IPL Hair Removal

IPL, or intense pulsed light, sends gentle pulses of light that are absorbed by the pigment in the hair. The light turns into heat at the root, which over repeated sessions reduces hair regrowth. Results build gradually over several treatments and are kept up with occasional touch-up sessions, as the device's instructions describe.

IPL works on the contrast between hair and skin, so it tends to work well on light to medium skin tones with darker hair. It is generally not suitable for very dark skin, and it has little effect on white, gray, light blonde or red hair. Many devices include a skin tone sensor, and the manual has a chart showing who can use it.

Most routines start with more frequent sessions, often every one to two weeks for the first couple of months, then move to occasional touch-ups to maintain the results. The exact schedule differs between brands and devices, so follow the treatment plan in your manual. Treating more often than recommended does not speed up results.

Shave the area beforehand, and avoid waxing or epilating between sessions, since IPL needs the hair root in place. Skin should be clean, dry and free of lotions or deodorant. Avoid treating tanned or sunburnt skin, and protect treated areas from the sun afterward. Try a test flash on a small area first and wait to check how your skin reacts.

Every IPL device comes with the manufacturer's warranty, without exception. Warranty terms range from 1 to 10 years depending on the product and the manufacturer, and we pass them on exactly as the manufacturer supplies them. Our team can tell you the exact warranty for any model before you order.