A new method that also making inroads into the beauty parlors, makes hair removal through IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) - is this technique the hair growth is eliminated by light pulses or greatly reduced..
If you want to save the transition into the beauty salon and the associated costs, can now also rely on such devices for home use. It offer various manufacturers of such devices, and I would subsequently report on my experience with the Philips Lumea Precision Plus.
I use the Philips Lumea Precision Plus since the end of October, and have therefore already carried out several treatments.
Philips promises:
a gentle, effective use on the face and on the body
long lasting smooth results
The Philips Lumea Precision Plus, both the face (eg, chin, sideburns, upper lip) and on the body (legs, underarms, abdomen, bikini line) are applied. I use it for hair removal of the legs and armpits.
Prior to the adoption Philips recommends an assessment of the implications. Here, a hairless and of birthmarks vacancy should be chosen behind the ear. Since after 24 h no allergic reaction (eg redness of the skin) has occurred, the use of the Philips Lumea Precision Plus, nothing stood in the way.
I decided initially for the treatment of leg hair, in preparation for his legs had to be shaved.
For handling:
The Philips Lumea Precision Plus has five levels of intensity. The appropriate level selection is based on a color scheme. The darker the skin type, the lower the intensity has to be chosen. With my pale skin and dark hair growth I could choose the intensity level 4.
The device is placed on the point to depilatory. It is not necessary to re-set every time, but you can slide the Philips Lumea Precision Plus on the part of the body.
In the manual times for the treatment of the particular part of the body (eg lower leg 8 min.) Indicated. Especially with the first treatments I have however taken longer. Despite the relative ease of use, I have not kept every time the unit at the correct angle. If woman has the rotation then get out, it is progressing well. In addition, is displayed via a green indicator light and the word Ready that the device is correctly positioned and the light pulse can be triggered.
The curiosity about what would happen when triggering the first light pulse was quite large and has cost some effort. But there was nothing to feel, that no pain, no tangles, just nothing. This is one of the biggest pluses for me. A painless hair removal, which wants more women ;-).
The Philips Lumea Precision Plus is unlike an epilator quite soundproof. It sounds like a small fan. Since I missed the odd hair when shaving, it smelled a bit burned.
Unbeatable, however, that I was able to run the application on the couch comfortably (eg while watching TV). This is shaving so bad possible and yet done at least for me in the bathroom.
Conclusion:
After the first applications is changing noticeably. Although the hair grow back yet, but the period until which the first stubble can be felt again is considerably longer. The hairs that grow back are finer and softer feel.
After shaving or epilation my skin was getting irritated. Furthermore, was not to avoid the occasional ingrown hair. Subsequent treatment of each body part was therefore necessary. When using the Philips Lumea Precision Plus there were no skin irritation such as redness or the like with me.
The device weighs unlike a razor and some lay heavy in the hand. The Philips Lumea Precision Plus is in relation to a razor or epilator therefore very compact and powerful. In some parts of the body one must therefore slightly dislocate to treat all wish to treat locations.
The red light flashes are very intense. I therefore find it very good that the security ring, accidental light pulses prevented due to the system, ie the light is only triggered when the safety ring hangs on the part of the body.
The processing convinced me. I also own several other devices of the brand Philips (eg kitchen appliances) and am quite satisfied with the quality.
However, what little scare, is the relatively high purchase price (MSRP Philips 499.99). Here one must make comparisons, however. In relation to prices, which would cost the treatments in a beauty salon, the acquisition of Philips Lumea Precision Plus will pay off quickly.
Positives:
+ Good workmanship
+ Easy operation
+ Fast battery charging time
+ Noise
+ Low effort
+ Two Towers (1x body attachment, 1x precision attachment for the face)
+ Treatment of large areas in a relatively short time
+ Painless (as opposed to using epilator or wax strips)
+ No irritation of the skin
+ Wireless
+ For a variety of hair and skin types (exceptions eg gray hair)
Negatives:
- Weight of the device
- High purchase price
Supplied accessories:
Storage bag, cleaning cloth, user guide, user manual, quick start guide, charger
