Braun Epilator Silk- pil 5 5-620 Hair Removal Device Epilator for Women Shaver Trimmer Cordless Rechargeable Wet Dry

Let me start off by saying OUCH! Lol I'm a hairy gal. As in, man-hairy. I'm in my 40s and I've had dark, coarse hair on my face since I was in college. I've also spent all kinds of money on trying to get rid of it including waxing, electrolysis, laser hair removal, depilatory creams, and shaving. Nothing works for me. My genes are too stubborn I guess. But let me tell you... I am T I R E D of shaving my freakin' face every day. We're talking mustache, chin, upper neck, and side burns. It sucks! And by the end of the day? I'm growing a 5 o'clock shadow. Nothing makes me feel less feminine than this crap. All of that being said, this was my first time trying an epilator. And let me tell ya... this s.o.b. H U R T S lol. I think I'm a pretty tough old coot... but maybe not. I tried it for the first time tonight. I went without shaving for 24 hours and I'm thinking I should've waited a day or so longer. I tried it on my chin and it was yanking out hairs left and right. It's actually sorta satisfying to see that this little unassuming device will literally pull the hair out root and all. Luckily the pain does not last. However, my face is crazy amounts of irritated from it and I did put some soothing cream on it to try to get it to calm down. A lot of hairs were missed but I decided to call it quits for the night and try again tomorrow when they will be longer. My biggest concern is how often I'll end up having to do it (dummy-fast hair growth) and whether or not the irritation and bumps will go down in a timely manner. I will happily update this review with more info. Update #1: Okay so I went at it again 12 hours later and was able to get more done. It still hurt like crazy but I took my time with it and tried to not overdo it. I decided to get as much as I could tolerate and shave the rest. A hot shower helped with swelling a LOT. I also used some toner and a gentle moisturizer after. Update #2: I tried more on my chin 24 hours later and surprisingly it didn’t hurt as bad as it did at first. I think staggering it like this is helping me build a tolerance. Cuz lemme tell y'all... I was very close to packing this bad boy up and sending it back lol. But I honestly think that if you keep your expectations reasonable in the beginning and just do what you can, you'll get used to the pain. That being said, I worked on my upper lip and that mess hurt worst of all lol. I also did my sideburns and the area below my belly button and those didn’t hurt at all. Really though, I'm still amazed at how this thing yanks out the WHOLE HAIR and the root. What feels like tiny stubble on my face is actually pretty long when I look closely at the hairs it's pulling out. I'm really thinking that over time, this will at least help reduce the amount of time I have to spend on my face. I'm not worried about hair growing back thicker or quicker cuz it already does lol Update #3: Okay, y'all. This little device really is a keeper. I've been using it a couple of times a week on my chin/neck and really have built up a tolerance. It doesn't hurt NEARLY as bad as it used to. I use it multiple times (every other 2-3 days) because of the way I initially staggered it; hair grows back at different times, etc. I use the low setting and basically hold it upside down and stroke upwards with it (starting at my neck and go toward my chin), going against the grain. Now, when it comes to my upper lip? That's a WHOLE different story lol. It's still super painful to me up there, so instead of strokes, I dab it here and there, keeping my lip/skin taut. I also use it on my chest where I have some hair growth between my breasts (lucky me!), continue to use it on my sideburns, and the space above and below my belly button. I tried it on my ankle and HELL NAW lol. Those of you who use this on your legs have a level of dedication that I absolutely do not have lol. And as for the underarms? No way, dude. I'm not even attempting that. I've seen some negative reviews where folks are complaining that it doesn't catch the peach fuzz. Well, consider yourself lucky, sweet cheeks, because your problems could be WAY worse than fuzz lol. No, this doesn't grab peach fuzz at all and I am thankful for that. I do feel like I eventually need to let it be for a week or so and give everything a chance to grow out so that I can cut back on doing it so many times during the week. But my hair also grows stupid fast and it's really not a big deal now that my tolerance has built up. If you're considering this, just stick with it. I promise it DOES get better. Also: I tried lidocaine spray to help with pain... didn't do JACK lol. Don't waste your money. Use aloe vera to help soothe redness and irritation/bumps. I make sure my face is super clean and moisturize after. The irritation afterward is practically nonexistant now. Changing my 4 stars to 5 because hallelujah I am no longer shaving in the freakin shower every morning! Update #4 - the last update! Alright. So I've been using this epilator religiously for 4 months now. For real, it's a real winner. I have had absolutely zero issues with quality, performance, battery, charging, anything like that. So what I'd like to talk about (rant? LOL) is how much it really has changed my life. I might've mentioned this earlier in my review, but I have struggled with BRISTLY facial hair (and body hair in general) since my teenage years. I am in my 40s now, and ever since I was younger, I have shaved my face... my sideburns... my upper lip... my chin... between my breasts... and underneath my bellybutton. Hair growth like this has made me feel less like a woman and more like a monster. It's kept me from being close with my husband (fear of him touching my prickly regrowth) at times. Even after shaving, it seemed like I immediately had stubble. I have paid PHAT MONEY on electrolysis, laser hair removal, removal creams, other weird products and TikTok tips and tricks and N O T H I N G has worked. This epilator isn't eliminating hair growth by any means, but it's keeping me from having to shave and has restored my confidence 1000%! When I feel hairs coming back? I just run over the area with the epilator. I am able to keep the hair growth in check and extend the time between having to maintain it. I feel feminine and "pretty" again (if you know, you KNOW...). I am not afraid to be close with my husband, to have him touch my face even at the end of the day. The pain level HAS IMPROVED. It's pretty much unnoticeable everywhere except for my upper lip and sideburns. Everywhere else? I can barely feel it. There is still tenderness when using on my upper lip, but it REALLY has improved. I'm telling you, when I first tried this epilator, I was ready to send it STRAIGHT BACK because it hurt so bad and gave me horrible bumps. It got better for me and I hope it will get better for you too. If you're struggling with facial hair or body hair that you simply don't want, give it a try. It DOES NOT touch "peach fuzz"... but I have no interest in removing that anyway. So please, if you are tired of throwing away money with laser technologies that end up not working (and I literally have spent THOUSANDS on those treatments just for everything to grow back...) then let this be a tool to help manage it... not REMOVE COMPLETELY, but manage. We all deserve to feel like our best selves. Best wishes to you all! Read more

