Hair Removal Reviews

...oh so pretty.
I feel pretty and witty and wise...

Oh I suppose you know the rest of the lyrics. Just making a point about this wonderful product.

I have been waxing,plucking,checking for stray chin hairs and getting bristled legs for a half century. Nothing compares to the hassle free couple weeks I've just had since this great little epilator came into my life.

My first five days without having bristles were celebratory. What fun! I kept asking friends to feel my legs so I could share the joy. I also have used this product on my tiresome chin hairs that have plagued me for longer than I care to remember. I just take a minute and all my worries of having missed a stray hair are history. Hooray!

There is a sting associated with using this system but not unmanagble. It's also a good idea to pull your skin taut when you are trying to epilate...shall we say...any curves that could stand to be a little tighter. It takes a bit of time to get all the hairs off...but the payoff is NO SHAVING FOR OVER A WEEK! Good trade off in my book.

The silver mesh bag is handy as well as 'girly', making it a great addition to my beauty regime. The razor module that is included is something I have chosen to use under my arms. (Epilating the arm pits wasn't my favorite.) Small consolation for such a great gadget.

If you are sick and tired of plucking...getting out the reading glasses or a bright light to see where those stray hairs are, or stripping your legs with gooey wax, give the Braun Silk-Epil Eversoft System a try.

My satan PJ'S just glide over my legs now!

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This product is exactly what I wanted and expected. It is more gentle than the original epilators of years ago. I hate shaving because the hair on my legs is dense and grows quickly, it seems like I have to shave every 12 hours. I waxed at home for awhile, but had to do it more often than I wanted for so much hassle. This is fairly quick and easy. It does prick a bit, but isn't too bad and improves with use. If you've waxed before you know what it feels like. I'd recommend waxing before first use, because any time you pull hair out it hurts more after shaving than after waxing/epilating. It would get five stars if it was completely painless or as fast as shaving with a razor.

I love it... just get past the scary loud noise of the device and you'll have soft legs from now on. I've been using it for over a year now. I do it every week during winter, twice a week during summer. If you're just getting off of shaving, you might want to try waxing for a few times to deaden the sensitivity of your hair folicles. Then switch to the Silk epil. No more trips to the wax salon, no more shaving, no more prickly legs...

I am extremely happy with this product, which I've been using for approx. 6 weeks now. At first, like other reviewers have mentioned, the tweezing can be painful in sensitive areas. After using it a few times, however, my legs and skin got used to the feeling and it is no longer painful to remove hair. I have very hairy legs and underarms, and have had much success with removing hair from both places. The only problem I have noted, that's unrelated to the product, is that my hair does not all grow in the same cycle, so I actually have to use this product about twice a week to keep up with it. But that is MUCH better than the EVERY day shaving I used to do. My legs and underarms are now smooth quite often - which is something I could never say before!

While I have not tried the epilator on my armpits or bikini area, I have had really good results with it on my legs. I have found that the decrease in pain over time has to do with the number of hairs rather than "getting used to it" though. I accidently let my leg hair grow out once, and it was about as uncomfortable as I remember the first time being. Fortunately, it takes a while to get to that stage. :) I really like having both a shaver and an epilator in one product. The reason I gave it four stars is that it will be hard to replace if it's being discontinued.

I would personally like to give a strong reccomendation for this product. After using every method of hair removal, at least everyone that i could afford, I really appreciate the epilator. I might suggest trying waxing first, but only if you have fairly thick hair...it helps thin out the areas and reduces the initial discomfort.

I was unfortunately born a male...one with a strong distaste for body hair, and a love for smooth legs. My desire to remove said hair was met with fairly frustrating results....but now i've found my answer. While admittedly using the epilator isn't completely pleasant, unfortunately some pain is involved, the ease and quickness involved totally makes up for it. Especially if you have tried waxing. There is no mess, and it can be done anywhere at anytime....this product eliminates the need to ever shave your legs, or other areas, again.....for once technology actually solves a problem, rather then creating new ones.

I would suggest this for anyone tired of shaving...waxing.....or hair removal creams...etc.......the cost is more then made up for over by it's effectiveness, and truly pays for itself....the noise is minimal, and the pain is easily tolerable...

enjoy.

