Previous to receiving the Braun SE 7181 WD Silk Epil 7 Epilator Xpressive Pro I was using the Clio Designs Palmperfect Electric Shaver. It was inexpensive and it has served me well for many years. But the idea that an Epilator would allow me to go for longer periods of time between hair removal, was an obvious selling point. When I received it I read the manual to make sure I understood how it worked, how to use it and then I charged it up which took approximately an hour. When it came time to test it out and I decided to test several areas (Leg, Bikini, Underarm) in different ways (Wet vs. Dry) and these were my results. I'll be using a scale of 1-5 for pain, 5 being the worst... Read more

Before the Braun Silk-épil 7, I'd never used an epilator. That said, I have waxed (only a few times; hated it), and I pluck my eyebrows regularly -- so I'm no stranger to removing hair by the root. So far I've used the Silk-épil twice on my legs, and I have to say that I really like it.

What comes in the package: The epilator, two caps, a charger, a cinch pouch, a small flat cleaning brush, and a package of 16 Olay pre-epilation wipes. The epilator is cordless and has a rechargeable Li-ion battery, and it's totally waterproof -- so you can use it in the shower.

One thing you can't see on the stock photo or the packaging is that a large portion of the epilator is glittery, underneath a smooth plastic coating. I don't consider myself a "girly" girl, but I absolutely love the glitter: it's fancy and happy and festive. I also adore the orange accents. Chalk it up to personal preference, but I feel like this epilator was practically designed for... Read more

This is really a fantastic epilator. Although the head is a little smaller than the Emoji I've been using, the Braun Silk-Epil works faster and picks up more hair, which is a win in my book.

FOR STARTERS, it looks sleek and feminine. I sort of wish it had a charging stand, but I suppose it would be strange to have one's hair removal device on display for company. In addition, this little epilator has a nice weight to it and is countoured to fit your hand nicely. It sounds a little silly to be reviewing an epilator as one would a hundred-dollar kitchen knife, but when you're holding this for an extended epilation session, you'll be glad it's so nicely designed.

HAIR REMOVAL is fast and efficient. The pivoting head picks up the tiniest bit of stubble (think 1-2 days after shaving for most of us) and pulls the hair out by the root. You'll be amazed at how much work the epilator actually did when you take the head off to clean it! This can be submerged in... Read more