Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 PL5137 Ipl Hair Removal

All I can say is WOW! This works!! I waited to give this review until I had completed the 12 week treatment timeframe suggested by the manufacturer to give the most accurate review. I, like many of you, had doubts on whether this machine would make my dreams of no longer having to be self conscious of ingrown hairs, having razor burn, shaving in the summer and getting rid of unwanted body hair come true. I debated for years on purchasing this products due to the cost, and girl did I waist time! Don’t debate it, bite the bullet and buy it - you won’t regret it! Unfortunately this product isn’t for everyone. Ladies, make sure you check the skin tone guide on whether this would be a good fit for you! I used this product during the winter to ensure my skin was the ... MoreAll I can say is WOW! This works!! I waited to give this review until I had completed the 12 week treatment timeframe suggested by the manufacturer to give the most accurate review. I, like many of you, had doubts on whether this machine would make my dreams of no longer having to be self conscious of ingrown hairs, having razor burn, shaving in the summer and getting rid of unwanted body hair come true. I debated for years on purchasing this products due to the cost, and girl did I waist time! Don’t debate it, bite the bullet and buy it - you won’t regret it! Unfortunately this product isn’t for everyone. Ladies, make sure you check the skin tone guide on whether this would be a good fit for you! I used this product during the winter to ensure my skin was the palest and sun exposure wouldn’t be an issue. I was seriously skeptical when I first started, but within 3 treatments I started to see an improvement. Yes, you need a routine due to shaving and skin rest after treatment. I made it apart of my Friday night routine. I treated my legs, bikini line, stomach and face. Some body parts took better than others, like my legs, bikini and stomach, but all saw a massive decline in hair growth and what did grow back is softer and fewer hairs grow back very slowly. Once I complete a treatment, I see no hair re growth for about a week, without the need to shave 2 weeks after a treatment. Overall hair loss for me was between 70-80%. This is less painful than waxing with better results, with the convenience of getting results at home. If your on the fence, take the leap!

Can tell a difference!

First off I have very course, thick black hair and I am olive complected. Definitely recommend making sureyour skin type/shade works with the device first before purchasing. I have done 3 treatments so far, each a week apart and made sure I shaved well before doing each treatment and I can definitely tell a difference after that 3rd treatment. It’s been a week since I shaved last and my hair is just now barely starting to come out again. If you’re worried about how this feels, don’t be. I was scared a bit when I first tried it but it just feels like a quick warming sensation. You definitely get used to it better by doing the gliding method since it continuously fires off. It seems like the darker your skin, the higher it cranks up the level. I accidentally ran it ... MoreFirst off I have very course, thick black hair and I am olive complected. Definitely recommend making sureyour skin type/shade works with the device first before purchasing. I have done 3 treatments so far, each a week apart and made sure I shaved well before doing each treatment and I can definitely tell a difference after that 3rd treatment. It’s been a week since I shaved last and my hair is just now barely starting to come out again. If you’re worried about how this feels, don’t be. I was scared a bit when I first tried it but it just feels like a quick warming sensation. You definitely get used to it better by doing the gliding method since it continuously fires off. It seems like the darker your skin, the higher it cranks up the level. I accidentally ran it over my tattoo and it zapped me pretty good. It also has 3 other tips depending on the areas of your body you’re using it on. I’ve just used the one that came with it so far. Overall I’m very pleased with the device and excited for the end result in a few months. Definitely recommend as long as you’re patient and plan on sticking with the upkeep treatments.

Effective and basically painless!

