Review (5/5): Much easier to use than I thought it was going to be.
At first I wasn't interested in an IPL because I had tried epilators and figured this was going to hurt. Then I read a few things on it and women were saying that it didn't hurt at all, in fact they said it was like blasts of ice cold air. So I decided to give it a try. Right out of the box I was impressed with the quality of this IPL hair remover. It is a solid unit and feels great in your hand! I love the overlay of gold accents contrasted by the neutral white color. The device is very aesthetically pleasing and looks like it could compete easily with the much more expensive ones. I do wish it came with a nice carrying bag or storage bag. But, I really can't criticize it for that because it is so reasonably priced!
Once you understand how to use this device, it is very simple to use. Getting to that place is rather hard because the instructions are not as clear as they could be and the print is super small. I went online and read up on how to use this machine before it ever got here, and I'm really glad that I did because it really helped me. I found out that are things you need to know before you ever order this unit, so you may want to check out some information online beforehand.
I didn't feel like it was an ice blast, you can feel the heat from this device while using it, so you know if you're going to burn yourself. In my opinion you would have to purposely have to ignore the pain to burn yourself because you feel the heat intensify as you leave it in one spot. This one only comes with one size head so it is a little tricky to use around your mouth area. It also came with sunglasses which I did end up using because the flashes were rather bright. They also don't recommend using an electric razor before because it can cause a rash, so they say to shave in the shower before hand.
I am very satisfied with this device and plan on using it about 3 times a week for the first few weeks, dropping down to 2 times a week for the next couple of weeks, and then down to 1 time until I don't notice the hair coming back in. Overall, I really like it more than I thought I would.