What's the difference between IPL and laser hair removal?

An IPL hair removal device allows you to quickly and easily remove hair at home, but you have to maintain the result. Laser hair removal is more permanent, but this has other disadvantages. In this article, we'll explain all the differences between the 2 hair removal methods. That way, you'll know if laser hair removal or IPL hair removal is suitable for you.

  1. Comparison IPL and laser hair removal
  2. Technology
  3. Article list 2x
  4. User-friendliness
  5. Treatment time
  6. Sensation during treatment
  7. Conclusion

Comparison IPL and laser hair removal

IPL Laser
Result Long-term smooth result, not permanent Permanent smooth result
Suitable for skin type Light to medium brown skin, some IPL devices for darker skin types All skin types
User-friendliness Easily from home Treatment in a salon
Treatment time Treat large and small surfaces quickly Treat small surfaces less quickly
Sensation during treatment Pain-free treatment, intensity adjustable to your preference Can be experienced as painful, differs per person and body part

Technology

Technology light pulses IPL hair removal
Technology light pulses IPL hair removal

IPL: short light pulses, temporary result

IPL stands for intense pulsed light. The device works with short light pulses that reach all the way to the hair follicles. The pigment in the hair absorbs the light and converts this into heat. The heat that's released makes the hair go into its resting phase. After a few weekly or biweekly treatments, you'll notice the hair becomes thinner and starts to fall out. Repeat the treatments every couple of months. That way, you can enjoy a smooth result for weeks or months, depending on your hair growth.

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Technology laser hair removal
Technology laser hair removal

Laser: laser beams, permanent result

Laser devices use laser beams to reach the hair follicles in the skin. Like with IPL hair removal, lasers also use light that's converted to heat via the pigment of the hairs. The skin doesn't damage, like with IPL. You generally need about 6 to 8 treatments, after which you're permanently hair free. We recommend you to do a maintenance treatment every year, just to maintain your smooth skin.

Skin type

IPL: most suitable for light to medium dark skin tones

Hair removalIPL hair removal

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Laser: also suitable for darker skin tones

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User-friendliness

Hair removal at home IPL
Hair removal at home IPL

IPL: easy hair removal at home

You can easily use an IPL hair removal device at home. The devices are safe and you don't need specific knowledge or schooling to use an IPL device. You can connect the IPL device to the smartphone app, which then guides you. In the app, you receive a treatment plan. This way, you always know when it's time for a treatment and you won't use it too often.

How do you choose the right IPL device?

Laser hair removal in the salon
Laser hair removal in the salon

Laser: hair removal in the salon

If you want to laser your body hair, you have to go to a salon or clinic. You can't use a laser device at home, unlike the IPL device. The reason for this is that the lasers are more powerful than IPL and you need more knowledge and schooling to safely use the lasers.

Treatment time

Fast treatment IPL
Fast treatment IPL

IPL: fast treatment thanks to large range

A single pulse of light from an IPL device treats a relatively large surface when you don't use specific attachments. So you can treat areas like your arms and legs pretty fast. Do you want to treat a smaller area, like your face or bikini line? Use an attachment that reduces the range of the light pulse.

What's IPL hair removal and how does it work?

Laser hair removal armpits
Laser hair removal armpits

Laser: less fast treatment due to small range

Laser hair removalless treatments

Sensation during treatment

Pain-free treatment IPL
Pain-free treatment IPL

IPL: pain-free treatment

IPL hairlight pulses

Laser hair removal painful
Laser hair removal painful

Laser: may be unpleasant or painful, depending on the person

Laser hair removalmany lasers

Conclusion

Do you want to remove your body hair quickly, easily, and painlessly? An IPL device is the right choice. You'll see results after a few weeks. The result is temporary and you have to maintain it with regular treatments. If you want a permanent result, you can choose laser hair removal. Even though the laser treatments take longer, you need less treatments in total. In addition, laser treatment is also suitable for the darkest skin types. The disadvantage is that you need to visit the salon for laser hair removal. You may experience the treatment as more painful than IPL hair removal.

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