Summer is fast approaching, which means it’s the perfect time to work on becoming hair free for beach season! But what’s the best and fastest way to do that? There are many methods of hair removal, but the best and most efficient has to be laser hair removal. And now, thanks to Epilaser, you can start laser hair removal in the comfort of your home for the very first time, on any skin tone!

I’ve heard about both laser and IPL before, but what’s the difference?
Both methods are types of long term hair removal designed to stop hair from growing back. IPL, which stands for intense pulse light, is a system of hair removal which is light based, where pulses of light are emitted through the skin to the hair follicle to damage it and lay it dormant. Laser uses concentrated, precise beams of light to contact the follicle, meaning it can seek out the follicle directly without losing efficiency by travelling through the skin first. This also means that unlike IPL, you can effectively enjoy long term hair removal, even on darker skin tones.

While both of these methods of hair removal yield great long term results, laser is more efficient at targeting specific follicles and can also be used on a wider breadth of skin and hair types. Because the laser beam does not travel through the skin to reach the follicle, it is able to be used on darker skin types as the melanin in the skin doesn’t block the laser from reaching the follicle. It can also be used on lighter hair types and red hair as it can detect these hair follicles much easier than IPL can. There are also no restrictions for sun exposure before or after using the device like there is with IPL, but of course always be sun safe!

The Epilaser Auto Laser Device is the first ever laser that detects the hair follicles and targets them precisely for efficient at-home laser hair removal. It’s safe & easy to use at home, and rather than needing to shave beforehand like IPL, you can simply trim or have stubble in the areas you wish to treat. The Epilaser is perfect for people who have never had any IPL or laser treatments previously, or for those who just need touch-ups post-treatment. So how does it work?

The device’s smarts vision system takes a picture and analyses the skin area to determine the exact location of the hairs and calibrates the laser for optimal treatment. The system is then activated, with 4 lasers focusing on a 1mm spot directly over each follicle. This direct targeting of the hair follicle avoids any loss of energy through the skin and helps to treat the hair efficiently without the risk of burning or irritation.

Which one is best for my skin type?
There are two models of the Epilaser. The 808 carries a 808nm wavelength, suitable for skin types placed I-IV on the Fitzpatrick scale, and the 980 has a 980nm wavelength for skin types V and VI. Otherwise, both units function the same. Both have 4 diode lasers that emit 24J/cm² for ultra-efficient treatment. The Epilaser is a handy cordless device that charges from USB.

The Epilaser was born from 7 years and $15 million of research and development, and is now available exclusively at Shaver Shop. Get summer ready and start your treatments now by shopping here.