Braun IPL Hair Removal for Women and Men, New Silk Expert Pro 5 PL5157 FDA Cleared, Body & Face, At-Home Permanent Reduction, Alternative to Salon
Silk-expert Pro 5 is Braun's IPL hair removal device. It is not a laser hair removal device; instead, it uses advanced IPL technology that provides smooth skin for up to 6 months and visibly reduces hair growth in 4 weeks (74% hair reduction after 12 weekly treatments, overall results for the bikini area, legs, and underarms. Individual results may vary). The Skin Pro 2.0 Sensor (SensoAdapt) automatically adjusts to your skin tone and optimizes the intensity for the perfect balance between quick results and skin compatibility. Three intensity modes ensure optimal skin comfort. Up to 125 light pulses per minute minimize missed areas while gliding over your skin. Test it risk-free for 100 days.
Silk-expert Pro 5 is Braun's IPL hair removal device. It is not a laser hair removal device; instead, it uses advanced IPL technology that provides smooth skin for up to 6 months and visibly reduces hair growth in 4 weeks (74% hair reduction after 12 weekly treatments, overall results for the bikini area, legs, and underarms. Individual results may vary). The Skin Pro 2.0 Sensor (SensoAdapt) automatically adjusts to your skin tone and optimizes the intensity for the perfect balance between quick results and skin compatibility. Three intensity modes ensure optimal skin comfort. Up to 125 light pulses per minute minimize missed areas while gliding over your skin. Test it risk-free for 100 days.
Silk-expert Pro 5 is Braun's IPL hair removal device. It is not a laser hair removal device; instead, it uses advanced IPL technology that provides smooth skin for up to 6 months and visibly reduces hair growth in 4 weeks (74% hair reduction after 12 weekly treatments, overall results for the bikini area, legs, and underarms. Individual results may vary). The Skin Pro 2.0 Sensor (SensoAdapt) automatically adjusts to your skin tone and optimizes the intensity for the perfect balance between quick results and skin compatibility. Three intensity modes ensure optimal skin comfort. Up to 125 light pulses per minute minimize missed areas while gliding over your skin. Test it risk-free for 100 days.
Silk-expert Pro 5 is Braun's IPL hair removal device. It is not a laser hair removal device; instead, it uses advanced IPL technology that provides smooth skin for up to 6 months and visibly reduces hair growth in 4 weeks (74% hair reduction after 12 weekly treatments, overall results for the bikini area, legs, and underarms. Individual results may vary). The Skin Pro 2.0 Sensor (SensoAdapt) automatically adjusts to your skin tone and optimizes the intensity for the perfect balance between quick results and skin compatibility. Three intensity modes ensure optimal skin comfort. Up to 125 light pulses per minute minimize missed areas while gliding over your skin. Test it risk-free for 100 days.
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This is not sponsored!!!I'm a middle eastern female (light-ish skin, very dark thick coarse hairs) with lots and lots of body hair. I had terrible chin hairs especially. It ruined my self-esteem. I would pluck them 2-3 times per day, to no avail. They were still always there. I felt like I couldn't look at people, because in my head they were noticing my chin hairs.I used this, and after 1-2 weeks, there was noticeable results. It's been 3 or 4 months now, I get one chin hair maybe once every 2 weeks, and they're always light. Pain was whatever, for the results I didn't really care. It's a sort of hot zap, 3/10 pain.Now, I have heard some people who use it get rebound hair growth or something when they use it on their face, so just be wary of that. I recognize ... MoreThis is not sponsored!!!I'm a middle eastern female (light-ish skin, very dark thick coarse hairs) with lots and lots of body hair. I had terrible chin hairs especially. It ruined my self-esteem. I would pluck them 2-3 times per day, to no avail. They were still always there. I felt like I couldn't look at people, because in my head they were noticing my chin hairs.I used this, and after 1-2 weeks, there was noticeable results. It's been 3 or 4 months now, I get one chin hair maybe once every 2 weeks, and they're always light. Pain was whatever, for the results I didn't really care. It's a sort of hot zap, 3/10 pain.Now, I have heard some people who use it get rebound hair growth or something when they use it on their face, so just be wary of that. I recognize I'm lucky i'm not one of those people and my hairs took to it so fantastically, I'd used a $50 IPL before from amazon and it didn't do anything.I was simply at my wits end and unable to afford electrolysis sessions in all the places I had excess hair growth.Another note, for some reason my device broke after less than 2 months, but I sent it, and they sent me a new one free of charge within a week. Their customer service was great.I think theres some sort of 60d guarantee, so if you can afford it (it is cheaper than laser and electrolysis of your whole body - and easier considering you do it at home), just bite the bullet
