378 of 381 people found the following review helpful
Caution: Using this gadget can be addicting!,
February 29, 2004 By A Customer
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This review is from: Braun SE3170 Silk-épil 3 SoftPerfection Epilator (Health and Beauty)
(3/04) Now, I am not some weirdo who lives for pain or anything, but I admit, I find myself looking for places other than my legs to use this thing. Legs, armpits, bikini line, big toes... It's just so satisfying to use, knowing that the two hours you may have to put into the process (as one reviewer claimed) is worth it for not having to worry about nicks and cuts at ALL or stubble for at least another two weeks.
A few things from my own experience for those of you considering:
I bought this intending to use it on my legs and bikini line only. I was thrilled that it is AC powered, because I feared batteries would become a real budget-killer.
YES, I did use the attachment thing with the rolling beads the first time I used it. I also used the slowest speed. Decided it wasn't so bad, so I sped it up, then removed the attachment. No problem. I may have even thrown the attachment away...
YES, you should exfoliate your skin before use. The...Read more
150 of 155 people found the following review helpful
An Improvement to the Epilady!,
May 9, 2002 M. Rivera "Lola" (Miami, Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Braun SE3170 Silk-épil 3 SoftPerfection Epilator (Health and Beauty)
This is the best product I have tried for hair removal in a long time. I had purchased an Epilady and used it till its recent demise and never thought anything could replace it. Although it was VERY painful to use, the hair grew back very fine and scarce, the longer you used it, improving the hair texture over time. I then used shavers, cremes, lotions, epil-stop and all were worthless products.Now that I have the Braun, I am ecstatic with the results, it is much quicker and virtually painless compared to the original Epilady. I highly recommend to women who do not want to become a slave to daily razor shaving!
68 of 68 people found the following review helpful
Love this...used this for years,
July 1, 2003 M. R. "me" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Braun SE3170 Silk-épil 3 SoftPerfection Epilator (Health and Beauty)
It was difficult to get used to at first. But after a while your skin gets used to it and it doesn't hurt at all. Do not let the hair get too long!!!This is a tip for first timers: grow the hair out, get it waxed at a salon and only start using this when the hair starts growing back. Or shave and only use this as the stubble grows in. Do not let the hair get too long - that's when it is uncomfortable. This get's teeny tiny hairs and lasts for as long as waxing -- my legs are so smooth and pretty now.Caution -- you can't go back to shaving or you'll get ingrown hairs. Exfoliate regularly, too.