u/Anxious_Fig_7465

I don't regularly remove my hair on my arms and legs. I used to shave years ago but stopped caring at some point. But I also avoid wearing shorts etc in public. I want to start removing my hair and bought an epilator. My leg hair is very long and I wonder if I should shave first and let it grow out a little so I can use the epilator when the hair is much shorter. I've heard it's a lot more painful if it's long.

Any tips?