Gone are the days of painful waxing, ouchy epilating or shaving every day.
Now, laser-hair removal technology means that treated areas can become hair free for good.
And, even better, if you can’t afford salon prices there’s an at-home appliance that works just as well.
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Users are swearing by the new Philips Lumea Prestige IPL Hair Removal Device, with reviewers saying it has made them “virtually hair free”.
The device, currently for sale for $749 on Amazon, mimics pricey laser hair removal sessions at a salon – but from the comfort of your own home.
Those who have tried the gadget have raved about it in the reviews section.
“It works beautifully. In less than six sessions my legs look amazing. It doesn’t just help reducing the hair growing (to almost none) but also ingrown (hairs) and the skin looks way better,” said one woman.
“After using it for months I can definitely confirm why it is the leader in the field.
“The reduction of the hair is very visible just after the third use, is not painful and very easy to use,” said another satisfied and hair-free customer.
The hand-held device comes with four unique curved attachments for different body areas including underarm, bikini, body and face.
It works by applying gentle pulses of light to the hair root, putting the follicle into a resting phase.
As a consequence, the amount of hair your body grows gradually decreases.
“Amazing results which are pain free! I still can’t believe the results!” said one woman.
“After a few sessions I could see a lot less hair regrowth and in some areas none. This product has been a lifesaver this summer. Can’t wait to continue using and be hair free, bye bye razor!!!” another added.
The Philips Lumea claims to reduce up to 92 per cent of hair in as little as three treatments.
Users are advised to carry out the first four treatments every two weeks and then touch up every four weeks after that.
Winter is a good time to get started, as it means you can follow the guidelines of laser hair removal by not exposing your skin to the sun afterwards.
The device comes with an app, which creates a personal treatment plan for your skin and hair type and then provides tips and advice during each treatment.
It also allows you to set reminders so you stay on track with your treatment schedule.
“The Lumea app contains a lot of useful information and videos on how to use the device efficiently and safely,” says one app user.
The Philips Lumea works on a variety of hair and skin types from naturally dark blonde, brown and black coloured hairs and on all skin tones.
It operates with five energy settings and a SmartSkin sensor which will indicate the most comfortable setting for someone with a similar skin tone to yours.
For more information or to purchase the Philips Lumea Prestige IPL Hair Removal Device, head here.