well i cannot fault this product i'm always worried when i use a new one but this one was fantastic i opened it all up read all the instructions etc pretty straight forward, couldn't wait for my cool pack to be cold ready for my first use, there was a small amount of pain with the first stroke but after that it was pain free quick easy and i left it for maybe 4-5 days before i noticed any stubble of any kind,without a doubt this has to be the best epilator ive used.

I've used the Braun silk epil 5 a couple of times now. I have to admit, the first time was a little painful around the ankle area, but work through the pain! The results are brilliant! The second time using it was much less painful. I have recommended the product to friends. It left my legs much smoother than shaving! I for one, will not be going back to shaving.

Today I popped my epilator cherry I have been wanting to try one for a while. Well today I did. The product has a great and easy instruction manual which helped me understand all the accessories and uses.. I plugged in ( which I think should be batteries instead by hey ho) and went for it... The closeness of the eplilator is amazing and people had told me it hurt, that is so not true there is strange feeling but nothing like waxing or shaving cuts.. I am so pleased with the finish and am going to try other areas soon, I did have a little go on my armpit but was very warm so gave in as it did hurt a bit.. However, I will not give up as no pain no gain and I am assured you get used to it. All in all I would absolutely recommend this epilator to anyone who hasn't used one before as it has given me a great look.. And for cost I have worked out this will be a great saving for me :) Thanks Braun Regards Emma #bzzagent#

I was pleased to be given this product as the box was quite inviting as it showed off the epilator so you were able to see how big it is, which helped to visualise if it was the right size for you and your hand. I was impressed that the epilator came with a shaving head (and guard) so that I could shave where necessary and you could trim hair prior to epilation.The epilator has two speed settings; the slower one is meant for those starting out and produces a gentler effect than the higher speed. I used both settings, but found the faster speed better as it appeared to pick up more hair. I didn’t think there was any discernible difference in pain with the speeds. I did have one problem with the on/off switch as it is the same switch that operates the speed settings and is a central, circular switch on the front (nearest your skin when operating). I found it difficult to turn it off without accidentally going too far the other way (I - 0 - II) to increase/decrease the speed. I think a separate on/off button (e.g. on the side) might work better. The light at the front is useful as it illuminates the skin, identifying shorter, finer hair while in operation.The box included several different heads/covers for use under the arms, in the bikini area and for massaging the skin during epilation. I tried all of the heads, but found I preferred the normal head (without a cover) for use under my arms and on my legs. Changing the heads and changing between shaver and epilator was very straightforward and was simply pull off/push on. Instructions were OK but could have been clearer; the images helped.In terms of how it felt and how efficient it was, I found it really good to eradicate hair under my arms. It provided a quick, painless solution to shaver burn. However, I was less impressed when using it on my legs. Despite the product brochure noting it would remove hairs of 0.5mm in length, the size of a grain of sand, I did not find this. I let the hair on my legs grow to over 1mm long (which felt awfully long to me, as I usually shave every day), but found that it did not pick many up, I was left with stubbly legs and occasional red patches where it had managed to pull out hair. I left it another day and tried again. This time it did remove more hair, but I found I had to go over sections many, many times and it still did not remove all hair, leaving my legs stubbly and not silky smooth as advertised. I found depilating my legs very painful (even trying the glove while it was cold) and I was left with sore legs that had red spots (and some blood!) over them where the hairs had been pulled out. In contrast, I didn’t have any pain under my arms; that worked like a dream. I found it look a long time and lots of passes across the same area to remove hair, so it was not a quick solution to hairy legs for me (it took approximately forty minutes to depilate my lower legs and they were not complete/silky smooth - this is versus about one minute for two entire legs when shaving).I found the shaver attachment worked well and used it to trim my bikini line and any rogue hairs left by the epilator. It was useful to have the bag with it so that all heads could be stored together, but the cooling glove was a waste of time as it melted/warmed up very quickly.One negative for me was that the product was corded and came with a 2-pin plug. I do not have a shaver point or plug in my bathroom so I had to use it in the bedroom; I would have preferred to contain the mess in the bathroom. It also meant that as it wasn’t cordless it wasn’t wet/dry, so couldn’t be used in the shower. This is a big letdown as I think that using it under running water or with foam might help reduce the pain of depilating my legs. As it isn’t rechargeable, you need to take the cable and adaptor (which you have to buy separately) if going on holiday, this is another negative as it adds weight to any luggage.Finally, when in use, the epilator is quite noisy and you are aware that the hairs are being plucked, this might put some people off, but it didn’t bother me.Overall, I give it a mixed review. I would recommend the Braun Silk-Epil 5 5780 for those who want to painlessly depilate under their arms, have the option of shaving and do not want a wet-dry device, but do not recommend for plucking hair from legs. I found it useful under my arms so will definitely use it regularly in that respect. I will try to persevere with my legs, but it did cause me a great deal of pain, so will continue with shaving (as it is significantly quicker and I can do it in the shower).

This is my first epilator hence i have been waiting to see how long it will take for the hair to grow back to give you a useful feedback. I was genuinely kicking myself for buying one and lucky me #gotitforfree from bzzAgent.to start off with;The light is really useful as it shows you the finest hair, along with the 2 speed settings,a slower gentler one and a quicker one, it is nice to hold and easy to clean.Pulls hair right from the root and I find that the hairs grow back so much finer with continued use. I personally think it is enough to use once a week. it gets so much easier once you get use it. I have not used the accessories (cooling glove with gel pack, massaging attachment etc) as they didn't seem necessary .The only downside for me is that it is a 2 pin plug and can be only be used from mains if it was cordless could have been much easier and as ]I don't have a shaver point, I have had to invest in a travel adapter. The noise may put you off but i personally don't mind.I would recommend the Braun SE5780 Silk-Epil 5 Epilator. it it definitely worth a try especially for first time users as it is really easy to use.