An epilator is an electrical device used to remove hair by mechanically grasping multiple hairs simultaneously and pulling them out from the roots. It works similarly to waxing, but instead of using wax, it plucks away hair as you move the device over different parts of your body. Epilators may use an electric motor or be manually powered with a spring. They may also come with various attachments, like a smaller head to help with epilation of hard-to-reach areas, or an exfoliation head that may help exfoliate the skin before and after epilation. There are three types of epilators: electric spring epilators, rotating disc epilators, and tweezer-style epilators. The pain is a drawback of epilation, but the results may outweigh this negative. For the best results, exfoliate your skin before using an epilator, and moisturize your skin after using it to reduce irritation. It is also important to clean your epilator after each use to reduce the risk of a skin infection.