Braun Silk-épil 9 Epilator Hair Removal, Includes
Braun Silk-épil 9 Epilator Hair Removal, Includes Facial Cleansing Brush High Frequency Massage Cap Shaver and Trimmer Head, Cordless, Wet & Dry, 100% Waterproof, UK 2 Pin Plug, 9-880, White/Pink
Shave and Trim
The shaver head turns the epilator into a fully functional shaver, while the trimmer cap lets you trim hair if you prefer.
High frequency massage cap
The new Silk-épil 9 comes with a massage cap to help reduce the sensation of pain, so you can experience an extra gentle epilation.
Wet & Dry
100% waterproof, you can epilate in the bath or shower. Epilation becomes virtually painless with frequent use in water.
Pressure guide
SensoSmart technology guides your epilation with a red light to ensure the right amount of pressure is applied.
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| Great For | Body epilation, facial cleansing, precision shaving, hair trimming | Body epilation, body exfoliation, precision shaving, hair trimming | Body epilation, body exfoliation, precision shaving, hair trimming | Face and body epilation, body exfoliation, precision shaving, hair trimming |
| Cordless use – fast recharge | 2 hours charge 50 mins of operation | 2 hours charge 50 mins of operation | 2 hours charge 50 mins of operation | 2 hours charge 50 mins of operation |
| Tweezers count | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Additional device | Facial Cleansing Brush | Face Spa | Face Spa | |
| Shaver & Trimmer head | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flexible epilation head | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Extra wide epilation head | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Body Accessories | Body Exfoliation Brush | Deep body exfoliation brush | Gentle Exfoliation Brush, Body Massage Pad | |
| Wet & Dry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart light | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dimensions: | 26 x 19.6 x 7.6 cm; 500 Grams |
| Brand: | Braun |
| Model: | 4210201311324 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | Procter & Gamble |
| Dimensions: | 26 x 19.6 x 7.6 cm; 500 Grams |
| Origin: | Germany |
Much faster than the previous one. Really happy with i
I have PCOS, so my body hair is quite thick & dark, but these products make managing my hairiness a lot easier & cheaper than it was when I was waxing 2x a month minimum!
Underarm use takes some getting used to as it is a very sensitive area of the body & the same goes for the bikini line & top lip. Personally I use this for my top lip, jawline, under my chin, side burns & legs on a regular basis.
If I feel a bit of stubble on my legs a 10minute wizz over with the Silk-pil 9 is all I need to, personally, feel more confident getting my pins out & a minute is all I need for facial hair removal.
Before purchasing this item I had used the Silk-pil 7 for over 12years so when it stopped holding charge for longer than 5mins I was gutted.
I needed to find a replacement.
I did look at just buying replacement batteries for the Silk-pil 7 (I may do that now due to having a replacement if anything goes wrong with it) & carrying on using it as there is literally nothing wrong with it apart from the charge life becoming practically nonexistent, despite it being 12years old, so I can not recommend it for longevity enough.
It took me a year to decide to upgrade to the Silk-pil 9 & what swayed me was the width of the head.
Being able to sort my larger hairy areas in less time, disabled & suffer with chronic pain & fatigue, is always a bonus in my book & this item has not let me down so far & the Silk-pil 7 didn’t let me down in 12yrs until battery death.
It’s a great item and I was lucky enough to get it on offer. Had I paid full price I would have been a bit grumpy about it. If buying again, I would get this version without the facial brush. I think just the stand-alone epilator with shaver attachment in this range is sufficient. I was extremely impresses with the shaver bit; I did my armpits which hadn’t been done for months (don’t judge me!) with a view to epilating them after, but it wasn’t necessary as the shave was so close and neat.
I had a Braun epilator about 10 years ago, and this is much better and hardly more than a tingle. Overall, I’m very pleased with it, but it is a bit overpriced unless you get it on offer.
Really pleased with this. Was surprised at how little pain, I’ve had several different ones of these over the years and never usd for long due to it being painful but this is surprisingly little pain. I’ve been using it for a while now and I’m happy with the results
This epilator is just brilliant. I have had it for about a month now and I have only had to use it twice and my legs are still really smooth. I had the epilator 7 before but I find the larger had on this one makes the process so much quicker. I totally recommend this one and I have very happy with my purchase.
