How can you tell if something is "low power"? Any way to tell so next time I know better?How about the Kennzi? That looks pretty reputable but very expensive. But then again, I'm basing on reviews as well, which are clearly not the best way to go...
The one bought has the following power (according to a question they answered)
Hello, our hair removal device has 5 Levels
The Level 1 is 11 joules,
The Level 2 is 13 joules,
The Level 3 is 14 joules,
The Level 4 is 17 joules
The Level 5 is 18.5 joules.
My Tria is 20 joules at it's highest setting. The difference is the zap area. The one you got appears to be approximately 2cm by 4cm (I'm guessing here based on the pictures) for a total of 8cm(2). My Tria's zap area is 1cm(2), concentrating the power in a much smaller area.
Contrary to what their sales pitch says, if you don't feel the zap (akin to a rubber band snapping on your skin, but pain only lasts a split second), it's not working (or you have no hair there). Try zapping the same spot for several zaps and see if you feel it. If you're not feeling it, it's not working. Many of the reviews had this complaint, everything lit up and appeared to be functioning, but no actual 'zap' was occuring.
Also, you cannot do any hair removal method prior to using it other than plain old shaving. If you are using any chemical method or epilator method, it won't work as the hair is below the skin line (or gone altogether). The IPL works by the laser energy traveling down the hair shaft and heating the root.
John aka cobeachbum
Yeah I feel a rubber band snapping. Most of the time, its very strong heat, but I do feel the snap every now and then.
The instructions on this device is rather vague, but I think Im supposed to zap the treated area three times per session. I was only doing it once, so maybe that was my problem.
If it helps, the instructions on my device recommended shaving and exfoliating, waiting 24 hours, and then zapping. It seems to like about 1 or 2 mm of stubble. Not too short, and not too long. The instructions warn against using on hairs longer than 4 or 5 mm as apparently that can lead to burns.
I use mine mostly on level 5 with auto-repeat, and lift it off between zaps to let the glass cool. It won't flash until it is against your skin, so there is no risk of it going off in your eyes.
dadude said:The instructions on this device is rather vague...
I think the IPL device is finally starting to work. Funny thing, I don't notice any hair falling out in the shower, which is what I heard happens during IPL. But I do notice fewer hair growing back and it's growing back slower too.
I think the trick was to do three passes per session, not one, which is what I was originally doing. And I notice if I press down firmly, I feel the zap more. The rubber band snap is more intense that way. Before, I was only pressing down lightly, which seemed to reduce the intensity since the snap felt lighter. So we shall see how things progress.
I'm so nervous what my doctor is going to think on my next visit when he suddenly sees that I have no pubic hair. It's going to be a bit nerve-wracking. But on the plus side, I still won't be seeing him for a while. I'm still uneasy about going to the doctor for non-emergency visits during this pandemic. So I probably won't be going for checkup until 2022, the earliest.
I think the IPL device is finally starting to work. Funny thing, I don't notice any hair falling out in the shower, which is what I heard happens during IPL. But I do notice fewer hair growing back and it's growing back slower too.I think the trick was to do three passes per session, not one, which is what I was originally doing. And I notice if I press down firmly, I feel the zap more. The rubber band snap is more intense that way. Before, I was only pressing down lightly, which seemed to reduce the intensity since the snap felt lighter. So we shall see how things progress.I'm so nervous what my doctor is going to think on my next visit when he suddenly sees that I have no pubic hair. It's going to be a bit nerve-wracking. But on the plus side, I still won't be seeing him for a while. I'm still uneasy about going to the doctor for non-emergency visits during this pandemic. So I probably won't be going for checkup until 2022, the earliest.
Glad your seeing results now. As for your doctor, trust me, he's seen it before and won't care.
John aka cobeachbum
Here's an interesting story. It seems like there are some results on my pubic area, but VERY sloooow! So, a couple of weeks ago, I tried it on my underarms. I did it about two treatments per week and it's about two full weeks of treating the armpits. And right now, I have significantly less hair growth there. So strange! This device is working wonders on my underarms and results are showing very quickly, but on the pubes, the results are extremely slow.
I have been doing laser hair removal for about 2 years on my genitals, back through my anus, and butt. I also did my lower back and I don't regret it for a second. It is for me and I really prefer the smooth look and feel and have never gotten any odd looks or reactions in locker rooms and doctors offices. If anyone ever asked, I would be more than happy to talk to them about it.
Ok, I give up on this stupid IPL device. Notice a little less hair regrowth, but it plateaued and no further results are showing. I keep shooting the area regularly and still having lots of regrowth. Hard to believe I've used this device a few times per week for three months and still not much difference. I'm not sure why it's not working like it should. The IPL device really snaps and hurts the area when I shoot it. I feel the very warm heat along with the snap. But still get lots of hair regrowth. Either I may have to invest in a better IPL device or may have to consider waxing. Not sure I'll do either since it'll just cost me more money. And to pay money for another possible dud device or to pay $80 for waxing, which would literally only give me 1-2 weeks of smoothness, is not worth the cost. Probably might just have to stick to shaving.
I have been doing laser hair removal for about 2 years on my genitals, back through my anus, and butt. I also did my lower back and I don't regret it for a second. It is for me and I really prefer the smooth look and feel and have never gotten any odd looks or reactions in locker rooms and doctors offices. If anyone ever asked, I would be more than happy to talk to them about it.
Don't forget the top of your shoulders. An area women notice but men don't.
Exactly, who are you doing it for? If you are still worried, shave for a year or two and see if anybody notices it and says anything and then decide.Yeah, I see what you mean. Obviously, I should do it for myself and not for others, like you said. And I've been shaving consistently for over 10 years. I love it and want it gone permanently now not only to eliminate the extra work, but to get rid of the annoying stubble.I went to the nude beach a few times and always freshly shaved when I went. It was great because most people at the nude beach were shaved- both male and female. So I felt that I fit right in. In fact, I probably would've felt more embarrassed if I didn't shave. And many girls have seen me shaved. A couple of girls have complimented it. But it was only a couple... majority just didn't say or notice anything. I have yet to receive a negative reaction about it.The ONLY thing I haven't tried is going to my physician and staying shaved. I've always grown my pubic hair every time I go for my annual checkup. I just felt embarrassed about having him see me without pubes. However, I did go to this dermatologist once for the first time and it was just some skin problem on my face. So I went there shaved because I was only going in for the area on my face, so I didn't think I had to strip nude. But to my surprise, she wanted to do a full body skin exam. So she had me strip to my underwear and during the exam, she pulled down my underwear to take a quick peak down there and that was it. No reaction or comment, to my surprise. So I probably am overthinking this because maybe my physician will be the same way as my dermatologist and will just not react or say anything about it.
Im shave and my dermatologist does the peekie peekie and has never said anything. His only comment was that I had buzzed the hair on my head!
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