I have been using a combo of shaving and laser hair removal so was excited to see the Manicare Crystal hair remover as another potentional option as I find shaving in between treatments annoying.
I used the Manicare Crystal Hair Remover as per the directions on the packet - used on dry skin after having a shower and used twice in then space of a week. The packaging advises not to use on delicate areas of the body so is not recommended for underarms or to maintain the Braz. The claim is 'uses premium ultra-fine Crystal technology to help buff away body hair and dead skin cells'
The item comes in a cute Lilac colour and is perfectly shaped to fit directly in one hand. It is comfortable to hold and use. To remove the hair you move the crystal hair remover in circular motions in the area you are wanting to treat. I found it difficult to know the right amount of pressure to apply in order to remove the unwanted hair and as a result have ended up with skin irritation. The packaging advised of light pressure however I found myself almost scrubbing as some of the hair seemed stubborn and wouldn't remove.
I found this to only work on flat areas so would be great for legs, arms and back if you wish to treat those areas. The length of time before the hair grew back was the same as shaving (for me 1- 2 days). However the area felt much smoother for a little longer than shaving does.
Product maintenance is easy- a quick rinse after use to wash away the hair on the product.
Overall I am not sure that this will be used regularly in my household. It almost needed to have a curved tip so that it could be used all over the body and not just on flat areas. It was difficult trying to use product around ankles and knee areas.
This was pretty good at getting rid of the dead skin on my legs and arms, so I'd use it for that. Not sure I'd use it for getting rid of my hair though. Definitely not a bad product though! I would recommend people give it a go and see how they like it.