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I bought this about 6 months ago as a last desperate attempt to help with my body hair. I have PCOS and am also Latin so my genes were definitely against me. I have tried almost everything including shaving, nair type products, at home waxing, and epilating but almost everything took so long to do my whole body and results didn't last long enough to make it even worth it. I almost stuck with epilating because it at least kept hair away for longer and I could tolerate the pain. I bought this IPL because I liked my Braun epilator and felt comfortable with the brand and I have to say it really changed my life as far as my body hair goes. I did the treatment exactly as it says and I have seen amazing results! I would say I've had like 85% reduction in hair growth in ... MoreI bought this about 6 months ago as a last desperate attempt to help with my body hair. I have PCOS and am also Latin so my genes were definitely against me. I have tried almost everything including shaving, nair type products, at home waxing, and epilating but almost everything took so long to do my whole body and results didn't last long enough to make it even worth it. I almost stuck with epilating because it at least kept hair away for longer and I could tolerate the pain. I bought this IPL because I liked my Braun epilator and felt comfortable with the brand and I have to say it really changed my life as far as my body hair goes. I did the treatment exactly as it says and I have seen amazing results! I would say I've had like 85% reduction in hair growth in treated areas (legs, underarms, stomach) and it grows SO MUCH SLOWER. If I shaved or anything that only cut hair to the skin, I would see hair coming back within 6 hours. After finishing my IPL treatments, I see hair coming back about 1-2 weeks later and it's only in patches! I now only IPL if my hair starts to grow out and I have plans and have to shave anyways. I plan on doing my lower back and face in the future but for now I am extremely satisfied with the results. I now have some confidence in my body as far as hair goes. If you are on the fence with this product, get it!!
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I bought this at the end of February. I have ghostly white skin and dark black hair so I should be an ideal candidate for this product. I have tried it on arms, armpits, chin, and legs and have always used it on it's strongest setting and followed the recommendations to treat once a week. My only praise for it I that it didn't do "nothing" since whenever I do 2 or 3 weeks of treatments in a row my hair growth is visibley slowed and I temporarily seem to have less hair. There is no sign of any permanent reduction for me even after many treatments though. Whenever I skip a week the hair growth comes right back to it's original thickness. This would still be an acceptable result for me if it was quick and easy enough to use on a weekly basis, but this device is tedious ... MoreI bought this at the end of February. I have ghostly white skin and dark black hair so I should be an ideal candidate for this product. I have tried it on arms, armpits, chin, and legs and have always used it on it's strongest setting and followed the recommendations to treat once a week. My only praise for it I that it didn't do "nothing" since whenever I do 2 or 3 weeks of treatments in a row my hair growth is visibley slowed and I temporarily seem to have less hair. There is no sign of any permanent reduction for me even after many treatments though. Whenever I skip a week the hair growth comes right back to it's original thickness. This would still be an acceptable result for me if it was quick and easy enough to use on a weekly basis, but this device is tedious and poorly designed. I had choosen it for it's quick flashes, but it will only flash quickly for about 30 seconds before it starts to overheat, and then it slows down a lot. The overheating was bad to start out, but seems to get worse and worse with time. I find that I can treat for about 3 mins, then have to let it cool for about 5 mins before resuming treatment, otherwise it gets hot enough to burn. To treat both arms takes about an hour. The skin tone sensor is useless too, often refusing to flash if there is a slight shadow or if the angle isn't quite right, and there is no option to disable it.For context, I had both legs professionally lasered about 10 years ago, and saw a permanent reduction of at least 60% of my leg hair...this in contrast has zero permanent effect, it's more like waxing that last slightly longer.