Great multipurpose product – you can shave, trim and also epilate, really easy to switch out each part. Never epilated before and expected it to be extremely painful, but I was pleasantly surprised. Used it on my legs with the massage cap and it was uncomfortable in some places but never unbearable (and I don’t have a high pain tolerance), so far really impressed, don’t be scared of it!!
A friend gave me her Silk-pil 4 or 5 at least 20 years ago and it finally broke the other day, so I decided to upgrade to a newer model. The new one is just as good at removing hairs, but the big improvement is that now it really doesn’t hurt at all to use it, even on the front of the thighs which was always the most painful place on the legs. Very impressed and wished I’d upgraded years ago.
I love everything about it, it’s very easy to use and it does everything it says on the box.
This replaced an older model as the battery wouldn’t hold the charge any more.. but it was around 10 years old!
I have had a few epilators and this is best by far. Not too painful and removes short hair too. Slow re growth. I can highly recommend.
Bought the silk epil 9 on offer and glad I did. Been using the 5 for about a year now and as I’ve got used to the epilation I’m moving more towards efficiency over pain reduction. The 5 is small and starting to lose power. I went for the 9 as it has a wider head (seen in picture). Love the spot light and the whole process is now quicker and smoother. It does come with a roller head for beginners if needed – would recommend.
I have epilated for over 25 years and have found over those years that Braun have cornered the market and really are the best for epilation in my opinion. I have always used the leaded version as I tried cordless once and wasn’t impressed. So I found myself needing a new epilator and decided to give this one a go, though a bit more expensive. I’m so glad i did as it’s worth every penny. The charge really lasts and it epilates like a dream with no pulling under the arms, so far the best epilator I have bought.
So pleased I bought this. I was unsure at spending so much money on an epilator as I had an original Silk Epil already, but my old one was close to a torture device, it would take hours to complete just up to my knee & that would feel like slicing glass up my legs! So I wanted to see if they were all the same and all as painful. Turns out they’re not, and this one is great as it makes it so much easier to be able to use it in the shower / bath. The heat makes it much less painful.
This is an incredibly solid epilator and feels like a good unit when in hand. Results are solid although whether it’s significantly better than a hand held razor is not obviously clear. For speed and convenience though this does the job. Battery life is decent too. It’s a nicely presented package, very well constructed and delivers good results.
Good product! I bought this after my 10 years old Braun epilator died. It was good so i stuck with the brand. It is super easy to use and love the cordless thing! It hurts way less than the previous one and does remove hair significantly better! The shaver is so good, i was not expecting it to be this efficient, shaved a bit just to try it out. Battery lasted for about an hour and it still looks like plenty is left considering i have about 4ft of legs. Really nice value for money. Wish it did not come in the plastic support thing, such a waste!
The epilator has a chunky body that fits reasonably well in the hand. Requires 2 hours charging from empty battery. The plastic body is generally quite smooth and shiny, with just a few textured strips on the back. I wouldn’t have minded a bit more anti-slip texturing for when using wet. The device has two speed settings, controlled by a dial on the front. These are euphemistically described as a ‘gentle’ setting and an ‘efficient’ setting in the manual. Translated, they mean — works reasonably but a bit slow, and ‘Ohmylifeeveryhairfrommybodyhasjustbeenrippedoutandnowmylegsareonfire!’ The head is quite wide, so covers a sizeable area in a single pass. This includes alternative ‘caps’ for use on the face, and with massage function — to use these, you unclip the epilator cap from the top (this lifts up at the sides) and simply clip on one of the alternatives. To use this as a shaver, the entire functional end comes off — ejected by means of a button on the back of the device.
The facial cleansing brush is nicely made, with a neat, hand-comfortable design. This is a fairly simple brush with just two speed settings and no facial zone timers inbuilt. The brush comes with a single, regular cleansing head pre-installed. It’s soft and feels pleasant, and the combined price point for the two devices seems reasonable. Replacement heads can be bought in 4 packs including regular, extra sensitive, exfoliator, and beauty sponge.
