Meet the Skin i-experta Braun laser hair removal device that we’ve been testing since January 2024. Given our long-term positive experience using this tool, we knew it was the clear winner of our best overall distinction.
For starters, most laser hair removal devices have about 200,000 flashes or the equivalent of 780 at-home treatments, Dr. Nazarian previously told us in our guide to the best facial hair removal devices. This IPL device has double that, aka 1,560 treatments, meaning the investment will last for several years even with consistent use. Each hair removal sesh will only cost you $0.32, which is a third of the price of a wet n wild eyeliner.
Next, it’s our only recommended device that connects to a compatible smartphone app via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology to tailor your treatment to your needs. Wohlner was impressed with how well the intuitive app assessed her skin tone and hair color for compatibility.
She admits that she never used interchangeable heads before because they were intimidating. However, Braun solved that problem because the app told her what head to use for different parts of her body. The software even analyzes how much coverage Wohlner needs to ensure she doesn’t miss any spots. Lastly, the app has a built-in calendar, so she’ll always remember when she’s due for some zaps—something Wohlner admits can be hard to keep track of, but is key for results.
Like other Braun laser hair removal devices we’ve tried, this one comes in a sturdy carrying case that keeps everything neatly organized under your vanity, or wherever you choose to store it. The unit doesn’t call out any specific cooling technology, but Wohlner said her experience was largely pain-free. “I felt a little zippiness here and there, but nothing I could actually describe as painful—more like a super quick, tiny pinch,” she says.
As for the results, they were solid. Wohlner typically shaves her self-described super coarse hair daily until she started using this device. She was impressed that she didn’t need to shave her underarms for weeks after her first treatment. “After three more sessions, I saw a pretty major payoff,” says Wohlner. “There are definitely a few hairs still popping through, but they’ve grown back so slowly.”
Overall, this device is pricey, but for someone serious about tackling the hair on their body—whether armpits, legs, Brazilian, and beyond—it’s worth every penny, especially if you feel like you could use a little help through the process.
Truly the only thing we don’t enjoy about this device is the price tag. However, it has 400,000 flashes—double the average of our other favorite devices—which means this Braun can easily last you 30 years. Genius!
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