I've been using this semi-consistently for about 5 months now and I think it was a good purchase! I don't know much about IPL devices, but I liked the price on this one (as I write this it's listed for cheaper than what I paid) and the reviews seemed promising.I have light to medium skin with dark thick (not course) hair, I mostly use the device at a level 4 or 5. For the first month or two I used it weekly, but then I started grad school so now I use it maybe every 4-5 weeks. It is working well on my legs, the areas of regrowth are decreasing over time and returning more and more slowly. Progress on my underarms is slower--the whole area continues to grow, though the growth rate has significantly slowed down.Pros: auto mode makes treatments easier. Some devices looked like they needed new cartridges or something, I like that this one should last me for the time I need it and beyond. I like the progress that I'm seeing!Cons: I wish the chord were longer. The device gets hot pretty quickly when being used at higher levels. during treatment it's difficult to make sure that I cover the whole area, but this is a technique problem. Still, if there were a device that solved that problem somehow I would say to prioritize that in a purchase.All in all though, I think that this is a really solid and affordable option.
I always forgot to use, but then the condition on my legs (causes in grown hairs) started to get worse. So I��ve really been consistent with using it. I would normally have to shave every other day, but now about 3 months of using it probably 2-3 times a week, I do still have to shave but now instead of shaving 3-4 times a week. I now only have to shave once. So glad I purchased this item, just hate that I didn��t get it 10 years ago lol
I tried it for the first time and the pain is like a hot rubber band. It��s tolerable in the armpit area and toes area. Along the face and upper lip it��s a little more sensitive. I had the setting on 4 while doing the upper lip and zapped it 2-3 times and after I was done it did leave a slight �� burn �� mark on my upper lip. Im sure it��s bc it was too high for that sensitive area. Im going to be consistent with it to give a more reliable review. I did to my toes and zapped them 3x and it did look like it lightened/ took out the dark roots so that��s good! My face does have a tingle hotish sensation right now but the manual did say that is normal. So God willing after 24 hours it subsides.
Very easy to use and works well with black hairs!
Most effective at home unit I have tried. So I used this on one leg and both armpits all summer. Now I didn��t shave all winter so I could get a decent picture (I am not a fast hair grower). I have included the legs side by side. Yeah not taking picture of arm pits�� it worked well.Personally I don��t find it painful, just time consuming. I obviously didn��t get all spots consistently, but still a lot less growth. I will keep using it this summer, now on both legs.
