Stubble is not sexy comfy. And you know what you get just one day or less after shaving? Sharp, prickly stubble. Goodbye smooth legs! Hello, sandpaper!
If you want to get off the Razor Blade Rollercoaster here is your stop – best epilator for legs, meant specifically for you.
Contents
- 9 Best Epilators for Legs in 2020
- Braun Silk-Epil 7 7-561 - Wet & Dry Epilator
- Braun Silk-Epil 5 5-280
- Braun Silk-Epil 9 9-579 Wet & Dry Epilator
- Panasonic ES-ED90-P Wet/Dry Epilator
- Emjoi AP-18 Emagine
- Philips HP6576 Satin Perfect Deluxe Epilator
- Remington Smooth & Silky Deluxe Epilator
- Emjoi eRase e60 Dual Opposed Heads
- Emjoi Optima Corded Epilator
- What Characteristics Make the Best Epilator for Legs?
- Final Tips for Epilating Legs
- To Sum It All Up
9 Best Epilators for Legs in 2020
Braun Silk-Epil 7 7-561 - Wet & Dry Epilator
Braun is a brand you can trust and is well known in the epilator business for making high-quality epilators. This Braun Silk-Epil 7 is no exception.
This wet/dry epilator can be used in the shower, has 40 tweezers and a built-in light, so you can see better what you are doing. This Braun epilator boasts the ability to remove hair as fine and short as a grain of sand.
It has a pivoting head that moves with your curves, soft lift tips to raise the hair that is lying flat and high-frequency vibration that helps soothe discomfort.
Pros
- 40 tweezers.
- Wet/dry shower friendly.
- Smart light.
- Cordless, 40 min battery life.
- 2 speeds.
- Includes facial adapter and 5 other adapter heads.
Cons
- Can’t be used while charging.
- The shaver attachment is not the most efficient, but the epilation is great.
Conclusion
If you want a high-quality, luxury epilator with a built-in light that you can use in the shower, this epilator is one of the top rated epilators for legs and is your go-to choice.
If you think this is The One for you (like me, because I bought this a couple of years ago), then definitely read my separate Braun Silk Epil 7 review, where I go into more detail about this specific epilator.
Braun Silk-Epil 5 5-280
This Braun may not have as many features as the Braun 7 model, but it has the same Braun quality and power and does a fantastic job epilating legs.
This is a less expensive model that uses a cord instead of a rechargeable battery. It can’t go in the shower, but it does outlast any cordless epilator.
It is efficient, powerful enough to remove coarse leg hair, and fast, with 40 tweezers to get the job done fast. It has a smart light so you can see fine hairs, and pivoting head for comfort and efficiency.
Pros
- 40 tweezers.
- Built-in smart light.
- Pivoting head.
- Shaver attachment.
- Feminine color.
Cons
- Not a wet/dry model because it has a cord.
Conclusion
If you want a quality, powerful epilator to use in a dry environment, this corded epilator will run for as long as you like.
Braun Silk-Epil 9 9-579 Wet & Dry Epilator
The Braun Silk-Epil 9 has a 40% wider epilating field than other Braun epilators, making it King for epilating legs.
This model is designed with wider and deeper tweezers to remove hairs more precisely, including removing hairs that wax cannot pluck.
You can use this beast in or out of the shower, and it comes with 7 attachments including massage cap, trimmer, shaver and more. It has a built-in light, pivoting head and facial brush for exfoliation.
Pros
- Wide epilating field.
- 40 tweezers.
- Deeper, longer tweezers capture and remove hair accurately.
- Wet/dry.
- Built-in light.
- Pivoting head.
Cons
- The facial cap is not that useful.
Conclusion
The fastest and widest epilator available. The best epilator for coarse leg hair.
Three Braun epilators in a row? Yes, Braun is THAT good! Even I chose a Braun epilator. If you want a high-quality epilator, I suggest you look into Braun.
I mean, there’s a reason why I wrote a separate article on the best Braun epilators!
Panasonic ES-ED90-P Wet/Dry Epilator
This handy epilator comes stacked with a whopping 48 tweezers, built-in LED light, and 6 attachments including a pumice roller to remove calluses from your feet and a shaver for areas you do not plan to epilate.
