The most daunting part of my shower routine? Shaving. A full-body shave can take the better part of a half hour, and I’m so busy (or tired!) that I often skip it all together. But this full-time WFH momma doesn’t want to look like a prickly cactus—I just don’t want my routine to be such a hassle. And don’t forget the $$ spent on shaving, waxing, and lasers!
My (gorgeously hairless) friend told me she uses an IPL hair removal device, so I decided to give two popular ones a whirl: the Nood Flasher 2.0 and Braun’s Silk Expert Pro 5.
Let’s break them down:
Test #1: Price
Nood: Saving some bucks without compromising on quality is always a win. Nood's Flasher 2.0 clocks in at $189 – a budget-friendly option that doesn't skimp on effectiveness. When you order The Flasher 2.0, it doesn’t come with any extra bells and whistles—just the device and instructions. I don’t mind that at all if it means saving some extra cash! Nood is light-based, pain-free, FDA-cleared, AND has UV protection, so you can rest assured that it’s skin-safe.
Plus, for a limited time during Black Friday, you can buy the Flasher for only $169. You heard that right, only $169 for the flasher. That's about half the price of the Braun.
Braun: Braun costs quite a bit more than Nood, sitting at $349.99. It comes with a razor, a precision head, and a pouch. Cute as they are, I’d prefer to save the money and buy my own accessories at a lower cost if I need them! Braun is also FDA-cleared and light-based.
Winner: Nood
Test #2: Treatment Time
Nood: Nood treatments work everywhere that hair grows! It takes, on average, 10 minutes thanks to its wider light window, which allows me to cover more area with fewer flashes. For a busy mom like me, this is very doable, and considering I won’t have to spend so much of my precious time shaving in the future, this is a huge win!
Braun: Braun claims to treat legs in just 5 minutes, making it another great hair removal option for those like me who are always on-the-go.
Winner: It’s a tie
Test #3: Results
Nood: With Nood, you can start seeing results in as little as 2-3 weeks, with permanent hair removal in 6-8 weeks. It comes with a 90-day money back guarantee, so if for whatever reason it doesn’t work for you, you can get a full refund.
Braun: Braun claims to take between 4 to 12 weeks to see results - a much wider range of variability. It comes back with a similar 100 day guarantee. Considering how much more this costs, I’d expect to see results much more quickly.
Winner: Nood
Test #4: Lifespan
Nood: Nood has a lifetime of a whopping 600k flashes, which should last a lifetime, considering results are guaranteed in 8 weeks or less. If you ever run out, Nood will replace the handset free of charge. Amazing!
Braun: Braun comes with 400k flashes, or up to 22 years of full body treatments, which is still a good amount of time—but no offer to replace the device should it die.
Winner: Nood
Test #5: Add-ons
Nood: With Nood, you can buy the Flasher alone, or upgrade to the Noodist Kit for $243. This kit comes with The Revealer (an exfoliating cleanser for ingrowns) and The Reviver (a post-IPL cooling gel)—two great before and after treatments to maximize results. I appreciate that this is an optional upgrade, and not just the default bundle, making it flexible for different budgets.
Braun: With Braun, you get a ton of add-ons that you may or may not need included in the package such as a razor, additional heads, and a leather zip pouch. I’d personally prefer to pay less and just get the device.
Winner: Nood
And the Ultimate Winner Is… Nood!
When it comes to investing in a light-based hair removal device, Nood's Flasher 2.0 is my winner. It’s affordable, easy to use, and pain-free. In just a few weeks, I’ve seen my unwanted hair vanish, and I’ve got the silky-smooth legs to prove it!
