The best laser epilators for home use. Professional rating, reviews

Laser epilator for home use is a device for direct exposure to hair follicles. When processing places on the body where hair is present, infrared rays destroy the bulb under the skin, which prevents hair growth in this area.

Professional epilators act on the same principle, only they are more dimensional and are able to process large areas on the body immediately.

Criteria for choosing devices for laser hair removal at home, the principle of their work

In the history of laser hair removal, scientists have developed several types of hair removal devices that work according to a similar principle. Each of them has both advantages and disadvantages. Choose a device based on their specific skin type and the expectation of a certain effect.

Ruby

The home laser epilator was the first device to remove body hair after an electric one. The principle of operation of ruby devices is that their core inside the device, when heated, produces rays that act exclusively on parts of the body with increased melanin. Not only dark hairs were exposed, but also the skin of a dark shade.

Ruby epilators are not able to remove blonde hair, they simply “do not see”. In addition, they can have a destructive effect on nearby moles, like a dark stimulus that the ruby rod is designed to destroy. In this regard, there is a risk of burns of dark areas of the skin.

Alexandrite

The next generation after ruby epilators is alexandrite. The rods of alexandrite showed themselves not as aggressive to dark areas of the skin as their predecessors. The beam length is longer, which means that you do not need to come into close contact with the skin, since an invisible mole may appear in its path.

But still these epilators do not remove blond hair, and they are not recommended for use when tanning.

Due to the smaller effect on darkened areas of the skin, it became possible to process not only light skin tones located in the visible, but also the bikini area, where some people have slightly darker pigment. However, according to doctors, alexandrite epilators can still be a danger to dark areas of the skin, despite the approval of the manufacturers.

Diode

After alexandrite epilators, diode ones were developed, and their task was to shorten the time of exposure to the skin and follicle, act less aggressively on dark areas of the skin and recognize light hairs. The device successfully coped with these tasks. Now it can be used for tanning and in any area on the body.

Another positive effect is the maximum penetration of the beam under the skin, namely by 5/32 inch, which allows you to permanently remove the bulb, and not just damage it. After using diode epilators, hair in the treated areas will never grow back.

Neodymium

The latest generation of epilators is neodymium. The idea of their development was to create a longer wave of exposure to the follicle. But the experiment surpassed itself from a negative point of view. The infrared beam passed the required area, slightly affecting the bulb.

The effect of such hair removal is short-lived and after a while, it should be repeated. In addition, a neodymium epilator works only with dark areas of the skin, ignoring the light, visible parts of the body.

Advantages and disadvantages of laser hair removal

Home laser epilators, unlike professional ones, have a number of disadvantages. For example, the beam exposure area is about 38/32 inch, that is, each hair will have to be irradiated individually for 4 seconds. This may take a long time. Only some epilators with a scanning function are able to capture an area of 76/32 inch.

Another drawback is the need to carry out several procedures. A home epilator cannot destroy a bulb at a time, its power is not so high. In addition, burning hair once creates the likelihood of burns. Therefore, the weaker the power, the safer the device. It will take 2-3 sessions to completely destroy the hair on the body, the interval between them is 2-3 weeks.

Of the advantages – a relatively low cost compared to professional models, the price of which is on average $ 300. Home appliances cost an average of $ 204 – $ 408. Plus, carrying out the procedure at home, in comfortable conditions. The savings are significant when compared with visiting a beauty salon, where several sessions may be required.

Contraindications to the procedure

Home laser epilators, although they do not negatively affect the skin and work only with hair follicles, still have a number of contraindications for use. It’s all about infrared rays, the strong effect of which under certain circumstances can adversely affect blood cells. A person doing laser hair removal must be completely healthy.

IR rays are contraindicated in people who:

• pregnant and breastfeeding;

  

• have any oncological diseases;
• suffer from any kind of skin diseases, including abrasions, cuts and bruises of the skin surface;
• predisposed to varicose veins, problems with blood vessels and circulatory system;
• have diabetes mellitus type I and II;
• take antibiotics during hair removal.

