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

The laser epilator for home use is a device for direct action on hair follicles. When treating areas on the body where hair is present, infrared rays destroy the bulb under the skin, which prevents hair growth in this area.

Professional epilators operate on the same principle, only they are larger and are able to treat large areas on the body at once.

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

In the history of laser hair removal, scientists have developed several types of hair removal devices that work on a similar principle. Each of them has both advantages and disadvantages. You should choose a device based on your specific skin type and expectations of a certain effect.

Ruby

The home laser epilator was the first body hair removal machine after the electric one. The principle of operation of ruby ​​devices is that their rod inside the device, when heated, produces rays that affect exclusively areas 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 light hair, they simply “don't see” it. In addition, they can have a destructive effect on nearby moles, as a dark irritant that the ruby ​​rod is designed to destroy. In this regard, there is a risk of burns to dark areas of the skin.

Alexandrite

The next generation after ruby ​​epilators is alexandrite. Alexandrite rods were not as aggressive to dark areas of the skin as their predecessors. Their ray length is longer, which means that there is no need to come into close contact with the skin, since an imperceptible mole may appear in its path.

However, these epilators still do not remove blonde hair and are not recommended for tanning.

Due to the lesser effect on darkened areas of the skin, it became possible to treat not only light skin tones in the visible area, but also the bikini area, where the pigment in some people is somewhat darker. However, according to doctors, alexandrite epilators can still be dangerous for dark skin areas, despite the manufacturer's approval.

Diode

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

Another positive effect is the maximum penetration of the beam under the skin, namely 4 mm, 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 point of their development was to create a longer wave of impact on the follicle.But the experiment outdid itself from a negative point of view. The infrared beam passed the desired area, slightly touching the bulb.

The effect of such epilation is short-lived and after a while, it should be repeated. In addition, the neodymium epilator works only on 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 zone of exposure of the beam is about 30 mm₂, that is, each hair will have to be irradiated separately for 4 seconds. This can take a long time. Only some epilators with scan function are capable of capturing the 60mm₂ area.

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

Among the advantages is the relatively low cost in comparison with professional models, which cost an average of $ 300. Household appliances cost an average of 15-30 thousand rubles. Plus, carrying out the procedure at home, in a comfortable environment. The savings are significant when compared to a visit to a beauty salon, which may require several sessions.

Contraindications to the procedure

Homemade 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 negatively affect blood cells. The person doing laser hair removal must be completely healthy.

Infrared rays are contraindicated for people who:

• pregnant and breastfeeding;

  

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

In addition, laser hair removal should not be done in the presence of sunburn, in this case there will be no result - the IR rays will simply scatter over the surface of the skin. The abundance of moles on the body can also be a reason to refuse 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 done for:

• legs;
• hands;
• neck;
• back;
• faces;
• abdomen;
• breasts;
• bikini areas.

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

The skin should be smooth and clean, the folds on the body should be smoothed out, ensuring that the laser hits the follicle directly.

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Preparing the skin for epilation

Before you start epilation, you should examine the area of ​​skin that needs to be "cleaned" of hair. If it has cracks, abrasions, scratches, the procedure should 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 epilation. The skin must be clean and dry.

Procedure

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

Procedure:

1. Prepare your skin by washing it with soap and wiping it dry.
2. Then, by pressing the device to the body or pressing the button with your thumb (depending on the model), the beam itself is activated.
3. The radiation is carried out on average 2-4 seconds, which is due to the power of the epilator.
   
4. During this time, the ray 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.

For a start, it is advisable to test. For this, a separate area on the skin is selected and an epilation procedure is performed, say, 2-4 cm₂ of the body. After that, you should wait 2-3 days and observe what the effect will be. Hair begins to fall off just during this period, and not immediately. After the test has been successfully passed, you can safely start processing the whole body.

