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Braun Silk epil X'elle 5185 Epilator | 
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| Brand: Braun
Category: Health And Beauty
This item is no longer available
Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 1711
Media: Personal Care
Fragile: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 7.9 x 4.3
MPN: 5185
Model: 5185
EAN: 4210201583899
ASIN: B000N8LYAE
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| Features:
| • | Xpert epil technology removes significantly more hair in one single stroke than any other epilator | | • | Active massaging rollers gently minimize the pulling sensation | | • | SmartLight illuminates the area that is being epilated | | • | EasyStart set designed to make your start into epilation more comfortable | | • | 2 Epilation speeds | | • | Power source: Mains | | • | 12v Adapter | | • | Pouch | | • | Brush | | • | 2 years guarantee commencing on the date of purchase |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 ways to ease the pain September 16, 2008
Gigi (UK)
I regularly have my legs waxed in a salon and this can get expensive, especially those "in between" waxes where there is not much to remove. My daughter suggested I used her Braun whilst she was at home from Uni. I thought it would be excruciating, having once thrown away a virtually unused expensive but utterly intolerable epilator about 15 years earlier - However I was suitably impressed with the Braun. My daughter was very envious that I could just stand there and epilate in a relaxed manner with only the occasional expletive being uttered. She has a very LOW pain threashold and I think mine is higher.
The first time I ever had my legs waxed in a salon I came out feeling I should be awarded a gold medal for bravery. All I can say is it does get better. BUT there are ways to minimise the pain
1) Avoid epilating just prior to or during your period - your skin can be much more sensitive.
2) Avoid caffeine prior to epilitating - increases skin sensitivity
3) Take a couple of painkillers half an hour before. It really does work.
Regular exfoliating should help avoid ingrown hairs.
Hope this helps!
 Needs frequent use August 1, 2008
C. Gynn (Worcester)
If you're like me and needed to shave every other day then you'll probably need to use this that often too.
I was disappointed that even though my hairs grow back a bit finer I still have to epilate as much as I shaved with a razor. The product leaflet indicated that I might only have to shave monthly but several months on I've noticed no difference.
 Shaving, to Waxing, and now this... July 12, 2008
Ms. A. L. Linford (Newcastle, UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It seems that I am collecting Braun appliances. I also have an electric toothbrush and a hairdryer as well as this..
I used to wax but having to let my hair grow long enough for that was an annoyance. Shaving was out of the question as I don't have the time, or in fact the money to afford a Gillette pack of razors. So epilating was a good option.
As a beginner I found the starter pack was handy indeed. The ice pack numbs the area first so you can't really feel the pain. It also has a starter head to grab less hair at a time, and a starter clip on head that has rubbery sprung nodules that massage the skin. This basically takes it easy on you as you become used to the whole thing.
As it comes with two roller heads (that grab the hair) and two clip on heads, that determine how close it is to the skin, you can mix and match until you are used to epilating. It also has two speed settings so there really is great flexibility. You can be a wimp and do it slow or be Rambo and whip them off fast.
The light is a necessity. I cannot understand why other brands do not have this feature. You cannot really see which hairs you have not covered without it. Especially under the arms where it is hard to see and I would recommend using a mirror.
It has a nice little mesh bag to keep it all together, and a cleaning brush. You will be surprised how much hair it takes away.
If you choose to epilate it does hurt at first and is quite uncomfortable but it does go away and in my opinion is the best way to get rid of hair. If you want a good epilator I would really recommend a Braun.
Lasts but painful hair regrowth July 6, 2008
A. Coulter (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have waxed in the past but the pain of epilating was still quite prominent, especially since I have quite a bit of hair. It hurt doing underarms but was well worth it as it lasts longer and is smooth, same applies to the bikini line.
I found epilating the whole of both legs took quite a while and was quite painful in thigh region. However the worst aspect of the epilator for me was hair regrowth. For almost a week my legs were itchy as hell! i had to buy creams to soothe them and now exfoliate far more often than I used to. SImilarly, ingrown hairs were never a problem for me but epilating causes them frequently.
As some other reviews have pointed out, it doesnt give a completely smooth finish. I have to use it with the razor to have a silk finish.
Overall, I dont regret buying an epilator. Its much better than home-waxing, and you get used to the pain, but neither was it life-changing for me as it has been for others. If you are on the fence I would say buy it. You won't know until you've tried it.
Worth it! June 2, 2008
. (Surrey, UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It kills but it's worth it. I have a low pain threshold and have used this for my bikini line for approx 6 months and it is just as effective as a wax in a salon but you do it in the privacy of your own home. Legs take too long for me but underarms are easy and no problem if you use the safety rollers. Fabulous gadget!
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