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Price: Currently £249 at Boots or £295.20 at Ulike
Our rating: 9/10
We like:
- Quick hair reduction with visible results within two weeks
- Suitable for more frequent use, compared to other designs
- Painless and suitable for sensitive skin
We don’t like:
- Not cordless
- Not suitable for light hair or dark skin tones
What is the Ulike IPL Air 10?
This is the newest device for home use from the Ulike IPL hair removal range. Just like the Braun IPL, this compact hair removal device uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology across a broad spectrum to heat and weaken the hair follicle, which reduces hair growth after just a few uses.
According to Ulike, the hair removal device is painless, user friendly and suitable for darker hair types and lighter skin types, including those with sensitive skin or coarse hair. They promise visible results within a fortnight after consistent use. We wanted to put these claims to the test.
How we tested the Ulike Air 10 IPL device
I put the Ulike IPL Hair Removal device through a month-long trial to determine how effective it was in reducing hair growth on my dark hair and fair skin. I evaluated the device for usability, speed, comfort, design and weight. I assessed the safety features, in particular the SkinSensor, which detects the skin and hair type, as well as the Sapphire Ice Cooling technology, designed to prevent burns or irritation by maintaining 18°C temperature.
In preparation, I shaved the hair on the target areas and carried out a patch test before full body use. Adhering to Ulike’s instructions, I used this IPL device three times in the first week, spaced two days apart, before I reduced it to once or twice per week.
I tested a combination of programmes, including Auto-Glide and Manual modes, as well as the four settings (fast, normal, high and stubborn hair), across different areas of my body, such as my legs, underarm and bikini line, to determine if this tool is as painless and effective as it promises to be. Admittedly, I was sceptical about Ulike’s claims that the Air 10 IPL effectively reduces hair growth within a fortnight – but I was pleasantly surprised by its performance.
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