I am a fair-skinned person with hair in the mid-brown shades (high contrast). I understand that matters with these kinds of products based on the description, so your mileage may vary.
I am also a person with very sensitive skin. Everything gives me hives, everything irritates, I sunburn in minutes. I was very worried this product was going to burn me- but I keep nicking certain spots (moles) with razors so I was looking for something longer-lasting.
I did a 48-hour patch test- a couple of zaps, and then waited to see if anything happened. Nothing did, so I went all in.
Based on instructions, I shaved first to prevent a burning hair smell and more heat than intended and then went about zapping all over my legs and armpits. By the time I was done, the device was getting warm to the touch but did not hurt.
I did at one point accidentally turn the device up to its highest setting, and that was a little noticeable zap, but not exactly painful, more like startling.
I repeated this routine about twice a week for less than a month now, and its WORKING. The instructions said use once a week, but I'd seen other folks say their doctor cleared them for a faster pace, so I started doing that too figuring if at any point my skin became irritated, I'd course correct and reduce the frequency.
Legs in particular, after 3 days its still smooth- I used to be stubbly in 2 days. My armpits are also slowing in growth speed, just not quite as quickly. Day 2 its still looking pretty good and it used to be more like 24 hours.
I'm amazed because I've heard others say they didn't notice a significant reduction until week 6. Perhaps this was due to my accelerated pace of using the device.
So now that we've established it works (for high contrast skin/hair), the other things I like about it is the carrying case, and the option of different size heads- although I only use one. I've found I can turn the device a different direction in most case, and successfully use it without bother to swap to the precision head. I'm lazy- what can I say?
Minor gripes:
1.Placement of the larger box piece of the cord. For the way the outlet is set up in my bathroom, it hangs at an awkward spot.
2. It can be easy to accidentally bump the button that changes the zap intensity. I like to use on Level 2. I have accidentally used it lower and higher- the higher you'll notice, the lower you won't.
3. The flash is a bright and I wish it was more obscured, rather than having an area seemingly designed to let you see it a little. I recommend dark glasses if you are sensitive to sudden flashes of bright light. Even though you know its coming- sometimes if you lift a little at just the wrong second it'll be even brighter and a little uncomfy on the eyes.
To be clear, none of that matters because it works. Just if you want to try a different brand of the same type of device, maybe you can find ones that have slight improvement on those things.
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IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair removal technology works beneath the skin surface by targeting the melanin, the pigment in your hair follicle, helping to break the cycle of hair re-growth. This stimulation by the light has a ‘damaging’ effect on the root and after a few treatment sessions, will inhibit the root to produce new hair. With continued, periodic use, the light energy helps prevent unwanted hair from reaching the skin surface. Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL uses our unique SensoAdapt technology to provide safe and effective long lasting reduction in hair regrowth.**
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Unlike salon treatments which require on-going payments and appointments, using the Braun Silk-expert Pro provides years of IPL treatments in the convenience and comfort of your own home. The average cost of one laser hair removal treatment is 390 dollars, and it can take up to 6 treatments to see results. Switch to Silk-expert Pro IPL and save over 2000 dollars.†
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Includes Everything You Need to Get Started with IPLSimply remove all visible hair in the area you wish to treat with the included Venus razor or your preferred hair removal method. Then use either of the included interchangeable heads for the most efficient treatment depending on the size of the area you wish to treat. The standard head is ideal for legs, armpits and arms, while the precision head is ideal for more precise areas like the face (chin, upper lip) and intimate areas like the bikini line. |
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