Braun Ipl Hair Removal For Women, Silk Expert Pro 5 PL5137 With Venu

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 received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest review. #sample

The Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 is an IPL hair removal device that promises a convenient and effective way to reduce unwanted hair. I purchased the product as I have good experiences and highly trust Braun products. It looks beautiful and the sleek design makes it seems like a user-friendly option for at-home hair removal. The device also has a SensoAdapt technology which promises personalized treatment intensity based on your skin tone, enhancing safety and results. I first shaved prior to using the device as recommended. While using the Braun Silk Expert Pro 5, I notices that the device lights flashes at an intensity which I feel like like it’s mildly burning my skin. I endured with until I whiffed some burning smell and realized my little hair caught on fire. I tried ... MoreThe Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 is an IPL hair removal device that promises a convenient and effective way to reduce unwanted hair. I purchased the product as I have good experiences and highly trust Braun products. It looks beautiful and the sleek design makes it seems like a user-friendly option for at-home hair removal. The device also has a SensoAdapt technology which promises personalized treatment intensity based on your skin tone, enhancing safety and results. I first shaved prior to using the device as recommended. While using the Braun Silk Expert Pro 5, I notices that the device lights flashes at an intensity which I feel like like it’s mildly burning my skin. I endured with until I whiffed some burning smell and realized my little hair caught on fire. I tried the treatments few more times but I didn’t find that the treatments help in reducing the hair growth. This product did not work for me and I’m disappointed considering that it is a little more costly than current products in the market. Overall, if the Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 works as expected, it could potentially be a solid investment for those looking for a long-term solution to hair removal in the comfort of their own home, but this is not in my case.

Disappointed

I was not happy with the results after a few sessions. I know it takes at least 12 weeks or more, but I also had concerns about the product. Braun says the flashing light won't hurt your eyes while it is pressed against your skin, but Braun also recommends to look away from the red light when the lens is against your skin (Braun clearly says not to look directly in to the lens when the product is on, which I never did). I found the information about the flashing red light to be inconsistent and wore sunglasses while using the product. In order to accurately position the IPL lens on my skin and to move it to places that had not been IPL-ed, I have to watch the placement of where the lens cap is on my skin. So I'm not sure how to look away while being able to keep ... MoreI was not happy with the results after a few sessions. I know it takes at least 12 weeks or more, but I also had concerns about the product. Braun says the flashing light won't hurt your eyes while it is pressed against your skin, but Braun also recommends to look away from the red light when the lens is against your skin (Braun clearly says not to look directly in to the lens when the product is on, which I never did). I found the information about the flashing red light to be inconsistent and wore sunglasses while using the product. In order to accurately position the IPL lens on my skin and to move it to places that had not been IPL-ed, I have to watch the placement of where the lens cap is on my skin. So I'm not sure how to look away while being able to keep track of where I have IPL-ed and to make sure the lens cap is correctly placed on my skin.I also noticed the red lens had discolored spots and some black spots. Customer care said the discolored spots can happen during the manufacturing process, and the black dots were probably burnt hair. I shaved before using the IPL, and hair can't defy gravity and float up to the red lens when the IPL device is always pointing downward when in use.I decided to return it after that explanation. It cost me $33 to ship it back to Braun, and the refund comes in the form of a pre-paid debit card, not refunded to the original payment method.Braun should place the return details clearly on the same page as the product since people are shelling out several hundred dollars for these products.

Finally!

