New Product Braun Silk Expert Pro5 IPL Glow Edition

The scoop

If you’ve been curious about at-home IPL hair removal, the Braun Silk Expert Pro5 IPL Glow Edition at Costco might be your entry point. But let’s talk about what really matters: how many sessions you’ll need before seeing results.

This is Braun’s professional-grade IPL device designed for long-term hair reduction. The Glow Edition comes with the main device plus special attachments, and it uses intense pulsed light technology to target hair follicles at the root. Braun claims you’ll see visible results in as little as four weeks with consistent use.

Here’s the real deal on sessions: Braun recommends using this device once a week for the first 4-12 weeks, depending on your hair type and the area you’re treating. After that initial phase, you’ll move to monthly touch-up sessions to maintain results. So you’re looking at roughly 12-16 sessions in the first few months, then maintenance thereafter.

The SensoAdapt technology automatically adjusts the light intensity to your skin tone, which is pretty handy. One downside? This won’t work on very light blonde, red, or gray hair since IPL targets the pigment in hair follicles. Also, be prepared for a time commitment – consistency is absolutely critical for results.

Bottom Line: If you’re committed to the 12+ week initial treatment schedule and have the right hair color for IPL, this is a solid investment compared to professional laser treatments. Just know it’s a marathon, not a sprint – patience and consistency are everything here.