| Power source | Corded Electric |
| Water resistance level | Not Water Resistant |
| Recommended uses for product | Face,Leg,Armpit,Chest,Arms,Back Hair, |
| Unit count | 1 count |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 Pl5157 Ipl Hair Removal System Body & Face
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This is not sponsored!!!I'm a middle eastern female (light-ish skin, very dark thick coarse hairs) with lots and lots of body hair. I had terrible chin hairs especially. It ruined my self-esteem. I would pluck them 2-3 times per day, to no avail. They were still always there. I felt like I couldn't look at people, because in my head they were noticing my chin hairs.I used this, and after 1-2 weeks, there was noticeable results. It's been 3 or 4 months now, I get one chin hair maybe once every 2 weeks, and they're always light. Pain was whatever, for the results I didn't really care. It's a sort of hot zap, 3/10 pain.Now, I have heard some people who use it get rebound hair growth or something when they use it on their face, so just be wary of that. I recognize ... MoreThis is not sponsored!!!I'm a middle eastern female (light-ish skin, very dark thick coarse hairs) with lots and lots of body hair. I had terrible chin hairs especially. It ruined my self-esteem. I would pluck them 2-3 times per day, to no avail. They were still always there. I felt like I couldn't look at people, because in my head they were noticing my chin hairs.I used this, and after 1-2 weeks, there was noticeable results. It's been 3 or 4 months now, I get one chin hair maybe once every 2 weeks, and they're always light. Pain was whatever, for the results I didn't really care. It's a sort of hot zap, 3/10 pain.Now, I have heard some people who use it get rebound hair growth or something when they use it on their face, so just be wary of that. I recognize I'm lucky i'm not one of those people and my hairs took to it so fantastically, I'd used a $50 IPL before from amazon and it didn't do anything.I was simply at my wits end and unable to afford electrolysis sessions in all the places I had excess hair growth.Another note, for some reason my device broke after less than 2 months, but I sent it, and they sent me a new one free of charge within a week. Their customer service was great.I think theres some sort of 60d guarantee, so if you can afford it (it is cheaper than laser and electrolysis of your whole body - and easier considering you do it at home), just bite the bullet
I bought this about 6 months ago as a last desperate attempt to help with my body hair. I have PCOS and am also Latin so my genes were definitely against me. I have tried almost everything including shaving, nair type products, at home waxing, and epilating but almost everything took so long to do my whole body and results didn't last long enough to make it even worth it. I almost stuck with epilating because it at least kept hair away for longer and I could tolerate the pain. I bought this IPL because I liked my Braun epilator and felt comfortable with the brand and I have to say it really changed my life as far as my body hair goes. I did the treatment exactly as it says and I have seen amazing results! I would say I've had like 85% reduction in hair growth in ... MoreI bought this about 6 months ago as a last desperate attempt to help with my body hair. I have PCOS and am also Latin so my genes were definitely against me. I have tried almost everything including shaving, nair type products, at home waxing, and epilating but almost everything took so long to do my whole body and results didn't last long enough to make it even worth it. I almost stuck with epilating because it at least kept hair away for longer and I could tolerate the pain. I bought this IPL because I liked my Braun epilator and felt comfortable with the brand and I have to say it really changed my life as far as my body hair goes. I did the treatment exactly as it says and I have seen amazing results! I would say I've had like 85% reduction in hair growth in treated areas (legs, underarms, stomach) and it grows SO MUCH SLOWER. If I shaved or anything that only cut hair to the skin, I would see hair coming back within 6 hours. After finishing my IPL treatments, I see hair coming back about 1-2 weeks later and it's only in patches! I now only IPL if my hair starts to grow out and I have plans and have to shave anyways. I plan on doing my lower back and face in the future but for now I am extremely satisfied with the results. I now have some confidence in my body as far as hair goes. If you are on the fence with this product, get it!!