It has dual barrels to epilate quickly and efficiently. The head pivots to follow the curve of your leg, and two speeds so you can take it easy if need be. This epilator operates in the shower with cordless operation and has just about everything you need.
Pros
- 2 speeds.
- Cordless.
- Six attachments – pumice roller attachment, gentle epilation head, bikini comb attachment, dual epilation head, and shaver head.
- Built-in light.
- 48 tweezers.
Cons
- A fully charged epilator lasts 30 minutes.
Conclusion
If you are a seasoned epilator-user who wants to get the best job done in the most efficient manner, this epilator has you covered. Plus, you can use it in the shower!
Emjoi AP-18 Emagine
Look out! This epilator has 72 tweezers, not for the faint of heart. This is the weapon of choice for the epilating warrior princess.
This epilator has lifting fingers that lift flat hairs and prepare them for removal. The epilator has two speeds, and a curved epilating field to conform to the curve of your leg.
This epilator has built-in ‘Silver Ion’ technology which acts as an antibacterial, preventing infection.
The two ‘dual opposed heads’ not only offer more tweezers but since they run in opposite directions, they naturally pull the skin on your legs taught, which makes for easy hair removal.
Only for use in dry environments.
Pros
- Dual opposed heads with 72 tweezers.
- 2 speeds.
- Anti-bacterial technology.
- Requires less passes to finish the job.
Cons
- Plug-in only.
- No built-in light.
Conclusion
For the experienced epilating ninja who wants to swiftly destroy hair from the root, this is the best epilator for legs.
If you’re interested in reading more about Emjoi epilators, I got you covered! Check out my list of the best Emjoi epilators.
Philips HP6576 Satin Perfect Deluxe Epilator
This Philips epilator has special textured ceramic discs that can catch and remove the finest hair from your legs. This model is cordless, but you can also use it while plugged in. It is not meant for the shower, although the head can be washed under running water.
It will give you 40 minutes of epilating fun. This unit has a built-in light, a curved epilating surface, and it charges completely in only one hour. That’s fast.
The deluxe model has a shaving head, trimmer comb and active lift technology to lift up hairs that are lying flat.
Pros
- Textured ceramic discs.
- Built-in light.
- Shaver and trimmer head.
- Can be used plugged in.
- 40-minute running time.
- Rapid charging.
Cons
- Can’t be used in the shower.
Conclusion
This epilator is good for people on the go. It charges very rapidly and if you forget to charge it, or can’t wait, that’s easy; you can use it while it’s plugged in.
Update: I think Philips discontinued this model, so if you find it somewhere at a local electronics store – congratulations!
Want more from Philips? Check out my article on the best Philips epilators.
Remington Smooth & Silky Deluxe Epilator
Remington is a brand you can trust. This Remington Smooth and silky is not the exception. It’s a mid-price range epilator many ladies like.
It has a pivoting head to hug curves, two speeds so you can rev it up, or slow it down and it has 40 tweezers so it is efficient at removing leg hair rapidly.
Pros
- Good price.
- 40 tweezers.
- Corded power, no batteries to replace.
- Pivoting head.
- Massaging cap and precision cap for facial epilation.
- Two speeds.
Cons
- May have problems not pulling out the coarsest of hairs.
Conclusion
A good no-frills epilator and a good price. If you’re looking for just that, with the option to epilate both in and out of the shower, this is a good choice.
I always love the bonus attachments for epilators, like a facial cap. It means you don’t have to go look for one of the best facial epilators, rather just get an epilator with a facial cap.
Emjoi eRase e60 Dual Opposed Heads
This affordable Emjoi has 60 discs to rapidly remove hair. It has a very cute design. Nice touch!
It features Emjoi’s dual opposed heads, which pull the skin taught for good hair removal. This model is corded, so it does not go in the shower, but always has power available, if you are near an outlet of course.
Pros
- 60 discs for removing hair.
- Good price.
- Great for medium to fine hair.
- Two speeds.
Cons
- No light.
- Coarse hair may be challenging.
Conclusion
This is an adorable epilator that may work well for teens just starting out, the price is right and it does what it is supposed to do without a lot of extras.
