I used an epilator for the first time some days ago and I am in awe of how smart a gadget it is. Prior to using this smart gadget, I have always used shaving creams, gels and sticks to get rid of the hairs on my legs, bikini line and underarms. At the moment, I am very into various hair removal treatments, having had my 6 laser hair removal treatments, and you should know all about that if you are a regular reader, and if you are not, you don’t know what you are missing…
I have been dying to use an epilator. I have heard mixed reviews about this hair removal gadget, so as soon as I spotted this epilator on offer on the Boots website, I bought it immediately. I went for the Braun Silk SE5531 Wet and Dry Epilator because the reviews online were good, and because it was on offer – I got it half price!
I have used this epilator on my legs and attempted to use it on my underarms and I am have quite a lot to say about it. But before I dive into the review, here is what Braun has to say about this epilator –
Developed for ease of use, comfort and great results, Braun Silk-épil 5 Wet & Dry removes even the shortest hair that wax can’t catch, leaving skin silky smooth for up to four weeks.
Here are my thoughts:
PROS
- It is super easy to set up. You won’t be needing a dummies guide. It does come with a manual with the clear and simple instructions in English on page 11.
- This epilator comes with 2 speed settings. I used mine on the first setting because I only just started using an epilator and I found this setting much more comfortable.
- In the pack, there is a cleaning brush, tweezers, charging cord and a massage attachment designed to stimulate the skin for a gentler epilation.
- It is sold in many stores – Boots, Argos, and Amazon, to name a few.
- It leaves the skin silky smooth and without strands of hair for at least 4 weeks.
- It can be used in the shower, which makes it very convenient.
- The packaging was easy to rip off.
CONS
- You have to charge it for an hour before first use which was a pain for me because I was in a hurry to test it.
- The cord needs to go in an adapter to charge which is a pain if you don’t have 1 at hand.
- I would have preferred to have a sort of lid on the epilator head for when not in use. It does not come with any.
- I found it extremely painful at first. Then it gradually became bearable on the legs but I could not stand the pain on the underarms. I found it so painful, I had to stop mid-way.
I have heard many people complain about how painful epilators wer but I thought I could handle it. I have had 6 sessions of laser hair removal treatment on my chin, so I thought this would be a walk in the park but I was so wrong. Epilators work the same way threading, waxing and tweezers work, it plucks the hairs from the roots. I find the hair plucking from the roots very painful, I rather go for a laser hair removal treatment that would ‘burn’ the hair rather than pluck. I guess that is why I did not find laser treatments so painful.
I recommend this Braun Silk SE5531 Wet & Dry Epilator to anyone who can withstand the pain of waxing and threading. If you can handle that, then this should be fine for you. The RRP is £89.99. This price can be a pro or a con depending on how useful it will be for you.
I will be using mine on my legs when I need to, but only on my legs. I will stick to other methods of getting rid of body hairs in other parts of my body for now.
What do you think of this Braun Silk SE5531 Wet & Dry Epilator? Have you tried it? Are you a fan of epilators? Which do you use? Drop me a comment, lets chat.
I’ve used an epilator before but stopped after the wire was broken. I found it was less painful if I wasn’t due my period! I’ve got patches on my legs now where the hair has NEVER grown back which makes me think I should get another one!
Oh great tip Katy.
I used one years ago but it looks like thrive improved. Maybe it’s time to try it again
Yea try again Mellissa x
I have never used an epilator before, but this one sounds good. Thank you for the thorough review!
Thanks for reading Lubka x
I’ve wanted to try an epilator for the longest time but I have been too scared
I know what you mean..
I love using epilators. I’ve only ever waxed my legs so when I stopped waxing after about 12 years I moved onto epilators and haven’t looked back – I love them! x
Oh good x
I haven’t tried it out before but I have read about it. You did a god job on the review. The things like charging first is not so encouraging. If it does the job, the price is good I believe.
Thanks hun x
I tried an epilator once and it was a fail, I thought about trying again but too scared.
Ah wow.
I tried one once, it wasn’t as painful as I had expected, until I got to my ankles!
Yikes!
I love my epilator and can tolerate it on my lower legs now I’m used to it, but oh lord not on my thighs. I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to that pain!
I can tolerate it only on the legs too..
Thanks for this review lovely. I’ve been wanting to find out about epilators for ages but I can’t handle pain from my underarms so definitely gonna be steering clear! I now know where to come for beauty tips though. If you need any food/health/fitness inspiration, come see me at http://www.joy-de-vivre.com or on youtube: @joyogude xo
Thanks Joy…Off to check your blog.
I’ve never used one of these before but I’d definitely give it a go. It would annoy me it not having a lid though.
Yea it is quite annoying.
Sounds like a super product. I’ve never tried such a thing before – I just use a regular razor and my husband’s shaving foam, lol!
Lol..I use that too sometimes..
Ooooh I am so pain shy! It’s strictly shaving on my legs I am such a wimp!
Lol..I can relate.
I have never tried an epilator before, I was recently gifted a Braun one and I can not wait to try it x
Ah nice..
I’ve never used an epilator before, just too afraid of pain.
Lol..I know.
I don’t think I’ve ever used epilator before normally I just wax my legs or use hair remover cream. It’s sounds scary but i have to try this.
Try it Ana..
I’ve never used one of these before but I’ve heard good things from friends. It sounds really good actually
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It is Jordanne.
I have never tried one before, but this makes me kind of curious to give it a go.
Thanks for sharing x
Thanks for reading Jayne.
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Great review!
Thanks Marie.
Good review, but l prefer my Karmin epilator love it
Thanks Lucy.