(29-08-2016, 01:18 PM)Wuerstchen Wrote: I am on my third generation of Braun Silk-epil. Mine has a small light that illuminates the area, which is a big help.

Another vote for the Braun. First time epilation is going to have some degree of discomfort, period. Best pointers are...

• Shave or use veet to clear old growth forest
  
• Exfoliate daily
  
• Moisturize Daily
  

The last two will make sure the skin is as clear and soft as possible in preparation for epilation. Note: don't moisturize the day you're going to epilate because then your hairs will just be slippery.

After you've gotten the routine down it gets easier and the discomfort diminishes quite a bit.