When it comes to at-home hair removal, the Ulike Air 3 utilises IPL (intense pulsed light) technology. With Ice Cooling features and high-energy IPL, this device is highly effective while remaining gentle on the skin.
What is Ulike's Sapphire Ice Cooling Technology?
The Ulike Sapphire IPL hair removal device employs cutting-edge technology to deliver long-term hair reduction with minimal discomfort compared to traditional laser treatments.
Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy was first developed in 1992 by Drs. Goldman, Fitzpatrick, and Eckhouse for treating leg telangiectasias. Ulike's IPL technology uses these same wavelengths of light to target and weaken hair follicles by thermally heating the pigment (melanin) within them.
Sapphire Ice Cooling Technology™ enhances skin protection by keeping the device's tip at a consistently cool temperature, counteracting the heat from the light flashes. While other devices can become excessively hot and potentially cause burns or irritation, the Ulike Sapphire remains cool, safeguarding the skin throughout the treatment.
The Benefits of Ulike Sapphire Technology
The main benefit of Ulike Sapphire is long-term hair removal, but it offers much more than just that.
Convenience: Convenience is one of the biggest advantages of using this device. Studies have shown that it can be used from the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you, rather than having to visit a hair removal clinic multiple times.
Cost: While the Ulike IPL hair removal device costs between £289 and £329, other methods of long-term hair removal generally cost much more. Electrolysis can cost upwards of £200 per hour (and you'll need at least 10 hours), Laser Hair Removal can run into thousands of pounds, and even waxing incurs long-term costs of thousands of pounds over the years.
More Areas: For the price, you can treat many more areas cost-effectively than with other methods. The Ulike can be used on light to tan skin types, almost everywhere, except near the eyes, tattooed areas, birthmarks, or wounds.
Less Pain: Thanks to its Ice Cooling technology, many users find the Ulike less painful than other hair removal methods.
Longer-Lasting Results: Compared to tweezing, shaving, waxing, and other methods, the Ulike provides long-term or long-lasting hair removal. Studies have shown that home IPL devices are effective for long-term hair removal.
Is IPL Hair Removal Treatment Painful?
Though everyone has a unique pain threshold, most users do not find IPL hair removal to be particularly painful. The sensation of each flash is typically described as a small pinch or like a rubber band snapping on the skin. For context, waxing is generally considered more painful than IPL.
The hair follicle itself is a complex anatomical structure with both long-lasting components and those that renew on a regular cycle. Hair follicles are innervated by thousands of myelinated and unmyelinated afferent nerves, essentially pain sensors. This means that hair removal can cause pain by affecting these nerves, leading to immediate discomfort and possibly longer-term pain due to inflammation after hair removal.
With light-based hair removal, the pain is usually caused by the heat which the light directs into the follicle to thermally destroy it. Devices with cooled tips, like Ulike, help to reduce this source of pain.
It is also important to note that studies have shown IPL to be less painful and cause less inflammation than lasers.
How to Remove Unwanted Hair Without Pain Using Ulike
Nearly Painless Facial Hair Removal
When it comes to removing facial hair, there are many options available. However, most involve some degree of discomfort and are not particularly long-lasting. Shaving may be nearly painless, but since it simply cuts the hair shaft near the skin's surface, the results don't last long. Waxing, though somewhat longer-lasting as it removes the hair from below the skin, is painful and can damage the skin.
IPL devices like Ulike are particularly appealing because they can be used at home, are relatively painless, and last much longer than other methods. For some, the results can even be long-lasting.
Nearly Painless Bikini Hair Removal
The bikini line and bikini area are particularly tricky when it comes to hair removal. The most common method, waxing, is quite painful and needs to be repeated every 2-3 weeks for most people.
IPL is an excellent option for removing bikini area hair in a relatively painless way with longer-lasting results.
Nearly Painless Body Hair Removal
Many people are unaware that home IPL devices like Ulike can be used almost anywhere on the body! Aside from avoiding areas like the eyes, as well as any injured or tattooed skin, IPL can be used on most parts of the body, including the face, neck, chest, arms, legs, feet, buttocks, and bikini area.
How Many Hair Removal Sessions are Needed?
Many users of the Ulike IPL device see visible results within 4 weeks of use, with many even noticing long-lasting results after just 8 weeks of proper use. Ulike recommends using the device 3 times a week for the first month, followed by 2 times a week in the second month. It is also recommended to maintain results with regular use, either weekly or biweekly, as needed. Generally, IPL hair removal has been shown to be most effective on areas of the body with longer hair growth cycles, such as the legs and underarms. Areas such as the face, with shorter growth cycles, may require more treatments and offer less long-lasting results.
The Ulike IPL device is highly effective. Specifically, the Ulike Sapphire Air3 reduced hair density by 90% in 4 weeks of use. The Ulike Sapphire AIR+ showed a 78% reduction in hair density after just 4 weeks of use.
In contrast, in-office laser hair removal typically requires around 6 sessions, spaced several weeks apart, and results may take up to six months to show a significant reduction in hair growth.
Dos and Don'ts for IPL Treatment – Before and After
First and foremost, read the manual carefully when you receive your Ulike device. Here are some additional tips on what to DO and DON'T when using IPL treatments:
Do's for IPL Treatment
- Follow the instructions carefully
- Conduct a skin test in a hidden area first
- Shave the area before treatment
- Use eye protection or avert your eyes
- Be patient, as results can take time
- Know that IPL works best on lighter skin tones with darker hairs (IPL targets the dark hair roots)
Don'ts for IPL Hair Removal
- Avoid sun exposure before and after treatment
- Don't use self-tanners or spray tans before treatment
- Don't tweeze or wax between treatments
- Don't use IPL on sensitive or pigmented areas (such as tattoos or birthmarks)
- Ask your doctor before using IPL if you are pregnant
- Don't use peels or other skin treatments while using IPL without consulting your dermatologist
- Don't use IPL on darker skin tones
Conclusion
When it comes to long-lasting removal of unwanted hair, home IPL devices like the Ulike Air are a fantastic option. These innovative tools are designed to provide safe and effective hair reduction in the comfort of your own home and at a lower cost.
By following the instructions and recommendations provided, you should see a dramatic improvement in hair reduction with little to no pain within a few short weeks of regular use.
