Epilator Silk-épil 9, Hair Removal Device, Women Shaver & Trimmer, Pivoting Head, Wet and Dry Epilator, Includes Shaver Head and Trimmer Comb, SES9-030

I've been using an epilator for about 15-20 years. In fact, I got this one to replace my original one which is the only other one I had. It was a Braun and because of how well it stood up over all this time, I decided to stay with the brand. Boy, have they come a long way since my original one! First, if you're new to using an epilator, don't be put off by hearing others talk about how painful it is. I don't find it painful at all. Granted, I've been using one for so long now that my skin must be so used to it, but I don't even recall when it stopped hurting (or if it ever did hurt). In other words - it won't always hurt. What I really like about this is the pivoting head. Legs aren't completely straight and with the pivoting head, the epilator follows your body so it makes it easier to get each hair. My first one didn't have this and sometimes I would miss hairs because it didn't follow my body. There's also a light that shines on your skin while epilating so it makes so much easier to see any hairs you might otherwise miss. While researching which model to get, I learned they now have different numbers of tweezers and some are wider than others (also something I never had a choice of before). I like that this model has the largest number of tweezers and is a wide head. If you're looking for all types of fancy attachments, this isn't for you. It's a basic epilator (much better than the old ones though) and pretty much does everything you need it for. The description says it gives you 50 minutes of use before needing to be charged again but I have yet to use it for 50 minutes in one sitting. It really does its job in MUCH less time and in the month or so that I've had it, I still haven't needed to charge it again. I hope this lasts as long as my first one (which still works but some of the tweezers have started to fall out which is why I'm replacing it). Braun is a good product and I don't have a single second thought about getting this model. I highly recommend it.

I am a heterosexual married man and I despise pubic hair. My wife will shave herself, but I prefer epilation simply because it is much more cost-effective than waxing, and I can do it at home privately. What I have found to work the best is using this device in the shower with an antibacterial soap, such as Dial, on the skin. I remove all my body hair, and yes, some places are more painful than others, but with repeated use, it becomes incredibly easy, and I hardly noticed any actual pain at all. The biggest piece of advice that I have is to trim your hair so that it is no longer than an eighth of an inch before using an epilator. I use my epilator once a week because hair grows in different stages. Hair that is epilated out from the root takes about three weeks to reappear on my body. The fact that this device can remove hair that is so short that nothing else can grab it is remarkable! And it’s true that the more you use it, the less hair grows back! I cannot recommend this device enough. Braun makes an incredible product!

I was really hoping the reviews on pain were from people with a low pain tolerance. It hurts like a b**ch, but the results are great. I am also a hairy b**ch- thick black hair, and I just used this on my arms. Don’t worry, the skin goes numb after a few passes, and then it’s just like shaving. I initially bought this for my face, I will not be trying that. But I cannot wait to use it on my legs. My armpit hair is pretty thick, so I might need to knock back a few shots before attempting that. Anyone who uses this around their lady bits- hats off to you.

he epilator works well and removes hair effectively. It is easy to hold, and the different attachments are useful for different areas. The battery lasts a long time, and cleaning is simple. Overall, it is a high-quality product and a good investment for long-term use.

EDIT 8-24-2026: Actually I'm not 'a bit saddened' Im extremely annoyed because I checked and realized I paid $160 for this thing to break within the year and that seems absurd. I wouldn't recommend Braun to anyone given the lifespan of this product, especially not for the price. Actually ridiculous. A bit saddened to report that almost a year later my epilator head no longer works. I cleaned as to the instructions—and hey, very possible I did it wrong, I'm not perfect—but still it clogged up into a section of the gears I didn't realize it was funneling into and by the time I started to have issues I just couldn't reach into it and get it clean. The base still turns on but I'm sure fighting against the buildup did a number on it, too. I have pretty thick leg hair. I'm not sure if that had anything to do with it, and maybe my hair itself is a little too thick and coarse and I need some different kind of model, but I am, of course, a bit disappointed. This device isn't cheap and while I did love it while using it I don't know that I'd recommend to other folks with thick hair.