A silver fabric storage bag is included.
Although I liked both devices I’m not entirely convinced that the pairing is the most logical. The epilator does include a head for using on the face — but it’s not ideal to use a facial cleansing brush just after epilating, as skin is more than usually sensitive. The epilator is a rechargeable device with a built in battery and charges via a 2-pin shaver plug. The facial cleansing brush runs on 2 AA batteries. The pairing would make more sense if they could be used together or shared a common power supply. As it is, it feels a bit like selling a bundle consisting of a microwave and a bundled utensil pot — because they both go in kitchens.
Braun Silk-pil 9 SkinSpa 9-961v Wet and Dry Epilator, Cordless Hair Removal 4-in-1 Epilator/Epilation, Exfoliation and Skin Care System + 12 Extras
As a racing cyclist, I used to shave my legs…but that was over 50 years ago so I thought it would be better to ask my daughter to test this new epilator from Braun. These are her observations .
I have gone from using a Silk Epil 5 epilator to this new model, the Silk Epil 9 — what a difference!!
Using some epilators is not always very comfortable, it does take some getting used to and can be a little painful depending on the length of the hair. Not so with the Silk Epil 9 — it states “virtually painless epilation” and I must admit I thought this was a bold statement to make, would it be possible ? I stand corrected for doubting them !
Epilation with the Silk Epil 9 is far more effective than the Silk Epil 5 given the pivoting head and there was not a single painful moment.
It is very easy to use, the charge lasts a long time and it is comfortable and easy to hold for all areas of epilation. The SensoSmart technology seems to help to make sure you get all hairs no matter how short and without having to press too hard and damage skin. I am blonde and therefore have always struggled to find any missed hairs after I have finished so apart from the accuracy of this model, there is also a light that allows you to clearly see all hairs and make sure you go over them.
The set comes with shaver and trimmer heads so you can switch attachments to shave or trim sensitive areas — this is obvious but not something I had on the previous model so makes life a lot easier.
Also included is a facial cleansing brush — had some problems opening the battery compartment but once the batteries are in its fine. I haven’t used this brush a great deal so far but on the first try I was impressed with how clean my face felt afterwards and will be using this more often.
I can’t recommend this the Silk Epil 9 enough. Epilators are not cheap but choose a good one and it will give you long lasting hair removal and given how easy this model is to use and how accurate it is with such little effort; I think it’s the perfect choice — the attachments are a bonus!
A real winner !
I love this Braun 3 in 1, shaver, trimmer and epilator. It’s cordless, has a perfect pivoting easy grip handle which makes life so much easier. Extra-wide epilator head with 40 micro grip tweezers. You can use it wet or dry and it has a built-in light so you can see the tiniest hairs and the light turns red if there is too much pressure. Everything has been thought of with this epilator, there is even a locking switch. Charge it up for 2 hours before using, it should last for just under an hour before it runs out. There are two speed modes on the epilator, when you use it for the first few times it is probably best to use it on the 1st mode and to stretch your skin with two fingers or the other hand, if you do this there should only be very little pain it any, if you do feel some pain remember that it gets less and less each time you use this epilator and if you use it under water, there is even less pain. When you wax you have to have embarrassing slightly hairy legs before you can wax again, not with this epilator for it gets rid of hair only 0.5mm long.
The facial cleansing brush is also very good, it’s quite small and has two speed modes, the brush is beautifully soft for the skin on your face and is excellent for removing make up.
The shaver head is designed for speed and has a very useful trimmer cap which uses the side cutter for trimming hair and it gets the hair the exact length you want it. I am delighted with this Braun set, I have always used razors before but that is in the past.
One thing I will point out, Braun give two pin plugs with bathroom appliances for saftey reasons, if you are going to use it in any other place than the bathroom you will want a three pin or an adaptor. If you like my review please press the ‘helpful’ button.
Lately, I had begun to question this attitude. Using disposable razors obviously can’t be good for our environment, and like others, I have been looking at ways to cut my plastic consumption. I began to consider purchasing an alternative, which would be re-usable and therefore more eco friendly, and so I was really pleased to be offered this epilator to review.
