Electric Hard Skin Remover for Men by Own Harmony: USA's

 

I took the plunge as this particular model at the time had a massive 15k+ reviews (85% combined 4-5 star reviews). I’m usually very “Brand Aware.” and typically stick to what I know and trust. I have used the market leader for numerous years, but the quality control has suffered, and the need to constantly replace batteries became tiresome. This model now seems to have been upgraded with minor specification improvements since some other previous reviews from a few years ago, so others may now not be relevant to reflect these changes.

Intro:
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Being In my early 30’s my feet are by no means in the worst of conditions. I do try to take care of them as much as possible after all; you only ever get two. During the UK lockdown, I think most of us increased our exercise routine; the result for me? Painful friction blistering at the back of the heel and rough, hardened skin on the balls of the feet, though, particularly the base of heels as I tend to walk/run around four miles daily and generally on my feet for between 10-12 hours.

Pro:
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* Pain-free. I find it a little ticklish in certain areas, particularly the arch and towards the balls of the toes.

* Ideal for those that don’t have the strength in their hands to continuously saw back and forth with a foot rasp or pumice stone. Gentle, slightly scuffing the skin with minimal pressure is all that is needed.

* Rechargeable, I no longer need to scour for batteries that 9/10 don’t have much power remaining. Charging for 2hrs gives around four uses per charge, which is four weeks for me as using it once weekly. (5 minutes per foot).

* Although it’s plastic, it doesn’t feel overly cheap in build. It has a nice weight to it, not too light nor too heavy.

* Easily maintained, I remove and wash the roller after each use. Of course, this is for hygiene and ensures the unit is in prime condition for subsequent treatments. I use a little antibacterial soap and a nail brush to remove the debris (using fingers alone to rub clean, I found doing so removes rough skin from the finger and not cleaning it effectively), then a quick wipe down or run under the tap and placing to protective roller cover in back in place.

* A feature that I appreciate is the charging indicator light I can use and not be concerned it’ll run out of battery mid-use. Of course, replaceable battery models don’t usually feature this, but it’s a very welcomed one in a rechargeable. If anything, id like the green light to turn off completely when the device has completed the recharging cycle rather than gauge the two-hour charging needed.

Mid:
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* Patience is needed. For me, it takes around 5 minutes to treat each foot; it’s not a quick glide, and you’re finished. But try not to overdo it. I think five minutes is the maximum use time and the sweet spot; otherwise, the skin can feel overly warm, and overuse can make the skin feel a little tender. This brand also sells extra-coarse roller replacements, but to be honest, I do feel this is unnecessary and wouldn’t suit most as the standard are pretty abrasive.

* I wouldn’t say when using the unit is super quiet; think of a remote control car, very similar, although when placed on the skin, it’s not overly loud at 45db. (tested by the use of DB reader)

Con:
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* It is incredibly messy in terms of debris. I find the best practice is to use a towel, making it far easier collecting the remains. That said, fine particles are inevitable and become airborne. Alternatively, I use it just before showering (ensure feet are still clean and dry). I am aware this brand sells a vacuum model to minimise this and is fully waterproof, unlike this model being water-resistant, but as it had far fewer reviews, I was hesitant to take the risk. If this model holds up well in the future, I may consider purchasing.

* The unit doesn’t come with a wall plug for charging, which is typical of such devices. However, most people have a USB plug, such as tablets/mobiles, that is perfectly fine to use. That said, the charging cable does require a firm hand to push into the charging pins located on the bottom. The charging cable is around 1m which is a sufficient length for most.

* I would have preferred a little drawstring pouch to keep the unit when not in use, as keeping the packaging to keep the cable, additional x2 rollers isn’t ideal; I have resorted to a ziplock bag.

Conclusion:
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Overall, do I regret taking the plunge on a brand that I wasn’t previously aware of before purchasing? Quite the opposite, the build quality is surprisingly good for the price. And meanwhile, it’s not going to completely replace a professional treatment id say it removes around 80% of the affected areas and would work fantastic in between treatment visits or prolong the results. I’d also recommend investing in a quality foot cream to apply afterwards as the skin can look a little dry and chalky; this does help with the overall appearance and result. As mentioned above, I have used the market leader for numerous years. I wanted to test its effectiveness against this model immediately after using my trusted brand, thinking it had done a “good” job. I was astounded at the amount of hardened skin that this model was still able to remove.

Hopefully, you have found this review somewhat helpful, and it has helped you decide if this product is or isn’t for you.

Additional Notes:
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* Although this hadn’t happened to me, during my read of other reviews before I committed to purchasing myself, a common complaint was when touching the skin, even with light pressure, the unit would instantly stop. I may have found why this is. You could be using it in the wrong orientation. Ensure the logo is facing downwards. Otherwise, it will slow down as too much friction has been created, and the safety feature kicks in. I appreciate this is not clearly explained within the supplied manual and could be an unintentional user error. I tried using the device in the incorrect orientation. The effectiveness and speed were massively noticeable to the point it would stop even with light handedness; the debris would also blast into the air. Keep the device in the correct orientation and at 45 degrees when in use, and it works perfectly.

* I have chosen not to add images/videos as other reviews show its use. For me to further add would be unnecessary as I cannot reveal anything else different.