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This product works really well on leg hair, but it does get painful since hair is being pulled out. I like it because it will work with only a few days worth of hair growth. When I use it on my arms, some of the hair seems to break off instead of being pulled out so that part grows back rather quickly. I can see areas on my legs where hair doesn't grow any more and it's thanks to this epilator. The annoying thing about epilators is they can only do a small section at a time while with waxing you get to remove larger strips at one go. It draws out the pain. All in all I would recommend this product. It does a good job removing hair, but seems to work better on thick hair than fine hair.

I have used this for over 2 years. It removes each hair at the root. I only really have to use it 1x weekly or longer in between. The hair grows in softer and thinner.
I recommend it to someone who does waxing today. It is much less expensive that that and you are already used to the initial shock/pain.
I can do some private areas, arm pits, & legs.
It is a good investment even if it only saves you from 2 or 3 whole leg and bikini waxings!

So yes, it does smart -- especially the first couple of times you do it. However, it doesn't hurt anymore, just feels like a tingly prickly sensation -- like after your foot falls asleep. The instruction manual recommends using the silk-epil after bathing, and I have found that to be helpful. You are just very relaxed after a hot bath or shower, and then voila! -- your shaving is done for the week!

You should use a loofah or something similar too -- it helps guard against ingrown hairs.

My review of this hair-plucker is from a different perspective than most: I'm a man. I have extremely hairy legs, but the rest of me is relatively hair free. I've never been really happy with the situation, but I never really felt like shaving the hair off... just seemed like too much of a hassle, plus, shaving legs is something my girlfriend does! But she doesn't like the hair on me either. So, I had a reason to finally get rid of it.

I'm not a wuss when it comes to pain. I hiked down a mountain with a dislocated shoulder one time. I have a lot of scars. So, I didn't think removing the hair hurt very much. It's just an annoying 'plucking' feeling.

It does remove the hair. But it leaves stubble, which I find annoying. I can feel the stubble with my hand, but the thing won't pull those hairs out, no matter how much I move it over the area. I expected it to get all the hair.

So, I'm not entirely happy. It's possible that I'm just not using it in the correct way, even though I read the direction booklet. Buy this thing only if you have a high pain threshold.

As someone who had never waxed or epilated I was a bit leary of trying this device, but am very glad I did. I'll never shave again! It was quite uncomfortable and a bit painful the first time I used it [come on, it pulls your body hair out by the roots...] but since then it has been virtually pain free. The best reward of using this product is not having to bother with hair removal very often -- I can't say exactly how long the overall effect lasts, but I usually do touch-ups once a week on those hairs that were not long enough to pull the week before and it doesn't take but about 15-20 minutes to to a "whole body" once over. I use it on my legs, underarms and bikini line all with equal success. The only drawbacks that I have discovered are occasional problems with ingrown hairs (which has mostly been solved with the added use of a loofah) and the fact that my legs are never as smooth as when I shaved due to some hairs not being long enough to catch at the time of epilation. This has gotten better with repeated use (it appears as if less hair grows back between each use and it grows back soft), but it's still not quite smooth to the touch. However, all in all I consider this a great product that I'm really glad I took the chance on trying.

This is really a great product! It removes hairs so quickly and efficiently that you'll give up shaving in seconds. It hurts only the first time. After that you'll even start epilating your underarms or more gentle areas.
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Tested three shavers and wet/dry Panasonic ES8092NC worked the best for me. Please check reviews under the Panasonic ES8092NC and ES8095NC. The Braun shaved very well also, but the Panasonic was somewhat closer. And, without the gizmo/toy/$ to clean it. Just water and soap - and it works.

For the Braun - well built and close shave, but one star off for the decorative/size aspect, second star off for the addtional maintenance cost and noise (which apparently increases with time).

The third shaver was a differnt story - Mr. Bond's Norelco 8894XL Spectra. The battery died at the end of the second shave! Dead - period! I know two days is not much, and that I am supposed to wait to two weeks for conclusions (what is the hair 'brain' science behind this anyway?). However, it worked poorly for me from the beginning.

