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It’s no easy feat narrowing down a list of the best laser hair-removal devices, but thankfully, shopping them on Amazon makes the process a little smoother. The retailer offers a wide range of professional-level laser and IPL tools that reduce hair growth over the course of a few weeks, and eventually altogether with continual use.
Experts note that while there’s a bit of a learning curve when using these high-tech products, they’re worth the investment compared to more traditional hair-removal methods like shaving. “Because using lasers offers a more targeted treatment, they reduce the potential of irritation or bumps that may be associated with shaving or waxing,” board-certified dermatologist Marisa Garshick tells Bazaar. “Additionally, laser hair removal provides a more long-term solution than shaving or waxing.” Most laser hair-removal tools offer several settings that allow users to start low and slow to prevent accidental singeing and irritation.
Ready to update your body care routine? Remember that not all laser and IPL tools work for every skin tone and hair color, so it’s important to do thorough research on a device before committing. “Since laser hair removal works by targeting the pigment of the hair follicle, dark hairs tend to respond the best to laser hair removal,” Garshick says.
To make the selection process easier, we’ve consulted skin experts, sifted through customer reviews, and referenced our own favorites for a short list of the best laser hair-removal devices worth shopping for on Amazon. Read on for the top picks professionals and beauty enthusiasts are raving about.
Related: The Best IPL Hair-Removal Devices, According to Experts
Skin Laser Hair Removal Device
This versatile tool from the experts at CurrentBody features a larger treatment window, allowing you to reduce hair on your underarms, legs, swimsuit line, and more in 15 minutes flat. Its concentrated laser technology disables hair follicles at the root for long-lasting results.
Number of settings: Six
Best for: Underarms, legs, swimsuit, feet, hands, chest, back, and stomach
Diode Laser Hair Removal
Just a single touch activates this diode laser tool, which contains six adjustable energy levels along with a cooling feature to minimize irritation. And since its light turns red when the tool touches your skin and blue when it does not, you'll always have expert precision during your removal treatment.
Number of settings: Six
Best for: Arms, back, underarms, legs
One satisfied customer writes: "I've been using DermRays for about two months, typically three times a week, and I'm quite pleased with its performance. The hair removal effectiveness is noticeable, and I'm seeing a decrease in hair regrowth, which is promising for long-term results. I use it on level six for my legs and the auto mode is really convenient for me!" —Sarah G.
Laser Hair Removal Device 4X
Thanks to this device's handy cordless feature, you won't have to worry about being stuck next to a wall while removing unwanted body hair. Not only does it include rechargeable batteries, but the tool also uses a built-in skin sensor to detect when to unlock for use.
Number of settings: Five
Best for: Underarms, legs, face
One satisfied customer writes: "I'm really happy about this product. I used it now for six weeks on a weekly basis on my face and I would say that there is only about 20 to 30 percent of hair left. I will continue to use it and hope that everything will be gone soon. I really struggled with my facial hair for a long time." —Cara R.
Air 10 IPL Hair Removal Device
Here's a removal tool that aims to reduce hair growth in just two weeks. It also nicely uses cooling technology that retains a contact temperature below 65 degrees Fahrenheit to keep your skin comfortable. Plus, the device stops flashing if the desired treatment area is deemed too dark for safe application.
Number of settings: Five
Best for: Face, legs, arms, underarms, swimsuit
One satisfied customer writes: "I love this device. I've seen results in 2 short weeks. Customer service is friendly and so willing to assist with order issues. 10 out of 10 completely recommend." —Anonymous
Pure Fit Intelligent Ultrafast IPL Laser Permanent Hair Removal
Bazaar's associate beauty editor, Katie Intner counts SmoothSkin's IPL device as one of her favorites after testing road testing it for a number of weeks. "It's very user-friendly: It will never zap light or heat without perfect skin contact (dots on the side light up white when there’s good contact and red when there is poor contact)," she explains. "I loved this feature, because no matter which direction I was going in, it took the guesswork out of trying to get the laser in the right spot to work."
Number of settings: Five
Best for: Face, legs, arms, underarms, swimsuit
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Pure Fit Intelligent Ultrafast IPL Laser Permanent Hair Removal
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$349.00
AmazonThe Flasher 2.0
“This option is a really great value in terms of cost, and it also comes with a warranty which will replace the device if there are any issues with it,” Joshua Ross, celebrity esthetician and founder of SkinLab, tells Bazaar.
Number of settings: Five
Best for: swimsuit, underarms, legs, arms, and face
One satisfied customer writes: “I have to admit, as a former certified laser technician I was initially skeptical about the effectiveness of this device. Not only did it work, but it wasn’t painful either! Win/win!!! Kudos Nood!” —Jessica I.
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The Flasher 2.0
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$199.00
AmazonSilk expert Pro 5 IPL Hair Removal Device
This dermatologist-recommended device uses a skin tone adapting sensor with UV protection to adjust its flash intensity. It also features a glide mode that can be helpful to cover larger surface areas, plus a precision head to smooth smaller surface areas that may also be difficult to reach, like the swimsuit line and underarms.
Number of settings: Two
Best for: swimsuit, underarms, legs, arms
Customer review: "The Braun IPL Long-lasting Hair Removal System is one of the best hair removal systems, I've used. I love that it comes with a bag for travel. I can pack it up and take it with me and not miss any treatments. It also comes with four caps and a razor to get you started. I've been using the machine for about a month and I can tell that it's really working on my hair." —Rachel
Peach 2 IPL
Just like the majority of Foreo's buzzy devices, this IPL hair removal tool is extremely high-tech—it even comes with its own app. The tool uses up to 120 flashes per minute and T-sonic massage to dilate pores, allowing light pulses to access hair follicles easily.
Number of settings: Five
Best for: Underarms, legs, face, back, swimsuit
One satisfied customer writes: "I wasn't really expecting much, as a woman with very dark, thick hairs that seem to grow from places I didn't know existed, I have always struggled with hair removal. Shaving just leaves me with black roots and ingrown hairs and epilating is so time-consuming. I couldn't wait to give this a go and put it to the test with my unmanageable body hair. I am so over the moon with this Foreo IPL hair removal device." —Cathryn
IPL Hair Removal Device
This IPL tool is already budget-friendly at under $100, but right now, you can snag it for 20 percent while it's on rare sale. It also includes 999,000 flashes—most devices contain 500,000—which means you're getting even more bang for your buck.
Number of settings: Five
Best for: Underarms, legs, face, back, swimsuit
One satisfied customer writes: "No pain, five different levels, so easy to use. I am at my second treatment and I already see a difference! Just a little more tricky to use with the left hand…I’m a righty." —Sunny
Flash & Go Express Hair Removal Device
While not exactly a laser or IPL device, Amazon shoppers say this favorite from Silk'nis worth the buy. It uses a quartz bulb and home pulsed light technology (HPL) to reduce hair density with a single button and in just 20 minutes.
Number of settings: Five
Best for: Face, legs, arms, underarms, swimsuit
One satisfied customer writes: "Yes this really works. I started using this in early December and my swimsuit line and upper lip are pretty much non-existent. This works. I also used it every three days. I am Very light skin with dark hair and dark eyes." —HikingGirl
Meet the Experts
Marisa Garshick, M.D., F.A.A.D is a board-certified dermatologist and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Cornell New York Presbyterian Medical Center.
Joshua Ross is a celebrity esthetician and founder of SkinLab based in Manhattan Beach, California.
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