How to Use Ulike Air 4 at Home

The Ulike Air 4 is designed for at-home hair removal that fits easily into everyday life. It builds on earlier Ulike devices, with small but noticeable changes that make longer sessions feel steadier and more comfortable.

Below, you’ll find a practical overview of how to use Ulike Air 4 at home, how its features shape the experience, and what regular use tends to look like over time.

IPL targets hair as it grows, which is why results develop gradually rather than immediately. Hair grows in cycles, so change is usually noticed over a series of sessions rather than after a single use.

In practice, this means treatments are easier to keep up with when they’re comfortable and regular. As sessions become familiar, using the device tends to feel like part of a normal routine rather than something that requires planning or effort.

Before each session, the area needs to be shaved. Shaving leaves the hair root beneath the skin, which is what IPL targets. Waxing, epilating or plucking removes the root and makes treatments less effective.

The Air 4 comes with a razor included in the box, so there’s nothing extra to organise before getting started. A clean, sharp blade also helps keep skin irritation to a minimum.

Skin is best kept clean and dry on the day of treatment. Products such as moisturiser, body oil, deodorant or fake tan can affect how well the device sits against the skin.

For first-time users, testing a small area and waiting 24 hours before treating larger sections gives a clearer sense of how the skin responds.

Plug in the Air 4 and turn it on. Four treatment modes are available, each intended for different areas and hair types:

• Soft Mode suits finer hair or more sensitive areas, particularly during early sessions.
  
  

• Body Mode provides a balanced setting for general use on areas such as legs and arms.
  
  

• Power Mode delivers a stronger pulse for thicker hair once skin is accustomed to IPL.
  
  

• USHR Mode (Ultra-Strong Hair Removal) is intended for coarse or stubborn hair and is best introduced gradually.
  
  

Many people begin in Soft or Body Mode and adjust over time. The device allows flexibility within a routine rather than encouraging maximum intensity from the outset.

Put on the protective goggles before you begin. IPL treatments involve bright flashes, and wearing the goggles helps keep glare and eye strain to a minimum during use.

The goggles are included with the Air 4 and are best worn for the full session, especially when treating larger areas.

The Ulike Air 4 can be used on areas such as the legs, arms, underarms and bikini line. Working on one area at a time helps keep coverage even and makes it easier to keep track of where you’ve already treated.

Sticking to a single area per pass also helps you move at a steady pace, rather than rushing or overlapping sections. This tends to make sessions feel more controlled and reduces the temptation to repeatedly treat the same spot in one go.

Rest the treatment window flat on the skin before moving. The Air 4 won’t flash unless it’s making proper contact, so there’s no need to press hard or adjust constantly.

Once it’s sitting flush, the flashes happen naturally as you work through the area.

When treating larger areas such as legs or arms, the AutoGlide feature allows the device to flash continuously as you move it across the skin. This supports slow, steady gliding movements without repeated button presses.

For smaller or more contoured areas, pressing the device in place, allowing it to flash, then lifting and repositioning often feels more precise.

One pass over each area is sufficient. Repeatedly flashing the same spot in one session isn’t necessary.

Once you’ve worked through the area, switch off the device before moving on. There’s no need to rush or revisit the same section in one go.

A steady, even pass is usually enough. It’s better to cover the area properly than to move quickly and miss spots.

Hair grows in cycles, and IPL affects hairs that are actively growing. Early sessions are usually closer together, then reduce as regrowth slows.

Many routines begin with several sessions a week, followed by maintenance sessions over time. Missing the occasional session doesn’t undo progress.

Anyone familiar with Ulike Air 3 will find the Air 4 familiar to use, with a few differences that affect longer-term comfort.

The Air 4 delivers higher energy, supporting effective hair reduction without relying on repeated passes. Cooling has also been refined, which helps treatments feel more consistent during longer sessions.

AutoGlide movement has been smoothed out compared to earlier models, making treatments on larger areas feel less stop-start and more fluid.

After a session, it’s best to keep things gentle for the rest of the day. Heat-heavy activities like hot baths, saunas or intense workouts are worth leaving until the following day. A light, fragrance-free moisturiser is usually enough to keep skin feeling comfortable.

Treated areas should be protected from sun exposure, particularly in the days after a session. Some temporary redness can appear, especially on more sensitive skin, but this generally settles on its own without needing special care.

IPL works gradually. Eventually, hair often grows back more slowly and feels finer. Shaving typically becomes less frequent rather than stopping altogether.

Results vary, and maintenance sessions are usually needed to manage regrowth.

Once it becomes part of a routine, using the Ulike Air 4 is straightforward. Its refinements over earlier models support longer, more comfortable sessions and a steady pace overall.

Regular use, even coverage and paying attention to how your skin responds tend to deliver the most reliable experience with IPL at home.