Ulike Air 10 IPL Hair Removal Device

IPL targets melanin, so results depend on the color of both your skin and your hair. Ulike's chart marks fair, light, medium, tan and tan-deep skin as safe and effective, and deep skin as unsafe. For hair, black, dark brown, brown and dark blonde are effective, while red, light blonde and gray or white are ineffective. In Ulike's words, IPL suits dark hair on fair skin, is less effective on blonde, gray and red hair, and is not suitable for very dark skin.

Ulike says visible hair reduction can start in about two weeks, and most users reach the result they want by the end of the recommended 12-week routine. Results vary with skin tone, hair color and body area.

For the first four weeks, use it on each area about three times a week, every other day, then switch to maintenance sessions once or twice a month. Using it on the same area every day adds nothing, so alternate areas instead.

Yes. Shave any hair longer than 2 mm (1/16 in) with the included razor, so the light reaches the root instead of the surface hair. Ulike recommends shaving only, since other hair removal methods can make sessions less effective.

Most of the body and face, including legs, arms, underarms and the bikini line. On sensitive areas, start with a lower-power mode. Ulike says not to use it directly on the genitals, testicles, anus or nipples.

Ulike designs it to be nearly painless: the contact window stays at a cool 65°F to help minimize discomfort and irritation, and the lower-power modes suit sensitive areas.

No. The Air 10 runs through the included adapter and power cord. AutoGlide mode flashes continuously as you glide, so you don't press the button for every flash.

The Air 10 device, a case, IPL goggles, a razor, an adapter and a power cord.