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Braun - Silk-pil 7 Epilator
Average customer rating
4.2
(237 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 237 reviews
5 Stars
130
4 Stars
62
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
8
1 Star
10
55%of customers recommend this product.
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6 out of
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Customer Reviews for Braun - Silk-pil 7 Epilator
Customer Rating
2
This product has great features but not for me
on December 6, 2020
Posted by: Elizabeth29
from New York, NY
A family member recommended this product and I was thrilled. However, not even a second after trying it, I started hurting really bad that I even screamed a little. I thought threading my eyebrows was the worst it could get but I was wrong. I usually have a high pain tolerance when it comes to stuff like that, but I was really surprised by reaction to this product. Everyone has a different pain threshold and tolerance, and this product might work for you, not me, but don't get your hopes up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
2
Value
3
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Customer Rating
5
i love it!!!
on October 30, 2015
Posted by: yaraswain
from Queen Creek, AZ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used it 2 times already and I love it. I used in my legs, arm pits and my face. I have another brand epilator but hurts a lot, I try to do my legs onces ( and I said to myself forget it). when I got this product on the mail I give it a try and let me told you I'm in love with this Brand. I keep telling my husband this ones don't hurt like the other brand. so easy to used and less painfull. thank you for let me try this. I can shave my legs and arm pits without pain.
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Customer Rating
5
Love it!!!
on November 23, 2015
Posted by: lauris048519
from Miami, FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is AMAZING. I received this product to try from BzzAgent and Braun. I'm so glad I was able to try this out because now it is a staple in my routine. It stings a little at first but then you get used to it. It's easier to use on shorter hair because it doesn't sting as badly. I like to use this product in the shower as well. The steam helps open pores and makes it easier to come out. It's much quicker than tweezing and not as messy as waxing. This saves me time and I love it! The hair does not grow back as fast as shaving. That's a big plus for me. I enjoy that it is cordless and the battery life lasts a while. I would recommend this to all my friends and family who are looking for a quick solution
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Customer Rating
4
In love with this epilator!
on August 21, 2015
Posted by: ImFaFVinner5
from Manhattahn, KS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was out of town while this epilator was shipped to my house, so by the time I was able to use it, I had about a weeks worth of hair growth on my leg and underarms. I have been an epilator user for about 2 years now, so the growth wasn't so long that it would be noticeable to others, but it's very easy to see from close up, and you can most definitely feel the hairs.
This epilator comes with 4 different caps. One has massage rollers on it, another is the efficiency cap, and the others cover parts of the epilator so that it only pulls out small areas of hair at a time. It also comes with a shaving attachment with a trimming cap. It also has a built in light which is really useful to help spot those pesky stray hairs!
So far I have only used the massage roller cap because it works amazingly to me that I don't feel the need to switch caps. That being said, I do not have a low pain tolerance and I never felt that using an epilator was ever painful to me unlike some people. With my old epilator (Remington EP7030) I would feel pricks as my hairs were being pulled out. However, when I was epilating my leg hairs, I didn't even feel like anything was coming out! I had to double check to see if it was working, and sure enough it was. I really feel like the massage cap works! When I would epilate up to my thighs, that's where I would start feeling a little bit of irritation. It didn't hurt, but the prickly sensation of getting my hairs pulled there would make me feel itchy. With the Braun, I did not feel this way at all.
Aside from my leg hairs, I also epilate my underarms and around my belly button. It works great in both areas and I have no complaints! I'm also very prone to ingrown hairs in all of these areas, and I can be really bad about exfoliating (too lazy/I forget.) Despite not exfoliating often, I haven't been having many issues with ingrowns lately.
I do not really have any complaints about this epilator, however it said that it comes with pre epilation wipes and I did not receive any. This is also a very expensive epilator and it might not be worth the price to some people. I think that if you are very sensitive to pain, this would be a really good epilator to use, but if you're not bothered by the pricking feeling, then you might be better off going with a cheaper option. However, it does do a bit of a better job removing more/smaller hairs.
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Customer Rating
5
Wonderful ! But can it be cleaned?
on May 25, 2019
Posted by: Eena
from India
I bought a Braun Silk Epil 7 with 8 extras, and I am in love with it. I have used almost all of the extras that were provided with it. However, I would love if some tips could be given about keeping the epilator and shaver/ trimmer head clean.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
5
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Customer Rating
5
Works Really Well and Looks Good Doing It! Wish I Had Known Sooner How Much I Like Those Little "Extras"
on August 22, 2015
Posted by: PennyDreadful
from Jacksonville, FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Reviews can generally contain a lot of hyperbole and I will do my best to be honest without going overboard, but I really do like this unit a lot. I have been using epilators for many years. Tried anything from high end models to cheap drugstore units. The Braun Silk-epil 7 ranks up there with the top of the line.
- It comes with a lot of attachments, and even though I only use a few, it's good to know I have the options for face, bikini, legs, etc. The face one is very nice for between the brows, something I would NEVER have tried without the attachment for fear of ripping out my whole eyebrow.
- There is a light on the front to illuminate where you are working, which my other epi's have also had, so I expected it, but if you have never used one with a light you will find this VERY helpful to make sure you do not miss any hairs.
- It's wet/dry so I can use it in the shower or tub. I usually do not allow my hairs to be wet when using the epi, as I am afraid they will break off instead of being pulled out, but the unit works so well I figured I would give it a try. It worked beautifully wet, too. The real bonus was being able to clean it under running water & making sure all the hairs were removed. Much easier than just using the little brush that comes with most "dry only" units.
- It is cordless/rechargeable, which I wish I had realized how convenient that would be years ago. Doing my legs in the backyard while lounging was WAY nicer than plugged in while hovering over my tub with the cord barely reaching. I was able to use it multiple times without recharging and that was very nice.
