Home use laser epilator: selection rules, advantages, main varieties, effectiveness



The procedure of laser hair removal has long been one of the essential attributes of body care and getting rid of unwanted vegetation. Previously, for such a procedure, it was necessary to contact a specialized salon, but recently more and more often began to appear advertising devices that allow you to independently remove hair in this way.

But how to choose the right laser epilator for home use? Given the relatively high cost of such devices, you should carefully consider the choice and carefully study all the features of various devices. The first on the market appeared mechanical epilators.



They consisted of a small motor that set in motion a roller with rectangular metal tweezers. As the roller rotates, the edges of the tweezers grab the hair, shrink and pull it out. Some models are additionally equipped with massage rollers, cooling systems and other devices to reduce the severity of pain. Indeed, on the legs, arms, hair removal with such devices was quite tolerable.

However, the use of such epilators to get rid of the vegetation on the sensitive and rich in nerve endings zone of the bikini and axilla can not endure every woman. Therefore, it is quite natural that the appearance on the market of portable devices, serving as an alternative to professional equipment for laser hair removal , could not but arouse interest among the fair sex.

Indeed, why overpay in beauty salons, make time for procedures, when you can hold a hair removal session at home at any convenient time?

However, before making a decision to purchase such an instrument, you should pay attention to the following aspects:

• the presence of contraindications, as certain dermatosis and systemic diseases serve as a strict limitation to getting rid of vegetation in a similar way;
• hair color on the body, since most household devices for laser hair removal do not remove light-colored hair, such devices are also not recommended for women with dark skin color to use at home;
• financial capabilities, according to most experts, cheap devices will not bring the expected result, the price of a truly effective device is an average of $ 500;
• the cost of consumables, usually laser epilators are durable, do not require replacement of components, but photoepilators that are similar in their principle of operation require regular replacement of active lamps;
• the possibility of warranty repair, now it is quite possible to order any device from abroad, but even products of well-known companies can be broken, so it is better to choose models with official representative offices in our country.

 

When choosing a particular device, consider the following points:

• Laser radiation parameters. On the one hand, the longer the wavelength (λ), the deeper it penetrates the layers of the epidermal cover. However, a specialist with a dermatologist must operate with radiation with a λ value greater than 800 nm, otherwise there is a high risk of burns and areas of pigmentation disturbance. The exception is made by modern devices (for example, firms Rio or Tria), equipped with system of intellectual scanning and automatic selection of parameters of radiation.
• The convenience of use. Hair removal using a domestic laser epilator is a long process. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the size and shape of the manipulator and such "trifles" as the length of the power cord, ease of operation, clear instructions, protection against accidental activation.

Before you choose a laser epilator for home use, you should consider that there will be no instant result. A visible reduction in the number of hairs will occur in a few weeks, sometimes it is worth holding 2-3 sessions for this.

In addition, the power of a household device for laser removal of unwanted vegetation is much less professional; therefore, it is difficult to completely eliminate hair, but they grow very slowly and are almost invisible on the skin. After a full course of hair removal to maintain the result, you need to hold 1-2 sessions annually.

Today on the market there are several types of portable devices for laser hair removal at home, it is:

• Single type devices. They differ in a small area of ​​the manipulator, so in order to destroy the follicle, the device must be brought to almost every hair and wait for the radiation to act accordingly on the bulb. The disadvantage of such devices is the long duration of the procedure, however, some prefer such models because of their relatively low cost.
• Scan type devices. These types of devices are headed by the rating of household laser epilators. The device itself recognizes hairs by the accumulation of melanin, automatically selects the desired parameters of laser radiation and destroys the hair follicle. It is very simple to use such devices; in addition, they can cover the skin area up to 1.3 cm2.

Laser epilators for home use differ in the type of active medium, which directly generates radiation. Alexandrite lasers are the simplest, but they allow you to remove dark hair from women with a light shade of skin. Neodymium lasers have a wider spectrum of action.

Due to the large wavelength, they are more responsive to the hemoglobin of the blood vessel that feeds the hair follicle. Therefore, they are effective for removing red and even blond hair and can be used with a dark skin phototype. However, the most universal are diode (also referred to as semiconductor) lasers. But they appeared relatively recently and are not widely spread due to the high cost.

According to the manufacturers, portable laser epilators for home use are not as effective as professional devices.

However, their power and coverage area is less, which lengthens the hair removal procedure. Sometimes it may require more procedures. But the end result is the same - the complete and long-term elimination of unwanted vegetation on the body, even on sensitive skin and hard-to-reach areas without any serious complications.

Home laser epilator: principles of operation, contraindications and basic rules of use

The mechanism of operation of this type of device is based on the interaction of light pulses and human biological tissues. The radiation produced selectively responds to melanin and hemoglobin in the blood vessel in the hair follicles in close proximity to the hair follicle.

These structural elements are heated, which causes the follicle to collapse. However, laser radiation is active only in relation to dividing cells. In other words, the death of growing hair occurs (their content rarely exceeds 20%). This is precisely the reason for the need for several sessions with a certain interval.

It is better to start a hair removal course with a laser epilator after the end of the beach season and to have at least a two-week pause after sunbathing under the sun or artificial lamps in a solarium. You also need to remove all lotions, solutions or other skin care products that contain alcohol. In addition, a number of drugs increase the susceptibility of the skin to the action of light pulses (in particular, these are antibiotics of the tetracycline group and some other, rarely prescribed medicines).

Therefore, when taking such funds is better to consult with your doctor about the possibility of laser hair removal. With the upcoming hair removal from the armpits, it is better not to use dry or aerosol antiperspirants for several days.

