Emjoi AP99 Epilator

Pros: Works pretty well.
Cons: Not battery operated, can cause ingrown hairs, hurts like heck!

In these modern times of 'Man-Scaping' and 'Metrosexuality', it's important that guys today ... well ... be more nicely groomed than they were like twenty years ago. Many men are fortunate not to have to go through the process of removing unwanted hair ...

Pros: Fast, virtually painless, thoroughly removes all hair, shaver and travel case included
Cons: hurts a bit when epilating underarms, corded would have preferred it to be cordless

I came on here last November and researched the epilator reviews. I really wanted one for Christmas.
I've tried everything in the last 6 months for something to replace shaving. I was using wax strips made in France, and they seemed to work pretty...

Pros: Gets better with time. Don't give up!!! Think smooth.
Cons: loud and corded

I bought this product after reading the previous reviews on this website. I was looking for an epilator that was the least painful and that I could use on my underarm hair. Living in FL, I am frequently in sleeveless outfits and I really wanted to use a ...

Pros: removes all hair, relatively fast, improved results over time
Cons: painful at first, ingrown hair

I think this epilator is great! Shaving for 10 years led me look for a more effective hair removal method, so I tried sugar wax first. It ok, but:

1. Its a mess!
2. You have re-heat the wax over and over
3. You cease shaving for a...

Pros: Clean up a snap; one-time investment, nothing else to buy; very good results.
Cons: Hard to get into nooks, results not as long as wax, hurts more than wax.

It does hurt some, but all hair removal hurts some. I got this to avoid the mess of cleaning wax off of my skin and every surface in the bathroom (and I always found sticky spots on the floor after I mopped with special wax remover stuff). I also hated ...

Pros: Ultra smooth legs, quick and easy to use, relatively inexpensive versus waxing regularly
Cons: Somewhat loud, fear inducing, possibly painful

I hate stubble; I mean hate it BAD. So I began waxing my legs - myself. Even with salon quality materials it was a messy undertaking. So I began having my legs professionally waxed, but you have to let the regrowth reach a certain length prior ...

Pros: Little pain. Quick and efficient.
Cons: Corded. Travel case is bulky.

Don't hate me. I am one of those rare females who grow very little hair on their legs. I shave my le ...

Pros: Two rows for smoothly across skin. Strong motor & quiet. Skin Safety feature works.
Cons: Universal voltage would be a nice plus.

I've used other Rotary Epilators (Philips and Remington) over the years and they are great machines for pain, if your into that sort of thing and they never did work very well.

However, this Twin Rotary Epilator works smoothly, has a strong...

Pros: Works great and not much pain. Stops spinning if it grabs skin.
Cons: It died on me after one year.

I bought this about a year ago after reading a lot of these reviews. I've used it about once a month since then and it worked great. The one time it caught my skin behind my knee it stopped right away so it didn't really hurt. It leaves little red ...

Pros: Easy to use. Two heads.
Cons: Slight pain takes a little getting used to.

I owned an older model of an Emjoi previously and when my cat chewed through the cord I decided to upgrade. I did some research and thought this would be the way to go since it offers 2 heads - one for shaving like underarms and bikini area and the other head as an epilation head. Since I have used epilation systems before I had an idea of what to expect. The slight pain is there but it lessens with each use. My hair is course and grows fast so I do not find that I am able to last several weeks but the upkeep is still easier than shaving every day. The soft skin lasts longer also. I know some people do not like the idea of the cord but I prefer it.

Pros: Quicker than a razor.
Cons: Expensive shave that only last two days.

I bought this to replace a damaged Epilady and was under the impression that it didn't SHAVE the hair but removes it from the roots. What a disappointment: it removes hair OK, but the shave does not last long. I had hoped it would last a week or two like the Epilady -- but it only lasted a couple of days.

It's quite messy with many bits of hair stuck in the machine, requiring you to detach the coil/blades to clean it out. The Optima has difficulty removing hair from joints and can cause cuts when you're trying shave the knee area. If you're not careful, it can cause scratchs/cuts and anywhere you shave.

The only plus is it's quicker and neater than a razor. For the price tag of $99, I'd rather use a razor.

Pros: works ok for the short time it's up and running
Cons: short-lived Emjoi product; poor customer service; flimsy-workmanship; somewhat painful

This eipliator comes with a one-year Emjoi warranty, but if you receive it as a gift it will not be repaired or replaced unless the gift-giver provides you with a receipt. Plan on needing that receipt, because the product probably will not withstand even light use without requiring repair. In fact, within 9 months, my like-new-looking epilator (which I diligently cleaned after each and every use) began sounding like a thrashing machine and soon thereafter shut down. Without the gift-giver's receipt, Emjoi simply would not repair or replace the item, and it took Emjoi almost 2 months to tell me such.

I will avoid all Emjoi products. You would think that, in order to avoid word of mouth about Emjoi early-failing products, Emjoi would stand behind their products. My case certainly is not isolated, for I've reseached Emjoi product reviews only to find that many others are experiencing similar early failure with variousEmjoi products; customer service and repair issues are concerns as well.

So, purchase Emjoi with warning!

Pros: Pain is minimal and hair grows back much smoother than before
Cons: If you press too hard against the skin the plastic wheels inside wear down quickly

I have had this product for years and it is the best! I love the fact I only have to shave every six weeks or so. I purchased a cheaper, rechargeable model, the Gently Gold Caress Cordless, which did not even come close to removing hair as efficiently as the Optima does. The phrase "the most expensive is the best" does not always hold true, however, in this case it does!

Pros: Large epilating area, 2 directions (less painful & quicker), interchangeable razor head
Cons: No cordless option

I had an old Silk Epil by Norelco for several years and when it finally died I searched for the best epilator. I am very happy with this one, and it exceeds the quality of my old Norelco! The large area and 2 sets of tweezers that go in opposite directions is much quicker and less painful than 1 set that rotates in 1 direction. The comfort level of this one is very good and the extra razor head makes this product versatile. If you're not used to epilating or waxing it can be painful at first, but the pain goes away if you use it regularly. If you already wax, epilating is quicker and you never have to buy more supplies like you do with waxing. This Emjoi is a keeper!

Pros: worked ok for the time it worked, if you can stand the pain
Cons: die early; painful; poor value; absolute junk

This epilator is a piece of junk; mine broke after only three months' use. It's just a well that it broke, I suppose, because it was excruciatingly painful to use.

Many of my friends also have tried Emjoi products, but their Emjoi's also stopped functioning as well after a few months' use.

In short, avoid Emjoi and don't be lured in by Emjoi coupons to entice you to buy their junk. Emjoi simply is a waste of time and money.