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 Be Braun Be Brave to Bare January 24, 2009
Alessi Lover (Knightley UK)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
I've just used this and was pleasantly surprised with not only the results but also the epilator itself. Easy to use, easy to clean and super results.
A very important point though this item needs charging for 1 hour before use, then it remains charged for 40 mintues.
Having used one of these quite a few years ago (and another make) I was quite pleased at how nicely shaped it is for my hand, not bulky at all, the older versions were bigger, heavier and more fierce looking, similar to mens razors. Also the packaging it comes in is a modern funky girlie pink and not some standard razor like box.
One point to note is the noise of this, very noisy not one of those jobs you could do without anyone else in the upstairs of the house not hearing. That aside though it does the job it is intended for and well at that. Now if you thought that your legs would or could end up looking like the model's legs on the outside of the box of this epilator, well think again, they will not have a few more inches added onto them nor a lovely tan, but one thing for sure you will be left hair free with not a cut in sight.
The kit comes complete with wipes for your skin, (to make your skin less sensitive) now I didn't use these, silly though this sounds but I had applied some fake tan a few days ago and didn't want it to streak or go blotchy with using these (they probably don't do this but was being cautious).
Now I have sensitive skin and was more than a little cautious using this, but can honestly say no bad effects. (A little sensitivity rash but not much and that soon cleared up).
I tried it out underarms first and it was tricky to use at first, to be honest I did think 'can I really carry on with this as a rash did appear', not alarming though as the instruction booklet does point out that this can happen when you first use it due to skin sensitivity. No I braved it and no nicks in sight, nor blood. It is a bit like anything new you are a little wary, and I thought that at least if it didn't work or went horribly wrong then at least no one would see under my arms, or in the really worse case if my legs went wrong it is still cold enough to wear thick tights and hide any damage done. This little kit comes complete with a set of head pieces for underarms and legs also a trimmer and shaver, so in fact all the body is catered for with this, yet it takes up hardly any room nor weight.
Another point is when you look at the booklet on first using you have to go from page to page looking at the instructions for the numbers of various parts to then the diagram of the epliator (they really should be across the page from each other to make life easier). I know I kept looking at the instructions before using it just to make sure that I knew what I was doing, I didn't want to put the wrong head on and use it on the wrong part of my body).
Now the legs, these were much easier to do, just remember to keep the skin taught, as it really is easier to do this way. I did end up with a small amount of redness, but put some body lotion on and after about half an hour I was left with silky smooth hair free legs. A godsend for the summer months, if like myself you like using a fake tan or even have a natural tan as it will not be 'shaved off' like it would using a ladies disposable razor, as with this you do not need to shave as often. Using it now I feel as though I have the confidence to carry on using this and feel confident for wearing more swimsuits this summer.
The bikini area, well not as bad as it sounds actually, not by any stretch of the imagination as painful as waxing, and again no cuts like from disposable razors.
Well I can say with all honesty that this product is certainly worth its value for money. It does what it says and I feel like I am left with an all over silky smooth body.
It does comes with a two pin shaver plug so an adapter is needed if not using in a shaver socket.
And all with no silly wire to get in the way, so you are not restricted as to where you can use it.
Really efficient July 20, 2009
Kevin Hall
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
On behalf of my wife who used the product:
The shaver was easy to use - the attachments were easy to assemble and clean. The integrated light was very good so you could see exactly where you were shaving or epilating. The hair removal was as good as with the shaver as the epilator which is quite rare. This makes the product very versatile as you can choose two methods of hair removal that are both as good as each other. The shaver also held its charge very well and was recharged quickly. This makes it much more useful as there is nothing more annoying that finding a shaver that is constantly out of power. It is also a very well made product built of high quality materials.
The only few downsides are: Has many attachments which may require a careful read of the instructions. Hair removal can be quite dramatic with this product so you need to be sure of the effect you want. The motor was quite noisy when in use which can be a little annoying. Is an excellent shaver/epilator but a little overpriced.
Fantastic hair removal system September 4, 2009
Mr. Roger Ct Bent (Anoyira Cyprus)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have used epilators in the past, the last one I used bit my bottom I still have the scars so I vowed never to use one again but after reading rave reviews about the newer models I decided to try again.
This is the best ever not causing any pain & removing all hairs, it is 5 weeks since I used it & no hairs are visable to remove.
It is also so fast to recharge.
I would recommend this product highly, I know that it is expensive but well worth the cost. I did not buy the next model up that you can use in the shower as i would not use it there & this model was a bit cheaper.
I am a hairy person so this has revelutionised my life.
I hate leg waxing 7 it is so expensive & hardly lasts, this product will pay for itself in a few months.
Excellent in all ways January 25, 2009
Bookish (Devon)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
In my efforts to remove hair from my body, I have waxed, shaved, sandpapered, used various creams, and finally, I've discovered epilation. And it's brilliant!!
I'm past the first flush of youth (quite a long way past...) and my leg hair is not as fine as it once was. My skin is also more sensitive, so I was a bit nervous about using an epilator. It's true that the very first time I used one (many years ago now), it was uncomfortable, but after that it was not a problem: the skin presumably becomes desensitised. The first couple of times I epilated I also got a slight rash; just pink dots where the hairs had been plucked out. It faded after a couple of hours, but I wouldn't recommend doing it for the very first time an hour before you head off for the beach!
I got the Braun 7781 to replace my old Braun 7280, . I was perfectly happy with the epilation of the old model, but the new model has a shaver as well as an epilator, plus adapters for the bikini line and underarms.
Epilation works like tweezers: it plucks the hair out by the root, therefore there's no stubble left behind - provided the epilator is good enough to get the shortest hairs. This epilator does the job perfectly: it feels nice to hold, it's relatively quiet, it's quick, thorough and easy. There's a `massage system' attachment, with special rollers that prepare the skin before plucking the hair - which is softer than the `Efficiency' attachment, but slower. There's also two speed settings on the epilator itself, so anyone who is not used to epilating can have a very soft and gentle introduction.
There's a light that comes on when you switch the epilator on. I find this invaluable -so easy to see where those sneaky little hairs are hiding!! The kit also comes with some pre-epilation wipes which is a good idea, because the skin has to be squeaky clean and dry otherwise it doesn't epilate very well.
I also used this new epilator on my underarms - nervously! I was very careful to stretch the skin as much as possible so it wouldn't pinch, but I needn't have worried: it was fine and did a really good job. It didn't pinch or hurt and didn't leave a single hair behind. Best of all, when the hairs begin to grow back (and it's at least a couple of weeks before they do), because they're plucked not cut they are soft and not scratchy.
So there we are, I'm a smoothie. It's so easy with these epilators I can't think why anyone bothers with any other method any more.
Excellent! July 1, 2010
ails81
I bought an epilator as I normally get my legs and underarms waxed but was getting fed up waiting for the hair to grow in. I had an epilator several years ago which I used once then couldnt bear the pain.
This epilator however is fantastic! It looks good, isnt as noisy as some people have suggested and I didnt find it at all painful! However I will point out that I have recently been waxed and so started using this as soon as hair started reappearing and it really didnt hurt. I tested it on my upper legs which have much longer hair and that was quite uncomfortable so I think I will wax/shave there first then use the epilator after that.
It picked up the hair really well, the light is fantastic help and I found it really easy to use. Did my underarms and legs didnt take too long and was really effective. I am definitely converted from waxing!
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