With summer fast approaching, you may be looking to assessing your seasonal hair removal options – but we understand your hesitation. Razors come with the fear of nicks, cuts and bumps, while waxing can open a world of pain.
Bringing your defuzzing in line with the 21st century, there’s a simpler option. The worlds of beauty and tech collide with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) machines.
You will have most likely heard about IPL, and the association may be costly salon appointments. But that needn’t be the case. Brands like Philips is making it more accessible than ever to partake in the comfort of your own home with its devices that include the Philips Lumea Series 9000 IPL device, which is now more affordable than ever.
How does Lumea work?
The Lumea is considered a cult item among beauty insiders. It resembles a flashgun thanks to its handheld design and offers a long-lasting hair removal solution by targeting the melanin with a spectrum of light. This light travels through the skin to the root and the heat destroys the hair-producing papilla.
It is one of the most effective processes on the market. In research done by the brand, 92 per cent of people saw hair reduction after just three treatments.
The Integrated SmartSkin Sensor makes sure you’re getting the right setting for your skin tone automatically and it is cordless for ease in zapping.
Does the Lumea hurt?
The device is extremely gentle and you’ll barely feel a thing during the process. It works as a point-and-shoot style where you may feel the slightest pinch as you press the button but it fades just as quickly.
It comes with four attachments for targeted treatments at different areas of the body – including heads for the face, bikini and underarms and if you press the feather button, it’s all the more gentle.
Is the Lumea worth the cost?
Yes. Compared with professional salon treatments that add up quickly, Philips offer a cost-friendly alternative as well as the convenience of doing it in your own home at a time that suits you.
The brand has launched a new subscription model - the Lumea Try & Buy programme – to make it more accessible than ever to invest. You can try the Philips Lumea Series 9000 IPL device and see if it works for you for only £38.50 a month (versus the one-off cost of buying the machine outright - £459).
You can pay monthly, pay off the remaining instalments or cancel and return within 12 months.