After owning one of virtually every home hair removal process available - blade shavers, electric shavers, at least two kinds of wax, and having regular professional waxing, I decided to try this. Any kind of appliance has to stand the test of time as well. I'll report back if this doesn't last well. I like this product. First, you can touch up anytime you want, including while traveling. That's a very big plus, as is the privacy factor, especially if you do your bikini area. It's an odd sensation, and not entirely discomfort free. No worse than a professional wax. You just have to decide to get accustomed to it. It seems to prefer shorter hair; so you could actually shave, let it grow out a bit, then epilate. You should trim longer hair first. It does the curves well, like the back of your knee, and it seems to work best with a light touch, so you glide it over your legs, etc. which is also nice. The lighted head is a nice feature to guide you. I once accidentally caught a thread of my clothing, and it came to a dead stop. Once I took the thread out, it was fine again. It recharges with a standard (not USB) wall charger. Comes with a little brush for cleaning, which I use all the time.

I had one of the old models by Braun and it was wayyyy better! I bought this back in February and honestly, I'm super disappointed. The electric razor part is terrible, I can't get a good shave and it takes forever. The epilator part is okay, but now it has an additional guard that can't be removed. Do not recommend.

I have been using this for a year now. I use each head about once a week. The epilating head still works great with no issues. The trimming head has been over heating a little the last use i had, but i think it’s because it needed a deeper clean in between the blades. I usually take the heads apart every 1-2 uses to clean it out with the brush. Be careful when taking them apart as to not break/lose pieces. I also go months without having to charge it, so it has never died on me mid-use

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I have been epilating with various machines for 20+ years. I have gone through a few emoji epilators and a few replaceable heads as the bearings would fail after 3-4years. I decided to try the braun 9 as it was on sale this winter and had never had a cord free unit. When it arrived I hopped in the shower and decided to try out its wet dry feature. Useless. I was so disappointed in my purchase. I was going over and over my armpits at different angles and it was not removing hair effectively at all! I gave up. The next day was go time for legs, bikini, and a retry on the pits. As this machine has fewer tweezers than my last I was expecting it to take longer. And it did. But it does a great job! The light is super useful, cord free makes positioning easy, the battery lasted the whole time, and it removes hair well and seemingly with less redness and irritation than my last machine. My legs are the smoothest they have ever been with epilating, typically there were short hairs missed, some broken and not pulled, etc but the braun did a great job! I will probably keep an eye out for it to go on sale again and buy a backup as I hate to be without and in the long run it is cheaper and far less time consuming than shaving. I hope the unit will last longer than a year but I am hairy and my roots have always stayed pretty strong despite waxing and epilating and not shaving. Anyone starting out: it hurts the first few times! I remember thinking my first machine was giving me thousands of paper cuts up my legs. But I toughed it out and used it weekly for a while, then got brave enough for armpits and bikini lines. Don’t listen to anyone that tells you it doesn’t hurt. But for me it is worth it!!

Très hautement satisfaite de cet épilateur. J’en avais essayé d’autres dans le passé mais je les trouvais parfois difficiles d’utilisation ou douloureux donc j’appréhendais un peu avec celui-ci mais je n’ai pas été déçue. L’épilation est précise et presque sans douleur. La pousse est lente et plus parsemée par la suite. La durée de la batterie est suffisante selon moi, ça permet de partir en voyage sans devoir emmener un chargeur avec. Je l’utilise aussi sous la douche sans aucun problème. Les embouts sont démontables donc assez facilement lavables avec la petite brosse qui vient avec le kit. J’aime aussi beaucoup l’option rasage qui permet une coupe nette et sans blessure.

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I've been using this weekly since I got it July 21. Routine gentle use, I haven't dropped it at all. This morning while using it the bottom row of beads disconnected and popped off. There's no way to find them all and put them back on. For the price, I expected more durability. Really disappointing. Pro: Most comfortable/painless epilator I've used. Con: Expensive. Often took many passes over the same area to remove even longer hairs.