★ Great choiceBraun Silk-épil 9 Flex
- Flexible head for curves
- Wet and dry cordless use
- Catches very short hair
- Epilating still hurts at first
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Updated 10 Oct 2026
Is the Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex worth it?
Yes — if you want a proper epilator.
This is the one to buy if you want hair removed now, not gradually reduced over months. The flexible head helps on knees, ankles and underarms, and wet use makes the first few sessions easier.
★ Great choiceGet it if…
- You want hair gone today.
- You have light, grey or red hair that IPL may not work on.
- You want one device for legs, underarms and bikini line.
Skip it if…
- You want the lowest pain option.
- You want long-term reduction rather than repeated epilation.
- You only need a cheap beginner epilator.
Things to know before you buy
- 01
The first sessions are the most uncomfortable.
- 02
You need to exfoliate and clean the head to reduce ingrown hairs.
The 9 Flex is Braun's most convincing classic epilator because the head bends around awkward areas and the wet-and-dry design makes regular use easier. It is expensive for an epilator, so beginners on a budget should look at the Philips.
Not quite right? Get this instead
Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL
Long-term hair reduction if your skin and hair tone are suitable for IPL.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Good Housekeeping, ELLE, Which?, Philips Lumea 9900, Braun Pro 5, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 10 Oct 2026How we decide