Topic: DIY Laser/IPL Hair Removal: Which laser should I get?

[Lily Rose]

this would be great considering the price. i would not at all mind putting extra effort and time. if that is what it would call for. how do they work on lighter color? i read something here about carbon i do not understand. i only want to never shave again.

[PrincessCrystal]

how do they work on lighter color?

They don't.  That's one of the major drawbacks of light-based hair removal: you need dark hair and light skin.

[Lily Rose]

  my skin tone is light but my hair is a light brown and the sun turns it blonde. this means i need electrolysis? is there any other personal hair removal available?

[josie76]

Lilly you could try an IPL but it might take a lot more applications if your hair is light. I don't think the color above the skin really matters. You are supposed to shave so only the hair below the skin gets treated anyway.

I also bought a Remington IlightPro. I believe it is starting to work on some of the hair. Mine were very think and dark except for the ever appearing grey ones. Lol So on power level five it bites when there are live hairs under the light window. Face hurts really bad. I have to take a break after 3 or 4 hits from it. But I have noticed more of the dark hairs are not held on to the root anymore. Some just pull out easy if I try a bit with tweezers so I'm hopeful it's going to work over time. It was less than $200US so not terrible on the budget compared to electrolysis sessions.

[KrystalDragon]

Thanks everyone that commented on this topic.
After researching a bunch and then following this topic here, I'm going to give IPL a shot for my underarms and bikini area.  My facial hair is to grey for IPL, but not the other areas.

I read a lot and dont chime in often, so again a thank you to everyone that takes the time to share a bit.

Best.

KD

[Kalandrina]

The only powerful device on the market is the Tria as its a laser not an IPL. However its a very small area, but is useable all over the body.