First, make sure you check out the chart to make sure this device is right for you! I was beyond impressed with the packaging for the device. It comes with a beautiful carrying case. Instructions are extremely user friendly. You plug it in and press any button to turn it on. You hold it up to your skin and the unit won’t work if you don’t have contact on all sides of the head. If you press and hold, it delivers “zaps” one after another so you glide it along the larger are you’re treating. Also the larger head works for this. The smaller head treats smaller areas. For smaller areas you just press once to deliver one single “zap”. Speaking of “zap” it doesn’t really hurt. The longer you use it, you t does tend to heat up and sting a tiny bit, but I wouldn’t describe ... MoreFirst, make sure you check out the chart to make sure this device is right for you! I was beyond impressed with the packaging for the device. It comes with a beautiful carrying case. Instructions are extremely user friendly. You plug it in and press any button to turn it on. You hold it up to your skin and the unit won’t work if you don’t have contact on all sides of the head. If you press and hold, it delivers “zaps” one after another so you glide it along the larger are you’re treating. Also the larger head works for this. The smaller head treats smaller areas. For smaller areas you just press once to deliver one single “zap”. Speaking of “zap” it doesn’t really hurt. The longer you use it, you t does tend to heat up and sting a tiny bit, but I wouldn’t describe it as pain. You use it once a week for 12 weeks and then monthly after that. I’m 4 weeks/treatments in on my legs and underarms and can already notice a difference. My hair isn’t growing back as rapidly. I’m also noticing less and thinner hair all together. After only 4 treatments I’m excited to see what it will be like after 12. Definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for effective at home hair removal!

Game changer!

I have been the person who could have shaved twice a day all my life and never felt smooth. As a child I was made fun of because my legs were so hairy. I’m totally for individual preferences on body hair, for myself I feel fresher and cleaner with hair from legs and underarms removed. Decades ago I tried a tedious old device — literally with tweezers to apply a current hair by hair! That was quickly abandoned for the obvious reasons.I was always reluctant to spend the time and money to go for professional removal appointments, but decided to give this a try after reading reviews. I was nervous about all the flashing first time, but quickly got the hang of it. Within weeks my underarms did not need shaving, and now legs and bikini areas have caught up. I have a ... MoreI have been the person who could have shaved twice a day all my life and never felt smooth. As a child I was made fun of because my legs were so hairy. I’m totally for individual preferences on body hair, for myself I feel fresher and cleaner with hair from legs and underarms removed. Decades ago I tried a tedious old device — literally with tweezers to apply a current hair by hair! That was quickly abandoned for the obvious reasons.I was always reluctant to spend the time and money to go for professional removal appointments, but decided to give this a try after reading reviews. I was nervous about all the flashing first time, but quickly got the hang of it. Within weeks my underarms did not need shaving, and now legs and bikini areas have caught up. I have a little facial hair that’s lighter, so will see how that does. I just traveled and it was such a timesaver and pleasure getting ready without the task of shaving. I know for some people that sounds silly, but if you’re in similar shoes you will know what I mean. Thanks for such a convenient at home tool. I anticipate an occasional treatment to keep things up but we’ll, well worth it. I was able to get it on sale, and consider it an excellent value.

Good At Home LPL

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.

Hair Removal At Home!

Hair removal at home that targets the melanin that's in each hair follicle which then stops your hair from regrowing in those areas that you want no hair. It uses intensed pulse lightening to allow for a permeant hair reduction. I have been using it for 4 weeks now going on my 5th week & I used to have to shave every 2-3 days to keep myself up! Now I can go much longer about 1x a week at this point! I am going to continue using it to get down to 1x a month or less! It has saved me so much time not having to shave so much. It has made life easier with painless hair removing as plucking hurt & shaving usually left me with cut's.It is so easy to use which is also a plus you just plug it in push the button & let it warm up which is a very quick warm up period then ... MoreHair removal at home that targets the melanin that's in each hair follicle which then stops your hair from regrowing in those areas that you want no hair. It uses intensed pulse lightening to allow for a permeant hair reduction. I have been using it for 4 weeks now going on my 5th week & I used to have to shave every 2-3 days to keep myself up! Now I can go much longer about 1x a week at this point! I am going to continue using it to get down to 1x a month or less! It has saved me so much time not having to shave so much. It has made life easier with painless hair removing as plucking hurt & shaving usually left me with cut's.It is so easy to use which is also a plus you just plug it in push the button & let it warm up which is a very quick warm up period then your ready to go! It comes in a really nice vanity case with 2 precise caps, wide cap, and standard cap. Also came with a venus extra smooth razor so you can get a nice smooth shave before laser treatments. You want to get a smooth, clean nice shave to allow the treatments to be able to penetrate the hair follicles and allow it to target the melanin & stop the hair from regrowing back this shave allows a more accurate treatment. It is quick you can do both legs in 10-15 minutes.After the 4-12 weeks you can decrease your treatments to only using it every 1-2 months. The time saved along with the nice smooth legs has made me love my Braun in home laser hair removal tool & I have told everyone I know about it!