Emjoi Optima Corded Epilator
This is one of Emjoi’s classic and beloved epilators, and it has been around a while. Get it while you can!
This epilator pulls hairs by the roots, leaving behind very minimal breakage. Its track record in this respect is superior to the majority of epilators out there.
This is an epilator you would seek out and re-purchase once the old one dies. It’s that effective.
It does not have a light, cannot go in the shower or any of those fancy-pants features. It does, however, have dual opposed heads so it pulls the skin taught, plus the dual heads pull more hair faster.
Pros
- Dual opposed heads.
- Very efficient epilator.
- Two speeds.
Cons
- No light.
- Can’t be used in the shower.
Conclusion
This epilator is one of the top-secret underground favorites. You won’t find it easily on a first pass search, but for the lucky ladies who have discovered it, they love it. It is a no-frills, corded epilator that really breaks less hair and pulls more from the root.
Ok, there you have it – the best epilators for legs 2020!
But before you make the purchase, I encourage you to keep on reading to find out what is so different about an epilator that is meant just for legs. Let’s take a look, shall we?
What Characteristics Make the Best Epilator for Legs?
Epilator Field
This is probably the first thing you want to look at when choosing the best epilator for legs.
A wider epilating field can accommodate more tweezers and get the job done faster. The legs cover a large surface area and it will take about 30 minutes to epilate both legs with a high-quality epilator and a wide field of epilation.
Don’t try and epilate your legs with a slim epilator, or one meant for the face.
How Many Tweezers Do I Need?
Ideally, you want an epilator with 40 or more tweezers. Since legs cover such a large area you want an epilator that has the power, size, and capacity to pull many hairs at once to finish the job in a reasonable time.
Shower Friendly
Truth be told, hot water and a little shower gel (and maybe a pill of Ibuprofen, if it’s your first time) make the epilating process much more comfortable. Find an epilator labeled wet/dry that is safe to use in the bath or shower.
A little shower gel will help the epilator glide and the hot water softens hair and opens the pores making epilating less painful and easier. Just remember to take it slow, epilation works better, and fewer hairs break when you move slowly from ankle to knee slowly.
Power Supply
With a wet/dry model your only option will be a cordless epilator. The high-quality cordless epilators generally have a battery life of 40 minutes. There are also powerful corded models which are good for legs if you like to epilate outside of the shower.
Epilators that run on disposable batteries are not ideal for the legs. Legs take longer which will drain the batteries.
Also, the epilators powered by disposable batteries do not have the power needed to repeatedly remove leg hair and do not make the best epilator for coarse leg hair.
A Light in the Darkness
A built-in light is often an overlooked and undervalued feature on an epilator, but it can help tremendously. Even if you are epilating in a well-lit area, you can still have shadows on your leg.
Plus, having the light up close reveals finer hairs you might otherwise miss. A built-in light makes for a more complete epilation and that means smoother legs, longer. And that’s the goal, right?
Speed
Some of the finer epilators have two speeds. Selecting speeds on an epilator is akin to choosing between comfort and efficiency. A first-time user may want to start at a slower speed and move on to the faster speed once accustomed to the discomfort of epilating.
Final Tips for Epilating Legs
- Always have at least one of the best ingrown hair products at home to avoid those irritating ingrown hairs.
- Take care of your skin before and after epilating (you can use a cotton ball soaked in hydrogen peroxide to wipe down the legs before and after to avoid infections).
- Also, wash hands before epilating.
- Always epilate with the grain of the hair to prevent broken hairs and hair follicle damage.
Read my epilation tips article for more tips & tricks on epilating effectively and less painfully.
To Sum It All Up
Remember, epilating is a mind game. Keep the end in mind: smooth, hair-free legs for days and weeks.
If this is your first time, remember that the first time is the worst. After you get through your first epilation, you only need to epilate hair as it re-grows, not all at once.
I hope this guide has helped you decide which of these top rated epilators for legs is right for you.
Cynthia Stalde
I’m the girl behind Miss Coty. Here I talk about the struggles of womanhood – from hair removal all the way to deep facial wrinkles in your 20s. More about me.
