How To: Pick The Right IPL For You

Apr 30. 2024 by Shaver Shop Team

IPL stands for Intense Pulse Light, which is a light-based technology derived from the technology used in professional beauty salons. It has been adapted for safe and effective use in the comfort of your own home to deliver long lasting smooth skin at a lower cost than professional services. This is the perfect solution for those who prefer long-term hair removal and who may not be able to continue laser treatments at a salon. So which one is right for you?

Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL Long Term Hair Removal**
Best for: Those who want the best in class
The Silk-expert Pro 5 is our best seller, and for good reason! Braun’s best IPL provides up to 6 months of visible hair reduction and salon-like smooth skin from head-to-toe¹. The Pro 5 comes with three different heads: a standard cap for underarm and lower legs, a precision cap for face and bikini area and a wide cap for upper legs, chest and back. The machine has 10 intensity levels, which are optimally chosen thanks to the SensoAdapt technology which reads your skin tone and adjusts the intensity accordingly. For sensitive areas, the machine has three intensity settings to choose from. For large areas such as legs, you can hold the button down and glide the device over your skin for continuous pulses for a fast treatment. The machine has400,000 flashes, for roughly 20 years of IPL at home.

Series 7000 Lumea IPL Long Term Hair Removal**
Best for: Busy mums on the go
The Series 7000 Lumea has Bluetooth connectivity to the Philips Lumea app which makes it perfect for busy mums on the go. The app tracks when you are due for your treatments and guides you through your treatment step-by-step. The Series 7000 only needs to be used twice a month in the initial treatment stages, and thanks to its quick flash and large treatment window, legs can be treated in only 15 minutes. It also features five light energy settings which can be adjusted manually, giving you complete control of the comfort level.

Kenzzi Pro+ IPL Long Term Hair Removal**
Best for: Touch ups or smaller areas
The Kenzzi Pro+ is a compact unit that still packs a punch. With a convenient digital display and an Ultra Fast Flash system the Kenzzi is quick and easy to use. The smaller unit size makes it easier to treat smaller areas such as the face or bikini line, while the machine still has the power to treat larger areas such as legs and arms.

**Always read the instructions and use only as directed. See in-store for more details. Not suitable on red, light blonde, white/grey hair or very dark skin. Not suitable for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, on medication for skin conditions, or are on medication for chronic medical conditions. Do not use over tattoos, permanent makeup, moles, warts, or skin lesions.

¹74% hair reduction after 12 weekly treatments (combined value for bikini, leg, axilla). Individual results may vary.

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