Silk-épil 9 Wet & Dry

I am a first time epillator user and I'm giving this product five stars with an honest review. No free products, discounts etc were offered to me by anyone.First I will say that most of the reviews are accurate. I was well prepared for my first epil experience because I had read so many great reviews. Thanks everyone!!I just want to remind you, this product plucks hairs, it does not cut them. This was the selling point for me because of my skin condition and how sensitive I am to razors or cutting devices. This is the only product on the market with as little metal as it is composed of. My skin thanks Braun!People who claimed the first time was the most painful, were 100% accurate. I have now used my epil 9 three times and each time is less painful. I have only used this on my legs and armpits so far. The armpits were VERY sensitive.If this is your first time using an epillator I suggest the following:1) have a glass of wine. (21 & older.)2) take a hot soak or use moist hot towels to open up your pores, the hairs pull easier this way.3) dry off well and use baby powder for any tacky feelings left in the hairy area. (You can use this wet, but it seems like it does a better job dry.)4) start with your legs if it's your first time. Don't stay too long on one spot. Move the epil around the entire area. This will wake up your pain receptors and get your brain to do its job to help desentistize you. After you sort of skim the entire area go back section by section and it won't hurt as bad as the initial touchdown. If you need to take a break in one area, move on to a new one. When you go back, it will hurt a little less. If that feels okay you might be ready for your arm pits.5) for your arm pits, definitely DO NOT pass up on heating your pits to open up those pores!!! Spend a bit more time here than with your legs. Have some aloe ready for soothing and don't be bummed if you cannot make it through. You'll get there!Keep in mind that any hair that were not present during thre first plucking will need to surface. You'll have a couple uncomfortable first rounds, but once you've epillated every hair they all grow back slower and finer. You will achieve smooth legs, but not necessarily after the first time you try this.It really does get easier. I'm hooked and happy that this does exactly as it's advertised. Everyone has different pain thresh-holds. This product might not be for anyone. The best way to describe the feeling the first time would probably be,"A hot wave of pinches," Rolling accross the hair area. It's fast...and the quicker your move along the better. For me, it's worth it! No more dealing with hair every day wasting my money on one razor brand after the next trying to find something compatible with my skin. This product does not give me any issues, no lost sleep for itchy rashes, no weird in-grown hairs. I'm very happy with the results.I hope this helps!

I was wary to try this because of how painful everyone says it is, but honestly if you just learn to embrace it, it's not bad at all (and it's only very temporary, stops hurting a few seconds later!)Some tips I learned from around the internet that are helping me:1. Exfoliate the area with a disinfected (antibacterial hand soap) hammam glove or something similar before you epilate. You want to remove the dead skin on the surface before you start. You can use whatever soap you want as long as it doesn't leave a residue. Shampoo works fine for me because it softens the hair. Don't forget to wash them hands too!2. Make sure you sterilise the epilator before you use it. This will help to prevent ingrown hairs because it won't be trapping as much bacteria in your pores. I like to fill a tiny sauce cup with rubbing alcohol beforehand and run the epilator in it for about a minute, then let it dry.3. Take it SLOW! This is not meant to be used like a razor where you just make a quick pass up the skin. You want to pull all the hairs out and that takes time. I know it hurts more, but it stops hurting once all the hair is pulled out. Learn to embrace it! Just pull it against the grain slowly while holding your skin taut, and if you feel the need, pass it in the opposite direction over that area again just to make sure. You can do this as many times as you need, the light will help you see any stray hairs.5. Exfoliate again after you've finished. I like to use the max strength Stridex pads as a chemical exfoliant once I'm done, but anything with salicylic acid will do. This helps to prevent ingrown hairs from popping up because it cleans out the pores.6. Moisturise! I use Palmer's cocoa butter with vitamin E, but use anything you like.7. You may feel some stubble after the first few times and that's fine. Sometimes there are short hairs that can't be pulled easily by the epilator. This problem will solve itself as you epilate more; they just need a little extra time to grow long enough to be pulled.8. Again, the pain is temporary! DON'T PANIC! It's not doing any lasting damage, you will be okay!This thing works great. Well worth the money IMO, I couldn't be happier.

This is the first epilator I've ever purchased/used, so I don't have a comparison to make with another type/brand.It came charged, which was very nice. The first use was insanely painful. Akin to waxing. I had to take pain breaks. But the following uses are less painful.This DOES NOT capture every hair. I still had to use tweezers to remove hair here and there. Does not prevent ingrown hairs. (Other reviews have said they don't get ingrown hairs from this.) And it needs to be cleaned between legs. Hair gets caught in and under the head. But it comes with a little brush, and it's very easy to sweep away the hair.I'm actually happy with it. It is much easier/less messy than waxing. And seems like hair does take longer to come back even compared to waxing. Fast-charging. And it's pinky and sparkly, which if you're a girly-girl, that's fun.