I bought this at the end of February. I have ghostly white skin and dark black hair so I should be an ideal candidate for this product. I have tried it on arms, armpits, chin, and legs and have always used it on it's strongest setting and followed the recommendations to treat once a week. My only praise for it I that it didn't do "nothing" since whenever I do 2 or 3 weeks of treatments in a row my hair growth is visibley slowed and I temporarily seem to have less hair. There is no sign of any permanent reduction for me even after many treatments though. Whenever I skip a week the hair growth comes right back to it's original thickness. This would still be an acceptable result for me if it was quick and easy enough to use on a weekly basis, but this device is tedious ... MoreI bought this at the end of February. I have ghostly white skin and dark black hair so I should be an ideal candidate for this product. I have tried it on arms, armpits, chin, and legs and have always used it on it's strongest setting and followed the recommendations to treat once a week. My only praise for it I that it didn't do "nothing" since whenever I do 2 or 3 weeks of treatments in a row my hair growth is visibley slowed and I temporarily seem to have less hair. There is no sign of any permanent reduction for me even after many treatments though. Whenever I skip a week the hair growth comes right back to it's original thickness. This would still be an acceptable result for me if it was quick and easy enough to use on a weekly basis, but this device is tedious and poorly designed. I had choosen it for it's quick flashes, but it will only flash quickly for about 30 seconds before it starts to overheat, and then it slows down a lot. The overheating was bad to start out, but seems to get worse and worse with time. I find that I can treat for about 3 mins, then have to let it cool for about 5 mins before resuming treatment, otherwise it gets hot enough to burn. To treat both arms takes about an hour. The skin tone sensor is useless too, often refusing to flash if there is a slight shadow or if the angle isn't quite right, and there is no option to disable it.For context, I had both legs professionally lasered about 10 years ago, and saw a permanent reduction of at least 60% of my leg hair...this in contrast has zero permanent effect, it's more like waxing that last slightly longer.
This would be a 4-5 star review IF the new product didn't have a defect and the product didn't stop working after 14 months...We purchased a SilkExpert Pro 5 just 14 months ago. We have had good to excellent results using the IPL, but just fourteen (14) months after purchasing it, now it blinks the red LEDs (skin sensor) and won't flash the IPL (treat) on areas that it previously treated. The skin we are trying to treat has not changed in pigment and is not tanned. Somehow the skin sensor is now longer correctly detecting skin colour. The unit came with a 12 month warranty... so here we are with a non-functional unit 2 months after warranty expiration. Braun should step up and help us out with this situation, especially since we've been tolerating the problematic ... MoreThis would be a 4-5 star review IF the new product didn't have a defect and the product didn't stop working after 14 months...We purchased a SilkExpert Pro 5 just 14 months ago. We have had good to excellent results using the IPL, but just fourteen (14) months after purchasing it, now it blinks the red LEDs (skin sensor) and won't flash the IPL (treat) on areas that it previously treated. The skin we are trying to treat has not changed in pigment and is not tanned. Somehow the skin sensor is now longer correctly detecting skin colour. The unit came with a 12 month warranty... so here we are with a non-functional unit 2 months after warranty expiration. Braun should step up and help us out with this situation, especially since we've been tolerating the problematic cooling fan since the unit was new. I was a fan of this product until it stopped working properly after just 14 months of ownership. I was recommending the product until this happened. This product is far too expensive to break down after 14 months.A second issue is that the cooling fan has always been very noisy for the first few minutes after turning on the unit. It makes a bad buzz/rattle that goes away after a few minutes of use. It seems that there is some problem with the bearing in the cooling fan. I realize the cooling fan is always a bit loud, but the noise our produces for the first couple minutes is not normal.
I bought this a year ago and have it used it on and off since then. At the beginning I used it once to twice a week for a few months to give it a fair shot. I am pale with dark hair so I should be the perfect candidate for this. I used it on my underarms and legs, have seen no reduction in hair on my underarms and have seen little patches on my legs where the hair does not grow or grows much slower than before. Unfortunately it’s not enough for me skip shaving or to lengthen the time between shaves. Basically it’s a lot of money that I should’ve just spent on better hair removal methods (because guess what, this thing is only supposed to remove 30-70% of hair). Also the 2 parts of the power cord do not stay together so every time I try to use it I am constantly ... MoreI bought this a year ago and have it used it on and off since then. At the beginning I used it once to twice a week for a few months to give it a fair shot. I am pale with dark hair so I should be the perfect candidate for this. I used it on my underarms and legs, have seen no reduction in hair on my underarms and have seen little patches on my legs where the hair does not grow or grows much slower than before. Unfortunately it’s not enough for me skip shaving or to lengthen the time between shaves. Basically it’s a lot of money that I should’ve just spent on better hair removal methods (because guess what, this thing is only supposed to remove 30-70% of hair). Also the 2 parts of the power cord do not stay together so every time I try to use it I am constantly fixing the cord despite it being flat on a level surface. Third is you have to shave right before using it so it’s hard to remember which spots have hair and which don’t so you know where to target.