I was skeptical but it’s better than I expected.

Before I tried this IPL device, I was concerned about several things. 1. The pain caused by the zaps. 2. The efficacy of this treatment. 3. Is the aftercare to burdensome? 4. Is it worth the price tag?I’m pleased to say that it is not painful in most areas, except my sensitive inner thighs, which thankfully is not hairy. I began to see results after 3 weeks, just from the hair growth slowing down, and by the 4th week, most hair follicles have already gone dormant. I have sensitive skin and some of the aftercare for this treatment is staying out of the sun and avoiding chemical exfoliants (like AHA and BHA which were staples in my skin care routine). The only change I made was apply sunscreen to my face more diligently up to 3 days after an IPL treatment and I also ... MoreBefore I tried this IPL device, I was concerned about several things. 1. The pain caused by the zaps. 2. The efficacy of this treatment. 3. Is the aftercare to burdensome? 4. Is it worth the price tag?I’m pleased to say that it is not painful in most areas, except my sensitive inner thighs, which thankfully is not hairy. I began to see results after 3 weeks, just from the hair growth slowing down, and by the 4th week, most hair follicles have already gone dormant. I have sensitive skin and some of the aftercare for this treatment is staying out of the sun and avoiding chemical exfoliants (like AHA and BHA which were staples in my skin care routine). The only change I made was apply sunscreen to my face more diligently up to 3 days after an IPL treatment and I also had to put a pause on my use of all chemical exfoliants, it was worth it. Lastly, compared to the price of laser hair removal, and the other competing IPL devices, the Braun IPL pro 5 is the sweet spot between efficacy and price, where I feel that it’s very effective and not too expensive. It is definitely an investment but a reasonable and worthy one.I’m very happy about my purchase so far. I use this device once a week, on my legs, the lower half of my face, my underarms, and my bikini area. I have tanned skin and dark hair.

My experience…

I spent a lot of money & time going to laser hair removal clinics, always having to work around their availability. Having this at home, I’m able to do a quick 5 min job anytime of the day. This IPL is great for the odd touch up here and there. Very easy to master. I have not experienced any side effects. I purchased the IPL with 2 different sized heads, small & large and I believe this is adequate for all jobs (no need for all the extras). I love the bag it comes with, and it all packs away nicely. For me, I think I made a great investment. For skin comparison: I have pale skin, light to dark hairs (various locations), I can tan in summer but usually loose any colour I did get over the winter months. I am not concerned with my blonde hairs (IPL will not rid of ... MoreI spent a lot of money & time going to laser hair removal clinics, always having to work around their availability. Having this at home, I’m able to do a quick 5 min job anytime of the day. This IPL is great for the odd touch up here and there. Very easy to master. I have not experienced any side effects. I purchased the IPL with 2 different sized heads, small & large and I believe this is adequate for all jobs (no need for all the extras). I love the bag it comes with, and it all packs away nicely. For me, I think I made a great investment. For skin comparison: I have pale skin, light to dark hairs (various locations), I can tan in summer but usually loose any colour I did get over the winter months. I am not concerned with my blonde hairs (IPL will not rid of these anyway) but I’m very self conscious of the dark ones, so for me, having this at home has helped considerably with my social anxiety too. From reading almost all reviews on this product, I would recommend first time users seek an initial visit or two with a clinic and be treated by a professional so you can get a proper feel for the treatment and they can answer all your questions. (I’m in no way affiliated with any clinics). Final word… it’s not an instant process, you do need to go over areas multiple times (at different periods of time) to get/see results.