This Braun 7680 Syncro shaver shaver is fantastic, and gives me the closest shave I've ever had. One reviewer said his skin was as smooth as a baby's bottom after trying this Braun, and that's not far from the truth. Here's my summary statement:

1. The shave is very close and gentle.
2. There are two foil areas with a trimmer area in between for the longer hairs. This is similar to Remington's "Intercept" design but Remington's "Intercept" shavers do not even approach the Braun's shave quality. It seems like Braun places the trimmer a little higher (closer to the skin) and the thin foils of the Braun really make a difference.
3. The mustache area and sideburns are accurately and quickly handled by this foil razor, in contrast to all rotary systems.
4. The trimmer is strong and sturdy, and does a great job.
5. The shaver is fairly quiet (although the base's automatic cleaning system is not).
6. The 40 minute battery life lasts me a little over a week, and the system automatically monitors your charging behavior and conditions the battery after 6 months if you tend to recharge prematurely.
7. The cleaning/charging stand is fantastic. If you place the shaver in the stand, the default setting is "clean" (includes lubrication). You can also easily select "charge" or "charge and clean". An indicator light tells you when the cleaning solution needs replacing. The ease-of-use and effectiveness of this cleaning system is outstanding, and I use it everyday. It's nice to start the day with a clean, lubricated shaver.
8. The remaining battery time display is extremely accurate. When it says you have 5 minutes left, you really have only 5 minutes left. When it gets to "empty" the shaver starts to slow down and stop. This degree of accuracy is one trait I've never found in any other electric shaver. The Remington I refer to below was very inaccurate, and the Norelco also referred to below had many minutes left after it said "zero" minutes left.
9. The foil and blades need to be replaced after 18 mos, which is longer than other shaver's I've used (12 mos). Some users report having to replace the foil and blades earlier, however.

There are only 3 minor downsides to this shaver.
1. One is the recurring cost of the cleaning solution cartridges, each which needs to be replaced after about 50 cleanings. Personally, I find this cost acceptable because the automatic cleaning is such a nice feature. If you're concerned about the cost, you don't have to clean the shaver everyday, and then the cartridges will last longer. Even if you don't use the cartridge, it will eventually need replacement because there is a slow rate of evaporation of the solution.
2. A second downside is the elapsed time display, which resets to zero within a few seconds of turning the shaver off. It would be better if it didn't reset right away when the shaver is off, because I sometimes turn off the shaver during the shaving process. This is a minor quibble.
3. The third is the display is not as nice as it could be, although it is accurate and does everything you need. Witness Norelco's polymer display, which is gorgeous.

Comparison with other shavers:

Remington TCT system
For many years I was a Remington foil electric shaver man, for no good reason except I got a Remington when I was a teenager and stuck with the brand. In retrospect, my experience with Remington shavers suggests that they are relatively loud, do not shave as close as other electric shavers, employ "gimmicks" that don't make a lot of functional sense, and have a horribly inaccurate LCD timer (on the best TCT model). About 6 months ago my Remington TCT died, and I decided to try a different brand. I considered this Braun 7680 Syncro shaver and the Norelco 8894XL "James Bond" rotary shaver. I originally bought the latter.

Norelco 8894XL "James Bond"
I really wanted to like the Norelco. The polymer display was gorgeous, the design of the shaver attractive, the feel was one of quality, the battery life amazing, and the timer accurate. A real difference from Remington. But I bought it for the shave, and that's where I had problems.

In summary, rotary shavers are not very good at shaving the mustache area, nor the sideburns. I found doing the mustache area took me a minute or two longer than it should have, and I tried numerous techniques I found on the web for shaving this area with a rotary shaver. When I was in a rush, I found this extra time unacceptable. The Norelco's pop-up trimmer was flimsy and not very effective. I also found the closeness of the shave with the Norelco was not as close or smooth as the Braun, and the Norelco caused cuts more often, particularly when I applied a little too much pressure.