Anyone who has used an epi before know they are not "painless". They take time to get used to and can be very uncomfortable to use at first, BUT over time it just becomes a dull pinch that is hardly noticed when using it. Many women give up after the first time or two thinking the discomfort will always be like that, but it really does go away. My first time I "ouch! ouch-ed!" through my whole leg while my sister did it for me laughing at my reaction... weeks later I barely even noticed the pinch. My bikini area is still REALLY hard for me so I rarely use it there, but I know a few girls who have no trouble with that area at all.
I will say this one does seem a bit less "rough" (a little less painful pinching when the hairs are removed). For me the pain is usually minimal and I don't even think about it anymore, but it did seem a less noticeable of a "tweezer feeling" they my previous unit. If you are using an epi for the first time it will still most likely will be somewhat uncomfortable for you, but give it a few seasons before you give up on it. You really will get used to it, it's just not instant. The lack of dark hairs on your legs over time will be worth it if you stick it out.
I am not sure if it was wishful thinking on my part, but the silk 7 really did seem to pull more hairs instead of just breaking them. Maybe it is pulling closer so it's getting a better grip, or maybe it's got better "grabbers" for the hairs, either way I noticed a lot more of the hairs being actually pulled out then with my previous epi, and a lot more "lighter" hairs being pulled and not just broken off, too. I tried doing a section of my forearm and it actually pulled the lighter hairs out, not just break them, which would have never happened with my old epi.
Overall, I really do like the new braun epi, it works very well, the wet/dry and cordless feature are options I didn't realize were so nice to have, and to top it off it looks cute, too (the center part is slightly glittery -lol-) .
If you are looking for high end epi with all the extras you will want (and some you might not realize you want), this is probably the one you are looking for. Buying a low priced model (which I have done before) can make you think this type of hair removal doesn't work (it does) or is much more painful than it is. It's like just like buying a razor... there are cheap single blade razors that suck and nick you, and more expensive triple blade razors with guards and lotions that glide over your legs and work like magic.... do yourself a favor, pick the magic.
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Customer Rating
5
Boldly going where no epilator has gone before....
on August 24, 2015
Posted by: pattylroberts
from Peoria, IL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have for quite a while now used an epilator to keep my underarms, aka armpits, hair free during the summer. I had never before tried to use an epilator "down there." Well, I saw the extra attachment for the bikini area and thought, "game on."
Yep, I put the attachment on and used the epilator in my nether-region. And, it worked!
Let's be frank. I was terrified to use the other epilators I've owned down south, because I could not imagine having a huge spinning wheel of tweezers ready to rip out hair all willy-nilly. The attachment for the bikini area keeps the epilator working in a finite space, so fear not.
This is my first cordless version. I should have made the switch a long time ago. I was worried that power might suffer when running an epilator off battery rather than from an outlet. Nope! This unit is as effective as my prior corded devices and just a ton more convenient.
Common questions:
Does it hurt?
Yes. Epilating does not feel great; it's downright painful at times. But, if you want to be hair free for weeks and don't want to spend the time or money going for a wax, then epilating is for you. And, it gets easier every time you do it. Also, I use a lidocaine spray that helps. For me, epilating my private areas actually results in less pain overall, because I get wicked bad razor burn, no matter how hard I try to avoid it.
Yes. Epilating does not feel great; it's downright painful at times. But, if you want to be hair free for weeks and don't want to spend the time or money going for a wax, then epilating is for you. And, it gets easier every time you do it. Also, I use a lidocaine spray that helps. For me, epilating my private areas actually results in less pain overall, because I get wicked bad razor burn, no matter how hard I try to avoid it.
Does it work?
Yes. The more you use an epilator, the better it works. My skin looks better with regular epilating than it does when I use a razor. I even tried laser hair removal before. I was the perfect candidate with light skin and dark hair.....didn't do a thing. This epilator removes the hair and the root, so I can finally enjoy areas of hair-free bliss.
Yes. The more you use an epilator, the better it works. My skin looks better with regular epilating than it does when I use a razor. I even tried laser hair removal before. I was the perfect candidate with light skin and dark hair.....didn't do a thing. This epilator removes the hair and the root, so I can finally enjoy areas of hair-free bliss.
Is Braun's silk-epil 7 the right epilator to buy?
Yes. I have used versions of epilators by Panasonic and Braun. I have done literally hours of research into other makes/models. Braun makes the best epilator in terms of being well-built and long lasting. The Braun epilators are also incredibly powerful. I used my last Braun epilator well over 10 years, and it's still going. Given that it is corded and the silk epil 7 is cordless, my old epilator now lives in my closet, no doubt cursing the arrival of the silk epil 7.
Yes. I have used versions of epilators by Panasonic and Braun. I have done literally hours of research into other makes/models. Braun makes the best epilator in terms of being well-built and long lasting. The Braun epilators are also incredibly powerful. I used my last Braun epilator well over 10 years, and it's still going. Given that it is corded and the silk epil 7 is cordless, my old epilator now lives in my closet, no doubt cursing the arrival of the silk epil 7.
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Customer Rating
3
slow and can't be used while charging
on August 27, 2018
Posted by: shifa18
from india
i ordered silk epil 7 561 with 6 attachments... primarily because it could be used while charging as well....because sometimes we just don't have the time to wait for the epilator to charge...what i got was same silk epil 7 561 but with +8 attachments...it can't be used while charging....disappointed
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from us.braun.comBy The Braun Team, August 30, 2018
It may be helpful to know that our Series 7 7-561 Epilator is designed with cordless shaving only and will not work while plugged in. To learn more about our epilators, be sure to visit, https://us.braun.com/en-us/female-hair-removal/electric-epilators/electric-epilators-overview or feel free to give us a call at (800) 272-8611.
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