Product Description

Top of the line dual opposed tweezer disc operation to remove unwanted hair more efficiently and faster.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19946 in Health and Beauty
• Brand: Emjoi
• Model: AP99
• Released on: 2003-08-04
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.56 pounds

Features

• Comes with interchangeable dual function shaver head with long hair trimmer
• Kit comes with deluxe carry case, and Loofa sponge.
• 36 tweezers to remove hair quickly and comfortably
• Use it on your arms, legs, bikini line and underarms
• Compact and portable. Electrically operated.

Amazon.com
This electric device plucks hair from legs, face, underarms, and bikini lines to give you smooth skin for up to six weeks. It operates at two speeds to deal with different hair types and removes hairs as short as .5 mm, so it can even be effective just one day after shaving. To minimize pain, the device uses tweezerlike disc sets to gently stretch the skin before plucking hairs at the root, and the head curves to fit the body. An interchangeable shaver and long-hair trimmer attachment is included for touch-ups. To complete the kit, Emjoi includes a carry case and loofah sponge. --Fred Brack

From the Manufacturer
The Emjoi Optima is a groundbreaking hair remover that is fast, comfortable, effective and long lasting. The Emjoi Optima uses a revolutionary tweezer disc system, with dual opposed heads.

Features:

• Contoured design helps keep the skin taut
• Pulling and discomfort are minimized
• Removes even the finest hair from the root
• Long lasting results—re-growth of hair is slower and finer
• 2 active surfaces make hair removal twice as fast
• Soft touch grip designed for ultimate comfort and control
• Includes a dual function, foil shaver with built in long hair trimmer
• Compact size and travel case makes it a great travel companion
• Plug in only; adapter included

Can be used anywhere on the legs, arms and bikini line. Its dual function shaver attachment is great for underarms and sensitive areas.

The Emjoi Optima feels better, works better and gives you better results.

Customer Reviews

Poor Ergonomics
I've used a few other "epilators" and I liked this one least for several reasons. I found the tweezing plates revolving in 2 directions, as opposed to one, rather uncomfortable. Also, the plastic pieces at ends (bordering the tweezers) were sharp and often scratched my skin. The biggest reason that I don't care for this product is it's size and shape. It's small and thick and difficult to hold comfortably, often grazing my fingers during use. While this wasn't painful it was certainly annoying. Of the products commonly found on the market, I prefer the emjoi "Gold Caress." It's easier to hold and use, and it's less expensive. (The Gold Caress, however, doesn't include a shaving head.)With this model you also have the choice of AC or rechargeable. Hope this helps.

No more shaving!
I love this product! I was so sick of shaving that I decided to give this a try. I have a low pain tolorance and I have to say that it did hurt ALOT the first 2 times. (I admit I had a glass or two of wine before doing it the second time lol) but after that the hair is much finer and since it grows back at different speeds its not as concetraited in one area...which is why it hurts. I use this all the time now. My legs are soooo smooth. I usually do this once a week while watching tv. It actually lasts for 3/4 weeks or so however since hair grows back at different speeds and depending upon how much of the hair was taken out by the root or if it just broke off I like to use it weekly. It doesnt hurt at all now...although I read someone used this on their underarms. I tried it and will NEVER do that again...that was painful!!! the bikini line is less painful than that. This product works great and I'll never go back to shaving!!!

Good epilator, bad ergonomics
Compared to other epilators, this one is great at removing hair. It has two heads, so it seems to be twice as fast. The little roller bar that is meant to dull the sensation does dull the prickly feeling, but for me epilators are not painful anyway. Also, it got most of the little hairs that the other Emjois often miss. The heads pop out very easily, so this is the easiest to clean of any epilators I have used.
Now the down side. Terrible ergonimics! It is very short, about half as long as other epilators, and very wide and squat, since it has two heads. The cord is placed right on the side of the squatty little thing, so it is always in the way. There are no thumb grips or any other things that might help. I found that the cord got in the way, especially for the underarms and bikini areas. I dropped the thing three times in one session, and kept getting my fingers in the way of the tweezer heads. If it were not superior in hair removing abilities, I would return it due to poor ergonomics. If you have any kind of grip problems, or large hands, I can't imagine you would be able to use this. Go with the Braun silk epil, it works about as well, and you can get a grip on it, or the Emjoi Gently Gold Caress, which is rechargeable. Don't give up on epilators because of this poorly designed little thing.
Emjoi, fix this design and you will have a great product.