I will admit to a certain amount of trepidation – I had read reviews that epilation is very painful, and could recall vividly the unpleasantness caused by my early razor trials! However, I am very pleased to discover that – as with most things_- the passage of time has refined and reduced negative aspects. The epilator was far from the horrendous experience I had imagined,and definitely wasn’t as painful as an 80s razor! At worst, it was slightly uncomfortable on its fastest setting, at best it was pain free on the slower speed. Unlike it’s 80s counterpart, the item itself was surprisingly light and easy to handle – I was able to grip it easily in my palm. It was simple to use, adapting to the curves on my legs effortlessly, and held its charge well.
Most importantly, I was really pleased with the results – my legs felt smooth and hair free, and no nicks or scratches at all! The results lasted well – even for a middle aged gal! I am definitely a convert – No more disposable razors for me! This epilator comes with a variety of attatchments, which in all honesty, I haven’t tried yet, but which make this an adaptable tool. All the attachments and the epilator can be stored in the drawstring bag which accompanies this product. If I had to find a negative, this bag is slightly on the small side, but really that is just nitpicking – I found it easy just to store the extras in the bag and keep the epilator itself in my drawer. I can genuinely say that I have been very impressed with this product – I wish I could let 80s me know that the future is bright – at least in terms of pain free hair removal!
This is a bit of a multi purpose kit s it contains a number of different features, ranging from shaving, facial cleansing and epilation. In some respects, it works like a normal shaver (which it is) and is very easy to fit the appropriate shaving attachment.
However, it is equally as easy to fit all of the other attachments (facial and skin contact cap and facial cleansing brush) and the skin is left feeling impressively smooth.
Given that the current selling price is less than 100 (by a penny), this seems like a really great value kit, given that in some cases, a dedicated shaver can cost that amount and this is no worse at shaving than any other such product.
These devices keep getting better and better as the designers keep perfecting the machines.
The Braun Silk-pil 9-880 is an improvement on the earlier models so if your old depilator is showing signs of ageing it could well be worth replacing with this newer improved model.
This kit includes a really excellent facial brush which really makes this an excellent kit and has everything you should need.
Now to the review.
The device has an easy to grip handle which allows you to really direct exactly where you want the epilator to work. The extra-large head ensures a faster more even action too which is a welcome improvent.
The great benefit of this machine is that it is waterproof so you can use it in the shower without worrying about damaging the device and the machine is easily and quickly cleaned.
I would always ensure you let it dry with plenty of air. before storing it in the bag. A subject I will return to later in this review.
The epilator as I say is good it vibrates to ensure hair removal is as painless as possible. (If you have an older machine you will be pleasantly surprised at home much better the new Braun does this.
The epliator plucks rather than shaves so the result, smooth skin and the effects which last much longer.
All the body areas are covered underarm, bikini line and great results are easily obtained with a bit of practice.
If you must shave the tip is to let the machine do the work and there is a really useful red light to warn you if you are pressing too hard.
The trimmer works really well and the results should be exactly what you want to achieve.
The cleansing brush is excellent.
People new to this tool are genuinely surprised at just how well the cleansing brush cleans and buffs your skin. The makers claim it has results six times better than a manual buff and the time has taken is much less freeing you up for other maintenance jobs.
Niggles. The bag is too small for the device pure and simple. If I were you I would get a much better looking and roomier bag rather than the endless struggle to fit all the kit in the small bag.
Lastly, the device actually looks quite cute, not an essential I grant you but much better than the old Victorian-looking ‘chamber of horror’ devices of yesteryear.
All in all an excellent kit.
I am utterly thrilled with this. Very good value I think. So here are the positives in no particular order…
1. Supplied with a nice bag to keep everything together.
2. Rechargeable! Hurrah! Mine has a two pin plug, which was a bit annoying at first as I thought i would need a converter, until my husband pointed out that I can just plug it into the bathroom sockets.
3. Easy to use. Handle is a good ergonomic design that is comfy to hold and doesn’t slip out of your hand. Heads are easy to change.
