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I also consider ease of usehow comfortable is each laser to hold?
Courtesy of brands and Glamour reviewer Brigitt Earley
Does the laser automatically detect skin tone and adjust intensity levels accordingly?
Of course, both short- and long-term efficacy is one of the most important considerations, too.
How effectively (and painlessly) does the laser reduce regrowth?
Original video courtesy ofGlamourcontributor Brigitt Earley
How long does it take to see measurable results?
And how long do results last?
All three types of at-home lasers are similarly effective but have slight differences.
Original video byGlamour contributor April Benshosan
The eHPL uses galvanic energy, which helps open pores to provide a more direct hit to hair follicles.
It is on the larger side, but the 360-degree rotating head is truly unique.
Theres no worry about that with this laser.
Original video courtesy ofGlamourcontributor Brigitt Earley
It also comes with three precision attachments to help in this department too.
I use the larger attachment for leg touch-ups and love how simple and quick the whole process is.
I also use the smaller attachment for more private parts, like the bikini line.
Original video courtesy ofGlamourcontributor Brigitt Earley
In both spots, my experience has been entirely pain-free.
Even on the highest setting, I simply feel a bit of warmth, saysGlamourcontributor Brigitt Earley.
Our review:The CurrentBody laser is lightweight and super easy to use, saysGlamourwellness writer and reviewerApril Benshosan.
Original video courtesy ofGlamourcontributor Anna Vognsen
(Sensitive-skin types, take note: This one may be a bit too strong for you!)
It features the same cooling technology that drew us to the rig in the first place.
I didnt feel so much as a tingle during use.
The large treatment window and the continuous AutoGlide mode made the whole process expeditiousand you know I love that!
Our review:I recently tried out this gadget and found it very easy to operate.
The light flashes are also extremely bright, so do your best to look away while using it.
Our review:I found Dr. Lins download spot-on.
Theres no options to fuss withonly one big button to press.
Braun promises results in as little as four weeks, and this time frame was right during my testing.
After weekly treatments for four weeks, the vast majority of my hair had stopped growing.
What did grow back was noticeably sparser and thinner, says Earley.
The rig is a favorite ofGlamourcommerce editorMalia Griggs’sas well.
The Braun is very easy to usejust hold down the button and zap away.
It comes with different attachment heads, including a narrow one that fits comfortably along my bikini line.
I was worried about pain, especially in that sensitive area, but was pleasantly surprised.
It’s like a light little flick.
She says it really does work and particularly likes the larger handset.
We also appreciate that the rig has five different intensity levels for more flexibility in treatment.
They also echoed Dr. Robinsons sentiments about the large laser window but liked that this sped up treatment time.
One user toldGlamourthat it’s possible for you to cover both legs in less than 10 minutes.
After four weeks, I noticed less regrowth, said one tester.
And after the recommended eight weeks, my hair was virtually undetectableeven after a week without shaving.
Not to mention the overall design is more ergonomic and easier to hold than the original.
More frequently asked questions
How does laser hair removal work?
This damages the hair root, and the hair falls out.
(Better safe than sorry!)
Does laser hair removal hurt?
Our testers were overwhelmingly surprised by how pain-free their experience with at-home laser removal was.
At the end of the day, it depends on your pain tolerance.
Is laser hair removal safe?
You also may notice little black specks that come out of your skin, says Marmur.
People often misconstrue that as new hair growth, but its notits dead hair shedding.
Thats a sign that the laser hair removal worked.
The unwanted side effects include blisters, scabbing, hyperpigmentation, and hypopigmentation.
Of some comfort: Pigmentation issues arent always permanent.
Keep it out of the sun and heat, and apply a cool compress ASAP.
Is laser hair removal permanent?
If were being technical, laser hairremovalis something of a misnomer.
Its more like laser hair reduction, says Dr. Marmur.
Typically, you wont need to shave regularly, but you will likely require a few touch-ups per year.
How long does laser hair removal take to work?
The vast majority of people should be able to move right along with their day.
Those treatments remove the hair follicles that the laser is designed to target, she says.
How does at-home laser hair removal differ from in-office laser treatments?
For just a few hundred dollars, you might treat hair on your own schedule many times over.
However,studiesshow that in-office treatmentsthough more costlydo work more effectively.
Professional lasers can also work on a wider range of skin tones, including dark skin.