The first time I tried epilating, I used a Conair epilator and it was so ineffective that I decided it wasn't worth my time. Eventually, I decided to try this method again, but instead went with a Braun. The quality difference was huge. This epilator is so much more effective at removing hairs. Of course, it will hurt at first... but over time your skin will desensitize to the feeling. This particular epilator has very good battery life (in my opinion!). I appreciate the two speed option and I also like the roller cap that really does help with pain for more sensitive areas. Personally, I feel that the epilator works better dry. Tips that I learned: Go slow. The results are so much better when you move intentionally and slowly. Don't move on until you cannot feel any more pulling in that area. Going fast will cause hairs to break and you will need to epilate more often. Also, don't get discouraged! The first month of epilating an area is going to be very time-consuming (and you will question whether this is even worth it) but be persistent! The results will be worth it. Read more

I bought this in 2020 and in 2025 it's still working, mostly. I intended to only use the epilator for my legs and it works brilliantly after five years. It was my first epilator, so it's perfect for beginners. Of course, batteries lose their strength after a few years, so now I have to charge it between uses, but that's expected. It's 4 stars because it's extremely difficult to clean and the brush included doesn't help, so I used an old toothbrush. Depending on the length of hair, I had to get tweezers and pull out some hair that collects in the sides. The attachments are great and one of them helps lift up hair so it can be pulled out easier. In the spots I use it, my hair is really thick and doesnt break or cut easily, so this has worked great. I didn't intend to use the shaver, but I tried it anyways. It immediately replaced my previous shaver, but was much more difficult to clean. I missed a spot in the very corner when cleaning it, so now the blades have rusted together and they won't work. Worth the purchase, but hard to clean Read more