Attaining smooth and hair-free skin can be difficult without proper tools. Laser treatments can often be prohibitively expensive or unavailable in-office.
Home laser hair removal devices provide similar results without as much fuss, yet choosing one may vary depending on an individual. What are the top at-home laser hair removal devices?
1. Tria Hair Removal Laser
This FDA-cleared device utilizes laser technology to temporarily disable hair follicles that would otherwise regrow. With advanced light energy density, precise wavelength selection and pigment targeting capabilities, long-term visible results are achievable with this FDA-cleared device.
This cordless at-home laser hair removal device makes for easier access in hard to reach places like your knees. Furthermore, no replacement bulbs or gels are necessary – the manufacturer claims you could save up to $1,000 over its lifespan compared to shaving, waxing or other at-home hair removal products.
Tria may not be suitable for darker skin tones since melanin absorbs light and heat, as well as gray, blonde or red hair colors. Tria offers plant-based soothing gel as an additional pain alleviation tool before beginning treatment; however its smaller treatment window makes larger areas time-consuming to treat.
2. Silk’n IPL+RF
Dermatologists often recommend this device, as it’s the only at-home device which is safe to use on true type-six Fitzpatrick skin tones ranging from olive to dark brown. As Dr. Goldberg states, it allows users to safely target darker hair and skin without risk of hyperpigmentation or irritation, providing safe results.
Utilizing IPL and radio frequency (RF), this treatment successfully uses flashes of IPL light to heat up hair pigment without harming surrounding skin, while radio frequency targets the heated pigment to destroy its source follicle.
As with other devices on this list, it features a “skin rejuvenation mode,” using lower intensity light pulses on your face to soften fine lines and wrinkles. As with many similar devices, a cooling system helps relieve any discomfort from these intense light pulses.
3. Kenzzi IPL Hair Removal Device
Kenzzi offers this at-home device featuring IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair removal technology with red light therapy to refresh skin cells, reduce lines and wrinkles and speed up hair removal in just 3 weeks, with minimal regrowth over any body area.
Pulses of light targeted melanin in the hair follicle and converted it to heat, damaging its structure and thus slowing future hair growth, as well as making future growth finer when it does occur.
Cassandra used IPL for one year and no longer needs to wax or shave her legs. Since it targets pigment, however, it may not be suitable for Fitzpatrick type six people whose darker skin and lighter hair make IPL an appropriate solution; but she remains hopeful that alternative technology will become available in the near future.
4. RoseSkinCo IPL Hair Removal Device
Although at-home laser hair removal devices do not compare to professional strength treatments (and require much more commitment), they provide a convenient option for getting rid of unwanted body hair. With regular sessions and upkeep, these devices can reduce hair follicle count while making existing ones finer and lighter.
RoseSkinCo’s IPL handset, inspired by its best-selling original device (OG device), boasts an ergonomic design with cool anti-irritation functions to deliver noticeable results after four treatments.
While most IPL devices rely on light to disable hair follicles, this one uses laser light. Before purchasing one of these laser hair removal systems, please read your user manual thoroughly as there may be contraindications against using it on certain body areas like your eyes; pregnant or people suffering from any medical conditions that are made worse by light exposure should avoid using one either.
5. Nu Skin IPL Hair Removal Device
This popular device uses pulses of light to effectively remove melanin from hair follicles, thus preventing future growth. While not as effective as professional treatments, most users notice significant reduction in growth after three treatments and an end to any further growth after 12 weeks.
This IPL hair removal device has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration and tested on skin of all tones to provide you with peace of mind that it won’t burn your face or legs. Furthermore, its cooling head helps ease discomfort.
Before using an IPL or laser device, always conduct a patch test and consult the manufacturer’s manual for potential warnings and contraindications as certain medical conditions and medications can make you more sensitive to light. Also bear in mind that home devices tend to be less powerful than professional models so multiple start-up sessions might be required before seeing results are seen consistently.
