Hair removal methods have come a long way in recent years. Razor blades boast a smoother, closer shave, at-home wax kits are less messy and simpler to use, epilators cause less irritation, the list goes on. But of all the DIY hair removal methods out there, nothing has evolved quite as much as the at-home laser hair removal device.
There are many devices available on the market, but few are as sophisticated as the Philips Lumea IPL devices. And if you've ever put off investing in one because of their eye-watering price tags, we have news for you. With an RRP of £449.99, the Lumea 8000 Series is currently on sale for Amazon Prime Day for £284.99, meaning you can make a saving of a staggering £165. Even better, you can make savings on one of the brand's more advanced devices, the Lumea IPL 9000 Series which is down to £439.99, a reduction of 12%.
You have to be an Amazon Prime member to make the savings, but if you're not already, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial and join in on the fun.
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AmazonIngrown hairs? Gone. Unforgiving dots (keratosis pilaris)? Sorted. A spontaneous legs-out moment? Consider me ready. This is smart beauty tech at its finest.
AmazonAs with many hair removal devices, there is some discomfort involved, but the great thing about Philips' newer models is the inclusion of SenseIQ technology, which detects your skin tone and tells you which light setting to opt for, making the treatment entirely personalised and safe.
Granted, parting with near-£300 is still a splurge, but if buying a hair removing device like this has been on your radar for quite some time, this is one of the best IPL machines to make a play for.
The numbers speak for themselves. The Philips Lumea franchise has already served 4.5 million women worldwide, promising 92% worth of hair reduction in as little as three treatments on legs.
After using the Philips Lumea for nearly two years, here's my honest review:
Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says, 'Having used the device for over two years, I still feel a great sense of achievement when my best friend comments on how smooth, shiny and hairless my legs are. After years of waxing, shaving and everything in between, my Philips Lumea IPL machine is one device that ended up putting all my hairy woes to bed. Ingrown hairs? Gone. Unforgiving dots (keratosis pilaris)? Sorted. A spontaneous legs-out moment? Consider me ready. Liberation is the only word I have for it.'
How does the Philips Lumea work?
It works thanks to an evolved version of existing IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology, which converts a broad spectrum pulse of light energy into heat energy and targets the melanin in the hair follicle. This causes the hair to become damaged and prevents regrowth, especially when treated at regular intervals. You'll know the treatment is working when you see the treated hairs fall out naturally over the course of a few days.
Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia UK's Beauty Writer, working across all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).