BEAUTY BUFF
Want long-lasting, salon-smooth skin without leaving the house? Braun’s new devices make it easy, says blogger Gabrielle Wears Denim
SLEEK AS SILK
The only thing better than professional salon results? Getting them in the comfort of your own home. “I wanted to try something that was easy,” says Gabrielle. “I liked the idea that epilating removes the hair by the root, but without all the mess of waxing.” With the Braun Silk-épil 9 SkinSpa, you can exfoliate, epilate, shave, trim and massage; different attachments will leave your skin hair-free and silky smooth. And, as Gabrielle says, “You can use it wet or dry – it’s so convenient.”
FAST RESULTS
The Braun Silk-épil 9 captures hairs as short as 0.5mm, giving you instantly smooth skin for up to four weeks. Want even longer-lasting smoothness? Then try Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL. Use the “gliding mode” to trigger more flashes for larger areas, or the “stamp mode” for precise treatments in smaller or sensitive areas (bikini line and upper lip, we’re looking at you).
BIKINI BEAUTY
Had enough of sticky wax strips? The Braun Bikini Styler, or Braun Silk-épil with shaver attachment, are both perfect for keeping your bikini line in check. For the braver, use the epilator head with the massage rollers. It will remove even the shortest hairs, which wax can’t catch, for up to four weeks of salon-smooth skin – so you’ll never have to wait for your body hair to grow long enough for a waxing appointment again.
FACE FACTS
Want to remove pesky hairs on your chin, upper lip or forehead and keep your brows in check? With the Braun FaceSpa Pro, it’s easy. On these delicate areas, precision is key and this device lets you handle it like a mascara wand for absolute control. With 200 plucking motions per second it’s more thorough and much faster than a manual tweezer.
WHY IT WORKS
Braun Silk-épil 9 SkinSpa makes hair removal simple – use it to exfoliate, epilate, shave and trim. With its compact design, it’s perfect for popping into your overnight bag or suitcase, too. For more permanent hair removal, the Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treats both legs in just five minutes, and it’s clinically proven and safe to use on your face, too. It automatically adjusts to any skin tone and it’s the fastest, safest, most efficient* IPL technology.
LAST-MINUTE DATE That Bumble match has finally got back to you and wants to meet tonight – result! But the salon’s closed and your legs are seriously hairy. No problem when you have a cordless, 100% waterproof epilator. Whether you’re having a quick shower (before dashing out to meet your future spouse) or an indulgent bath, the warm water will soothe your skin, making epilation even gentler. GETTING-READY GOALS
We all know that looking effortlessly gorgeous isn’t exactly effortless and requires a little forward-planning. Here’s how to swap the rough for the smooth like a pro… Firstly, timing is everything. Epilate the night before you bust out your look-at-my-silky-legs little black dress or date outfit. This gives 24 hours for any irritation to reduce. Evenings are the best time for an epilation rendezvous – you’re more relaxed and any minor bumps will be gone by the morning. When you wake up, take a warm shower, relax and exfoliate your skin to avoid those dreaded ingrown hairs. Baby-soft skin for the permanently time-poor: now possible.