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 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!!!

Absolutely Love this. I’ve always found the short lived results and lasting discomfort after the shave. Since Corona I haven’t done any waxing appointments. It’s not any more painful than a quality and skilled wax appointment and I distract myself with a movie when I’m doing my arms and legs. Results are superb - I wish I found this sooner I could have saved so much not having to wax, not to mention no more awkward appointments baring all my goodies to someone. ———- Alright I’m updating this years later it’s 2024 I think I originally did this in 2019. Anyhow I only used this 3 or 4 times. It’s extremely painful if you are doing this on pubic hair especially if you haven’t shaved or waxed in a while. The thing is it requires multiple passes also and I found the pain to be to great to be able to override my human defense system 😂 I had to stop with minimal results. I will say in a pinch this was great for touchups between waxes when the hair follicle is fairly thin and sparse. I can’t do my underarms at all. For legs it’s excellent. So there you have it use this for legs if you require them to remain smooth. Personally at my age the hair on my legs is so insignificant I only bother when I’m really making an effort to be full body smooth. But my main area I prefer to be sans hair is my bikini area and this is too painful and slow for that