Are you tired of spending hours removing hair? Are you looking for an effective, time-saving and affordable way to get rid of unwanted body hair?

If yes, then you have come to the right place, we will discuss just the product for you, the Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 hair remover. We will cover everything about this product including its design, build quality, technology, how to use it, general user experience, and whether it’s really the best product out there, especially considering the price! Our Braun Silk Expert 5 Review will cover all the nitty-gritty details. It will help you pick the right product for yourself.

Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 Review: First Impressions of the Device

Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 is an

IPL hair removal device

. It targets hair follicles and prevents hair regrowth by emitting high-intensity light pulses to penetrate skin and target melanin in hair follicles, inhibiting hair growth.

The Braun brand has its proprietary “SensoAdaptTM” technology that adapts to your skin tone, which promises safe and effective hair removal. The devices also feature a skin tone sensor which automatically adjusts the intensity of the light pulse, this makes the device laser safe for different skin tones.

Specifications

Pros

• The compact and lightweight design makes it easy to use/handle

• Plug and Play, not complicated setup needed

• Fast hair removal, with complete body sessions under 30 minutes

• IPL adjusts according to your skin tone

• No Stinging, especially in sensitive areas

• Removes hair from trickiest parts

• Helps with smooth skin for your knees, shins and ankles.

• Clinically proven with FDA clearance and CE certification

• It comes with a 100-day money-back guarantee

Cons

• Speed flashes can be inconsistent sometimes

• A bit expensive

On first use, the Braun hair removal delivers a smooth and effective hair removal experience. The design makes it easy to use, you can remove hair from hard-to-reach areas with great ease. The SensoAdaptTM is intuitive and adapts the light to your skin tone, making the device safe. The precision head allows you to remove smaller areas of body, including your face and bikini line.

At first look, Braun Silk Expert 5 is an excellent hair removal device that delivers safe, fast, and effective results, the design is kept easy to use and compact size for a convenient and effective hair removal solution. It’s IPL technology with SensoAdaptTM ensures you have the same smooth experience despite your skin tone.

Build Quality and Design

In this part of Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 Review, we will focus on the device’s design and built quality. It’s made with high-quality materials and boasts a sleek design. The precision head allows for targeted hair removal and gives you precise hair removal.

Settings are highly customizable, thanks to a large display screen that shows you everything related to the device’s settings. This lets you easily adjust the device and its intensity level according to your needs.

Materials used here will last long, and the precision head can withstand regular use. This device can handle the wear and tear of regular/daily use without an issue.

IPL Light

The flash window attachment measures 3 cm2 in size, it’s an excellent multi that caters to your legs, body, underarms, and bikini line. However, it’s still a bit challenging to use it on your jawline and taches.

The second attachment is smaller, around 1.65 cm2, and is ideal for the upper line and around your jawline. You can also use it on your toes and fingers. Remember, the flash bulb is a part of the device itself, not the attachments.

These attachments are well made, and you can feel they are stubborn to remove. The larger head is made to deal with large and flat areas, whereas the smaller one is designed for smaller or awkward areas.

You better read the manual before use, it will guide you better about the attachment heads, and how to use them.

Flash Power and Safety Features

Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 is one of the most powerful handheld hair removal devices on the market, and it goes par with Smoothskin Pure and Lumea Prestige. We tested the device before writing our Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 review. Yes, the device has 10 different intensity settings, usually operating at high IPL intensities.

This means, you better use higher levels if you have lighter skin, this way you get longer lasting results as compared to less powerful devices. If you have a darker skin shade, then you better use lower intensities.

Moreover, all Braun devices are clinically tested for safety and pass FDA and European CE safety standards. When using, hold the flash window against your skin covering both skin sensors. If you don’t do it properly, the device won’t flash. This shows you can’t accidentally flash the device anywhere in an open area, especially near your eyes.

Yes, you won’t find any Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 before and after pictures showing any skin damage. Thanks to the inbuilt UV filter, and advantage Skin Tone sensor, both of them keep the IPL flashes from harming your skin. This way, you are safe even when you have the highest intensity. We also tested the device on different skin tones and found the device doesn’t damage or burn your skin.

