Braun Silk-épil 9 Epilator for Long-Lasting Hair

I have been interested in buying one for a while but was worried about how painful it may be. Pain isn’t so bad and gets easier the more you use it. Keeps my legs smoother for longer. I am very happy with it.

This is a great product, but don’t expect it to be pleasurable, especially on your nether regions. However, it is built really well and works very well. It’s got the weighty, solid feel of a quality product. I haven’t tried other epilators, so I can’t offer a comparison.

I don’t write many reviews but after reading A LOT about this before spending the money, because let’s be honest it’s not cheap! but ……..I do think its worth it. I’ve had braun 5 for a few years which always worked pretty well and i was generally pleased with it but this is something else, easy to hold and nice in the hand, with the larger head it covers a bigger area and I couldn’t believe how quick I was finished and without having to go over the same area several times like with my 5 meaning my facial skin was much less irritated. Overall very pleased with my purchase the only reason I haven’t given 5 stars is the heads that go over the tweezers, so you can do a smaller area only come in very narrow or quite wide, there doesn’t seem to be a medium one which is the one i used to do facial areas with my old epilater.

I have been epilating since my sister bought me a Phillips epilator aged 16. I am 50 now and this week my Phillips sparked when I plugged it in and aged 34 it was consigned to the bin. I never shave anymore but I don’t epilate that regularly either, hiding my hairy legs in leggings and tights over winter…I know…attractive eh?! Over the years my leg hair growth has certainly become more sparse and the process less painful, although underarms are still a bit eye watering. So I read the reviews and decided to splash out on the silk Epil which is rechargeable, and comes with a sleek battery operated pen shaver for intimate areas. I bought the two pin adaptor at the same time. I charged it up for two hours and set to work, with very poor lighting as the sun was dropping…on my legs, which were last epilated around one month ago. I tried it on setting one and I noticed that there was no pain whatsoever, it felt like using an electric razor. It was quieter than my old model which made a fearsome sound akin to tractor mowing over metal. The light is a fabulous idea, and really allowed me to grab all the hairs. Old epilator didnt have a light, and I always missed some of the hairs that were growing in different directions. Old epilator was also a great deal more uncomfortable to use. I turned the power up a notch onto the second setting recommended for seasoned users and I could feel it this time, more like the discomfort of my old one, although not quite, and more than tolerable. I was left as always with legs that dont feel as silky smooth as a razor shave, but do feel a good deal smoother than old epilator offered and I definitely feel that the coverage was a good deal better. I turned next to my pits. Perhaps I should have taken advantage of the battery operated shaver that came as part of the package and trimmed my rather long sparse underarm hair before attempting to rip it out by the roots, but I didnt and accordingly it was rather unpleasant. I attached what I thought was the massage head, recommended for sensitive areas, but realised afterwards that I had used the facial hair head instead, which restricts the area of coverage, perhaps prolonging the agony. However, my pits are now hair free and they do feel smooth. I then turned to the hairs that have popped up on my upper lip…I really am not the hairy ogre that this review portrays, but want to tell it like it is…..so I used the facial hair attachment again and OOCH…..gosh this hurt, it is though the first time I have ever addressed facial hair with an epilator, hence I think this would get easier as it has with my legs for sure. Finally I had a quick whip around the bikini line with the pen razor….easy to use and very effective and it hasn’t irritated my skin at all. Job done in around 10 minutes. So all in all, I have to say I am very pleased with this product. I will probably use it more than my old one, on account of ease (no cords to get in the way), pain (certainly on the legs this felt much easier and on setting one, a walk in the park…… The lead with adaptor is slightly too bulky to fit in the bag with all the attachments etc which is a shame, but other than that I can’t fault it. I have purchased a loofah, because I feel this might bring the silkiness closer to a razor shave, as you can get bumps developing from ingrowing follicles if you don’t exfoliate and I havent really paid too much attention to this part of the regime as an infrequent exfoliator. I will be interested to see how long this session lasts for. Having applied some moisturiser to my legs, they do feel pretty smooth, and I think this product is well worth the money. I hope it lasts me another 34 years by which time I will have more hair on my lip than my head.

I was really nervous about using an epilator as I had one a few years ago and it really hurt!! But after all these years and seeing people try them out on ’10 ways to look to look 10 years younger’ on tv, I thought I’d give it another go and I’m so glad I did! I found this chargeable and water proof epilator to be so easy to use. I tried it out in the bath on my legs and found it remarkably easy and although it was a little uncomfortable, it was perfectly bearable. There was some redness afterwards but after a short while and some moisturiser, it was all gone! I did under my arms as well and that was a bit more painful but in short bursts, I achieved a smooth look. Would highly recommend!

I’ve never used an epilator in the past. I’m really sensitive and I can’t cope with pain very well, so thought it will be a horrible idea to get an epilator, but then – why not? Shaving me legs every 3 days is a nightmare and the idea of having super smooth legs for the whole month was so tempting! I didn’t want anything cheap in case it puts me off using these abd after reading a whole lot of great reviews I’ve decided to get Silk Epil 9.

Please DON’T EVER, EVER believe you’re gonna cry or you need a painkiller before each use. If I am fine – you will be fine as well! It’s deffo not a comfy feeling, but it’s not strong if you’re using it under a hot shower or in the bath. A little light is very useful too, I can see everything I need to get rid of. Shaving my kness is painful but other than that – it’s much better than I thought. It’s gets better after each use – after 3 times it doesn’t bother me at all. Shaver head is a great tool too, I haven’t tried a trimmer yet. I will never go back to traditional shavers.

If you hesitate, then just click “buy now” and see how it goes. You won’t regret!