In order for the epilation session to take place without undesirable consequences, you must follow these rules:

• avoid sunlight on the treated skin, so before going it is better to always apply sunscreen lotion;
• limit exercise and training, visiting steam rooms, saunas and baths, causing excessive sweating (for 3-5 days);
• refrain from visiting the pool for a week, as excessively chlorinated water may cause skin irritation;
• regularly use moisturizing and anti-inflammatory creams, the main thing is not to use products that contain alcohol in any concentration;
• 3-4 weeks before and all the time after laser hair removal, you can only shave your hair.

Home laser epilator generally can not be used in such cases:

• women during pregnancy and until the end of the lactation period;
• diabetes;
• serious diseases of the bloodstream, fluctuations in blood pressure, heart rhythm disorders;
• bleeding disorders;
• skin diseases with visible signs, but laser hair removal can also cause exacerbation of chronic dermatitis;
• any open skin lesions in the use of the epilator;
• acute viral infections, including herpes;
• a period of exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• autoimmune disorders.

Despite the fact that the laser is usually used to eliminate the external symptoms of vascular pathologies, foci of hyperpigmentation, benign tumors, a portable neodymium or some other home laser epilator is not suitable for these purposes. Rather, on the contrary, it can provoke a complication of such diseases. Such violations require an individual approach and medical examination.

Laser hair removal at home: the main most popular models of devices

Today, not only laser, but also photoepilators are offered on the market for body care products. The principle of their operation is similar, but in the latter case, the impact on the hair follicle is not due to laser radiation, but flashes of light in the visible spectrum.

Each presented model has its advantages and disadvantages, differs in cost, ease of use and durability. The most popular devices are:

Philips (Philips)

Older (but at the same time cheap) models, for example, Lumia Advanced SC 1995/00, have a significant drawback - they are not suitable for removing too fair hair and for women with dark skin. In addition, this device is equipped with a single nozzle (its area is 4 cm2), works only from the network, and is designed to remove unwanted vegetation from the body.

More modern photoepilators from Philips are more versatile and are suitable for almost every woman, regardless of the skin phototype and hair color.

In particular, Phillips Lumea Prestige series models can work both from the mains and from the battery; they are equipped with additional nozzles of a smaller area to remove unwanted vegetation from the skin of the face. The advantage of such devices is the presence of a scanner - a sensor that automatically determines the type of skin and selects the desired radiation parameters.

The cost varies from 300 to 500 dollars.

Rio

This is a well-known British company (Dezac Group), which manufactures body care equipment both at home and for professional use.

All portable laser epilator company Rio have the following features:

• five custom laser modes;
• the ability to remove single hairs (parameter Single) or the treatment of a large area (Multi mode);
• protection against accidental activation with a key, and for some models, you must enter a code;
• big resource of laser lamps;
• automatic recognition of skin type;
• protection against burns by regulating the duration of exposure to laser radiation;
• protection against switching on in case of accidental contact with the skin - the device works only when it comes into contact with a moist surface;
• the ability to remove unwanted vegetation from any part of the body.

The line of portable laser epilators of the Rio company is presented by such models:

• YES Laser (LAHC6), additionally equipped with a liquid crystal display, wavelength - 808 nm, the area of ​​the manipulator - 1.3 cm2.
• LANS - 3000 (Rio X20). The wavelength is 808 nm, the area of ​​the treated skin is 35 mm2.
• Rio X60. It differs from the earlier model in the size of the manipulator, in this device - 60 mm2, it allows you to individually determine the area of ​​the treated skin.
• Salon Laser, is a semiconductor laser with a wavelength of 808 nm, the lack of such a device is the small size of the manipulator.

The price depends on the type of device and ranges from 14,000 to 26,000 rubles.

Tria

The manufacturer of laser epilators of this series is the American corporation Tria Beaty Inc. There are two devices on the market - Tria Hair Removal Laser 4X and Tria Hair Removal Laser Precision. The principle of their operation is the same, the devices operate from the built-in battery.

However, 4X has more power, the possible pulse generation time is up to 30 minutes, this is enough to process a fairly large area of ​​skin. The Laser Precision model is more portable, the battery lasts only 15 minutes, more suitable for removing hair from small areas. Wavelength - 808 nm, diode type laser. The cost of the Laser Precision device is 13,000 rubles, 4x - 21,000 rubles.

Babyliss

Photoepilators of this company are less functional compared to devices of the Rio, Tria series and Philips products.

There are four models on the market:

• Babyliss G945E and Babyliss G935E, differ only in the shape of the device itself. The lamp life is 200,000 flashes.
• Babyliss G946E. This is the latest model, connects to smartphones and tablets using Bluetooth technology, the lamp life is 300,000 flashes.
• Babyliss G971PE. Additionally equipped with a trimmer, lamp life - 100,000 pulses.

The cost of these devices is relatively low - from 200 to 300 dollars. The disadvantages include the inability to replace the lamp, the absence of additional attachments (all Babyliss devices have the same area of ​​the manipulator - 3 cm2). Given the relatively small life of the lamp, such devices are more suitable for epilating small areas of the body and face.

Braun

Products of this brand in the field of photo and laser hair removal is represented by only one model - Braun Silk Expert BD5001. The device is equipped with a scanner that recognizes skin type and selects individual radiation parameters. The lamp is also not replaceable, the resource is 120,000 flashes. One light pulse allows you to process 3cm2 epidermal cover. The cost of Braun photoepilator is about $ 300.

In general, laser hair removal at home is becoming more affordable. But it is worth considering that the procedure for hair removal should be repeated more often than in the salon - once every 2 weeks for 3 months. According to customers, such devices are effective, their use does not cause much discomfort, and the result is quite comparable with salon epilation.