Low Waste Personal Care: Review Braun Silk-epil 3-3270 Epilator

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So when it comes to things like leg hair, armpit hair, and the like.. If you choose to remove it your main options are shaving and waxing. Each has it's pros and cons. You can save a lot of money by waxing at home as the cost for the initial set up can be less than 1 visit to a professional (you will need: wax warmer, wax, muslin cloth, wooden spatulas or just get this all-in-one starter kit for $40) It's not for the faint of heart though, as it does hurt. Once you get the technique down, though, you'll be fine! The other option is shaving. Of course you can get an electric razor, normal razors with replaceable heads, or the true zero waste option would be a stainless steel 'safety' razor. You could also try an epilator... 

What is an epilator?

An epilator is an electronic hair removal tool that basically has little tweezers built in automatically pluck out hairs as you roll the device over your skin. It looks much like an electric razor, only a tiny bit scarier. to be honest. 

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FAQ about Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 Epilator Review

• Is it battery operated? No. It has a cord.
• Can this be used wet? No. It has a cord. (read: do not bring plugged in electronics into the shower if you don't like electrocution)  :) 
• Can it be used on the face? Sure. 
• Can it be used without the cord? No. It only works while plugged in.
• Is it painless? No. You will definitely know it's working.. 
• Will hair eventually stop growing? YMMV. It often will come in more fine at the very least. 
• How much does it cost? around $30 on Amazon

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Testing the Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 Epilator Review

Legs:

I purposely skipped shaving for a few days before testing this. 
It definitely stings/pinches. But I actually didn't find it to be so  bad. Power through the initial sensation and you will be fine. Even in the first setting you get used to how it feels and it doesn't really hurt that much. Especially if you have done waxing before.  The most important detail is to hold the skin as taut as you can. it makes it easier to grab and pluck out the hairs = faster process = less overall discomfort. 

Here are some unflattering before and after pictures: 

Before using Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 | Trip Don't Fall Travel & Lifestyle Blog

Leg 1 Immediately after using Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 | Trip Don't Fall Travel & Lifestyle Blog

Leg 1 much more redness about 20 minutes after using Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 | Trip Don't Fall Travel & Lifestyle Blog

Leg 2 much more redness about 20 minutes after using Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 | Trip Don't Fall Travel & Lifestyle Blog

Leg 2 about 5 Hours later most redness went away, still some remaining after first time using Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 | Trip Don't Fall Travel & Lifestyle Blog

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Testing the Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 Epilator Review

Armpits:

The armpits I find to be the most challenging and uncomfortable area to handle. It's mainly because it is very difficult to hold the skin taut when you're doing this on yourself. These hairs can also tend to be quite coarse. I found that I actually drew blood in this area after using the epilator. This sounds horrifying, but is actually potentially a good thing. An aesthetician once told me that when waxing if you see little blood dots on the muslin cloth that means that the hair really got out of the follicle totally (or something like that) I have no idea if that's true, but it sounded good to me and I believed it ever since. So hopefully that is still accurate!  After finishing the armpits, my armpits burned. They were on fire. Seriously on fire.

Here are some more unflattering photos:

Grainy photo of armpit before using Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 | Trip Don't Fall Travel & Lifestyle Blog

Grainy photo of armpit immediately after using Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 - very red and it HURTS! | Trip Don't Fall Travel & Lifestyle Blog

Grainy photo of armpit about 5 hours after using Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 - still sore! but redness has decreased | Trip Don't Fall Travel & Lifestyle Blog

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​Testing the Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 Epilator Review

Face:

I always find the upper lip difficult to wax and I think it's a combination of difficulty holding the skin taut and it being a sensitive area. I found it challenging at first to use the epilator on such a narrow area and get the skin taut. At the end, I found it less uncomfortable overall compared to waxing. It also worked a breeze on the little straggler hairs that show up embarrassingly on the chin sometimes. 

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Overall First Impressions of the Braun Silk -Epil 3-3270 Epilator & Tips

1. I am really excited I purchased the Braun silk-epil 3-3270 epilator. I found it overall easy to use. If you have any level of pain tolerance or have grown accustomed to waxing you will do just fine with this product!
   
   
   
   
2. The cord is a little bit annoying, but long enough that it is acceptable. It's nice to not have to replace batteries though.
   
   
   
   
3. You need to clean the various heads off to get all the little hairs out. There is a tiny brush included which is partially helpful and partially annoying by design. (see photos) 
   
   
   
   
4. You need to do this somewhere that is easy to clean up. Some hair will be on the epilator but much hair will be on the counter, sink, floor.. wherever you do this over. Some epilate over a towel so everything can be scooped up easily. If over carpet, a quick pass of the vacuum will do.
   
   
   
   
5. Be sure to hold the skin as taut as you can. How many times have I written taut in this post? It's a peculiar word and I am not sure if I like it, but to be honest it perfectly describes the action so... yeah. Taut. 
   
   
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6. A lower waste option than disposable razors and will save your wallet too. Buying it once for $30 instead of buying replacement razors every month... this could be a huge savings depending on how frequently you replace your blades!

Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 Tweezer Head and Cleaning Brush | Trip Don't Fall Travel & Lifestyle Blog (TDF)

Give consideration to where you epilate as it requires cleanup! | Trip Don't Fall Travel & Lifestyle Blog (TDF)

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The Braun Silk-Epil 3-3270 epilator is a great low waste option for hair maintenance? personal care? hair care? Ugh. Words.

It's not zero waste, of course, as it is made of plastic and I'm not sure about the recyclable status of it. :( 
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I still think it's an improvement over disposable razors. Even the ones that you replace the blades and keep the handle for a long time. For as long as this epilator will last, it will create less waste than those razors for sure. I like it over an electric razor, too, because it has the potential to minimize future hair growth! If the hair comes back thinner and you skipped epilating, it would be less noticeable than the coarse, pricey aftermath of using a razor. 

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