are ipl hair removal machines actually good?
i wanna use it for my body but im not sure whether there good or not. like im suppossed to shave and then follow up with them machine but will it still leave that razor feeling afterwards?
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Not sure I understood 😭- do you mean the 'razor feeling' permanently? Like razor burn? Because the hair is gone? If that was the question then no it doesn't. One of the biggest misconceptions though is that you do a few sessions and you're set for life, unfortunately it requires maintenance so thats something to consider.
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by AjhdhdNot sure I understood 😭- do you mean the 'razor feeling' permanently? Like razor burn? Because the hair is gone? If that was the question then no it doesn't. One of the biggest misconceptions though is that you do a few sessions and you're set for life, unfortunately it requires maintenance so thats something to consider.
No i mean like the prickly feeling you get when you shave. Does it reduce that?
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by Redhood~No i mean like the prickly feeling you get when you shave. Does it reduce that?
ohhh - yes! maybe look into how they work, they essentially damage the hair follicle so it doesn't grow back for a while. You just shave first so the laser doesn't just damage the top of the hair, but actually reaches the follicle. So it doesn't keep the hair at it's 'shaved length', it damages the follicle itself so hair can't grow at all, hence there is no prickle. (Disclaimer - I have not done scientific research into this, this was based off my own understanding and a single google search). Definitely research it yourself first so you can see if it's for you
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by Ajhdhdohhh - yes! maybe look into how they work, they essentially damage the hair follicle so it doesn't grow back for a while. You just shave first so the laser doesn't just damage the top of the hair, but actually reaches the follicle. So it doesn't keep the hair at it's 'shaved length', it damages the follicle itself so hair can't grow at all, hence there is no prickle. (Disclaimer - I have not done scientific research into this, this was based off my own understanding and a single google search). Definitely research it yourself first so you can see if it's for you
Yh i been looking into but thanks tho
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by Redhood~No i mean like the prickly feeling you get when you shave. Does it reduce that?
Yes, my wife swears by her IPL.
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by Redhood~i wanna use it for my body but im not sure whether there good or not. like im suppossed to shave and then follow up with them machine but will it still leave that razor feeling afterwards?
Great question! IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair removal machines can be good — but it really depends on your skin tone, hair type, and what you’re expecting from the results.
Here’s the real deal:
✅ Pros of IPL machines (especially at-home):
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Can reduce hair growth over time
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Work best on light skin with dark hair
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Convenient for small areas and touch-ups
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More affordable in the long run
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Results are usually slower and less permanent compared to professional laser hair removal
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They’re less effective on darker skin tones or light/blonde/grey hair
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The devices aren’t as powerful, so it takes more sessions
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Some people still experience regrowth or patchiness
So IPL can be a decent option, especially for maintenance or if you’re on a budget — but for fuller, lasting results, laser tends to win.
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