Sometimes hair breaks at the surface of the skin instead of being pulled out. ... These hairs were pulled at by your epilator but broke before they could be yanked out. Because they were pulled and then broken, they are more likely to curl inward and cause an ingrown hair.

Does epilating weaken hair?

Much like from waxing, regular use of an epilator can actually reduce or even completely stop hair growth in that area. By waxing or epilating, you are pulling the hair out of the follicle which can in turn damage the follicle, resulting in the inability of the hair to grow back.

Is it OK to Epilate your pubic hair?

Generally, it is safe to remove pubic hair by using mechanical epilator devices. However, it will be painful, especially for first-time users. If you have sensitive skin, you may have more severe side effects, such as pain, boils, rashes, redness. ... Some epilators may be used with or without water to remove pubic hair.