Braun SE7281WD Xpressive Body System Rechargeable Wet & Dry Epilator
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Product Reviews of Braun SE7281WD Xpressive Body System Rechargeable Wet & Dry Epilator
Product Review: The Rolls-Royce of epilators
Summary: 5 Stars
I was bummed when my Philips Satinelle died on me last month. I had brought it back with me from Europe 10 years ago, but I was quite happy with it. The market for epilators is not as developed here as it is in Europe and I'm not for shaving at all. I'd rather "suffer" a bit and be good for a few weeks, plus, when the hair grows back, it's finer and softer than after shaving.
I did some research and found the Braun SilkEpil Xpressive. All the reviews I read spoke highly of it, either in the US or in Europe (I couldn't help but check there too). The price tag is quite high but when you think at how much you use it over the years, or when you compare it to waxing at a salon/spa, it is actually quite a deal. I liked the idea of being cordless (no more stuck to an outlet) and the wet option.
I received it last week and I am delighted. Wow, what an improvement in 10 years! I started epilating 15 years ago with my mom's Babyliss Epilady (ouch!!!), then upgraded to my Philips one and saw the difference in pain level. But no comparison to the Xpressive! I used the efficiency cap on my legs and in 15 minutes, I had smooth, touchable skin. Didn't cringe, even on the back of my legs. I had some redness as usual but it went away overnight. Epilating my underarms was not as "enjoyable" but again, I used the efficiency cap and the highest speed. I am a hardcore epilating person ;-) I also like the Smartlight function, quite practical with artificial light.
Overall, a great purchase that I did not regret a single second. Throw away the razor and get the Braun SilkEpil Xpressive!!
Product Review: The best epilator I have tried
Summary: 5 Stars
This is by far the best epilator I have ever tried. My first one was an Epilady coil epilator. Remember those? Very effective, but very painful the first few uses, and I never could manage to use it on my legs for more than a few seconds at a time.
I've tried these rotary "tweezer" type epilators from other companies - Emjoi for example - and wasted money on them. I could not manage to do my legs with them because they were so painful so they went largely unused.
Enter the 7281 - I can't get over how well this epilator works. Unlike the crap brands, this unit is not made from cheap loose-fitting pot metal. The "tweezers" use a plastic and stainless steel tweezer to get a really tight grip on each hair and pulls it out. I will not say it is painless, but it is every bit as effective as the old "coil" type epilators, with much less pain. This is the very first epilator I have ever been able to manage to use on my legs and do it all in one session.
The pros:
- It is extremely effective; almost as effective as waxing
- The Braun 7281 is far less painful than other epilators; I successfully cleared my legs in one session!
- The massaging head really does help reduce pain. I have tried it without any head, with the basic pivoting head, and the massaging head. It does not eliminate the pain but it does greatly reduce it. The pain reduction is definitely noticeable.
- Once you clear an area keeping up with it is painless
- The light makes seeing missed hairs extremely easy
- It is fully washable - a major win since oil buildup is the bane of epilators
- The shaver is okay; I tried it on my underarms (even with the 7281 I am timid to try epilating there)
- It really does work very well in the bath/shower/steam room!
- As far as epilators go, the Braun SE7281WD is very quiet. Note: "very quiet" in this context is a relative term!
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The cons:
- The power supply is an odd size "wall wart" - Wall Warts are evil as they cover 2-3 other outlets when in use. If anyone at Braun is reading this: please switch to a power supply similar to laptops, which does not cover more than one outlet and the transformer can sit on the floor. That would be a great product feature. Just remember: wall warts are the devil!
- Even as well as this unit reduces pain, if you don't keep up with an area and let it regrow, it will be more painful than if you keep up with it. This con is not specific to the Braun 7281 but to epilation in general.
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The price: I listed this as people would most likely complain about the "high" price of the Braun. However if you consider that before you buy one like this you have already bought at least one or two other epilators, or have been waxing up to now, please consider the total cost. This unit is cheaper than all the wax I have bought added up, and is cheaper than the previous epilators I have tried. Given all of that and just how well this unit works I would say that it is definitely worth the selling price.
Product Review: There are better, cheaper epilators out there
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this product intending for it to be an upgrade from my previous Braun 5270 Silk-épil X'elle. It turned out to be double the price and NO improvement. With my previous epilator, I was going 2-3 weeks between epilations, but the hair removal for this one turned out to be inferior - I had to epilate once a week for the same results. Also, the "wet" option on this product - it's waterproof and can be used in the shower - turned out to be useless. It is MUCH less effective when used wet. The final straw for this product has been the terrible battery life. I have had the epilator for five months, and for the past few uses it has only lasted ten minutes before losing its (full) charge. I'm going back to my old Braun, and buying a different brand when I can afford it.Product Review: Very Good!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using epilators for years and this one is the best without a doubt!
The light is a great add on. The fact that you can use it in the shower is priceless!
And with this one I feel a lot less pain!
I'm very happy with it!
Product Review: Very good but never tried on face
Summary: 4 Stars
The product is good.It comes with soothing strips which I have never used. The product cannot be used on face(upper lips), the instruction manual does not mention face.