Many of you might have heard the term “IPL” or perhaps a home laser hair removal kit/device that offers an inexpensive option from a laser clinic. Even if you aren’t considering laser; shaving, waxing, plucking simply wouldn’t be the ideal option for a long term investment.
This popular IPL hair removal technology is an effective alternative from razor burns or even painful waxing sessions. As technology advances, the cost for these portable devices become more affordable to the average consumer. We then begin to ask ourselves why continue the painstaking and time-consuming cycle of removing hair?
From shaving to waxing is an outdated method and it won’t ever be a good investment in the long run. Many of the consumers who have switched to a laser hair removal kit at home were either spending too much time on shaving or getting some irritation from shaving too much. Of course, we can’t forget about the Brazilian or bikini area that is difficult to get those unwanted hair and razor bumps are never any fun.
Most IPL devices out there offer 5 different levels depending on the area you want to use and the sensitivity of your skin. Also, as you gradually get used to it, you may simply increase the light strength as you progress with your home hair removal sessions.
Basically, we can go on and on about how the traditional yet, outdated method of removing hair is something you shouldn’t be wasting your time and money on. With that being said we also understand that there are a few concerns to using these IPL devices and one key concern would be, is it painful? We have received a lot of feedback from our users on how painless the whole experience was. If anything, a few mentioned that the highest level(5 out of 5) was somewhat of a warm sensation.
So how does IPL work?
So let’s get into how IPL works. IPL works very similarly to the actual machines that are being used in the clinics. They both utilize heat and light to damage the hair follicles, which prohibit hair regrowth. The only difference is the IPL uses a flash lamp. This covers a larger area with its light waves, hence it is easier for personal use since you can use it in a larger part of your body with a shorter amount of time. The light that emits gets absorbed by the pigment in the hair. This turns to heat which kills the growing cells that make hair.
WIthin the last decade, numerous studies have been conducted for the results of IPL. These studies show positive results for the various skin and acne problems, but IPL has been proven to be very effective for long term hair removal. Also, in 1995, IPL became FDA and is categorized as generally safe for consumer usage. This quickly spread to a variety of medical and cosmetic use.
IPL compared to laser clinics
While many believe that IPL is just a trend, it is quite the opposite. It offers a much cheaper solution compared to those expensive laser clinics. As mentioned before, the technology is quite similar, but the IPL is portable and easy for anyone to use. We understand that many people want to get their private areas lasered and going to a clinic might not be a walk in the park. It’s not only the hassle of making an appointment but going through the awkward experience of showing your most private area to a complete yet professional individual. For some of us, it wouldn’t matter how the professional individual has seen countless private parts because it still would be awkward! Not to mention that you have to go in several times to get one area finished.
In terms of pricing, the average cost of a session at a laser clinic is $235. This is only for one session and multiple sessions are needed. Simply put, you can rack up in the thousands very easily by going to a few sessions. With this price, you can spend less and still purchase a home laser hair removal and simply complete your sessions in the comfort of your own home.
Benefits
Overall, the benefits are saving time from shaving, saving money from expensive laser clinics, and avoiding painful waxing sessions. So would a laser hair removal device be your final solution? That would be up to you and your investment in the long run. Like anything, using a portable hair removal kit will have to spend 3-5 sessions before you see some results and you have to do some simple preparation before using the product. Some include shaving before the session, no use of fake tanning or getting tanned 4-5 days prior to the sessions.
Also, aftercare of using a soothing lotion to calm and relieve the treated area. In the end, I think that we can all agree that a home laser hair removal kit can be a great investment in the long run.
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