I've had facial hair my entire adult life and as a cis woman it's been devastating. I've done *everything* to try to get rid of it or minimize it - waxing, plucking, shaving, epilating, dermaplaning, professional laser treatments. The professional treatments were the best, but they were thousands of dollars and the results were very brief - even with a full year of consistent treatment a lot of hair would return within a month. There was no way that I could continue to spend that kind of money on a temporary solution. I spent hundreds on other brands of at home IPL and they were useless. After seeing so many positive reviews for this Braun IPL I decided to give it a go. The results are so far beyond what I hoped for I could cry. I've been using it twice weekly for ... MoreI've had facial hair my entire adult life and as a cis woman it's been devastating. I've done *everything* to try to get rid of it or minimize it - waxing, plucking, shaving, epilating, dermaplaning, professional laser treatments. The professional treatments were the best, but they were thousands of dollars and the results were very brief - even with a full year of consistent treatment a lot of hair would return within a month. There was no way that I could continue to spend that kind of money on a temporary solution. I spent hundreds on other brands of at home IPL and they were useless. After seeing so many positive reviews for this Braun IPL I decided to give it a go. The results are so far beyond what I hoped for I could cry. I've been using it twice weekly for two months and there has been a drastic decrease in the amount of hair, texture of hair, hyperpigmentation from years of skin damaging hair removal methods, and a massive improvement to the overall texture of my skin. My constantly embarrassing five o'clock shadow is gone. Some realism: you Must patch test, you Must start at the lowest setting and only work your way up when you know your skin can handle it, you Must follow the directions regarding shaving vs plucking - this is a serious device. Be aware it works best on dark hair and only middling on blonde hair (my dark hair patches are Gone, but the blonde patches are more stubborn). I do use this in combination with tretinoin, which is doable but higher risk. I let my skin get used to the IPL for a month before resuming tretinoin. I have a routine of tretinoin, wait three days, IPL in the morning and tretinoin in the evening, repeat, giving my skin a few days of recovery from the tretinoin before the IPL. I'm not recommending that you do this without patch testing and knowing what your skin can handle, but since I saw so many mixed messages online about it, it's worth mentioning that it may be doable for you.Being able to do IPL treatments in the privacy and psychological safety of my own home, with the consistent twice weekly cadence that I require, has been amazing!! I hope they never ever stop making this product and I hope it works for you too.
Since puberty, I have struggled with strawberry rash every single time I shave which takes weeks to clear up. I'm Puerto Rican/Irish, with light skin and thick, dark, wiry hair. I have to shave down (as opposed to a much closer shave up) in order to somewhat avoid the painfully itchy bumps in nearly every hair follicle, which made shaving not worth it for me. After 6 weeks of use, I absolutely can see and feel the difference. I have used it about once a week, but sometimes twice in a week, so probably I've zapped each area about seven times, and I only shave when I know I have time to devote to using this thing after a shower. I'm not expecting to look like a dolphin, but the hair on my legs (especially my lower legs with darker/thicker hair) is barely growing in at ... MoreSince puberty, I have struggled with strawberry rash every single time I shave which takes weeks to clear up. I'm Puerto Rican/Irish, with light skin and thick, dark, wiry hair. I have to shave down (as opposed to a much closer shave up) in order to somewhat avoid the painfully itchy bumps in nearly every hair follicle, which made shaving not worth it for me. After 6 weeks of use, I absolutely can see and feel the difference. I have used it about once a week, but sometimes twice in a week, so probably I've zapped each area about seven times, and I only shave when I know I have time to devote to using this thing after a shower. I'm not expecting to look like a dolphin, but the hair on my legs (especially my lower legs with darker/thicker hair) is barely growing in at all at this point. My pubic area has much softer, less dense hair (this area was basically always uncomfortable, whether I shaved or didn't, due to how thick the hair was). And my armpits are growing in way thinner, less dark, and no more irritation bumps. Using it is definitely a time commitment, takes me a solid hour to zap all the areas I'm doing, but the difference is actually life changing for me as someone who has dealt with strawberry rash and ingrown hairs my entire life. For many years I simply didn't shave (or would shave about 1 time ever few months), which I didn't bother me tremendously, but I feel a lot more confident going into the warmer season than I have since ... ever.
The Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 is a good quality and reliable home IPL system. This isn’t my first type using a home IPL but I still made sure to do a patch test as recommended. I liked that the SensoAdapt automatically adjusts output power level for skin color/tone. There are useful lights on the side to show you the level being used. There are three settings (standard, sensitive and extra sensitive) but I mostly used standard after a few patch tests. I liked that it recharged relatively fast between flashes so that it didn’t take a long time to finish a session. I have committed to using this mostly on my lower legs and underarms, so I don’t really need all 3 different sized treatment heads. However, I do like that I have the choice to change the size if I want to do ... MoreThe Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 is a good quality and reliable home IPL system. This isn’t my first type using a home IPL but I still made sure to do a patch test as recommended. I liked that the SensoAdapt automatically adjusts output power level for skin color/tone. There are useful lights on the side to show you the level being used. There are three settings (standard, sensitive and extra sensitive) but I mostly used standard after a few patch tests. I liked that it recharged relatively fast between flashes so that it didn’t take a long time to finish a session. I have committed to using this mostly on my lower legs and underarms, so I don’t really need all 3 different sized treatment heads. However, I do like that I have the choice to change the size if I want to do a smaller area. I didn’t find the flash to be too bright but I did look away as is recommended when in use. The controls are easy to use and understand.I found the construction of the machine to be well made. It is easy to hold in my hands and comfortable. The ergonomic shape does mean that it does take up a bit of room. I was surprised by how large the base station was but I do like that the plug on the cord is small and easy to plug into outlets without taking up multiple spots. I don’t think it will be easy to travel with due to the size of the base station and the machine (not impossible though) but I also don’t see myself wanting to use this on vacation and don’t mind using this only at home. The included pink case is really cute and pretty, even if unnecessary and bulky. The divisions inside make it annoying to remove the device since there are three levels with the cord, machine, and base station on separate levels so you have to pull everything out. It is still a nice touch though and makes the whole process feel special.While this system can be used by a wide range of skin and hair colors, the technology is really only for some and I like that the box and written materials are very clear on this. I do wish they had more information on hair growth cycles and how IPLO technology functions so that consumers have a more realistic understanding of what to expect. Use is not recommended when your skin is tan so these winter months are a great time for me to use this to get ready for the warmer months. It takes 12 weeks to be finished with initial weekly sessions, so I cannot speak to the end result but I am looking forward to seeing what happens.
I’ll be the first to admit that I am a laser girl. Whether it be laser hair removal, IPL to remove sunspots, or Broad Band Light treatment for a more luminous complexion, if it’s noninvasive, count me in! I have previously treated myself to professional laser hair removal for the underarms, upper lip, and bikini areas. None of which have withheld the test of time. So, imagine my excitement when I had the opportunity to try Braun’s new Silk·expert Pro 5 IPL!The Silk-Expert Pro 5 by Braun is an FDA-cleared, and dermatologist-endorsed IPL hair removal system. It features SensoAdapt technology, automatically adapts to your skin tone 80x per second, and adjusts the flash intensity accordingly.A treatment schedule is included for optimal results, the device should be ... MoreI’ll be the first to admit that I am a laser girl. Whether it be laser hair removal, IPL to remove sunspots, or Broad Band Light treatment for a more luminous complexion, if it’s noninvasive, count me in! I have previously treated myself to professional laser hair removal for the underarms, upper lip, and bikini areas. None of which have withheld the test of time. So, imagine my excitement when I had the opportunity to try Braun’s new Silk·expert Pro 5 IPL!The Silk-Expert Pro 5 by Braun is an FDA-cleared, and dermatologist-endorsed IPL hair removal system. It features SensoAdapt technology, automatically adapts to your skin tone 80x per second, and adjusts the flash intensity accordingly.A treatment schedule is included for optimal results, the device should be used once a week for 12 weeks. After the initial treatment phase (12 treatments), we recommend the device is used once a month or as required.It came in a beautiful grey leather case, and I like how they included a Venus Gillette Swirl razor for you to shave with the day before treatment to ensure there is no hair on the surface area. Included are 2 heads, the standard head, and the precision head - ideal for smaller & sensitive areas. You would use the stamping method for these hard-to-reach areas. Which is achieved by pressing and instantly releasing the treatment button, permitting a single flash. For fast and efficient treatment of large areas, you would use the gliding method, pressing and holding the treatment button.The laser generates a warm sensation when the device flashes but is ultimately pain-free.There was one thing that was notably absent and a rather important thing at that! That is eye protection.Something that is stressed with utmost importance each time I receive any laser treatment. Why would at home be any different? Upon inquiring with the manufacturer, Braun, they stated that IPL is “perfectly safe for your eyes. There's no need to wear goggles when using the device. The skin contact sensors ensure that the device can only be triggered when in full contact with the skin.” In contrast, the included handbook warns you of the potential harm to your eyes (potentially leading to loss of vision) and recommends you look away from the device when pushing the treatment button.I firmly believe that eye safety is of utmost importance. Ones sight is not something to be skimped on.I found this to be a great option to maintain improvements between professional treatments.