I am 36 years old and I've suffered through years with PCOS, excessive testosterone as well as other numerous hormonal issues. As a result since I was a young teenager I developed excessive body hair. Especially on my stomach. It was dark, thick and coarse. It was so bad that my brothers often teased me about it. I tried shaving, waxing, tweezing, hair removal creams, everything. It has been a very embarrassing thing for me. Ingrown hairs are a terrible problem for me. To the point where they will get very infected and cause scars. My sister in law tried to talk me into laser hair removal. I had already contacted the clinic and had gotten an estimate. I came across IPL hair removal on Youtube and thought long and hard about buying an at home IPL device. I scoured ... MoreI am 36 years old and I've suffered through years with PCOS, excessive testosterone as well as other numerous hormonal issues. As a result since I was a young teenager I developed excessive body hair. Especially on my stomach. It was dark, thick and coarse. It was so bad that my brothers often teased me about it. I tried shaving, waxing, tweezing, hair removal creams, everything. It has been a very embarrassing thing for me. Ingrown hairs are a terrible problem for me. To the point where they will get very infected and cause scars. My sister in law tried to talk me into laser hair removal. I had already contacted the clinic and had gotten an estimate. I came across IPL hair removal on Youtube and thought long and hard about buying an at home IPL device. I scoured the internet looking at reviews on all of the different devices and looking at reviews from people who have tried these IPL devices. I decided on this one by Braun because it seemed that most people really liked this one and the results it produced. I read the instructions carefully and made sure I knew all of the do's and don'ts listed. Side note - MAKE SURE TO STAY AWAY FROM YOUR TATTOOS! IT WILL BURN YOU AND DAMAGE THE INK!" I accidentally hit the border of one of my tattoos and it legit burns the skin and scabs the inked areas. Also be cautious around moles because it will raise them and they will crust over. Also the areas where hair is thicker and darker this thing will zap you hard. Some of the areas like the bikini line and certain areas on my legs the device flashed harder than the other more fine haired areas. BUT I am here to tell you I have completed my 5th treatment and the hair on my stomach and legs has SIGNIFICANTLY decreased. This is a life changer for me. I wish I would have found this device sooner. I could have saved myself so much money and embarrassment as a result of excessive body hair growth. If you have any doubts about this product please don't hesitate. My mother is even amazed by what this IPL has done for me. If you are diligent and follow the instructions as they are, you will see results. I wish I would have taken before pictures. The only side effects are that I have gotten a few areas of folliculitis but the more the hair's growth decreases I have noticed that is issue is becoming less severe. My confidence is so much better now that I don't have to hide my stomach as much. If you can get this device please do it. I believe everyone should feel their best and not have to fret over their body hair or the ingrown hairs and sores they leave behind.

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!

Impressed

I am so impressed at how well this is working so far! For some background information, I have really fair skin with really dark hair, so I've got the ideal color combination in order for this to work effectively. If you have dark skin or light hair, your results may vary from mine. Prior to using this, I would have to shave every day to every couple of days in order not to have a substantial amount of stubble. I have used this consistently for 8 weeks now, and I can go a full week without needing to shave. I will only have a small amount of stubble in a few patches. I use it on both armpits, my legs and my bikini line. Doing all of these areas is time consuming. It takes me about 45 minutes to do it all. You do have to shave first, and I find that I have the best ... MoreI am so impressed at how well this is working so far! For some background information, I have really fair skin with really dark hair, so I've got the ideal color combination in order for this to work effectively. If you have dark skin or light hair, your results may vary from mine. Prior to using this, I would have to shave every day to every couple of days in order not to have a substantial amount of stubble. I have used this consistently for 8 weeks now, and I can go a full week without needing to shave. I will only have a small amount of stubble in a few patches. I use it on both armpits, my legs and my bikini line. Doing all of these areas is time consuming. It takes me about 45 minutes to do it all. You do have to shave first, and I find that I have the best results when I do it immediately after shaving before putting on any lotion or deodorant. On my legs after a few weeks, I was having trouble with some patchy spots, so I started going over my lower legs both vertically and then turning it to go horizontally - almost like a cross hatch pattern all over my whole leg. This has ensured that I'm not missing any spots, and I don't have any trouble with it causing any problems. I started out on a level 1, moved to a level 2 the second time, and I've been on a level 3 for weeks 3-8. I do not find it to be painful except for every now and then I'll hit a sensitive spot, but it's not unbearable at all. It mostly just feels really warm but not uncomfortably so. I am a little bit concerned about its durability over time, because the fan will sometimes sound like it's not 100%. So will update if I have any problems with it failing prematurely. Overall, though, I know this is an investment, but I fully recommend and think it's worthwhile. Doing this vs having a professional laser treatment has it's pros/cons, I'm sure, but I find this to work better for me cost wise, time wise and pain wise. If you're on the fence, I'd recommend giving it a try!

