Braun Silk-epil Xpressive 7681 Body & Face Rechargeable Epilator
List Price: £89.99
Our Price: £79.99
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Manufacturer: Braun
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Binding: Personal Care Brand: braun EAN: 9783293001008 Feature: Precision head: Utmost precision for facial hair removal ISBN: 3293001009 Is Fragile: 0 Label: Braun Manufacturer: Braun Model: SE7681 Publisher: Braun Studio: Braun
Features
Precision head: Utmost precision for facial hair removal Unique arrangement of 40 tweezers Adapts to the body contours Narrow epilation cap: Extra gentleness for underarm and bikini Shaver head & trimmer: Shaving, trimming, shaping bikini area Rechargeable: 1 hour charge gives 40 minute running time Massage system Efficiency cap Beginner cap Smartlight Reduced pain Pouch Fully Washable Pre-epilation wipes 2 Pin plug adapter needed 2 years guarantee commencing on the date of purchase
For anyone hesitating over whether to buy an epilator, I would say go for it. I have salon waxed for a few years now and always thought an epilator would be more painful than waxing. I decided to take the plunge. I am so pleased with the results! My legs and underarms are now perfectly smooth and it's easy to do at home. The sensation was a bit strange to get used to at first. I did my bikini line with no problem at all as well. Using the epilator is definitely less painful than waxing.
The good thing about this model, Braun Silk Epil Xpressive, is that it’s so versatile. Its Hairlift system gently lifts and removes hair. It even removes short flat lying hairs from the root which gives smooth skin for up to 3 to 4 weeks. Its pivoting head adapts to all body contours and gives thoroughness. Massaging systems stimulate the skin before hair removal which helps to reduce the pain. The smartlight is brilliant for showing up little tiny hairs.
The Braun Silk Epil Xpressive body and face set also includes a Precision head for utmost precision for facial hair, a Narrow Epilation Cap for gentleness for underarm and bikini and a Shaverhead & Trimmer for shaving, trimming and shaping your bikini area.
The Braun Silk epil Xpressive is also rechargeable. It takes just 1 hour to recharge which gives over 35 to 40 minutes of running time. It is also fully washable for maximum hygiene.
I highly recommend this product – definitely worth spending on a more expensive model such as this one. -- Harshini Patel, Amazon.co.uk
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Painful but I think the end result was worth it!! Comment: I used my epilator for the 1st time last night. I too had underwent waxing in the pubic area before, but the prolonged pain of the epilator was testing at times. I'm hoping that it's true what Braun promises - it'll get less painful with each use.
Happy with all the accessories that come with the product and the storage bag is nice. Customer Rating: Summary: Doesn't do what it says on the tin Comment: I bought it because of the rave reviews and wanted a cheap alternative to waxing and an easier alternative to shaving. It does get rid of hair, I can feel it! But it doesn't get rid of them all however slowly I did it (I spent 40 minutes on my lower legs). I would have to epilate every few days to get rid of hairs I could see. I feel people just say it's good so they don't feel like such a fool for spending so much on something that isn't as good as they say it is. I have a feeling though that my leg hairs are too brittle and snap rather than being pulled out, as the bikini line does last a lot longer and has thicker hair. You need to take some painkillers too! I would say if you put the time in it is a cheaper way, but it is not as simple as the product description says. Customer Rating: Summary: Mr C Comment: Writing this review for the Men considering an Epilator.
I bought this Epilator to take care of my "Man-Scaping" needs and I have to say it really is a fantastic piece of kit.
The first time you do the pubic area I have to admit it does hurt, but it is bearable pain, and with the special attachment you can go really slow, starting from the edge and work your way in, doing a small area at a time which really helps. (Tip: it is alot less painful if you epilate after exercise and a shower (e.g. after a jog etc) Your skin is hot, pores open and exercise releases endorphins which hide pain).
But honestly the pain is bearable and the results are fantastic much better than shaving.
Epilating on normal hair (e.g. on your back) is not painful at all and feels more like pins and needles.
All I can say to any Man considering an epilator is go for it. The results are worth it. Customer Rating: Summary: SO much easier Comment: Wish I had bought this much earlier. It saves so much time and is much more effective than using self-wax strips and then plucking out the hair that's too short. Less of the side effects with allergy and the like as well. Customer Rating: Summary: Some pain, big gain! Comment: I don't know if it is just me, but after having my second child, I'm sure I was getting hairier faster! I was getting so fed up of shaving my legs every couple of days and getting rashes and burns - it was a vicious circle I was desperate to break!
After reading all of the reviews on Amazon, I bit the bullet, and I am so pleased that I did. My legs are smooth for weeks at a time, with only a little touch up needed - I find my hairs grow in stages, so a quick once over every 10 days or so, and the new hairs are gone.
I have to say that the first time was super painful - I wasn't used to waxing, and all my hairs needed zapping. If I was to make one recommendation, it would be to whizz over your legs over 3 - 4 days at firstie a little at a time. Thereafter, I think the hairs will grow at different stages so you are not ripping out all the hairs in one go as you do the first time.
Also - I do get quite a few red bumps, but these fade after only a couple of hours, even on my sensitive legs. I would just make sure you try this out when you know you aren't going to be baring your legs immediately (and also at a time you won't be wearing tights or anything that might aggravate sore skin for a couple of hours).
As I get used to it, I'm getting much more confident, and even the bikini line is getting a once over every month with the eplilator. In the meantime, the shaver head was very useful and did a great job of getting a close shave. It is great having that option if your pain barrier takes a bit of stretching at first.
This has come down in price A LOT sine I bought it a couple of months ago - so definitely, if you are umming and ahhhing, go for it, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
