Ulike Sapphire Air+ IPL Hair Removal Handset

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair removal works by emitting intense light pulses that are absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicles. The absorbed light is then converted into heat, which damages the hair follicles and inhibits future hair growth.

It is important to note that IPL is most effective on individuals with lighter skin tones and darker hair colors. This is because the light energy is primarily absorbed by the melanin pigment in the hair. In individuals with darker skin tones, the excess melanin in the skin can also absorb light energy, leading to potential skin damage.

Similarly, IPL may not be as effective on individuals with light hair colors such as blonde, gray, or red. This is because these hair colors have less melanin content, making it challenging for the IPL device to target the hair follicles effectively.

To ensure the effectiveness and safety of IPL hair removal, we recommend users to refer to the provided skin tone chart before making a purchase.

IPL hair removal devices are not recommended if you have any of the following:
- A known skin disorder
- Skin diseases such as allergic dermatitis or eczema
- Photosensitive epilepsy or photosensitivity
- Are menstruating, pregnant, or lactating
- Dark black or sunburnt skin (please refer to our skin tone chart)
- Broken skin, a scab, healed wound, cancer, or hemangioma
- Any artificial aesthetic, prosthetic, or plastic area
- Tattooed area

IPL is a type of FDA-cleared light treatment that uses strong pulses of a broad spectrum of polychromatic light to target the melanin in hair follicles to achieve permanent hair removal results.

As the pigment absorbs light, it gets heated and destroyed. Hair will grow back more sparsely and slower after each treatment, permanently reducing hair growth.

We recommend using the handset three times a week for the first month to achieve the best results. After that, you can use it once every two weeks or once a month for touch-ups as needed.

Additionally, we suggest making adjustments based on your hair growth. If you notice thicker hair or stubborn areas, you can increase the gear level and frequency of usage. However, it's important to monitor your skin's reaction and adjust accordingly to avoid any discomfort or adverse effects.

Most customers start to see evident hair reduction after 3–4 weeks. With 2–3 treatments per week, the effect becomes completely evident after 12 weeks. After each treatment, hair will grow much more sparsely and thinly. Eventually, hair reduction becomes permanent. To maintain the skin’s smoothness, you need to do 1 treatment every 2–3 months or as required. Both the outcome and frequency of treatment are different case by case.

According to FDA’s regulations, permanent hair removal means ‘continued and steady reduction of hair over a prolonged period’, which we provide, though some may interpret the term ‘permanent’ differently. Please know that even the photo-therapy used in clinics is not entirely permanent.

Ulike is the only company that uses Sapphire Ice Cooling technology to provide nearly painless treatments. You can expect to only feel a minor warming sensation during treatments.

Yes, we recommend that you shave the treatment area before using your handset. Shaving the hair to the appropriate length will help IPL effectively focus on the hair follicles and improve your comfort during sessions.

You can use Ulike IPL on any part of your body, including your bikini area and face. But do not use around the eyes (use only below cheekbones).

IPL is not suitable for the inner parts of the bikini area. Therefore you should never use it on the labia minora, vagina, scrotum, or anus.

To prevent discomfort, we advise you to treat the bikini area, inner thighs, and buttocks from the lowest intensity level, as the skin in these areas can be more sensitive.