Philips BRE245/00 Corded Compact Epilator (2 in 1 - shaver and epilator) for gentle hair removal at home

I decided to order this epilator, seeing the current pandameic situation, which has caused the salons to remain shut. I did alot of research, saw a lot of tutorials on how to use it, read alot of reviews of this product on amazon. There were some negative reviews as well due to which I was doubting the product and second guessing to order it or no. But reading alot of positive feedbacks as well, I decided to go ahead & purchase it. I am soo glad that I took the right decision and purchased this epilator. Worth the amount spent on it & loved the results which I got after using it as well :) I have a very sensitive skin, but using this epilator didn't cause any sort of major skin issue. I tested the epilator on a small patch of my hand and it's been 3 days since I did the epilation, that much patch feels like I have waxed it. Results same as the salon. The trimmer comb & shaving attachment is just wow. The length of my hair has grown quite alot on my hands & legs, so first I trimmed the hair length & the attachments worked so smoothly and how the comb made the trimming process so easy. I was scared about using the shaver but with the comb attachment, it was really easy to use. After trimming, I followed the pre epilation process properly which was, wetting my hand under mildly but bearable hot water, exfoliating and then finally epilating. The process of epilating was soo smooth, not at all painfull because the length of my hair was short, yes a pricky feeling I did experience asthe hair was getting pulled, which is obvious, but it was bearable. so much better than the painful salon experience. Afer the epilation was done, that much patch did become a little red, which used to happen even after waxing, so it's normal. I immediately applied fresh aloe vera gel followed by lacto calamine lotion on the epilated part for coolness, soothness & to calm the skin down. So after the usage of it my verdict is, worth the investment, best product ever invented and best to purchase. No more painfull waxing experience. This is a lifetime relief for me and a very practical option compared to waxing. PROS : 1) Economical & cost effective one time investement for life time amazing results2) Hair as short as 0.5 mm can be epilated, which cannot happen in waxing.3) No more waiting for hair to grow a certain lenght like for waxing, as I mentioned above, shortest length of hair can be epilated. The main & best reason to purchase it4) Can be done anytime of the day5) Can be carried along as well. So when travelling or on a holiday, can do epilation then also. So can be done anywhere as well6) The epilator head is washable as well, so cleaning made even more betterCONS :1)Machine makes noise2)Epilation process is time consuming. For those who need to trim first & then epilate, more time consuming for them, for those who can skip the trimming step & straight epilate, a little less time consuming but still, takes a little time3)Hair gets epilated in really small numbers compared to waxing where in one shot, 1/2 the arm gets waxedMy final verdict : Doesn't matter what the CONS are, they not only outnumber but outbeat the PROS in every way. It's worth it in every way. And the main reason due to which I purchased the epilator is that hair can be epilated as short as 0.5 mm. SHORT HAIR CAN BE EPILATED, this feature makes it every worth buying the product. Now no more painful salon waxing for me. No more waiting for hair to grow a certain length. The epilator has fulfilled all my grooming needs and has made my grooming experience easy, smooth & flexible, My personal experience, very happy & satisfiedNOTE:To ensure a smooth & satisfing epilation, please do the pre epilation & post epilation process properly

This is a very good solution if you don’t want to go parlour every 15 days. In hands it is very painful so if your using it in hands make sure to tighten your skin and it can leave bumps. In legs its easy to use no much pain but it must be short hairs not very long otherwise very painful. After few use you will get used to it. You can use this every week if your hairs grow really fast. Don’t use it on face it’s not for your face use only on body parts.

So it has been a year since I have ordered this and used this. I would recommend that you buy it. In my case, my hair has been growing thicker over the years and waxing does not always remove the hair completely. I have been visiting parlours for 10 years now but my underarm growth is still thick and every time at the parlour I am asked if I use razor. The result with this is far better than any waxing in my experience. Plus, it is at my convenience, don't have to leave the house for parlour visits and easy. Best for lock-down. I do hope this lasts me at least 3 years to be give economic returns compared to waxingPROSa) Easy to use and cleanb) No hassle of shaving cream or waxing kit. And cleaning after is so much easier. So much more easier than waxing, and I cannot emphasise on that enough. Especially if you wax your legs, hoohah and everything else yourself.c) Leaves soft smooth skin. Love the silky finish on this skind) Hair does take a while to grow back. In my case, even longer than waxing.e) Hair grows back softerf) Long cord to give you freedom in case the power socket is far awayg) ConvenienceCONS:a) Epilating takes time. I spend about an hour on legs. You have to cover the same area multiple times.b) More painful at times than waxing because it covers the area more slowly while waxing rips out the hair at oncec) NOT MEANT FOR FACE. CANNOT BE USED ON FACEd) May not remove all hair from the roots. May take years to get there.NOTE: In case of floppy, lose or layers of skin you would want to hold the skin tight to avoid having skin getting rolled into the epilator - very painful and bad for the machine. Hold the skin taut and the roll it over

Very good product

Product is nice and easy to use only price is little bit high

This epilator falls far short of expectations and is a disappointment for anyone looking for a reliable hair removal solution. Despite claiming to remove hair from the roots, I found that hair begins to grow back within a day or two, much like it does with a standard razor. This is despite doing recommended practice of exfoliation before epilation. Not only is this regrowth rapid, but the hair also appears to be thicker, which is precisely the issue one tries to avoid by choosing an epilator over traditional shaving.Another major downside is that this product seems to cause ingrown hairs, something I never experienced with other hair removal methods. After every use, I notice fine, stubborn stubble that doesn’t quite disappear and, instead, leads to a rough texture on the skin. The result is both unattractive and uncomfortable.Overall, this epilator is neither effective nor worth the price, especially compared to much cheaper razors that achieve similar results. I would not recommend this product and would definitely not repurchase.