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    How-to: Use an IPL device

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    Now that you know exactly what IPL is and what the Philips Lumea Precision Plus does (if you missed it, catch up here), it’s time to learn how to use the IPL device. Once you’ve got the technique down pat, you’ll be able to remove pesky hair in a flash - and in the comfort of your own home! See for yourself in the video above or check out our step-by-step guide below.

    #1 Shave the areas you’re going to use the Philips Lumea on and make sure your skin is clean, dry and free from lotion, perfume, self-tan and deodorant.

    #2 Turn on the device and select the intensity level that suits your skin tone (according to the instructions).

    #3 Place the device against your skin, applying slight pressure. Once there is full skin contact, the light will turn green. The device will only work once this happens, which is a great safety feature.

     

    #4 When you’re doing your legs, simply slide the device along the skin, pressing the flash button as you go.

    #5 When you get to tricky areas like the knees, you can lift and press the Lumea down instead.

    #6 To ensure you don’t miss any spots, go back and overlap where necessary. It’s completely safe to do so (again, props to Philips!).

    If you’re doing both legs, it should only take around 15 minutes. As for the underarms and bikini line, they can take as little as two minutes.

    Have you ever tried an at-home IPL device? Are you surprised by how easy it is to use?

     

    78 Member Comments

    Roxyprincess 15 Jul 2015 1:11 PM

    Want to invest but not sure about the effectiveness on at home products vs salon. Are any trial teams coming up so that we can test different effects across different women with different skin tones?

    Petal 7 Jun 2015 2:08 PM

    This sounds like a really good product worth investing in.

    reni267 9 May 2015 2:26 PM

    I bought a Remington ipl and while it's easy to use and adjustable strenght levels i really didn't see any improvement in reducing hair growth. Since them I've been to get professional laser done with no more than ten treatments and it's well worth the money. No shaving needed for months.

    Chantellelio25 5 May 2015 2:47 PM

    Love this!

    Sydneyswans910 8 Apr 2015 2:42 AM

    Since laser these days is pretty affordable, wondering which one is better?

    Shop A Everyday 4 Apr 2015 6:44 AM

    Oh I hope it works

    Temporary Princess 30 Mar 2015 11:15 AM

    I'm seriously tempted.

    Tiarna203 24 Mar 2015 4:31 AM

    This is awesome

    Miffny 24 Mar 2015 3:35 AM

    Never tried anything like this as I don't have the cash ...but would love to.

    jatz 23 Mar 2015 10:16 AM

    Looks interesting.

    Jessica712 23 Mar 2015 2:42 AM

    I have never tried this, looks fairly easy to use though.

    Michelle240 23 Mar 2015 12:09 AM

    I have been using the Philips IPL for 3-4 years now and cannot live without so very effective!! I trialled it years ago on BH and am still using it.

    CherryBlossom 22 Mar 2015 12:27 PM

    This is so easy to understand, thank you. How's the pain factor?

    AmberB 22 Mar 2015 11:46 AM

    Looks easy

    fluffnut 22 Mar 2015 6:21 AM

    This is such a nifty little tool.

    Pink Hornet 22 Mar 2015 3:05 AM

    So want to try this. I have dark hair and fair skin, so it is a good option for me. I have always been so bad at shaving plus my KP means I end up with red dots all over my legs.

    Chicklet 22 Mar 2015 12:49 AM

    Does it hurt at all?

    Becstar 21 Mar 2015 7:43 PM

    Great innovative product. Women have been wanting a hair removal product like this for years. I know what's on my list for Christmas already.

    bmill229 21 Mar 2015 4:36 PM

    Great video.

    freaky 21 Mar 2015 11:38 AM

    Oh would love one of these!

    Joole 21 Mar 2015 10:59 AM

    I can't be bothered investing in an IPL but I've been thinking about getting a cleansing brush like the famous Clarisonic.

    Haniibee44 21 Mar 2015 3:42 AM

    Sounds great! If it keeps hair coming back for a longer period of time than waxing does...I'm all for it

    Jenniqua 21 Mar 2015 12:41 AM

    I am about to get this done, but I think I will leave it up to the professionals.

    TheUglyDuckling 20 Mar 2015 11:59 PM

    It does look super easy. How much is it?

    Gilded 20 Mar 2015 11:35 PM

    I've used the Clarisonic and it was a bit of a let down (started getting breakouts) so I'm not going to invest in iffy items any more.

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