Needs work

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 is a very thorough review

I have now owned the Silk Expert Pro 5 for 12 months, and I’ve learned quite a bit, so buckle up.The box included the device, a carrying case, and a razor. No eyewear. I understand that the website says eye protection is not needed, however just about every other website you can visit regarding IPL recommends eye protection. It would have cost Braun very little to include a set of cheap goggles, especially if they purchased in bulk and gave the manufacturer credit, promoting their product. Instead Braun includes a razor that will last you, at best, a month? That’s if you even choose to use it. I have sensitive skin and it took me years to find the perfect razor. The last thing I’m going to do it use a new brand immediately before applying IPL to my skin. Braun, ... MoreI have now owned the Silk Expert Pro 5 for 12 months, and I’ve learned quite a bit, so buckle up.The box included the device, a carrying case, and a razor. No eyewear. I understand that the website says eye protection is not needed, however just about every other website you can visit regarding IPL recommends eye protection. It would have cost Braun very little to include a set of cheap goggles, especially if they purchased in bulk and gave the manufacturer credit, promoting their product. Instead Braun includes a razor that will last you, at best, a month? That’s if you even choose to use it. I have sensitive skin and it took me years to find the perfect razor. The last thing I’m going to do it use a new brand immediately before applying IPL to my skin. Braun, ditch the razor and include some eye protection, whether you think we need it or not.It’s going to take considerably longer than you think to remove all your hair. I am very pale, like second, maybe third shade of foundation from the very lightest, but I have very dark hair, and the hair on my legs grows quick. Like, shave in the morning and have stubble by night time kind of quick. In summer I would shave the top half of my leg, above the knee, one day, and below my knee the next day, and just alternate. Every day. I had to shave my armpits every other day. I had to shave my lip and two spots on my chin every other day. I was going through a razor every two weeks and they weren’t cheap. When using this device, you shave the area you’re going to treat, then use the device, so you really don’t know what spots you’re missing. Also, the longer you use it, the slower the zaps get. After doing about half of my calf, the zaps get slower. I would say I spend about 10 minutes each time I use it. I follow the same pattern I did when I shaved: shave above the knee and use the device one day, then do below the knee and my armpits the next day. I would then wait a couple days and repeat the process. After about 4 months I could go a week without having to shave my calves. I went from using it twice weekly, to once weekly, to once every 10 days or so. It took about 8 weeks of consistent use to stop shaving my armpits three times a week. Now, I have to do an armpit touch up, cleaning up the random hairs that I missed, maybe once every 10 days, if that. After 12 months I’m to a point where I can go two weeks without shaving my calves in shorts weather. I’m still working on my upper legs, specifically the inside of my thighs. That is some stubborn hair, but I’m down to shaving that about every 10 days. My upper lip and chin are a completely different story. I used to have to shave my upper lip and two spots on my chin every two days. Now I can go three days, sometimes four if I’m lucky. I wonder if it’s because that hair used to be waxed. I’ve never waxed my legs or armpits, but I did wax my lip, and a rogue esthetician saw some hairs on my chin one time and threw wax on them before I even knew what was happening. That hair started growing in faster and darker and was the bane of my existence for about 10 years. I’m REALLY hoping that the IPL will eventually start working on those areas better, but it’s been a year of consistent use on those areas, so I’m not holding out much hope.All in all, if you’ve got the money, this is a good little device. I don't have before and after pictures, I've never put that much stock in them, they're too easy to fake. I can’t speak to how well it will work on lighter hair, but if you’re patient and consistent, you’ll have success on darker hair, just know it’s likely going to take longer than the four weeks they say it will take for “lasting hair reduction”. That, and the lack of protective eyewear, is the reason for only three stars.

Truly life changing

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.