No more painful bikini wax!

Wow wow wow this handheld IPL hair removal system is small enough to use with one hand, gentle on skin, fast, powerful and extremely easy to use!Here's a little bit of why I love this soooo much.* It comes in a case, no missing pieces because it's all contained in the case.* It comes with 3 different razor heads one head is wide for use on larger body areas like arms, legs and chest. It also comes with two precision heads. Those are ideal for smaller/sensitive areas such as the bikini area or the face.*It's VERY fast & powerful, flashing every 0.5 seconds meaning we don't have to spend long periods of time to use this.* This is awesome.... It has a skin sensor that continuously reads your skin tone during the session and automatically adapts the light ... MoreWow wow wow this handheld IPL hair removal system is small enough to use with one hand, gentle on skin, fast, powerful and extremely easy to use!Here's a little bit of why I love this soooo much.* It comes in a case, no missing pieces because it's all contained in the case.* It comes with 3 different razor heads one head is wide for use on larger body areas like arms, legs and chest. It also comes with two precision heads. Those are ideal for smaller/sensitive areas such as the bikini area or the face.*It's VERY fast & powerful, flashing every 0.5 seconds meaning we don't have to spend long periods of time to use this.* This is awesome.... It has a skin sensor that continuously reads your skin tone during the session and automatically adapts the light intensity.* The Braun silk expert pro 5 has 10 intensity levels and two sensitive modes making this gentle on your skin.* Best of all is you will have visible results in 4 weeks then every 1-2 months you should do a quick session just to maintain the smooth soft skin we all love.Those are just a few of the reasons I'm head over heels for this Braun Silk expert Pro 5. I highly recommend everyone grab one for themselves, even the men will love using this. I give this a 100 out of 10 lol.

Pro 5 IPL

This is a really great home IPL hair remover if you want a salon quality service at home. I have used a similar product from a different brand in the past and this option greatly surpasses it in quality and effectiveness. It instructs the user to use weekly for best results, and I started seeing less hair growth in my underarms after only 2 weeks.The device is easy to power on by pressing any button and uses skin tone sensors to adjust to the appropriate power setting. The intensity level can be adjusted on your own as needed. I have been using the device on the mid intensity setting, which is considered "sensitive", but still felt the heat and zaps to be quite uncomfortable. I'm hoping that I can adjust to this over time and eventually move up to the level 3 ... MoreThis is a really great home IPL hair remover if you want a salon quality service at home. I have used a similar product from a different brand in the past and this option greatly surpasses it in quality and effectiveness. It instructs the user to use weekly for best results, and I started seeing less hair growth in my underarms after only 2 weeks.The device is easy to power on by pressing any button and uses skin tone sensors to adjust to the appropriate power setting. The intensity level can be adjusted on your own as needed. I have been using the device on the mid intensity setting, which is considered "sensitive", but still felt the heat and zaps to be quite uncomfortable. I'm hoping that I can adjust to this over time and eventually move up to the level 3 "standard" setting.I really like the gliding treatment mode and prefer it to stamping. You just need to press the button, glide it across the treatment area and it will continuously flash as long as the button continues to be pressed and contact is made with the skin.The device is plugged in (not wireless) which in my opinion is optimal to ensure that you can get through a whole treatment without the battery running out. They include 4 head attachments which includes a standard head, wide head and 2 precision heads. They can be easily switched out depending on the size of the area you intend to treat. The kit also includes a razor and carrying case for storage, basically everything you need included in 1 kit! I'm really enjoying using this device and look forward to seeing continued progress.