Customer Reviews

Conair HB5R Hair Removal System

5 star:		(20)
4 star:		(16)
3 star:		(12)
2 star:		(7)
1 star:		(14)

 

 

I've been using this product for years on my facial hair. I inherited too much facial and body hair. I couldn't figure out how to tame it down in my 40's. I was growing a beard and would shave and had to stop using deploritory creams because of skin burn.

A sympathetic friend bought me this tool on an after Christmas sale, and this device has worked to slowly deplete my facial hair. Although, I have to make certain not to rub to hard on my skin, this product does not hurt or burn or feel uncomfortable on dry skin. In a few minutes of using the product every day - my beard is totally gone and is slowly disapearing. I would never quit using it. I own six of them now, since I found it at a remarkably low price.

I only have to change the wheel once every year and 1/2.

Worth the money if you have too much facial or body hair. Works great on hands and arms too

dlo

I have extremely sensitive skin and shaving/waxing just kills my legs no matter what shaving cream, razors, or waxes the spa use. This hair removal system is AWESOME! That's all I can say. It left my skin extremely smooth and removed all the hair on my legs with great ease! NO bumps, NO pain, just smooth hair free legs. I'm definitely going to continue to use this product. I have even told me friends about it who are now going to buy one. I was skeptical at first but this product amazed me! Even my boyfriend was amazed! I did both of my legs, upper and lower in about half an hour. I barely used any pressure when applying it to my legs. The key is DON'T press it hard - just glide it along your skin and it will work. I also used it on my arms and bikini area and it worked wonderfully! Like I said, this product is definitely worth keeping! Just make sure to read the instructions and do not apply too much pressure or else it won't work at all and you'll be left with rough bumpy irritated skin.

Throw the shave cream and razor away. This is the best for hair removal. A light touch to the skin and it removes hair leaving your skin nice and smooth. It works as an exfoliator as well. My legs are always dry and cracked but this machine removed old skin and I have no more cracks on my shins. Great product.

I waited a month after purchasing this to test it out and give it a fair review. That being said, there are several things I like about it and a couple things that I dont.
It takes a little bit to get that technique down, but once you do it works very well (I suggest using the low speed for first time users). I like that it exfoliates while I'm using it; my skin is very soft afterwards. It works pretty well at getting the hair off, however I found it takes a little longer than shaving. I also noticed that hair grows back faster than with shaving :( I feel like I am having to use this twice a week (and that's because I wear jeans most of the time, if I was wearing shorts a lot I'd probably be using it every other day). I LOVE that it doesn't irritate my skin like shaving does!! I read a review that said the hair grew back softer; I have not noticed that with mine. Maybe if I try using it for longer than a month; we shall see. I also found that on the fine hair on my thighs and behind my knees, it doesn't do a very good job of getting it off.
Not a bad product for the price.

I was skeptical that this would work. But I used it as soon as it arrived. I hadn't shaved in awhile, so my hair was fairly long. The product worked really well. I felt no irritation. My legs are smooth and hairless :) And if you find a hair or two you've missed, it is very easy to go over that spot. I've tried shaving with razors, electric razors, nair-like products and waxing. This is the easiest with no pain, no odor (from nair etc.), no nicks and it took off the dry skin too! What a deal.
Diane

I purchased this to use on my Chinese Crested puppy. Although he is a hairless variety, he tends to sprout some errant hairs on his back. The groomer is expensive and the hair grows backs as stubble--ugly and itchy.

This device works well. It comes with four replacement discs, a traveling case and an instructional dvd. When lightly placed on the hairy area, the rotating discs remove the hair and exfoliate the skin. The hair must be dry, although hair length does not matter. There are two speeds, a high and low. It is easy to use although a tad on the noisy side. It removes the hair painlessly, seems to soften the skin and saves me an exorbitant groomer's fee. The hair that returns appears to be finer and softer not the bristles left by regular shaving/clipping. I am satisfied and the dog is soft and silky.

I actually use this as a foot sander, I removed the blue pads and replaced with find grit sandpaper with adhesive backs and it works MARVELOUSLY to remove callouses and rough skin on your feet. Just don't overdo it.

I was looking for a different product for leg hair removal, with nerve problems in my legs, the razors irritated me more. I got this product, and immediately put it to use. I am pleased with the overall results, plus, it does not irritate the nerves in my legs! Very nice product, I am happy with it, and the price was cheap, and I had seen reviews saying something about the shipping.....well, let me tell you why that is high, it is sent via 3 day priority shipping, well worth it, and I actually had it 2 days after I ordered it. Much better than another company I dealt with for something else recently. Great product.

I received this item yesterday, and i had a little stubble on my legs and decided to try it almost as soon as i got it. For my lower leg on low speed it worked great! I know everyone's experience is different, for me i found that on the lower speed it didn't work too great on my thighs. The "high" speed is a little scary at first (sounds like you could sand a car) but that did work on my thigh. And i don't know how you could keep this product in one spot for too long it moves so rapidly. Here is my run down:
Lower Leg: Low Speed (does the job)
Thigh: High Speed
Underarms: Low speed, small head - not good at getting into the grooves, but works great at getting that gross dead skin off. And if you're like me, it also works for getting any ingrown hairs loose and out of your life!
For upper body, wouldn't recommend, kinda scary.

This was a great product, the only reason I gave it 4 stars was because if you are using it for a really course hair and very much of it, the pads didnt last super long. But definitely a better product than I expected. Completely painless as long as you dont push too hard to leave it in one spot too long. Worked well, gave me smooth legs and my husband smooth arms 2 very different types of hair.