6. Silk’n IPL Hair Removal Device with Skin Rejuvenation Mode
SmoothSkin’s FDA-cleared Pure Fit device is one of the top devices available for all skin tones (even users with dark hair and deep skin have reported positive results), offering multiple energy settings, pivoting head functionality, and skin sensing technology that only unlocks when safe to use.
Ward reports that this device utilizes true laser hair removal instead of IPL which emits broad wavelengths and less precise lightwaves, producing more effective results, according to him.
Keep in mind that at-home devices typically do not offer as much power or coverage area as those used by dermatologists, thereby delaying results and potentially growing back after being lasered. Furthermore, permanent results require in-person treatments; but these home tools may still provide great solutions if your budget does not allow.
7. Silk’n IPL Hair Removal Device with Skin Rejuvenation Mode
This FDA-cleared device utilizes diode laser technology found in clinic machines, and aims to be suitable for all skin tones. It scans your skin and hair tone in order to avoid using unsafe levels and automatically selects an optimal setting for you. Plus, its faster reload times means more pulses can be delivered in less time!
This budget-friendly option from Lumina boasts more than 10,000 perfect reviews from shoppers who say it effortlessly removes stubborn hairs. Furthermore, its ice-cool feature and pivoting head make treating hard-to-reach areas much simpler.
Both IPL and laser devices work by targeting pigment (in this instance, your hair pigment) to kill off follicles and reduce growth over time. Unfortunately, however, you could experience redness or irritation after treatments as the light also targets other parts of your skin.
8. Nu Skin IPL Hair Removal Device with Skin Rejuvenation Mode
With this FDA-cleared device, you can opt for laser hair reduction instead of shaving or waxing as an effective means of hair removal. Not only can laser hair reduction improve results over shaving and waxing alone; it may also reduce hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, improve skin tone, boost collagen and elastin production and even help fade acne scars!
Handheld design and bb treatment window make this device easy to use when reaching those hard-to-reach spots like underarms and chin. And if pain is an issue for you, keep in mind that IPL rather than true laser is being used (IPL is less targeted and weaker than true laser).
Just press the large activation button for a pulsed light treatment to start, spanning your whole body with separate modes for face, arms, hands, legs and bikini line.
9. Nu Skin IPL Hair Removal Device with Skin Rejuvenation Mode
Laser or IPL hair removal offers permanent solutions to hair growth by targeting and destroying its source, eliminating individual growth centers of each hair. Furthermore, this treatment can improve fine lines, wrinkles and scars by stimulating collagen production while simultaneously stimulating elastin synthesis.
This FDA-cleared device can accommodate most skin tones and hair colors; however, please refer to your manufacturer’s manual for a complete list of contraindications such as pregnancy, epilepsy and medical conditions or medications that make you more sensitive to light.
Shave or dermaplane before using this at-home laser hair removal device to treat the area avoiding the eye area. It features multiple modes, including face mode, leg mode and SR plus FIR mode to deliver more targeted treatments like softening forehead wrinkles or tightening the chin (but don’t forget your sunglasses!). Plus it comes equipped with cooling systems and skin tone sensors to avoid overexposure!
10. Nu Skin IPL Hair Removal Device with Skin Rejuvenation Mode
This FDA-cleared device combines laser and IPL to provide an ideal pulse technology that reads skin tone and hair color and selects an intensity level suitable for each person. There are six different modes available, including “skin rejuvenation”, which works at lower frequency frequencies to stimulate collagen and boost elastin production.
It’s also one of the only devices that uses true laser light (as opposed to IPL which only emits broad spectrum lighting) to eliminate melanin from hair follicles and stop their growth. For maximum effectiveness, shave before treatment but avoid waxing since this will rip pigment off of your skin surface and prevent the device from seeing it properly.
This rechargeable and cordless iron features multiple power settings as well as a precision head for hard-to-reach areas like bikini lines. Plus, its rechargeable batteries make it convenient for use anywhere around the home!
