Braun IPL Silk-Expert Pro 5, At Home Permanent Visible Hair
Braun IPL Silk Expert Pro 5, Visible Permanent Hair Removal, Venus Razor, Wide Head and Precision Head, Alternative For Laser Hair Removal, PL5223, White
Braun IPL Comparison Table
 Silk·expert Pro 5 PL5387 |  Silk·expert Pro 5 PL5223 |  Silk·expert Pro 5 PL5137 |  Silk Expert Pro 3 PL3121 | |
| Great for | Visible hair removal | Visible hair removal | Visible hair removal | Visible hair removal |
| Energy levels on Normal Mode | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| Suitable skin tones | 1-5 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 1-5 |
| Speed to treat lower | 5 mins | 5 mins | 5 mins | 9 mins |
| Flashes Number (Lamp lifetime) | 400,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 | 300,000 |
| Gentle Mode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Precision head | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| SensoAdapt skin tone sensor | Automatic & Continuous | Automatic & Continuous | Automatic & Continuous | Automatic & Continuous |
| Brand: | Braun |
| Origin: | United Kingdom |
I read so many reviews before deciding to buy this. So far after 5 sessions I am really pleased.
Definitely noticing much less and slower hair growth.
It takes some getting used to, to work out which angles to hold it at in tricky areas. And ways to stop it stinging. Do sensitive areas first and straight after shaving. Also if getting too hot just turn off for a little while. I’m amazed at how quick some people say it takes. With shaving and doing this it takes me about 45 mins now. That’s whole leg. Bikini, armpits and tash.
I also think some review people here don’t understand that you do have to always use this product. Even when hair is gone, you still have to use it or the hair will grow back. I’m so thankful for it. I’ll update when I’ve done more sessions.
Expensive but it’s made easier with 4 equal payments. Easy to handle and use just starting to see the difference after 4 weeks of use. Facial hair on my chin is definitely getting less frequent not plucking it as much.
Pretty easy to use, only minor complaints are that the skin tone and contact sensor can be a bit fussy and you need to give it some time to cool down if you’re covering a lot of area at the same time. I’ve also found that dead hairs take a while to come out leaving a little visible dark hair, sometimes a gentle tweezing to coax them out is needed.
The only thing I wash was clear in the instructions is how fast to move the device. I was doing it too quickly initially and seeing minimal results. I suspect this is why other reviews have said it doesn’t work.
I now move it at less than 1cm a second and it works a treat. I usually laser twice, travelling at 90 degrees on the second go to ensure full coverage.
The other thing I’d recommend is not to use it immediately after wet shaving the area. I was doing that initially and getting quite a few spots from ingrowing hairs. Now I wet shave the area, leave it a couple of days, then laser it – problem solved.
On some areas I use clippers to get the hairs short, then laser straight away.
If you’re still debating whether to get this, go for it and enjoy the feel of smooth skin with no unsightly hairs.
I have some really stubborn areas on my lady bits and I’m not convinced this is going to be 100% successful on them. 5 * for no longer getting shaving rash though.
Currently the review is based on ease of use and quality as it can take months for good results.
Firstly I was very well impressed with the contents of the box – I love the toiletry bag where everything can be stored, so you can get rid of the packaging if you want.
The machine is extremely light, and so easy to use. I recommend having a read of the instructions first and also before purchasing, make sure that it suitable for your hair colour and skin tone. These machines are suitable for dark hair but not dark skin, or blonde hair, so its advisable to check before paying out for such a big purchase.
The IPL has a long cord and you have the choice of a 2 pin bathroom plug, or a traditional 3 pin plug.
It recommends a skin test before using, by checking each area you plan to use it on by using one flash of the IPL. I had no reaction so was able to use the next day. I do find it a little sensitive on my face as it gets quite hot but its tolerable.
The bonus point for me is the fact you can use it by sliding it with your finger on the button – then it flashes after every short move – much quicker and easier than my previous machine.
It comes with a disposable razor as the area needs to be shaved before use.
It recommends that you repeat the IPL treatment regularly for around 3 months and once hair stops growing, use it monthly or so to maintain the hair free area. I have not got to that stage yet but will update if possible, if and when I have a hair free area!
One thing it doesn’t do is kill off the white whisker chin hairs which is a shame, perhaps future IPLs may hopefully as they cause pain and swelling until the hair has been plucked, so it would be terrific to get rid of those too!
Overall so far I am really happy with this and its currently half price which makes it much more affordable. 5 stars from me, I hope to update with 5 star results soon.
I personally don’t find it to be painful to use, I have heard from a couple of friends who have said otherwise. The only place where I find it stings a bit is on the bikini line but even then it’s not unbearable. I have used it on my under arms, legs, bikini line and my chin and upper lip.
As I said I’m only 8 treatments in but when I used to have to shave every other day I’m finding I can go a week or longer at this point without the hair starting to come back. It also comes back a lot softer and more fine. I’m confident that I will get to a stage where I only need to use it once a month after I have finished all the treatments, definitely a thumbs up from me!
Just make sure not to go over the same area twice as it can sting then but haven’t had the sting last longer than the second itself.
It’s easy enough to use after reading the instructions. Does take a little practice getting the timing right for the glide but took me less than 30 minutes for legs, arms and bikini line.
I’ve only used it twice but have noticed some patches are much slower growing in already! I have pale skin and dark thick hair that grows very quickly so normally I need to shave legs daily. I’m five days in since last shave and some patches with no hair at all and smooth.
The razor it comes with is also nice. Very happy!
I always struggled with thick hair in my bikini area and dark hair pretty much everywhere else. I have tried shaving, waxing and epilating and all options had their downfalls. I also get painful ingrown hairs, especially on my bikini line.
I bought this as a birthday present to myself, as I was at my wits end trying to deal with my body hair. Now, just 4 sessions in and my bikini line is almost completely clean. Other areas seem to be taking a little longer, but my legs are already quite patchy, with hair growing back finner and thinner and a few bald patches having started to appear.
I will say it hasn’t worked that great on my peach fuzz or tummy where the hair is finner, but as I’ve only just done my 4th session and the full programme is 4 to 12 weekly sessions, im still holding out hope that these areas will also clear up.
If you’re on the fence about this, I’d say get it! One of the best purchases I ever made.