In addition, laser hair removal should not be done in the presence of a sunburn, in this case there will be no result – the infrared rays simply scatter across the surface of the skin. The abundance of moles on the body can also become a reason to abandon the procedure.

Laser hair removal zones. Features of the procedure

Using modern new generation epilators that are completely safe for the skin, you can perform hair removal on any healthy area of the skin.

Epilation can be performed for:

• legs;
• hands;
• neck
• backs;
• persons;
• the abdomen;
• breast
• bikini zones.

Do not bring the laser to the mucous membranes: to the eye (removing the eyelash) and around the eyes, try a beam on the tongue and near open wounds on the body.

The skin should be smooth and clean, wrinkles on the body should be smoothed, allowing the laser to directly hit the follicle.

Preparation of skin for hair removal

Before you begin to perform hair removal, you should examine the area of the skin that needs to be “cleaned” of hair. If there are cracks, abrasions, scratches on it, the procedure must be postponed until the skin is completely restored.

Some models require preliminary shaving of the skin, some do not, you need to read about this in the instructions. Do not apply any creams to the body before hair
removal. The skin should be clean and dry.

Procedure

Home laser epilators after purchase should be studied in detail. To do this, you need to read the instructions, get acquainted with its power, area and time of exposure. On many devices, 2 buttons are built in the beam zone, pressing them simultaneously turns on the beam itself. This is done for safety, so as not to accidentally press 1 button and direct the laser, for example, into the eye.

The procedure:

1. It is necessary to prepare the skin by washing it with soap and wiping it dry.
2. Then, pressing the device to the body or pressing the button with the thumb (depending on the model), the beam itself is activated.
3. Radiation is carried out on average 2-4 seconds, which is due to the power of the epilator.
   
4. During this time, the beam manages to penetrate the follicle and process it with high temperature, simply burning its contents.
5. After the procedure, the skin can be lubricated with a soothing cream.

To begin with, it is advisable to conduct testing. To do this, select a separate area on the skin and carry out the hair removal procedure, say, 0’8 – 1’6 inch body. After this, you should wait 2-3 days and observe what the effect will be. Hair begins to fall just during this period, and not immediately. After the test is successfully passed, you can safely proceed to the processing of the whole body.

Rules for skin care after the procedure

Since laser hair removal still has a destructive effect on certain segments of the body, after the procedure, the recovery process starts, accompanied by pain, burning and inflammation.

To make the healing process faster, you must follow certain rules for skin care after hair removal:

• to reduce the discomfort of hair removal, a cold compress or ice wrapped in cloth for 10 minutes should be applied to the site of exposure. no more than 3 times a day;
  
• 3 times a day, the affected area can be treated with aloe vera extract, which will soften the skin and help get rid of inflammation;
• if severe pain is present, you can take a light painkiller, but not aspirin, which dilutes the blood, prolonging the recovery time;
• if the pain within a day has not stopped, you should consult a doctor;
• the exposure area should be protected from ultraviolet radiation, use sunblock, do not visit a solarium or beach for 6 weeks;
• you should abandon the hot shower for 2-3 days, while burning is felt, so as not to intensify the pain;
• avoid heating the body, avoid physical exertion, visiting the gym, running, sports;
• you need to clean the skin from dust 2 times a day, but no more than that, while hygiene products for sensitive skin should be used;
• if the skin dries up after hair removal, you must use a moisturizer;
• after facial hair removal, within 3-5 days you should refrain from using foundation and powder;
• after removing hair in the armpits, deodorant should not be applied for at least another 1 hour.

Best Home Laser Epilators

Home laser epilators are currently produced diode and neodymium. Ruby devices are no longer relevant and rarely where they can be seen. Alexandrite epilators can be found only in professional clinics, in the home version, such devices are not available. In the following review, the most modern home-made epilators will be described.

