This may be an amazing product- but it hurts like crazy. Basically an epilator is a machine with multiple rotating tweezers. You run the machine over your legs (or wherever) and the tweezer claws grab the hairs and pull them out. Some people may not be bothered by this, but I found it almost unbearable. I tried taking pain medication before using this and it didn't help much. It really hurts.Also, this machine is very noisy and makes a loud buzzing/grinding noise. I think that makes it even more intimidating.However the effects were GREAT on the parts I did complete. It lasts at least twice as long as shaving and is much less messy than waxing. Also, I think this Epilator is very well designed. I love the color and it is quite easy to clean.You have to have quite a bit of courage to use this, but if you do the results are great.