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Many different hair removal methods exist, from at-home laser hair removal and at-home waxing to epilation devices, with shaving as a starting place for many.—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024 Many people also find epilation less painful than waxing—and more effective at grabbing super-short hairs.—Abbie Kozolchyk, wsj.com, 17 Oct. 2023 And thanks to a massage cap, the epilation process itself is made to feel more comfortable, too.—Sarah Han, Allure, 11 Oct. 2022 Panasonic's multipurpose epilator can be used on your arms, armpits, legs, and bikini line thanks to its epilation head, shaver, skin-protecting cap guards, and bikini attachment.—Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 July 2022
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Etymology
French épilation, from épiler to remove hair, from é- e- + Latin pilus hair — more at pile
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