IPL-HPL

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MareeB

5241 posts

Fri 31 Mar 2017 7:23pm

Hey ladies I've been reading the reviews and scouring the net, looking for an IPL or HPL that doesn't cost more than my car. Any ideas? $600 - $800 just isn't going to happen unfortunately.....

Lisa-Lou

2679 posts

Fri 31 Mar 2017 7:55pm

Hey Maree. I saw your comment on the i light pro review I did. To me this machine is amazing. I have seen it listed on trade me for various prices and they are virtually brand new. Try looking there as something may pop up :-)

MareeB

5241 posts

Fri 31 Mar 2017 8:49pm

I will, thanks Lisa. They certainly sound good.

Macs

5351 posts

Fri 31 Mar 2017 9:47pm

If only I could splurge that much. I read most of the reviews and its highly rated. Off to check Trade me out .

Ringy

825 posts

Sun 2 Apr 2017 6:08am

I've found with both at home and professional- you really need to have the right kind of hair to begin with to get good results over its not worth it. Mine is fair but I do have darker on my body- but it knows so some areas it works better than others - just in case you are disappointed with results take this as a warning.

Qweenkaren

313 posts

Sun 2 Apr 2017 1:54pm

I'm on the look out for one of these too Maree, hook me up if you find a good option. Farmers have the $800 discounted & they sometimes have the homeopathic (or something) one on special too... might wait for that next special.

MareeB

5241 posts

Sun 2 Apr 2017 6:50pm

I will Karen, You and I have our budgets to think of tho....

Imoshen

461 posts

Mon 3 Apr 2017 10:37am

I keep meaning to update my review after using it for around 4 months.

I have quite fine, blonde hair so it hasn't been as effective as it would on darker hair but I'm still very happy with my purchase. I have had 3 ingrown hairs and no longer spend hours picking them out with sharp pointed tweezers. I have "bald" patches on my legs where hair isn't growing. Shaving will give me smooth results for at least two days before the fuzz comes through.

Speaking of fuzz, it's soft, not sharp pointy bits of hair so I feel I can shave when *I* want to not because it's feels horrible.

I have used it on my bikini line and had amazing results there. Again, soft hair that grows back slowly and sparsely.

It's a lot of money and you can't expect immediate results but with a bit of patience I've seen some pleasant results from it.

JessB

219 posts

Tue 4 Apr 2017 12:40pm

I'm in the same boat of wanting one but not being able to afford one...Thought perhaps I could buy one with my two sisters and thus have turns using it. Is that normal??

ragingfrog

1289 posts

Tue 4 Apr 2017 1:22pm

Jess if your sisters are willing, my suggestions would be plan on using different days and a pack of alcohol or sanitizer wipes if you can't get replacement heads for the unit.

Lisa-Lou

2679 posts

Thu 6 Apr 2017 9:58pm

I agree with the hair and skin needing to be right for the product. I am pale with dark hair so am a perfect candidate which is why I have had such amazing results. Jess that is a great idea! I don't see why not as long as the machine is cleaned after each person uses it :-)

Imoshen

461 posts

Fri 7 Apr 2017 9:18am

I did remember reading somewhere that it's suitable to pass around people because it's not breaking the skin in anyway so therefore quite safe and hygienic for a few people to use.

They suggest you use it once every two weeks too so you can easily come up with a schedule :).