How to Use a Home Laser Hair Removal Device Step by Step: A Practical UAE Guide
Have you bought a home laser hair removal device, or are you thinking of buying one, and want to know how to use it correctly? This guide walks you through using a home laser device, from preparing before a session to caring for your skin afterwards, with tips for the heat of the UAE and GCC. 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, which gradually weakens the hair follicle. With regular use, new hair grows back finer, lighter and more slowly. 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 your first session: preparation
- Read the user manual: it includes the suitable skin and hair colour chart, the approved areas and the intervals between sessions.
- Do a patch test: try one flash at the lowest level on a small part of the area you plan to use it on, and wait to make sure no irritation appears before continuing, as described in the manual.
- Shave only: shave before the session. Do not wax, pluck or thread, because these remove hair from the root and leave nothing for the light to target.
- Clean, dry skin: no creams, oils, make-up or deodorant.
- Avoid sun and tanning: do not use the device on tanned or sunburnt skin.
Steps to use a home laser device
1. Wear the protective glasses
The flash is bright, so wear the glasses supplied with the device, do not look directly at the flash, and do not use the device around the eyes.
2. Choose the lowest energy level
Start at the lowest level in your first sessions, then raise it gradually only if it feels comfortable and no irritation appears. Pick the level that feels comfortable for you, not always the highest.
3. Place the window flat on the skin
Place the device head flat and fully on the skin. Most devices only flash when there is proper contact.
4. Flash and move to the next spot
Use manual mode for small or curved areas such as the underarms and upper lip, and auto mode for large areas such as the legs and arms. Move the device slowly to cover the area without flashing the same spot twice in one session. You may feel slight warmth, which is expected.
5. Avoid these areas
The eyes and the area around them, tattoos, moles and dark spots, cuts or inflamed skin, varicose veins and mucous membranes. Read the best body areas for a home laser device.
6. After the session
Apply a light, fragrance-free moisturiser, avoid direct sun, very hot water and scrubs on the same area, and use sunscreen when you go out. Details are in our aftercare guide for home laser sessions in UAE heat.
How often should I use it, and when will I see results?
Follow the intervals in your user manual, as they differ between devices. At first, sessions are regular on the same area, then they become spaced-out follow-ups whenever new hair appears. Results are gradual and vary from person to person depending on hair and skin colour, hair density, hormones and consistency. Read how often to use a home laser device.
When should you stop?
If you notice strong redness, swelling or irritation that does not settle, stop using the device and seek professional advice. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication that makes your skin more sensitive to light, check the user manual and ask your doctor before you start.
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 and auto modes, 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
Should I shave or wax before a home laser session?
Shave only. Waxing and plucking remove hair from the root, leaving nothing for the light to target.
Which energy level should I start with?
Start at the lowest level, then raise it gradually in later sessions if it feels comfortable and no irritation appears.
Should I use manual or auto mode?
Manual mode suits small and curved areas; auto mode is quicker for large areas such as the legs and arms.
Is cash on delivery available?
Yes, cash on delivery is available in the UAE, and delivery is available across the UAE and GCC.
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