4. Minimal pain. I have a very high pain threshold I admit but still, I was scared to try it, but I was really surprised how little it hurts to use. Definitely make sure hair is trimmed before you epilate, but having done that, I can say that doing my legs was not painful at all and doing my face was also fine. I haven’t tried it on my under arms yet but I am hopeful. Remember to stretch the skin.
5. Really useful having a shaver included. This works brilliantly and means you can seamlessly trim any hair that is too long before you epilate and also that you can ‘sculpt’ hair you wish to keep but that needs neatening up.
6. Can use in the shower / bath if you wish. My teenager is sensitive to pain and finds warm water opens the pores – making hair removal easier, and cool water soothes the skin.
7. Different heads for different areas of the body. So you can whizz over your legs but then be more targeted / precise in other areas.
8. Effective and long lasting. Removes all my visible hair (you may need to go over the area more than once of course). The results last longer than shaving or waxing in my experience – around 5 days for me before I notice I need to epilate again.
9. Good battery life – nearly 3 hours. I can’t imagine wanting to use it for longer!
The facial exfoliation tool is a nice extra but I find the heads need replacing quickly so I would rather just use my usual products for that and likewise I am happy to exfoliate my legs etc with a regular brush.
No negatives that I can think of. Very impressed and would recommend.
I got my wife to road-test this epilator / shaver. She has a poor past relationship with epilators and it took a bit of persuasion to get her to try this one. Suffice to say that she was pleasantly surprised. She used the epilator function both wet and dry and experienced only very, very minor discomfort and no rash or irritation afterwards. The smooth skin effect was much longer lasting than she achieves with mere shaving. She found it to be light and easy to hold and manipulate. The shave function is as good as any electric ‘lady-shave’ she has ever used. She recommends the facial cleansing brush function for pre-make up use because she found she achieved a smoother, flawless, healthier made-up look than she would get by using simple face-cleansing wipes prior to applying her make-up. She would recommend despite her initial scepticism.
You get a lot for your money with this epilation set. Braun makes quite a few variants on the basic epilation theme. This model is a comprehensive hair removal device with five different modes of use. This 9-880 set adds a separate rotating facial brush for makeup removal. Only the epilator/shaver is rechargeable, the facial brush needs two AA batteries to power it.
The epilator/shaver comes with two different heads: ‘tweezer’ and ‘shaver’., which are easy to swap.
The tweezer head uses a familiar rotating cylinder that plucks hairs from the skin as it turns. It’s wider than older models used to be and also pivots to follow contours. The instructions, which are very well-written, state that hairs as short as 0.5mm can be plucked. A really useful feature is the bright little ‘SensoSmart’ light that illuminates hairs as you move the epilator up your leg. Two caps are included for legs and underarm/bikini: ‘massage’ for more comfortable use, and ‘skin contact’ for closer contact. A third cap is used for the face, with a smaller contact area for finer control. These caps are easy to fit and remove making the epilator very convenient to use. If you use too much pressure the SensoSmart light turns red.
The shaver head is designed to give a quick foil shave to legs, underarm and bikini areas. It also has a trimmer cap that uses the side cutter to make trimming hair possible, to 5mm length.
The epilator is rechargeable with built-in batteries and is sealed so that it is waterproof for use in bath or shower. The instructions say that this is less likely to produce discomfort when you start to use it.
The separate rotating facial cleaner has a small soft brush for quickly removing makeup. The brush is detachable for cleaning and eventual replacement. It has two speeds to suit the skin type. The facial brush cleaner is not waterproof.
This a nice set, with a smart soft pouch with two compartments, to keep everything in. The build-quality is superb and everything has been thought through. You can tell that Braun have been doing this for a long time and have produced a very competent tool that makes a potentially messy chore much easier. The price offers good value and I expect this device to give many years of service, with a 2-year international guarantee as standard.
This is a very good epilator.
I haven’t used an epilator before, so jumped at the chance to try this one. Braun is obviously a recognised and reliable brand.
The set arrived neatly boxed.
