Best Body Areas for a Home Laser Hair Removal Device: Areas and Precautions
Before you start using a home laser hair removal device in the UAE or GCC, it is important to know where to use it and where to avoid it. This guide covers the most suitable body areas for a home laser device, tips for each area, and the areas it should not be used on. Your device's user manual is always the main reference.
How does a home laser device work?
A home laser (laser, intense pulsed light) device releases flashes of light that are absorbed by the melanin in the hair and turned into heat, gradually weakening the follicle, so new hair grows back finer, lighter and more slowly with regular use. It works best on dark hair with light to medium skin. It does not suit blonde, white, grey or red hair, or very dark skin. Read our guide to home laser devices on dark skin.
Before using it on any area
- Shave the area before the session. Do not wax or pluck.
- Test one flash at the lowest level on a small part of the area and wait to make sure no irritation appears, as described in the user manual.
- Clean, dry skin with no creams or deodorant, and not tanned or sunburnt.
- Wear the protective glasses supplied with the device.
The most suitable body areas for a home laser device
1. Legs
A large, flat area that suits auto mode for quicker coverage. Move the device slowly without flashing the same spot twice, and take care around the knees and ankles, where you need to adjust the angle.
2. Arms
Also a suitable area; you can use auto mode on the forearms and upper arms. Avoid moles and dark spots, and take care around the elbows.
3. Underarms
One of the most requested areas in UAE heat because of frequent shaving and sweating. Use manual mode, as the area is small and curved, and gently stretch the skin so the window touches it fully. Avoid scented deodorant straight after the session.
4. Bikini line
It can be used on the outer bikini line in manual mode, starting at a low level. Avoid mucous membranes and inner sensitive areas completely.
5. Face (approved areas only)
Such as the upper lip and chin, and only if your device's user manual allows it. Use the lowest level, and never use the device around the eyes, on the eyebrows or on the eyelashes. Read how to use a home laser device step by step.
6. Back and chest (for men)
A home laser device can also be used on men's backs and chests, with the same hair and skin colour conditions. The back may need someone to help reach the whole area.
Areas not to use the device on
- The eyes and the area around them, eyebrows and eyelashes.
- Tattoos, moles and dark spots.
- Cuts, burns, rashes and inflamed skin.
- Mucous membranes and inner genital areas.
- Varicose veins and prominent veins.
Tips for the best results in the GCC climate
- Consistency: follow the intervals in your user manual, then do follow-up sessions whenever new hair appears. Read how often to use a home laser device.
- Patience: results are gradual and vary from person to person and from area to area.
- Sun protection: keep the area out of direct sun after the session and use a high-protection sunscreen when you go out. Read our aftercare guide for home laser sessions in UAE heat.
- Moisturising: a light, fragrance-free moisturiser after the session.
Silky Skin home laser devices
- Silky Skin Pro 5 home laser device (model SLS-05): laser technology with ice cooling that helps reduce the feeling of heat, 5 energy levels, manual mode for small areas and auto mode for large areas, and over 900,000 flashes.
Delivery across the UAE and GCC, with cash on delivery in the UAE. Browse the hair removal devices collection or read our guide to choosing the best home laser device in the UAE.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a home laser device on my face?
Only on the areas your user manual allows, such as the upper lip and chin, starting at the lowest level. Never use it around the eyes or on the eyebrows.
Can I use it on the bikini area?
Yes, on the outer bikini line, while avoiding mucous membranes and inner sensitive areas.
Is a home laser device suitable for men?
Yes, it can be used on men's backs, chests and arms, as long as the hair is dark and the skin tone is within the suitable range in the user manual.
Which mode should I use for each area?
Manual mode for small and curved areas such as the underarms and upper lip, and auto mode for large areas such as the legs and arms.
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