Well after reading reviews of different brands of spring epilators I decided on the cheaper type because honestly based on the reviews I found them difficult to master and didn't want to spend $15. -20 for something that would frustrate me and throw the box away never to be used again. After just a few tries, I got used to these things within the first 5 minutes. I basically waxed my mustache and it worked like a charm. I had to look in the mirror to see if all the hair was falling out. After several different types of folds I have come to the conclusion that the product is most effective if you fold it just a little and roll it outwards and not down. I gave one to my sister and she used it and said it was effective but very painful the first time. It only took her about 5 minutes to get comfortable and tried another tactic which was to just stretch and then pinch the bun all at once and then curl up without having to bend down. Her path was different and probably would have taken a little longer, but it still worked. So apparently everyone has their own technique. Do what works for you and don't give up if it doesn't work the first few times. Before epilating, I waxed my lip two weeks before so it wouldn't hurt so much when it came in the mail. This tactic seems to have worked as it doesn't hurt at all. I would say they were worth their money. Will they hold up over time? I think we'll find out. My plan is to not stretch them at all, just bend them slightly and then blow out the hair and rub alcohol to decontaminate it when I'm done so it doesn't rust or anything. One person said the handle came loose and shot him in the eye, but after trying to get the handle off I found it quite difficult. I managed to take it off and then had a very hard time putting it back on as the coils were so tight. I don't recommend removing the handles, but if you do, the spring can still come in handy as you can still bend it and roll it over your skin. One is hidden in my desk drawer, the other in my purse, and the rest I give to my mother and sisters. Definitely a lot :) UPDATE 05/06/2015: I've been using them for last year and they still work pretty well. I need about 5-10 minutes to epilate my lips. I still use alcohol to sanitize before and after. I think it protects against rust. So I'd say they're worth buying and you probably won't need to replace them for years to come, especially since they come in a pack of five. I still only use one and it hasn't worn out. Goodbye!
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