Braun Series 3 Mens Shaver

I was sent the Braun Series 3 shaver free of charge, in return for an honest review. All opinions are based upon my partners experience.

Pack contents (excluding brush & booklet)

Apart from the items shown above, you also get a small cleaning brush for the shaver and an instruction booklet which I forgot to include in the pic ...sorry!

I have to say that upon opening, my other half was like a kid in a sweet shop! While I was diving in for the instruction booklet, he already had the charger and shaver in his hand and was looking for somewhere to plug it.

Please bear in mind that this product comes with a 2 pin plug, so you will need an adapter before you can use it. Luckily, we already had one otherwise my other half might have just had a strop!

Sleek design with easy grip handle

SensoFoil to give a more efficient, closer shave

The Braun Series 3 is specifically designed to work well on 2-day beards providing a quick and efficient way of removing hair whilst keeping skin comfortable. My partner struggled a little at first catching the hairs down towards his adams apple, but after it's first use, he mastered it and successfully managed to have a clean shave. The MicroComb technology worked well in lifting the hairs ready to shave, ensuring that no hair was missed and an all over clean shaven look was achieved. My other half found this shaver really comfortable to hold and said that it didn't drag or irritate the skin the way some others do. Overall, he was very impressed.

Now, what makes the Braun Series 3 even more unique, is that it comes with its own cleaning station saving you the hassle of having to make sure everything is tip top and ready for its next use - something my other half thought was a great idea! Apart from cleaning your shaver, this also provides lubrication so there's no need for anything extra.

Cleaning solution

Empty compartment where cleaning solution goes

Cleaning solution in cleaning station

Remove the lid from the cleaning solution tub and place it inside the bottom of the cleaning station as per pics above. Once it's in place, click the cleaning station down until it locks in place, plug in the adapter then place the shaver in the compartment at the top. Press down the button to activate then sit back in amazement and wait. Here's a short video to show the cleaning station in operation ....

Once the cleaning process is finished, simply remove the shaver from the station, make sure it's thoroughly dried and it's now ready for use. My other half did comment on the fresh 'orangey' smell coming from it during the first use after cleaning - something which really impressed him! 

Overall, my partner highly recommends this shaver for a close shave without irritation. The self cleaning makes this all the more appealing and it's excellent value for money.

Braun Silk-épil 7 Week 10

Well it's been a few weeks now since I updated you on my use of the Braun Silk-epil 7 which was supplied to me as a Bzzagent for review, so here it is, my 10 week review!!
Despite my best attempts, I haven't yet reached a stage where i'm comfortable waiting 2 weeks before each epilation....more like a week and a half! It's not that the hairs are desperately noticable, but with the weather we've been enjoying lately, my pins are out a little more often than normal and I like to know they're 'fuzz free'.
I can hand on heart say that there has been a huge improvement in the hair re-growth on my legs, it's not only slower, but it's an awful lot finer than normal. Roughly 2 days after using a normal razor, my partner would complain that my legs were 'stubbly' and 'prickly'.....one way to keep 'em at arms' length.....but now, he barely even notices when they're starting to grow back in.

A small word of warning, as you can see, there is a dial on the front of the epilator with 2 settings. You have 'I' which is 'extra gentle' and 'II' which is 'extra efficient'. I strongly recommend that you begin with 'I' and stick with it for the first few times of use as setting 'II' seems to work a little quicker and you feel it more!

It's a little difficult to see on the pic above but there are 40 little tweezers all merrily plucking away as you glide the epilator over your skin (pic shown is of epilation head only and this should not be used without a cap). I've now used my epilator around 7 times and theres still enough life in the smoothing cap for a few more uses, so it's very good value for money.

If you're looking for a hair removal system which is easy to use, provides lasting results, eliminates the black dots on legs where the hair begins to grow back, leaves hairs finer and less noticable AND can be used wet or dry, then this is most certainly the epilator for you. There's nothing complicated about it, it comes apart easily, is cleaned easily, doesn't take long to charge and goes for a full 30 minutes before needing a boost....if I can manage it, anyone can!!

There's no looking back for me now, I absolutely love it.....but just because I do, doesn't necesseraly mean that you will too so bear that in mind when you read my review....different strokes for different folks and all that!

