Customer Ratings & Reviews

Growing up, I was always considered "the hairy" one out of my group of friends. It never bothered me much, but as a lifeguard, it was hard to avoid the jokes. "Are you wearing sweatpants in the water?" or "Is it a full moon?" Harmless right? But subconsciously, even as a forty-year-old man, I have realized that I have "groomed" since high school. So many minutes have been spent trimming or shaving in areas I knew would be exposed at work. If you can relate to me, you know keeping up every few weeks is annoying. That's where the Braun IPL PRO 7 comes in - it allows me to get those areas where I want to shave consistently so I can go longer without worrying about it. I've never been to a professional, but my wife has explained how expensive it can be. I bet. Any service you need consistently is as costly as ever. These "at home" alternatives have become a much-desired solution. For $500, you get a proven solution from a brand that has excelled in grooming. Braun has been at it for a while now. The German company was founded in 1921! They engineer some great products. I have a few trimmers from them that have lasted longer than they have any right to. That's what we all want - quality and longevity. The IPL PRO 7 is built well. It has some heft to it, which I like because it feels built to last. Sometimes, the price of these devices doesn't match the product, but it does in this case. You get the Skin I ·expert IPL, charger, a Standard Cap, Wide Cape, Precision Cap, a Venus Razor, and a Storage Case to keep it all in. The case is excellent, too - you can tell it isn't an afterthought. They know that storing these devices must be accessible, and the case will keep everything together well. My wife and I have used it several times and can see where the areas we've worked on are getting easier to remove hair. The manual explains that results can be seen within three weeks of use. I wanted to wait until then to review this device. And it works well. I have some course hair, too, which I assumed would be difficult to get rid of, but I was surprised by how great of a job it does. If you have many tattoos, using this device will hurt your skin a bit. For example, if you have a sleeve and want to eliminate your arm hair, you'll have a bad time. It is listed in the manual as a warning, but I wish customers would be able to know that before purchasing. In my case, I have a few tattoos here and there, so it doesn't bother me too much. I have a script written on my arm that I noticed felt more sensitive than skin that wasn't tattooed. The "SMART SYSTEM" is interesting because it claims to learn with A.I. to adapt to your unique skin type. I'm not sure how to test this officially, but my wife and I have different skin types, and this thing works for both of us - so there must be some credence to the feature's ability. You may be intimidated by using it, but a built-in skin protector and UV filter adapt to skin tones. There shouldn't be too much of a "burning sensation," if any. It's gentle on the skin - even those sensitive areas like the neck. I have used it on my neck, where using razors can cause uncomfortable razor burns. I think the PRO 7 is something to consider if you're constantly maintaining your body hair. It works virtually everywhere you want it to work. And for $500, the value is there when considering that it's two or three sessions (maybe even less) at a professional.

I’ve been using the Braun IPL Pro 7 for about two weeks now, focusing mainly on the back of my neck and upper arms, and I thought I’d share my initial impressions. While it’s still too early to expect significant results, I’ve already started forming some opinions about the experience. To start with, the device itself feels well-designed and solid, which gave me confidence right away. Since I’m treating areas like the back of my neck, it did take some practice to find the right angles, but after a couple of tries, I got the hang of it. The upper arms are a lot easier to manage, so I’ve had no issues there. I really like that it has adjustable intensity levels, especially since the skin on the neck is more sensitive. I’ve been using a lower setting there and a higher one on my arms. In terms of comfort, I was expecting some discomfort, but it’s been relatively painless so far. There’s a slight warmth, and at higher intensity settings, there’s a mild stinging sensation, especially on the neck. However, it’s brief and totally manageable. On my upper arms, it just feels warm with no real discomfort. As for how long the treatments take, that seems to vary depending on the individual and their level of experience. At first, I found it a bit time-consuming, especially when trying to cover the back of my neck. It can take a little longer until you get used to it, but as I’ve gotten more familiar with the process, it’s been quicker. Right now, it takes me around 10 minutes for my upper arms and maybe 15 minutes for my neck. So in total, I spend about 25 minutes per session. I imagine as I get more efficient, I might be able to shave a few minutes off of that. For results, it’s still too soon to see anything dramatic, but I have noticed that the hair on my upper arms seems to be growing back a little slower. It’s not a huge difference yet, but it’s promising. I know the real results will take several more weeks of consistent use, so I’m trying to be patient and stick with it. One thing that has been a bit of a challenge is covering the back of my neck evenly. There are 3 different treatment window sizes you can swap out, but you still have to be careful to make sure I’m not missing any spots in areas like that. The upper arms are easier to treat, and I can move through that area a lot faster, but the neck requires a bit more precision and patience. Something else worth mentioning is the app. While my first thought was "why does this have an app" or "there's literally an app for everything", it's actually really useful. I recommend getting it, if for nothing else, because it allows you to add "sessions" and keeps track of when you have done them and you can setup reminders for when you can do your next one. This is very useful. Overall, I’m happy with my experience so far, even though I’m still in the early stages. I haven’t seen any major changes yet, but I do feel like there’s potential based on the slight improvements I’ve noticed with hair growth on my upper arms. The key seems to be consistency and patience, and I’m hopeful that sticking to the schedule will bring better results in the coming weeks. If you’re considering using the Braun IPL Pro 7 for areas you hate having to deal with so often, I think it's going to be worth the investment. Once you get the technique down, it’s pretty straightforward, but there’s definitely a bit of a learning curve, especially for trickier areas. I’ll update my review once I’ve used it longer, but so far, I’m feeling optimistic!

