Braun Epilator Silk-épil 9 9-030 with Flexible Head, Facial Hair Removal for Women and Men, Hair Removal Device, Shaver & Trimmer, Cordless, Rechargeable, Wet & Dry, Beauty Kit with Body Massage Pad

I had an epilator years ago. I do not remember the brand but I remember the pain. I was much younger and had much thicker, coarser leg hairs. I got the device because I was shaving my legs daily for that smooth feel. Well using the machine was so painful that I finally gave up. Now, many years later, my hair is not as dark, thick or coarse and I now have facial hair. It is the facial hair that has prompted this latest purchase. I wanted something that didn’t require daily action. My hope was that new advances would make epilating less painful. The answer is yes! This is much better. Of course this machine does not have to face the same challenges as my first but it is much improved. I let my machine charge over night. My leg hairs were at the height recommended for best results. I went for it and it was fast and did the job, even on the longer above the knee leg hair (you older girls know what I mean). It was not painful but a bit uncomfortable, like a thousand little pin pricks. My skin felt tingly afterwards. Since I was on a roll, I also did my forearms. I really hadn’t bought it with that intention as that hair was pretty white but what the heck. It felt the same as it had on my legs. Now on to the face. The hair here was not as long as it had been on my legs or arms but it did snag some. I pluck chin and neck hairs so this was less painful. I haven’t done my lip yet as I feel that will sting. I am leaving that for another day. All in all I feel that this is a great machine. It didn’t take me long to do my legs, forearms and face. The machine comes with a nice case, attachments and an instruction booklet. It was nice to be able to remove the hair on my legs and not worry about nicks with a razor. I have done electrolysis on my face, plucked and shaved. This epilator is less painful and will not leave stubble. I would recommend buying it.

I absolutely LOVE this epilator. I use this epilator monthly ever since I purchased it two years ago in the middle of COVID. It is my go to method for removing underarm hair.I have thick, fast growing, dark hair and use this for my underarms so this product is a god send. Shaving (especially underarms) caused dark shadows and made the hair appear much thicker whether it actually was or not. I had a really bad experience with my last waxing appointment where I was burned and had skin peeled off in the process and found it to be extremely painful and expensive long term so I stopped. Depilatory creams seemed to only keep the hair away for a few days at a time. Lastly, I’ve spent literally thousands on Laser Hair Removal which I never ended up finishing because of the pain factor (I only went to 7 of 10 sessions) and after 5 years hair growth returned to normal. In the past, I’ve used much cheaper dry epilators which were super painful, but effective. Then I heard fantastic things about wet epilators so I thought, why not invest in one and in the worst case scenario I return it?Things I LOVE about this product:Battery life is awesomeGreat for travel (I take it with me any and every time I travel)Made of high quality materialsIt’s a wet epilator which makes it SO much less painful than using a dry epilatorConsit is a bit painful at first, but less painful than waxing and laser hair removal (but I’ve got tips below on how to make it less so)Long Term Benefits:Reduced hair growth and thicknessHair grows back much finer and thinner over timeUse it less frequently since it reduces hair growthPro Tip: Use this product in the shower after cleansing and add a thin layer of body wash on the skin before epilating. I pair this with a body wash so it reduces any pain drastically. I usually lather the area with my Cetaphil Flare Up Relief body wash and it makes it significantly less painful and still does a great job.Anyway, I LOVE this product and absolutely recommend it to anyone who is on the fence about buying this product. I know it’s expensive, but I promise it is an investment and will save you tons of money (think razors, depilatory creams, waxing, laser hair removal etc) later on down the road.

I have used Braun epilators for more years than I want to admit. Epilating has always been my go-to hair removing method.Broun epilators are great. I lost count of how many I have purchased. I think it's time to review one.The Braun epilators have never let me down. They last a very long time and they are a good investment. I would normally buy a new one after a couple years, when the blades start getting dull, or when traveling and forgetting mine at home.(I've tried the Phillips twice and came back to Braun every time. )The Silk Epil 9 Flex delivers. I don't review the accessories, because I don't care much for them. Their shavers are pretty good, but I rarely shave, so can't talk about the shaver head with Flex.The main points: The flexible head makes it slide easier around curves. The longer, thiner, handle is a nice change and definitely easier to hold.I definitely think it's less painful than the prior models.The charge lasts significantly longer then the other Silk Epil 9 I have and that is amazing.The "Whyyyy?" Points:As someone else mentioned, the new power button will inadvertently turn off while you use the epilator. Why? Because it's in the same area where you hold the handle and it's very easy to press against it even if you don't plan on it. @Braun, please give us back the little rotating dial from the prior versions!The rounded design of the Flex head makes it so much harder to clean. Moreso, after a few months of use I notice that my "new" epilator smells. If used in the shower ( which I do 99% of the time), the rounded head will trap water and the wet hair in its deeper crevices and make it so much harder to clean and dry. I spent the time and cleaned it and I keep it outside my drawer in order for it to dry. However, I'm not comfortable keeping this thing out at all time, as I don't have thetime to explain it to my 6 yo. Please change the head design to the prior versions where the Epilator can dry easier!!!