Safe for Sensitive Areas

Continuing from the previous point, you are perfectly safe with Braun Silk Expert Pro 5, even in your sensitive bits like bikini lines or underarms. Just switch to the “2 comforts” modes to adjust the device’s intensity, it’s easy! We will explain it below:

• Extra Gentle Mode: This is the lowest intensity level, level 1, and is indicated by 1 light.

• Gentle Mode: The second lowest intensity level, and it’s indicated by 2 lights on the device.

• Standard Mode: This is a standard power mode designed for legs, arms, and other such parts. Three lights indicate this.

Note: We recommend you use level 1 for the first few sessions till you get used to the device. But if you want better or faster results, you better switch to the standard level as it has higher energy intensity levels.

The extra gentle mode is an extra protective layer for darker skin. Still, safety and comfort shouldn’t be your concern because Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 is tested and certified for safety and ease of use.

Flash Speed

Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 is one of the fastest and most powerful IPL devices on the market. The flash rate measures at 0.6 – 1.2 seconds. Remember, flash speed is high at a lower intensity and low at a higher intensity. If you want continuous glide mode, then keep the flash button pressed.

The compact and lightweight design makes it easy to handle at high speeds. According to Braun, you can do both legs within 5 minutes on low-intensity levels. Moreover, once you get the hang of it, you can do your whole body in half an hour.

Dedicated App

Braun has their own app for their Silk Expert Pro series, named “Braun Silk-Expert Pro”, available on both Apple Store and Google Playstore. This app has all information you need about the product, and how to use it. There are tons of tutorials available on Braun’s Official Website.

Check the official site and learn more about the app and how it can help you! Besides tutorials and settings, this app also helps you stick to your treatment plan and get the best results possible. The app even records the frequency and time of your sessions to help you maintain the device.

User-Experience

You will hear a fan whirring inside once you turn the device on, and you will hear each flash pop. Moreover, the flashes are bright, but they won’t harm your eyes. Therefore, you won’t need any safety goggles. Just use the device in a well-lit room, so the flashes won’t seem intense.

At first, the IPL flashes will feel warm and tingly on your skin. It might worsen on sensitive areas, including thighs, ankles, underarms, etc. Hair is thicker and denser in these areas so it might be a bit uncomfortable initially. Just switch to one of the gentle settings, and you will be fine.

Note: Remember the area you have flashed; you don’t want to miss any hairy bits or overlap areas you have already flashed.

Skin Redness: Skin redness is a common reaction to IPL. Don’t worry about it; it goes out within 24 hours. Still, you can use an ice pack or facecloth to manage the irritation. Cooling water sprays, Aloe Vera Gel, and moisturizers also help.

Also, avoid tight-fitting clothes, bleach creams, perfumes, and exfoliation products on treatment areas. Don’t go to a Sauna or Hot Tub for a week after treatment.

Getting Used to It

Handheld IPL devices need effort, you need to design and commit to a routine. At first, you will struggle to get the hang of the device and how to use it. After some practice, you will start getting comfortable with it.

This depends on the number of startup sessions and how fast you carry out each session. You can carry out controlled tests to see your progress. You will generally need 4-12 weeks of practice to get perfectly smooth skin. Remember, we said 4-12 weeks in general, most users get comfortable with it within 6 weeks.

Also, a whole-body session is completed in 30 minutes. This is when you are used to this device because in the start, you might spend 3-6 hours zapping. Ideally, you should shave before every treatment or in-between sessions. You will notice slower hair growth after 2 sessions, with hair follicles getting soft and light after 3 sessions.

Your skin will start getting hairless after 5 sessions, and in most cases, there is very little hair left after 6th session.

Verdict

Concluding our Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 review, we have to say it’s an impressive hair-removing device. It has everything from intuitive design and controls to powerful IPL flashes and a nearly painless experience. Still, its effectiveness might depend on how you use it, your skin tone, and your hair type.

For some people, a bit might be too expensive, but long-term hair removal solutions never come cheap. As said, these products are tested to last for 20+ years, so it’s a worthy investment.