The making of an icon

As you know by now, Braun have been around for 100 years. That’s 100 years of timeless and long-lasting design. 100 years of “built to last” products and 100 years of products that make life just that little bit brighter.

A design classic. This shaver came with an advanced trimming system and channelled Braun’s trademark 'haltung' ('mindset') with its clean, simple design. It seems normal now but at the time, the SM 31’s black-and-silver colour combo was truly pioneering. It set the standard for radio, music player and camera colour schemes for decades to come.

Your personal Braun history

What’s your first memory of Braun? Do you remember your Dad using his Braun shaver when you were a kid? Perhaps you used to take one of the Braun calculators to school? Or you discovered the joys of the IPL as a teen?

Whatever your first experience with Braun is, share your story to your social channels to be in with a chance to win a men’s Braun All-in-one trimmer MGK7021 worth £81.99 or a women’s epilator Braun Silk-Épil 9 Flex worth £279.99!

Post to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or TikTok and share the URL with us via your members area. Don't forget to use the #BackstageWithBraun hashtag!

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Interested in a fascinating history lesson?

As you’d expect from a brand with such a rich history, there’s plenty of info available about Braun’s heritage. Curious to find out which product Braun launched first? Or which iconic Braun products have shaped the modern gadgets we use today?

Check out the Braun timeline, a cool infographic that lets you explore Braun products around the home from the last 100 years:

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Still want more? Then grab your 3D glasses (the video is fully interactive) and take a look at the virtual Braun tour:

@all: Do you remember the first ever Braun product you used?

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15 Comments

jussieb • 4 years ago

My first ever Braun product, as a teenager in the 80s was the fabulous Braun Independent..the gas canister curling tong/brush. I felt so glamorous and grown up using it. Even the name, Independent made my feel grown up! Over the years I have put my trust into so many Braun products...they always give excellent service and durability. Braun..the name you can trust!

Karmo • 4 years ago

I remember my first hair curlers were Braun.Lasted years.

Shirleyvalentine • 4 years ago

My first Braun purchase was a lady shaver I absolutely loved it just to throw away them cheap razors was great it could be used wet or dry but I never used it on wet skin cause I was terrified I would break it ( laughs) I even kept the box and every time I used it I had to clean it and put it back in the box so it was safe and didn’t get damaged I must of had that razor over 20 year.

Perfectpet • 4 years ago

I remember filling my hair curler with gas. I was terrified it was going to blow up. Things have come a long way in 40 years. Can even get rid of unwanted hair without shaving. Braun has been a leader not a follower of new developments. Well done.

Chitt • 4 years ago

my 1st Braun purchase was an epilator. I still have it at my parents' house :)

pedro200933 • 4 years ago

My first Braun product was a cool electric shaver for my facial hair and the cooling bar technology, Braun is a quality brand and thier product lines are usually great along with fair pricing cannot fault my old Braun electric cooling shaver

Parvezh • 4 years ago

My first Braun was the 7 in 1 it give me an awesome shave every time and a.great stubble in the winter. 🎗🎖
I’d like to try the latest models though to see where they differ.

I remember when I was young In the 90s I would see Braun trimmers around the house, I guess my dads, I can’t remember what models but the names was on quite a lot of them. He’d use them daily and I’d play around with them whilst he’s at work. I’ve been using the Braun 7 in 1 for long time now and I’ve had an awesome shave always would love to have the latest models🎗

Gin • 4 years ago

I remember my first Braun gas cylinder curlers I thought I was posh ,it lasted for years I was gutted when they stopped making the little blue gas canisters that went in them

Clarissaw • 4 years ago

Jussieb thanks for posting your comment this brought back memories to me that I had forgotten

tammyy2j • 4 years ago

I remember my mother has a curling tongs from Braun which we all used

Clairemaria82 • 4 years ago

The hair dryer I am using now is Braun I’ve had it over 5 years and it’s never let me down it works great love Braun products they are amazing and great value for money also my partner uses a Braun men’s shaver and he loves it

poppet345 • 4 years ago

yes mine was the curling tongs but you also had to by the gas seperate but what i liked about the brauntongs were they were very reliable and i used it for years even my older sister had one so if i ran out of gas i could use hers i remember having to go to a certain store as they were the only place sold canisters i had 2 but over time i stopped tonging hair and it broke both of them but they were well worth it thats how a brand like this can stand the test of time go BRAUN

S10jpeck • 4 years ago

I had a pair of Braun curling tongs/brush that you filled with gas canisters. It was great not to be tethered to a plug. The only problem was trying to find somewhere that sold the refills.

KarinaGa • 4 years ago

My first Braun was the 7 in 1 it give me an awesome shave every time and a.great stubble in the winter. ☺️
I’d like to try the latest models though to see where they differ.

Tripatthebrain • 4 years ago

My first item was a electric shaver 35 years back it was awesome ,since then I've had beard trimmers wifes had hair tongs ,hair dryer ect always top quality items never returned an item ,always good to go instructions great plus the name says everything Braun will be here for another hundred years im sure I've had liquid products as well gas cartridges for products perfect innervation.

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Celebrating 100 years of Braun Design

Your personal Braun history

Interested in a fascinating history lesson?

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