"With epilation, it takes a little longer for a new hair to grow out and that hair is much finer," explains Zeichner. "Epilation may be painful as the hairs are pulled out of the skin from the root.

How can I reduce the pain of epilating?

1. Stay cool and calm. There's a lot of not-so-pleasant things we all do in the name of beauty, such as plucking, tweezing and buffing but when it comes to epilation, Silk-épil helps to minimise the pain with features such as the cooling glove and the massaging rollers for an extra-gentle hair removal experience.

Does epilating become less painful?

False: Initially epilation is slightly painful as a result of the process of multiple hairs being plucked from the root, but you'll find the discomfort decreases noticeably with each session. It's also a whole lot more comfortable when used with warm water, and most epilators are suitable for use on dry and wet skin.