Braun Silk Epil (Braun Silk epil Xelle Solo)

Member Name: stephbond89

Product:	Braun Silk epil Xelle Solo
Date:	06/01/09 (30 review reads)
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Advantages: Effective hair removal, small and compact, handy "smart light"

Disadvantages: need to be near a plug socket, first few uses are painful!!

I got this off my husband for christmas after mithering for it for ages!! The first time I used it i was almost crying with the pain, but once you have done one or two strokes you get used to the pain, but the first few times you use it it does hurt but as they say no pain no gain!!
It has to be connected to the wall via an adapter while been used so thats one disadvantage that you have to be near a plug socket.
It says you stay hair free for 4 weeks, this isnt true for me, but, skin is smoother for longer and you don't get "prickly" legs cause the hairs aren't being cut but pulled from the root.
Theres a handy little "smart light" on the front which comes on to help you see the hairs your plucking free, and two adaptable heads, one for new starters and one for people who are used to the feeling and want a closer more accurate hair removal.
You need to persevere, it takes longer than shaving of course, and you do have to go over the same place a couple of times, and thinner hairs dont seem to get picked up, but as they're very fine hairs they can be barely felt and cannot be seen. I wouldnt recommend use on bikini line or under arm hair....the word torture comes to mind!! But, leg hair removal, I think its great!!

Summary: Great little invention if you don't mind a little pain for success!!