Hey all, I currently can’t get laser for a variety of reasons, and was wondering if anyone knows if using IPL now effects my potential of getting laser in the future?
I know certain things can make laser less effective, but I couldn’t find any info about this. Thanks
What machine did you use so I can avoid it?
The Braun Silk-expert pro 5, probably the most expensive and best reviewed IPL device out there
interesting, this must really depend on skin and hair composition because after just two sessions with the same unit and pretty much all the black hairs on my chest and knuckles/hands are just gone for the most part. When you can barely see them again after 4-5 days they are very noticeably thinner and softer than what was there when i shaved initially.
My skin is so pale as to be translucent though. It hasn’t eliminated my facial hair (it says not to use it on the face but reviewers said they did so i tested carefully). I haven’t dared go past the middle power setting. I use an electric razor and there’s definitely less stubble being dumped out every morning and i don’t really get 5 o’clock shadow.
I love my IPL and the only downside for me is constant razor bumps on my chest from my sensitive skin and having to shave it two weeks in a row but it’s getting better. i’m doing my third session today!
Also i close my eyes every time i fire it!! i think a session takes me 20 minutes but i only do my face, chest and hands my other body hair isn’t dark enough to work.
Very interesting. I’m white enough that I get made fun of for it from my family and my body hair as pretty much as black as it gets but it just didn’t seem like it worked…
I also never got any razor burns (tho in all fairness, I only really used it for me legs and face). Maybe my unit was just defective?
It seems that IPL effectiveness varies a lot based on the texture of the hair, not just color. It eventually worked on my legs, but not my face.