Emjoi Optima Hair Removal System, Model AP-99  1 set  (45) read reviews
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND! by Kim in Marion, Iowa on 7/23/08 Pros: Easy To Use, Good Value Cons: none Best Uses: ARMS LEGS Describe Yourself: Sensitive Skin Bottom Line: recommended I had a larger Emjoi model and liked it. So I was hesitant to try a new one. This one is wonderful! Less discomfort, quicker, lighter - all around an excellent buy!

Bought the Emjoi in ... by christina in Kansas City, MO on 3/15/08 Bought the Emjoi in November and have had great success using it on my legs. I started with my knees then worked my way down in 2 minute per leg sessions daily until all the hair was gone. Do not try to go at it all at once. I use a buff puff to exfoliate my body and keep ingrown hairs at bay. My legs are super soft! Can't wait for summer!

This product works very ... by Anonymous in Undisclosed on 1/2/08 This product works very well -- removes hair fast, but the motor has died out on me after about a year.

NEWBIES, HERE ARE SOME ... by Anonymous in Undisclosed on 10/8/07 NEWBIES, HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL TIPS: I have had my Emjoi Optima for 5 or 6 years. It still works very well. The trick is to BUY REPLACEMENT HEADS!!! The motor works but the tweezers wear out. You can buy a replacement head from the Emjoi website which is a much better deal than replacing the whole thing every few years. A trick to make it less painful if you have never used an epilator before is to get your legs waxed first, then start using the Optima as maintenance. The reason it hurts so much in the beginning is that you are pulling so many hairs at the same time. Once you have it down to just the new growth, it is almost painless. If you can't or won't get a waxing, for the first time try using it on small areas at a time, over several days, so that you aren't killing yourself by trying to do it all at once. Otherwise, yes, it will be very painful. I promise it will get much, much less painful if you stick with it, and don't let all the hair grow out every time.

I have just purchased my ... by checked in Undisclosed on 4/6/07 I have just purchased my third Emjoi in three years. I take care of it properly, but it is just not something that will flawlessly work year after year. However, buying blades and shaving cream every few weeks adds up, so I figure this is no more expensive than shaving in the long run. Also, while I do prefer this to shaving, it does not leave skin as smooth as shaving does. Even if you go slowly and carefully, it breaks some of the hairs off at the skin. Also, be aware that the first few times are very, very painful, but it grows less painful with each use until finally you barely feel it at all. It does last a bit longer than shaving however, and over time, the hair grows in sparser and more fine. My mother has been using epilators for 10 years, and the hair on her arms is so fine and sparse that she only needs to use this every three weeks. If you can suffer through the first few times, you will be happy with this product. It's not perfect, but it sure beats shaving daily.

I purchased this prior to ... by Nancy R in Grand Rapids, MN on 3/13/07 I purchased this prior to Oct, 2006 to give me a respite from everyday shaving. It is absolutely wonderful! I haven't used a razor since. Make sure you exfoliate prior to use, and you won't get ingrown hairs. I have sensitive skin and have not had any problems. The only thing I would change and this is my fault: I would have ordered a rechargeable because I like to be cord free. Other than that...definitely 5 stars!

Gentle, fast, and ... by Kristine in Plantation, FL on 3/6/07 Gentle, fast, and effective. You can use this product to remove ANY unwanted hair. Yes; you can use it EVERYWHERE. I have been using Emjoi products for 3 years. I prefer the Optima model because it does not run on batteries, and thus delivers more consistent performance than the Gentle Gold Caress. I keep my battery model for use after hurricanes.

I bought mine 03/28/2003, ... by Anonymous in Undisclosed on 12/27/06 I bought mine 03/28/2003, lightly blow it clean after each weekly use, and it's working as effectively as it did the day it arrived. Today is 12/27/2006.

This is a great epilator ... by Anonymous in Undisclosed on 12/22/06 This is a great epilator and hair removal system. At first it is painful, but you get over this after the first few times you use it. Then it's very easy to use. You can take it anywhere with you, especially on vacation. I have had it for a year and a half or so and have used it a lot, and the motor is rotating but the discs aren't catching hair as efficiently as they used to. I do have to buy another one, but remember to exfoliate to prevent any ingrown hairs, or look out for them when they first show. I recommend some sort of ingrown hair prevention creme or lotion. I got ingrown hair bumps in my armpits, but otherwise, I love the product.

I have this and have ... by Anonymous in Undisclosed on 9/24/06 I have this and have loved it, besides the fact that it did not last more than a year. So here I am today buying another. I went back to shaving 2 weeks ago, and am already sick of having stumpy hairs on my legs. It is very painful at first but it gets better. I use it on my legs, arms, under-arms, and bikini area. I am hooked!

Great while it lasts. I ... by Anonymous in Undisclosed on 9/9/06 Great while it lasts. I would have given this 5 stars for performance, but mine died after just 10 months, so I have to rate it a 3 overall. For that much money, this should have lasted a lot longer. Like another reviewer, I, too, cleaned mine thoroughly after every use, so it wasn't abused. I'm switching to the Braun.

5 stars for results :), 1 ... by Anonymous in Undisclosed on 9/5/06 5 stars for results :), 1 star for product longevity :( I have been using epilators for years and like many users, have pale skin and thick, dark hair. Epilators are far superior to shaving for people like us, and the Optima is the best epilator I've used. However, I still can't get it to last more than one year. It seems to break down right before my one-year warranty is up, I get a new one, and within a year, the motor dies again. I've just ordered my 3rd Optima and have accepted that this is the price I pay to have fine hair without stubble. The more you use it, the less pain you feel since the hair thins and lessens with use. If you can afford to buy a new one every two years (before the first year is up, be sure to use that warranty and replace it!), then this product is amazing.

I've tried three of these ... by Anonymous in Undisclosed on 8/28/06 I've tried three of these epilators, and none of them has lasted over 9 months; I'm giving up. The product life simply does not justify the expensive price. Also the product is very hard to handle, due to it's stubby design. It's painful, too.

This does work at ... by Lesley in Chicago, IL on 8/27/06 This does work at removing the hairs less painfully. However, after using it for slightly less than a year, the Optima doesn't seem to remove the hairs anymore. The motor still works and the rotating discs spin, but the hairs are not being "tweezed". I have owned four of these, and faithfully clean them after each use, but after a year they are worthless. Just something to keep in mind when purchasing this product.

I've bought several Emjoi ... by Anonymous in Undisclosed on 8/25/06 I've bought several Emjoi products; each and every one of them has quit after only a few months' use. It doesn't matter how well you take care of an Emjoi, it's going bash, clang, kabang, and quit within a few months. Emjoi products are painful to use and cheaply made.

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