Braun IPL Skin i·expert, at Home Laser Hair Removal, Holiday Gifts for Women and Men with Free App, Vanity Case, Venus Razor, 4 Smart Heads, PL7387

Great Product but…
If you look at my other reviews, I don’t write lengthy ones but this product merits it. First of all, even though I rated it 5 stars doesn’t mean is perfect, it has it’s quirkiness. However, as someone that has gone to a laser hair removal “spa” and spent thousands of dollars I can tell you that this product has given me better results than the “spa”.I’m not the typical Hispanic with dark skin, but not light either. I have been shaving my whole body for the last 25+ years because I’m very hairy. When I tried the “spa” for (8) sessions for my back, I went from shaving my back twice a week to twice a month. Was it better? Yes. Was it worth the stupid amount of money? No.Back to the Braun:The good:It works. I bought it almost 2 months ago now and have been using it every week. I’ve used it on my legs, back, and arms. It took 3 sessions to start seeing a big reduction in hair growth. I just finished my 6th session and the results have been better than when I went to the spa. This last time I went 2 weeks without shaving and had less hair than when I was shaving twice a week. I’m going to go 3 weeks until the next one and see, but I’m confident that is just a matter of time before it’ll be every other month or so. (I’ll update later)The price for this Braun is peanuts compared to what you’d spend on a “spa”, and they tell you that they do NOT guarantee results and that you might need additional treatments besides your 6 months “maintenance”. I wish more people knew about this product, it’ll put the “spas” out of business.Full disclosure, I do not use the app at all. I set it at the highest setting possible and go (more on that later)The bad:This one is hard for me because I don’t necessarily view these as “bad” but I know it will bother some users as I’ve read other reviews. In the highest setting, it could get uncomfortable in some of the more delicate areas. It gets really hot and stings a little. Everybody’s pain threshold is different but I would rate it a 3 out of 10. Again, not all the time but in some areas. You can always reduce the intensity, I choose not to.As some of the other reviews I’ve read, the machine starts off “zapping” rapidly and after the first or second use the zapping rate slows down quite a bit. I’ve notice that it zaps faster with the larger attachments as well. Having said that, it works just as well and it takes me another 1-2 minutes longer than when I first used it. So for me, it’s not a big deal.Conclusion:Sorry for the long winded review but I really like this laser hair removal from Braun and I think it’s worth every penny. I suggest you follow the instructions, shave the area before using it as you’ll get better results (even spas tell you to do that), and use it weekly. I’ll try to post an update in a couple of months.

Worst Product of 2024 Award
This gets my annual “worst of” reward for 2024. I used this religiously, according to the instructions, for over 12 weeks (probably closer to 13 or 14wks). It did very little to reduce or eliminate hair in the areas below the belt. As far as the areas that I hit on my arms, torso and legs, the hair still grows but it is now patchy. If I grow the hair out I look ridiculous. I would’ve been better off, not using this overpriced product whatsoever. I am trying to get a refund from the manufacturer. I will post how that goes.12/20/24 Update- after waiting 10min 30sec to speak to a representative I provided a summary of my issue. After finishing there was no voice. The call was still connected then hung up after 30sec. It’s been awhile since I’ve felt this ripped off.

App is lacking, but IPL is great
I think the app feels like an afterthought. It works, but is just inconvenient. Luckily, the IPL works fine without the app and I think all the intelligence is in the IPL itself. The app’s value is in 1) figuring out what head is suggested (though this could easily be done through a chart) and 2) tracking the reduction in hair (as if being plagued by shaving the hair for 25 years is easily forgotten).I’m also not sure why battery life is listed, the IPL needs to be plugged in to use.I’ve only tried the IPL on my hand, toes, face, and stomach for the past few weeks. It doesn’t really fit on my fingers or toes, so I gave up there. My face and stomach had visible results after just a couple of weeks. I have fair skin and dirty blond to brown hair. I am happy I no longer have to shave every day and I can’t wait to start my legs and armpits. I use it on the highest level consistently and it doesn’t hurt me and I have no irritation.It’s very expensive, but I’m glad I made the purchase – it’s liberating to know my 5pm shadow isn’t starting to show when I get home! 🙂