Even though I’ve only completed a couple treatments with the Braun IPL Pro 7, I can honestly say that I have already noticed an appreciable reduction in overall hair growth in treated areas, with absolutely zero discomfort or irritation thanks to the advanced technology that automatically adjusts treatment intensity based on skin tone and hair density. The Braun IPL Pro 7 comes with three treatment heads designed to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of each treatment and the included travel case ensures the device is protected and easily stored between treatments. The overall build is well designed, ergonomic, and durable. It has an estimated lifespan of over 400,000 pulses, which according to Braun should last 6 years when used per their guidelines. The Braun Skin I-expert app wirelessly connects to the device, providing step-by-step guidance for the duration of your treatment. The app also utilizes responsive intelligence to monitor and personalize your treatment plan according to your individual skin and hair type and condition. It also provides suggestions to improve your technique help you achieve the absolute best results from your treatments. Overall I would recommend the Braun IPL Pro 7 seeking a convenient long-term hair removal solution at home.

My wife has PCOS, so she has issues with dark facial hair that makes her uncomfortable and self-esteem issues. I saw this as a great way to help her control an issue that's plagued her for years. Me, I just have a few unsightly neck hairs needing control. My wife has done two treatments in the required timeframe for the review, and has had great success with it. Usually she has to do hair removal 3 or 4 times a week. On treatment 2, she's only had to do light touch-up removal. Hopefully by week 12, she'll only have to do a treatment once a month like some of the testimonials have stated. She's absolutely in love with the device. Gave her a good zap up front, but she got used to it and subsequent zaps weren't as bad for her. As for my neck hair and personal experience, it was mostly the same. Shaved the back of my neck, then a few zaps where I didn't want hair growth. Even in two treatments, the regrowth has been slower. It's a good chunk of change, but far cheaper than a clinic's laser removal. For my wife, if it continues to show promise as it has, this will be a godsend.

I am guessing that most users of the Braun IPL Pro 7 hair remover are women, but I’m a guy, so my experience might be a bit different. First of all, like almost all IPL hair removers, this Braun device only works on people with light to medium skin tone and dark brown or black hair. I have very dark brown hair and a medium skin tone, except for areas that get tan when I spend time in the sun. In this case, that’s not a problem because as my use of this IPL hair removal is on skin that doesn’t see the sun, so it’s very light. Just to clarify, I chose this to use as an alternative to a razor for “manscaping” my pubic area. Out of the box, the Braun IPL Pro 7 looks and feels nice. Like every other Braun product I’ve owned, it has a high-quality, well-made feel to it. I like that it comes with three different lens sizes that are easy to swap out as needed. Operation is simple – plug it in, press either button to turn it on, and then press the main button to activate is once it’s in contact with skin. As a safety, it has sensors and won’t activate the pulse light unless it’s in contact with skin. This means you can also use it in “tap” mode where you hold the button down continuously and then just lift on and off the skin. This “tapping” can be easier for working in tighter areas where it's not as easy to swipe it across the skin. The pulse light is very bright and can be seen around the edges of the lens even when pressed firmly against the skin. The instruction manual notes that it is not dangerous but does recommend looking away to avoid any discomfort from the bright light. Speaking of the manual, it is very well-written and user-friendly. I appreciate having a printed manual instead of having to download an electronic copy. The storage case has a nice flap on top for keeping the manual handy, although once you use the Braun IPL Pro 7 a time or two, you probably won’t need it. So does it work? Well, maybe. I have been using the Braun IPL Pro 7 nearly daily for about two weeks. I spend about 10 minutes using it, probably producing around 200 “flashes”. It has not totally killed all the hair I have treated with it, but it does seem that it might be slowing the growth or at least thinning the hair. I am still using a razor to shave daily, plus you must be clean-shaven before using the Braun IPL Pro 7. I would imagine that it can take a while to kill all hair follicles, so I will continue to use it. One other minor issue is the discomfort involved in using this device. It will cause a very hot, burning sensation at the point where it contacts skin. It’s short-lived, but as you drag it back and forth over the same area, it can make the skin very sensitive. It can also leave skin a bit red and irritate, but it goes away quickly and using a soothing lotion afterwards can help, too. There is a button to adjust intensity and lowering it can reduce discomfort, but also means less power output which requires more treatment. Overall, the Braun IPL Pro 7 is a quality appliance and easy to use. I am optimistic that with enough usage, it will inhibit hair growth as advertised.

There are reasons the instructions tell you not to use on very dark skin and TATTOOS!! I’m a Laser Safety Officer and Laser Technician and Senior Tattoo Removal Tech. You CAN get darker skin types (look up Fitzpatrick skin typing system) AND tattoos treated by a professional- the reason is because it is a different type/color of light for each type of laser crystal. Also dont even try this like the person above did on a tattoo- some tattoo inks are low quality and may contain METALS in them and thus will spark/burn/fry your skin. You will not know whether your ink has metal in it until you hit it with a laser and burn the tar out of your skin. Hope i covered eveything I came to say. Good luck!