However, most problematic for me was the unsightly neck irritation the Norelco produced, which was pronounced even on the "gentlest" setting and lasted the full 12 weeks I used the razor. I found William's Lectric Shaver Gel helped somewhat with the irritation (add another minute or two), but when I contacted Norelco about it, they said they don't recommend using any preshave lotion because it can shorten the life of the blades and cutters. I contacted the maker of the shaver gel, and they confirmed this. After considering the inherent inaccuracy and inefficiency of the rotary blade system, the neck irritation, and the need to use a contraindicated preshave lotion to partially circumvent it, I reluctantly gave up on the Norelco and bought the Braun. I am so glad I did. Within a couple of days of using the Braun, my Norelco rotary shaver-induced neck irritation resolved completely.

Never having used an electric razor befor, because I had always heard how they do not provide very close shave, and that they tend to pull hairs, I was reluctant to accept the Braun 7680 as a Fathers Day gift. I was a Gillette Mach 3 razor user who hated to shave because of the irritating red rashes I would get after shaving due to my sensitive skin. Sometimes I would go 3 or 4 days between shaves just to avoid shaving.

NOT ANYMORE!!!! The 7680 has changed that completely. I shave daily with no irritation, and it only takes 4 - 7 minutes to do so. I waited a month before writting this review because the instructions tell you that it takes a few weeks for your beard to get adjusted to the electric shaver. This is true, at first I thought that I wasn't going to like it, but since it was a Father's Day gift, I was somewhat obligated to use it for a while. I sure am glad I did.

I would agree that the shaver shaves about 98% as close as the Mach 3, but what I like best about my 7680 is that I don't go more than a day without shaving anymore, sometimes I even shave in the morning and touch it up in the evening just because it is so quick and easy.

I can only compare this to a manual shaver, because it is all I have used, but I definitely give it a double thumbs up!!! Great Razor.

28yr old proud father of 1.
Changed for Life

I've tried just about everything at one time or another. Waxing was definitely the most long-lasting (and got easier with practice), but it's sooooo messy. As for shaving - who wants to do that every day or so! But the Epilady years ago had been a bad enough experience that I was really leery of trying this one. Lately, though, the hair on my legs was getting to the point where I either tried starting a new fashion with hot rollers or took a gamble that epilation had gone high tech - in a good way.

One of best gambles I ever made! Having the shaver head as well is great, too. Used it to trim down the thicket and then tried the epilator - excellent results and I can't really call it painful, more a prickly feeling. Exfoliating first is probably a good idea, but not critical.

I give this 4-stars rather than 5 only because a cordless version would be perfect.

Although all epilators could stand improvement, this one is the best I've used by far. It removes more hair with far fewer passes than other (often more expensive) brands.

I have used this product and another one sold by shaper image, and this one is much better:
1. If you shower and use a loofa or some type of exfoliation to the area prior to use,it will catch the hair faster. you must prep the area ie; remove the dead skin on the area.

2. To prevent ingrown hairs,you need to remove your dead skin by exfoliating occassionally say twice a week in the shower. it not only helps prevent ingrown hairs but also makes your skin feel nice and soft.

3. After using this machine, apply a hypoallergic gentle skin creme to your legs, and they look great!

4. It's true that your hair will grow back lesser after repeated use. In some areas I have no hair growth.

5. It works great on facial hair provided once again that you remove all facial makeup and wash with a exfoliating spounge or small loofa.

6. Make sure you clean the shaver during the hair removal process as after a few minutes hair can accumulate really fast. It's better to use it when your hair is at least 1/8" long.

7. Kiss shaver burn,and irratation goodbye with this wonderful razor. I used to get bikini area irritation using disposable razors , and waxing really hurt and caused ingrown hairs if I didnt exfoliate 2-3X weekly to remove dead skin and let knew hair growth break thru the skin. The unit has a built in recharger so you are not stuck with a cord when removing the hair. Recharges great and hold recharge.

8. Lastly, if you think about it,,,,,if you use it twice it will pay for 2 salon vistits for legs,bikini and underarm removal to say the least. It's great for travel due to it's compact size. Well worth the investment and you have the freedom to do it at home rather than a salon appt. So don't procastinate, buy it and see for yourself what your are missing out on.