first time epilator user, 23 May 2011

I wax my legs regularly, so decided to invest in an epilator to save money in the long run and because I was fed up of the 'inbetween' times. Really scared of the pain - the worst part of waxing is when she gets her tweezers out and plucks the strays, and I can't tolerate threading at all, so was really worried would be a total wimp with this too (i find waxing hurts, but over quite quickly so not bad).

Took it out the packet and tried it dry on the bottom of my legs to see how bad it would be... and it was fine! It 'stung' slightly more than 'hurt'. I finished my legs off in the bath, but didn't really notice the difference wet or dry. Legs were fine after, not even red.

I then tried my underarms - I've only ever shaved these before. This hurt. It really hurt. I had to keep stopping. Pain wise, it really helped doing the arms under water, but the battery ran out half way through the second one. My arms did go red, and there was a bit of blood. I've hear the...

This review is from: Braun Silk-épil 7 7681 Wet and Dry Cordless Epilator with 5 Attachments (Personal Care)

Best Epilator I ever used, 20 Feb. 2010

This epilator is the easiest on I have ever tried.

It removed the hairs with ease & least discomfort. I didn't feel "much" pain as far as epilators go. By that I mean, I expect some pain as removing hair from the roots by any means is a painful process. It removed the hairs very well, even short hairs.

One thing I really liked about this is the Smartlight which shines a light on the area you are epilating/shaving & you can see what you are doing (I just wish it was a bit stronger). It claims to create an almost daylight condition (I'd say somewhat).

As expected, my skin was a bit red & swollen but this soon went (this depends on your skin's sensitivy & areas used but this happened on my underarsm & legs).

I will use it on other reas & will upate here!

However, I wouldn't use it on my face as a beautician told me although apilation is ok to use on face, it leaves ingrown hairs which can look stubble, so I wouldn't advise using it on face.

It has 4...

This review is from: Braun Silk-épil 7 7681 Wet and Dry Cordless Epilator with 5 Attachments (Personal Care)

Believe The Hype!!, 8 Jun. 2010

Wow!! As soon as this arrived, I got cracking! I started with my legs, and due to the lack of pain (how have they designed something like this, but it doesnt hurt???)I got so carried away, I done every hairy department (yes, including the bikini line...a VERY close one at that!!).Seriously, this is actually better than waxing. It's less messy, paid for in one go, and actually gets those 'small as a grain of sand' hairs out that waxing doesn't. I have to admit, I was sceptical, but had to eat my words the day it arrived.The negatives are...The priceIt's noisy,You can's use it whilst it's chargingYou need to purchase a shaver adaptor (a couple of quid)Other than that, no complaints.Don't even think about getting one of these, just DO IT.

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