Its like sandpapering your legs!!! (Babyliss Simply Smooth)

Member Name: sandra101

Product:	Babyliss Simply Smooth
Date:	17/10/08 (221 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: smoothest finish of any method and a great glow

Disadvantages: time consuming, worry of taking off too much skin, not shaped for awkward bits

As a gadget guru I think I have used just about every hair removal technique going from razors, epilators, wax strips, microwave wax, ladyshaves, two different electrolysis kits and the obligitatory hubbies razor which he then blamed me for it cutting his face. I got this on its release as I had used a manual version called silky mitts previously. This was pretty much a pair of fingerless mittens made out of sandpaper which you rubbed in a circular motion over your legs etc and it had worked well.

This is a plug in device which uses the same sort of idea involving a sandpapery type disk rotated at speed which you move in circular motion around your hairy bits.

- - Set up - -

The unit was simple to put together remove the body of the device and connect one of the disks (three extra supplied). Then plug in and you are good to go.

- - Using it - -

Simply place the disk on the area where you require hair removal and push in the button. Any problems take your finger off the button and move the unit away from your skin. On first use you might panic a little as after a short while there is a burning flesh smell and you wonder whether you are quite sane as you sit there sandpapering your leg. Also be ready for witty comments from any member of your family who may catch you using it.

You start by trying it on a small area to check that your skin isn't going to be ridiculously sensitive and then move onto a larger area. You press gently on the skin while moving the unit in circular motions. I definitely notice if I have spent to long on a particular area that it is itchy and burney for a couple of days afterwards.

The knee and ankle area are quite difficult to do as the disks are quite large, hard and flat making it difficult to get them into unflat areas. This also means its not suitable for underarms or bikini line.

The time taken is a lot more than shaving but less than epilating.
There is no pain involved unless you stay for too long on one area and even then its less than what you would get with an epilator if you epilate without being straight out of a hot shower or bath.

- - Results - -

Of every hair removal method I have used this leaves the best result although it may take a few goes before you manage to catch every single hair. The rotating head not only removes hair but also the top layer of skin and the area left behind feels as soft as a babys bottom and if you follow up with a nice shimmery body lotion your legs literally shine with health. Unfortunately looking at the amount of white powder on the floor (looks like I've had a few pop stars over) you begin to wonder if you use it every few days how long would it be before you wore through to the bone!!!!!!

The hair growing back seems to take a little longer than shaving and is softer and less prickly. You can use this even when the hairs are really short and get a great look.

- - Claims - -

Results last 3 times longer than shaving - possibly

Leaves a smooth finish - definitely

Due to the aggressive nature of this machine and the amount of skin removed I did not take to using it constantly - if I'm going out or its due to be sunny for a few days in a row this is my torture implement of choice as the finish and smoothness is the best of any method. I haven't even finished my first disk yet but then I'm only using it once every couple of months.

My sis-in-law, niece and I were watching an infomercial for a similar product by Rio last Saturday which they both liked the look of and when I jumped up to get my babyliss saying I've something similar you can try, they looked at each other knowingly and my sis-in-law said we love coming here on a Saturday its like coming to a toy shop - Has my gadgetaholicness got out of control!!!!!

They loved the effect it had on their legs particularly my sis-in-law who has very dry skin on her legs as she ended up with them having a lovely shine. They were planning to stop at boots on the way home and purchase one. Currently priced at around £40.00

Summary: Great as an extra to your present routine but its not a stand alone product