Braun IPL BD 5001

An English-made photoepilator has a sliding function on the skin. Functionality includes intensity control and 3 power levels of flashes. The device is designed for hair removal of the legs, face, bikini area and the main body. The epilator works from the network and captures the body area of 1’2 inch.

On the side of the device there is a special sensor that corrects the correct tilt; it will light up in red if the beam is not installed correctly relative to the skin.

The device includes a skin tone sensor, switching to optimal power, and a sensor of contact with the body. Included with the photoepilator is the Gillette razor, necessary for shaving the body before the procedure. Price in stores: $ 272 – $ 476.

Philips Lumea Prestige BRI950

Nozzles	Hair removal time	Nozzle shapes	Description	Price
for a body with a window of 4. 0’4 inch; for a person with a window of 0’8 inch; for armpits with a window of 1’2 inch; for a bikini with a window of 1’2 inch.	on the face for 1 min., bikini area in 2 minutes armpit area – 2.5 minutes, and for 9 minutes.	for armpits – concave; flat for the face; the rest of the body is convex.	The epilator does not permanently remove hair. After some time, you will have to carry out the procedure again, but hair growth is significantly slowed down. The intensity is regulated by 5 modes, which are set depending on the type of skin and its color. And also in the device there is a safety lock against casual flashes.	20 $ 0 – $ 340.

Silk’n Glide Infinity 400K

Today, this Israeli photoepilator is the “long-liver” of all models. Its resource is 400000 flashes, while other devices have only $ 1360 – $ 4080. Also, this model is the fastest of all – it flashes at intervals of 1-2 seconds, reducing the processing time of one area by half.

In the kit there is only 1 nozzle with a working area of 1’2 inch.

The bluetooth function is built into the epilator, which allows you to connect it to a mobile phone and, having downloaded the application in GooglePlay, keep a diary of use or block the device
remotely from children. The device is able to remove blonde hair and work with dark skin and tan. The display is not built into the epilator, but there is a slip function. The price of the device: $ 340.

Beurer IPL10000 +

Semi-professional photoepilation device can be used both at home and in the salon. Its resource allows 250000 flashes, after the expiration date, the cartridge can be replaced. The device has a built-in sensor that allows you to determine the skin type and color and choose the appropriate power and frequency of flashes.

The exposure area is 2’8 inch, this is quite a lot for a home epilator, so due to this function it can be used in salons, saving time on surface treatment.

The device does not affect health and does not cause any contraindications. The power of the device allows for 3-4 sessions to significantly reduce the amount of hair on the body. One session on all skin areas will be 25 minutes. The minus of the epilator is that it is not intended for dark skin and is not able to remove light and gray hair. Its price is $ 340.

BaByliss G935E

The epilator of this model is designed to treat IV skin types (according to the Fitzpatrick table). The built-in sensor is able to determine a specific shade and tune to optimal power. The device’s resource reserve consists of 200000 flashes, which means that the whole body can be processed 30 times. After the first procedure, profuse hair loss begins.

After the course, 90% of body hair is destroyed forever. The device has built-in bluetooth, which allows through the application, which can be downloaded on the manufacturer’s website, to regulate power, keep a log of observations and control procedures, and also turn the device on and off remotely. The area of the impact zone is one – 1’2 inch, the device works from the network. The price of the epilator is $ 204 – $ 258.

Smoothskin Bare IPL Hair Removal

A laser epilator of British origin works with type IV skin and independently selects the desired treatment mode. It will not work to select the mode by itself, the device will not start if it is installed incorrectly. Only one power button is integrated on the case, the device does the rest on its own.

The lamp in this model does not have a resource reserve, that is, it is infinite. The processing speed is the highest to date, the epilator is capable of 100 flashes per minute. In 10 minutes you can completely go all over the body. The display on the device is not provided, the epilator is working from the network. Photoepilator price: $ 231.

Home laser epilators are designed to replace visits to expensive professional procedures in beauty salons. Despite the high cost of some of them, after several times of use, they fully pay off, given the amount of time, effort and money that every woman or man spends on mechanical hair removal.

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