Braun Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator Week 3

Well hello you lovely lot! Another week has just flown by and it's that time already......week 3 of my epilation! Sorry this post is a little later than normal but I had a pretty hectic weekend (i'll probably blog about it later)!
I did my epilation on Wednesday and, like last week,  I took my music in the bathroom with me. I have to say that the whole process is becoming much easier, especially since I now know what to expect. Same routine....soak in the bath for a few minutes, apply the Gillette gel then away I go. This time however, the pain was only slight and I actually quite enjoyed the whole experience....it was pamper time for me!
After epilation, I applied my Palmers Coconut moisturiser which soothed my legs and the little red pimples which normally appear were much less than prominent.
Before I started using the epilator I shaved my legs every 2 days. Since using it, i've only been epilating once a week (as instructed) and I have to say, the hair growth seems to be slowing....HOORAY!!
So far, so good then. I can't express how impressed I am with this and i'm already not sure whether I could go back to shaving!
It is recommended to epilate weekly for the first 3-4 weeks, I personally may continue for about 5-6 weeks before doing less often but everyone's different so go by your own instincts.
Okay, thats it for another week, although the next post may seem to come quite quickly  as it's only 2 days till I need to use it again! Please keep a lookout and thanks for continuing to read.

I received the Braun Silk-epil Dual Epilator for review as part of a BzzCampaign and this post is based on my own thoughts and opinions but remeber, not everyone's the same, your own may differ!

Braun Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator Week 2

As you know, i've been using the Braun Silk-epil Dual Epilator as part of my BzzCampaign, and on Wednesday, it was time to use it for it's second outing.

Since I found the first time slightly uncomfortable, this time I decided to take my mp3 player in the bathroom and listen to some music in the hope that a few of my fave tunes would relax me a little. For me, this worked a treat. I bopped a little whilst applying the Gillette shave gel, picked up the epilator and began.
This time, there was alot less pain, although I wouldn't say it was 'painless'. With the epilator not only plucking out the hairs but also shaving away the leftovers, you're left with nothing but a nice smooth finish. Personally, I applied Palmer's Coconut Cream after epilation to help soothe and moisturise my legs....it cooled and relieved them in no time!
It's now Sunday and i've noticed that the hairs, although visible, seem much fairer in colour and are less coarse than they usually are after shaving.

So far, so good then! As it's recommended that you epilate weekly for 4 weeks to begin with, I still have 2 weeks left so look out for the next update!!

Braun Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator

It's no secret that I absolutely LOVE trying out new products and sharing my findings with you on here...good or bad, so I was thrilled when I was asked to review the new Braun Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator as part of a BzzCampaign. As a BzzAgent, I am sometimes lucky enough to receive samples of products from them in return for honest reviews and helping spread the word. On this occasion, I have been asked to try the Braun epilator which I am absolutely thrilled about as i've always wanted to have a go at epilation but funding (or lack of) has always prevented me.
Okay, here's what I received....

Also included were 3 spare blade heads and 3 spare smoothing caps which I forgot to include in the pic - Oops!! As you can see, I received the epilator and a tin of Gillette Satin Care Shave Gel for use in the bath or shower.

Included in the box were the epilator (left), a charging stand (top middle), a cap for sensitive areas (2nd top middle), an epilation cap (2nd bottom middle), a cleaning brush (bottom middle) and a charger (right).
The first thing you may notice is the plug...it only has 2 prongs unlike our standard UK sockets which have 3! I ran around in panic looking for and adapter and luckily my other half has one for his razor so I erm...borrowed it!
Okay, now for a bit of info. The Braun Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator is so versatile it can be used wet or dry, it has 40 tweezers all working away removing hairs as small as 0.5mm from the root...impressed yet? I know I was! The epilator itself comes with Gillette Venus Technology, so the 2 combined give you fantastic results and a smoothness that lasts. The head on the epilator pivots so it glides with ease over the contours of your skin and doesn't drag it.
Well. i'm what you could call an 'epilation virgin' my usual method of hair removal being shaving. A few days after my epilator arrived, I noticed that the hairs on my legs were pretty much ready for the chop.....no time like the present I thought! Being a bit of a softy, I decided to run myself a nice hot bath and use the epilator in there with the shaving gel....wise move in hindsight. It is suggested that you relax for around 5 minutes to help get the hairs standing up...I didn't even realise the hairs did that until I checked lol Anyway, this was it, i'd had the epilator charging for about an hour and it was ready, but was I?
Of course I was! I lathered up my leg and picked up the epilator...with slight hesitation, I turned it on. Blimey, it was a little louder than expected and had a small light which glowed on the front, perfect so you can see exactly what you're doing. I started from the bottom of my leg working my way up.....slowly. I won't say that it didn't hurt because it certainly did. I can honestly say that I could feel each hair being plucked from my leg.....but that meant it worked!! Once i'd finished the first leg, I took a small break before doing the second and yes, it still hurt. Despite the pain, which could be due to the fact that it was my first time epilating ever, I was really pleased with the results. My legs were left feeling silky smooth and once I applied some moisturiser, the discomfort vanished. It is advised that you epilate at night time as tiny red dots appear on the skin where the hairs have been pulled from, but they disappear quickly enough.
All in all i'm impressed so far. It's recommended that I use it once a week for the next 4 weeks the reduce use after that, so I will do just that! Stay tuned for my next update!