I was kind of scared at first but so excited to try this product out to see if it would work because I hate having to shave my legs so often. Since they recommend using it on a lighter skin tone, I thought this winter would be a perfect time to get started. I felt a little intimidated at first because this seems like such a professional product and I didn’t feel that I was qualified to use it, but it is actually very easy to use once you read through the easy-to-follow instructions. Most important is to make sure you shave well first to remove all the hair in the area you want to treat and pat your skin dry. I have pale skin with thick, dark hair that grows very fast so in the past I would have to keep shaving at least every other day to keep it from being ... MoreI was kind of scared at first but so excited to try this product out to see if it would work because I hate having to shave my legs so often. Since they recommend using it on a lighter skin tone, I thought this winter would be a perfect time to get started. I felt a little intimidated at first because this seems like such a professional product and I didn’t feel that I was qualified to use it, but it is actually very easy to use once you read through the easy-to-follow instructions. Most important is to make sure you shave well first to remove all the hair in the area you want to treat and pat your skin dry. I have pale skin with thick, dark hair that grows very fast so in the past I would have to keep shaving at least every other day to keep it from being noticeable. Before using this product, it seemed like my legs would start feeling prickly from hair coming back in the same day I shaved. I’ve used this once a week for a month so far. The second week I noticed my hair didn’t grow very fast at all and when it did come back in the hair was softer feeling and much finer, not as prickly. I do have some spots that I noticed no hair has grown back yet. They recommend after 3 months of weekly use you should be able to go down to once a month for maintenance. My skin already feels so silky smooth after using this product. I haven’t experienced any irritation after using it either.It is very easy to use. It may take a couple tries at first to figure out how to hold it right so it can sense your skin correctly, but once you get the hang of it the process is a breeze and you can glide right along. There are 3 different settings you can adjust for strength. The first 2 don’t hurt too bad and are more of like a warm sensation, pinch or a sting for a split second, but the strongest one can be just a little painful. It is recommended to start out on the lowest setting to get used to it. There are 2 different size attachments so you can use it in smaller areas like bikini, chin, or upper lip or larger areas like your legs, arms, and stomach. It does have a sensor that picks up differences on skin tone such as moles or tattoos and adjusts. It has a light that flashes to tell you if it is in proper contact with a valid skin tone. It would be easier to maneuver if it was wireless, but I’m sure that would compromise the length of time you could use it at once. It is very bright when it flashes but wearing sunglasses and looking away during the flash helps.I like that it also comes with a nice case to store all the pieces in and it makes it easy to travel with, if needed.I’m really looking forward to the summer months of sporting shorts with smooth legs and not needing to worry about looking down at my legs to see hairs I missed screaming out at me or realize that I forgot to shave and then be self-conscious the rest of the day. I have already recommended this product to all the ladies I know.
| Power source | Corded Electric |
| Water resistance level | Not Water Resistant |
| Recommended uses for product | Face,Leg,Armpit,Chest,Arms,Back Hair, |
| Unit count | 1 count |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