Skin care rules after the procedure

Since laser hair removal still has a destructive effect on certain segments of the body, after the procedure, a 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 from epilation, apply a cold compress or ice wrapped in a cloth for 10 minutes 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 mild pain reliever, but not aspirin, which thin the blood, prolonging recovery time;
• if the pain has not stopped within 24 hours, you should consult a doctor;
• the affected area should be protected from ultraviolet radiation, use sunscreen, do not visit the solarium or the beach for 6 weeks;
• you should refuse a hot shower for 2-3 days, while a burning sensation is felt, so as not to increase the pain;
• do not allow the body to heat up, avoid physical activity, visit the gym, jogging, sports games;
• you need to clean the skin of dust 2 times a day, but no more, while you should use hygiene products for sensitive skin;
• if the skin dries out after epilation, you must use a moisturizer;
• after removing facial hair, refrain from using foundation and powder for 3-5 days;
• after hair removal in the armpit area, the deodorant should not be applied for at least another 1 hour.

Best home laser epilators

Home laser epilators are currently available in diode and neodymium. Ruby devices are no longer relevant and rarely where you can see them. Alexandrite epilators can be found only in professional clinics, such devices are not available for home use. In the following review, the most modern home epilators will be described.

Braun IPL BD 5001

The photoepilator of English production has the function of sliding on the skin. The functionality includes intensity control and 3 levels of flash power. The device is intended for epilation of legs, face, bikini area and main body. The epilator works from the mains and covers an area of ​​the body 3 cm₂.

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

The device includes a skin tone sensor, switching to optimal power, and a body contact sensor. The photoepilator comes with a Gillette razor, which is necessary for shaving the body before the procedure. Price in stores: 20-35 thousand rubles.

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Philips Lumea Prestige BRI950

Silk'n Glide Infinity 400K

Today this Israeli photoepilator is the “longest-liver” of all models. Its resource is 400 thousand flashes, while other devices have only 100-300 thousand resources. Also, this model is the fastest of all - it fires a flash at intervals of 1-2 seconds, reducing the processing time for one area in half.

The set contains only 1 nozzle with a working area of ​​3 cm₂.

The epilator has a built-in bluetooth function, which allows you to connect it to a mobile phone and, having downloaded the GooglePlay application, keep a diary of use or block the device from children remotely. The device is capable of removing light hair and working with dark skin and sunburn. The epilator does not have a built-in display, but it does have a sliding function. Device price: 25 thousand rubles.

Beurer IPL10000 +

The semi-professional photoepilation device can be used both at home and in the salon. Its resource allows 250 thousand flashes, after the expiration date, the cartridge can be replaced. The device has a built-in sensor that allows you to determine the type of skin and tone and select the appropriate power and frequency of flashes for it.

The area of ​​effect is 7 cm₂, which 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 you to significantly reduce the amount of hair on the body in 3-4 sessions. One session for all skin areas will take 25 minutes. The disadvantage of the epilator is that it is not designed for dark skin and is not capable of removing light and gray hair. Its price is 25 thousand rubles.

BaByliss G935E

The epilator of this model is designed for treatment of I-V skin types (according to the Fitzpatrick table). A built-in sensor is able to detect a specific shade and tune for optimal power. The resource reserve of the apparatus consists of 200 thousand flashes, which means that the entire body can be processed 30 times. Already after the first procedure, profuse hair loss begins.

After the end of the course, 90% of body hair is destroyed forever. The device has built-in bluetooth, which allows through the application, which can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website, to adjust the 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 - 3 cm₂, the device operates from the mains. The price of the epilator is 15-19 thousand rubles.

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Smoothskin Bare IPL Hair Removal

The laser epilator of British origin works with I-V skin types and independently selects the desired treatment mode. You will not be able to select the mode yourself, the device will not start if it is installed incorrectly. There is only one power button built into the case, the rest is done by the device itself.

The lamp in this model has no resource reserve, that is, it is infinite. The processing speed is the fastest to date, the epilator is capable of 100 flashes per minute. In 10 minutes.you can walk all over the body. The display on the device is not provided, the epilator is working from the mains. Photoepilator price: 17 thousand rubles.

Home laser epilators are designed to replace 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 hair removal by mechanical methods.

Article design:Lozinsky Oleg

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