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Aug 13, 2010

Learn More About Permanent and Laser Home Hair Removal

August 13, 2010 By Carleenp 1 Comment

Home laser hair removal and permanent home hair removal have been popular topics here on Beauty and Fashion Tech. The TRIABeauty Laser Hair Removal device, has been particularly popular.

Because of the popularity of the topic, we have prepared a complete Home Hair Removal Buyer’s Guide. The guide covers the two FDA approved home laser hair removal products along with two other non-laser options (best for those with dark skin or light hair), including the exciting and amazingly affordable new eGlide from Verseo (pictured).

For more head on over to the guide here: Home Laser Hair Removal

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Dec 8, 2009

Tria Beauty Laser Hair Removal Update

December 8, 2009 By Carleenp 4 Comments

New! See our new At Home Laser Hair Removal Buyer's Guide, covering four permanent hair removal systems plus other products for those who cannot use the laser, including the popular Verseo eglide.

I have been trying the TRIA Beauty home laser hair removal device for several months now and a reader asked me for an update.

I have done 4 overall home laser hair removal treatments with the Tria and am seeing some effect. Basically, I still have hair, but it seems a bit thinner and slower to come back in. Certainly nothing dramatic, but it is noticeable. Since laser hair removal can take up to a year of monthly treatments, and I have been a bit lax on mine, doing them every 8 weeks or so instead of monthly, this seems like decent enough progress. I asked a friend who has done salon treatments and she felt it was comparable to her experience. Using the Tria is easy, painless, and really not even all that time consuming now that I am used it. I can do a leg in 20 minutes or less. Now I just have to remind myself to do them monthly!

The Tria is expensive, but cheaper than doing salon laser hair removal. They also always seem to be running specials. As of this writing, they have a $200 off special, plus they have an easy pay program payment program. Also, check out the Tria Beauty site for a chance to win a great spa package (see below)!

You can read more about my experiences with the Tria Beauty Laser Hair Removal System in my Tria Beauty Video Review, and my Introduction to Tria Beauty Laser Hair Removal.

Note: My review of the Tria Beauty is based on a product that was given to me by the company.

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Jul 3, 2009

In Home Laser Hair Removal With Tria Beauty: Part II, Operating the Device

July 3, 2009 By Carleenp 5 Comments

Update: Learn about the 4 top permanent home hair removal systems in our home laser hair removal buyer's guide, along with alternate options for those who cannot use the laser.

Awhile back, I posted an introduction to the TRIA Beauty (read previous review). Today I am covering my actual use of the system. To see how to use the device, watch this video and/or read below for the main points that the video covers.

The Tria Beauty System is an in home laser hair removal device. While it is not cheap (now $495, it used to be as high as $795), it is considerably cheaper than doing a full series of laser hair removal appointments at a salon and offers the same results.

Using the device basically gives a slight heating sensation. It is quite comfortable, even on the highest setting. I have used it twice now, and find that in a few spots my hair seems slightly thinner. However, with it being summer, I am shaving so much that it is rather hard to tell. I suspect seeing where things are this fall after several more treatments will be quite telling.

To use the device, remember the following:

Laser hair removal is not instantaneous. Be prepared for repeated treatment over the course of 6-8 months.
Because any laser hair removal the system works by targeting a contrast of dark hair on light skin, it will not be effective on blond or white hair, and it cannot be used on dark skin tones. If you have a medium to dark complexion, laser hair removal may be dangerous for you. The best candidates are those with light skin and darker hair. The product has various safety features to assure that only those with the proper skin tone can use it.
Laser hair removal is for the legs, underarm and general bikini areas. It is not safe to use in the areas of the face, breasts, or genitals.
Although very easy to use, it takes time to do each treatment. Small sections are “zapped” at a time in an overlapping pattern. So it takes awhile to do a leg. Plan accordingly!
Be sure to use on clean, dry, freshly shaved skin. Do not wax or epilate for 6 weeks before use.
For more, there is a FAQ on the TRIA Beauty website.

Stay tuned over the coming months as I report how well the device works for me.

Update: Right now, you can get the Tria Beauty at half price, using their Easy Pay offer.

Update: Read my follow up post: Tria Beauty Update.

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