is the first time that you do it all alone. For this delicate area, we strongly advise against using the razor, it certainly remains the least painful method but in the long term it is also the one that will bring you the most inconvenience.

The electric epilator, for long-term hair removal

The electric epilator is undoubtedly one of the most effective devices for depilating the body. Very common for hair removal legs, know that it does its job just as well on the bikini area. There are special epilators for sensitive areas or accessories specially designed for the bikini line that adapt to your classic epilator. The best is also to favor a model with a removable epilation head and therefore easily washable in order to limit any risk of infection.

The Silk-épil 9 electric epilator and its Braun bikini trimmer

Braun Silk-épil 9 epilator + bikini trimmer, € 149, available on Darty

With its special sensitive areas accessory which attaches directly to the epilator head, the Braun Silk-épil 9 therefore promises flawless bikini hair removal. Its Wet & Dry function is also highly appreciated because under water, the heat opens the pores and the pain is thus reduced.
This set also contains the Silk-épil bikini trimmer specially designed to trim the hairs of the bikini line. Thanks to its ergonomic format and its cordless use, it is ideal for thinning this area if the hairs are too long before the epilator passes, for example.

The Satinelle Essential Mini electric epilator from Philips

Philips epilator, Satinelle Essential Mini, € 29.72 available on Cdiscount

Thanks to its compact format this very easy to use epilator goes with you everywhere. It is specially made to depilate the most delicate areas of the body such as the bikini line. Its epilation head being less wide, the epilation is thus more precise, even the 0.5mm hairs cannot resist it. It is also included a mini mower that can be slipped into your handbag, very practical for small last minute alterations!

The mower, to maintain your shirt easily

Unlike the electric epilator which pulls the hair, the clipper will simply come to cut it at its base in the same way as the razor does. On the other hand, it will be easier to choose the cutting style for your shirt with a clipper. Thus, depending on whether you want a Brazilian or full jersey, it will suffice to adjust the easily adjustable cutting guides on the device. Note that the cutting heights are generally between 3 mm and 8 mm depending on the model.
For the cozy ones, the bikini clipper turns out to be the best option for taking care of your bikini line.

Remington's Bikini Smooth & Silky Trimmer

Remington Smooth & Silky Bikini Trimmer, € 45.25 available on Darty

Cordless, this bikini clipper offers comfort and ease of use for taking care of your swimsuit
Adjust the cutting height you want thanks to the 2 cutting guides of 2 mm and 4 mm with an accuracy to 0.2 mm.
With the Wet & Dry function, it can be used on dry skin or in the shower. Thanks to its autonomy of 60 minutes, this mower is ideal to slip into your suitcase for example.

The Philips BikiniGenie trimmer

Philips BikiniGenie trimmer, € 38.18 available on Amazon

Thanks to its 0.5 mm cutting head, nothing could be easier than precisely drawing your jersey. Then you just have to finalize everything thanks to its other 0 mm cutting head for a perfectly smooth area of ​​the jersey. And if you do not want a full, the clipping shoe clippable directly on the clipper head is ideal for cutting your hair to 3 mm. The rounded teeth of the clipper effectively cut the hairs of your bikini line safely without irritation or cuts. Its ergonomic and very handy format makes it easy to mow your jersey.

Adopt the right manual for a nickel jersey

It's not all about finding the device that suits you best, you also need to know how to prepare your bikini hair removal so that it is as effective as possible and that it lasts longer.
Before proceeding to depilate the bikini line, it is important to prepare your skin in order to avoid minor discomforts such as ingrown hairs. For this, we recommend that you make the day before depilation a gentle exfoliation with fine enough grains not to attack this sensitive area.
After waxing, remember to moisturize your skin (be careful, only the pubis and not the mucous membranes) with a soothing body cream and fragrance-free.

Pulsed light epilators

Do you want to permanently end the hair? The pulsed light epilator is undoubtedly the solution to overcome it. Workable at home and effective on the whole body, this method also works on the jersey.

Find our selection of the best pulsed light epilators right here!

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