When I first considered the Braun IPL Silk Expert Pro 5, I thought, “Can this little machine really replace my endless shaving, waxing, and general hair-removal misery?” I was doubtful, but after spending $72 every five weeks for a Brazilian wax—and still having to shave my legs several times a week—I was desperate for a solution. Spoiler: This thing is a total game changer. I’m a researcher by trade, so naturally, I dove into a black hole of IPL reviews, comparisons, and horror stories about cheap knock-offs. After my thorough investigation, I landed on this model. It’s definitely an investment, but I figured, “If it doesn’t work, at least I tried.” Let me tell you, it works. I started with weekly treatments, expecting pain and regret, but instead, I found... hope? Most areas feel like nothing at all—just a warm pulse. Occasionally, a sensitive spot feels like a rubber band snap, but it’s over so fast it’s almost funny. After just two treatments, I started seeing patches of hair just not growing back. By week 6, it felt like my body was waving a white flag. Now at week 8, I’m thrilled. My legs are smooth, my chin and mustache hairs are retreating like they’ve seen a ghost, and my Brazilian area? Let’s just say, it’s embracing minimalism. A few stubborn hairs remain, but they’re much finer and far fewer. I’m optimistic they’ll be gone by week 12. Yes, it’s pricey upfront, but it’s already saving me money, time, and the frustration of razor burn. It’s like I’ve hired a personal hair removal assistant that doesn’t judge my life choices or charge me by the hour. If you’re tired of the endless cycle of shaving and waxing, give this a shot. Your skin—and your sanity—will thank you. Trust me, it’s worth every penny.

After monitoring the IPL Silk·Expert Pro 5 for several years, I finally took the plunge during an Amazon Prime sale, and it's been an illuminating journey. As someone with pale Asian skin and thick black hair (when I say thick, I mean THICK), my struggle with daily shaving routines has been arduous. However, this device has significantly altered my hair maintenance regime. The results were apparent after just 3-4 sessions; my armpit hair, which required daily shaving, thinned considerably, reducing my shaving frequency to just once or twice a week. However, I learned firsthand that consistency is crucial with this device. A break of 2-3 months led to a reset in progress, underlining the need for regular use to maintain results. The IPL Silk·Expert Pro 5 is user-friendly, which is a significant advantage for those new to at-home laser hair removal. The included manual is straightforward and easy to follow, making the setup and operation process simple. The device offers three modes, catering to different needs and pain tolerance levels. The third and most intense mode proved too painful for my low pain tolerance, but the second mode struck the right balance between efficacy and comfort, especially for thicker hair. While it does sting slightly, it's bearable and far less intimidating than professional laser treatments. Users should be prepared for the bright flash of light during use; wearing sunglasses as recommended in the manual helps mitigate discomfort. During use, there is an inevitable smell of burning hair, which, while noticeable, is not overwhelmingly unpleasant. This is a common occurrence with many laser hair removal devices and is generally considered a sign that the device is effectively targeting and burning the hair follicles. Recommended for those seeking a practical and relatively comfortable way to manage body hair over the long term!

It's super easy and safe to use, please READ the manual! I am on the 4th week of use and I can tell there's a difference in hair growth. I can see it's growing a lot slower than before, specially on the legs. Changing the heads is super easy. The sensitive mode is great for intimate areas. Something that worries me is that the more I use it, the more "missed flashes" I get, meaning that I press the button but get no light. When this happens I check that both sensors are touching the skin and that there's no red light, I press and still get nothing. This has happened even when I just started the session. The manual says the machine needs ~1 second to recover, but I have to wait 3-4 seconds and press again to get the pulse. It's an inconvenience since it makes the sessions longer but as long as I get the pulses I'm fine. I'm just worried it will stop working soon since this is happening more and more often. I will update if it happens. Overall I like the results so far. UPDATE! I'm on week 6 and I barely have any hair on my legs and armpits. I'm very happy! Although I feel like it will stop working at any moment LOL! The "missed flashes" are getting worse. I even had to push the button up to 6 times to get 1 flash. Sensors were giving me a white light, meaning that the skin color is OK and the machine was in contact with the skin. It's getting annoying since it makes the sessions much more slower.

I had an old laser hair remover from about 5 years ago. WOW has technology changed. This thing has an awesome “continuous” feature that makes the process so much faster. And the product is just more effective. I quit using my old system because it was so time consuming and didn’t really work well. I use the Brain on a different body areas most days so it’s never a time commitment. Underarms, face, and bikini one day. Legs and arms another day. I have done hair remover on each body area two to three times a week for almost two months and I’ve had to shave maybe twice since. If you only used it once a week you’d probably have slower results, but if you do it more often, you’ll see results quickly. Regardless, if you’re consistent, you will see results.

Chegou em 10 dias úteis, funcionando perfeitamente, cumpre o que promete, estou na minha 3ª sessão e já comecei a ver resultados, fazendo 1x por semana, como orientado pelo fabricante. Vem com duas ponteiras e uma lâmina da Vênus, bem embalado, como no anúncio.

Cuando estuve investigando nunca vi que alguien comentara sobre uso en piel morena, por lo que no sabía si me iba a funcionar. Llevo poco más de un mes de uso y sí he notado diferencia. No diría que no duele, pero es tolerable y puedes regular la intensidad, así que en la más baja seguramente es menor la molestia. Definitivamente me gusta y la recomiendo si te quieres evitar las citas en un lugar de depilación.

I have been trying to get this to work for 8 weeks now and have seen no results. I'm very disappointed considering the cost! My friend has also tried mine on and off for 6 weeks and it didnt' work for her either. I'd love to return but unfortuntately the window has closed.

Un excelente producto

Gran máquina, fácil de usar, no duele mucho, si notas los efectos, yo ya tenía depilación láser previa entonces la uso para mantener pero muy buena! El único tema es que se calienta rápido entonces la tienes que dejar enfriar cada cierto tiempo.