I might have opened it the wrong way, but one side was perforated so I went for it, and it acts like a lid. Open it up and there’s everything neatly set out.
It now won’t shut securely again. I know i know, i don’t really need the box once it’s opened and used…
Anyway. The instructions for use are clear, everything is individually sealed and was straight forward to put together.
I was prepared for it to make me yelp, but it was much easier than expected. I have blonde fine hair, so that probably makes it fairly painless.
I also like the facial brush. I had one a while ago, and find them easy to use and very effective. Plus they are small enough to take anywhere in an overnight bag.
Currently priced at just under 100.
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In the box you get the epilator itself, shaver & trimmer attachment with trimmer comb, skin contact epilator cap, facial epilator cap, massage cap, facial cleaning brush with included batteries, epilator cleaning brush, charger and a large soft pouch for storage. The epilator is rechargeable and has a built in Lithium-Ion battery that lasts for about 50 minutes of continuous use on a full charge, and recharging takes around two hours. The epilator uses a propriety charging solution, and the included charger in the box uses a Europe plug, so you’ll need an EU to UK plug socket adaptor for charging the epilator.
The epilator is small, lightweight and ergonomically shaped so it is comfortable to use. The epilator head itself is detachable from the body, so replacements are easy should you require a new epilator head. The epilator has a locking switch to turn it on with two speed modes (one for gentle epilation, and two for efficient epilation), so it would be hard to switch it on by accident. Whilst the device is powered, there is a white LED light (named SensoSmart) that helps with visibility of hairs on the skin, but the LED turns red if two much pressure is being applied.
The epilator comes with three different caps that can be used for epilation on different areas of the body. The default massage cap increases comfort whilst epilating, the skin contact cap allows for closer skin contact for certain areas of the body such as the underarm, and a facial cap which covers the wide epilator head for more direct hair removal specifically for the face. The epilator is rated to remove hairs as short as 0.5 mm, and as its fully waterproof it can be used in the shower to reduce skin irritation and make the hair removal process even less painful and more comfortable. It does work on dry skin as well, but wet skin greatly reduces irritation and make the hair removal process smoother according to my Mum who used this product and found it very comfortable and easy to use with much less pain than waxing.
The facial cleansing brush is small and compact, making it easy to throw in a wash bag if travelling. It has two buttons on the back for power and speed setting that allows you to cycle between two speed modes that decrease or increase the rotation speed of the brush head. The unit itself is powered by two AA batteries (included), it’s not particularly powerful and it is not rechargeable like the epilator. It is a fairly cheap product in comparison to the epilator, it’s really just been included in this product set to this to make it more of a gift set box. It’s a nice addition to have, but not entirely necessary. It is recommended to change the facial cleaning brush head every three months which can be bought as a separate part.
Overall, as a 3-in-1 hair removal set this is a great choice & a fantastic gift idea that is nicely presented and good value for money. You’re getting a flagship level product as well as extra attachments that enhance its functionality, plus some nice little bonus gifts as well.
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Although it says it’s virtually painless when used in the bath, I did just that to remove leg hair and found it still pretty painful but not as bad as doing it on dry legs. It also seemed to get more hair off – especially really small ones. I don’t think I’ll be trying it on any other areas but the lower leg though – it needs tight, firm skin to be effective and safe – stick to using the shaver on more delicate areas unless you are very brave! The shaver can also be used in water or with shaving foam and as it has a wider head than normal shavers, it doesn’t take as long to complete the task.
There’s also a cute little facial ‘scrub’ brush (battery operated) which looks quite brutal in the pictures but when you actually look at it for real, the bristles are really soft and gentle on the skin. I’ve used it once because I have acne prone skin but I don’t think it’s something that should be used more than once a week. My face was quite red afterwards and later went really greasy and shiny as if my skin was trying to rehydrate after its intense scrubbing! Might be good for giving the feet and toenails a good clean and massage, especially in summer when the feet are on show more often, although I haven’t tried it.
I’d definitely recommend this kit although it is rather expensive but, then again, you get what you pay for and it is one of the best I’ve ever used. It also charges up really quickly and lasts a long time, so well-worth the money in the end!