The 8 Best At-Home Laser Hair Removal Devices, Based On Expert Advice

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Flashes: 400,000 | Laser type: IPL | Intensity levels: 10 | FDA-cleared: Yes

Pros:

• Suitable for sensitive skin
• Can be used on the face and body
• Designed with SensoAdapt technology

Cons:

• Not safe for light hair color or dark skin

Braun’s Silk Expert Pro 5 has several features that will help you get rid of unwanted hair more efficiently. It features a gliding mode for quickly treating large areas, like the legs, and a stamping mode for hard-to-reach areas, like the bikini line. It also has SensoAdapt technology, which automatically adjusts the flash intensity for safe use on skin. There are 10 intensity levels total, and it’s possible to treat both legs in just five minutes at the lowest energy setting. According to the brand’s website, results can be seen in as little as four weeks with regular use. The set includes four attachment caps that allow you to safely target different areas of your body, including your armpits and face. There’s also a Venus razor for touch-ups. 

What the reviews say: “I’ve used it for two months so far and have seen good results—quite a reduction of hair,” says one Braun customer. “I have tried so many different machines and this one is the best so far. My underarms are the hardest thing, and there are fewer hairs and they are so much thinner.” However, some users note that completing a full-body treatment with this device is a bit tedious. 

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Flashes: 600,000 | Laser type: IPL | Intensity levels: 3 | FDA-cleared: Yes

Pros:

• Treatment can take as little as 10 minutes
• Easy to use
• Effective on patches of coarse hair

Cons:

• Can take up to eight weeks to see lasting results

This device offers a larger treatment window, meaning you only need about 10 minutes per session. Nood’s technology also includes one of the highest-intensity lamps that targets hair at the root, without causing sensitivity and redness—even on coarse hair. The device is so effective that you’ll see results within as little as three weeks and will notice more permanent hair removal in six to eight weeks. You can switch between three modes, depending on your skin’s sensitivity. It’s best suited for very fair skin to light brown skin, but may not be as effective or safe for darker skin tones. For more info, read our in-depth Nood review here.

What our testers say: “The Flasher 2.0 has a thoughtful, compact design that fits nicely in the hand, and it’s lightweight enough that lengthier IPL sessions don’t feel like a chore,” says Forbes Vetted contributor Jessica Timmons. “Our panel of testers appreciated the privacy, pricing and convenience of using it at home compared to in-office laser hair removal.”

Flashes: 300,000 | Laser type: IPL | Intensity levels: 6 | FDA-cleared: Yes

Pros:

• Painless
• Gives fast results
• Suitable for the face

Cons:

• No handle
• Small size may mean longer treatments

Most at-home laser hair removal devices come with larger price tags, but this one from RoseSkinCo. makes our list as the best value pick. Although it’s more affordable, the device doesn’t falter when it comes to results; you may start noticing positive benefits as soon as three weeks, so long as you use the device once per week. (Long-term hair removal can be expected after 12 uses, over the course of six to 12 weeks.) It offers six intensity levels and is suitable to use all over your body, including your armpits, legs, face and bikini area. Note that the device shouldn’t be used above the cheekbones or on the inner part of the bikini area. 

What the reviews say: “It’s honestly a great investment,” says one RoseSkinCo. reviewer. “I’ve only been using the Lumi for five weeks, but there are already spots on my legs where the hair has stopped growing. It’s super easy and quick to use, and it’s so nice that there is no pain involved.” However, some reviewers with dark brown or black hair say the device takes several weeks to begin producing visible results. 

Flashes: Unlimited | Laser type: IPL | Intensity levels: 10 | FDA-cleared: Yes

Pros:

• Great for larger areas
• Has 10 settings
• Includes a UV filter

Cons:

• On the pricier side
• May not be effective for finer hair

This recently upgraded device glides over large and small areas to provide lasting hair removal results. The Pure Adapt’s head automatically adjusts to the contours of your body, preventing missed spots and unwanted burns. There are three comfort modes (Power, Speed and Gentle) that allow you to tailor the device to your targeted areas. Its smart sensor calibrates the ideal IPL for your specific skin and hair type, and each treatment takes about 10 minutes. The device is safe to use on all areas of your body, as well as your face. According to the brand, you can expect to see visible results in just two weeks. 

What our editors say: “I’ve been using this device for about three weeks, and it’s the definition of user-friendly: You just plug it in, aim it at your target area and press a button,” says managing editor Emmy Favilla. “It’s minimally painful, and comfortable to hold and wield. While hair is re-growing, it does seem like it’s coming in less coarse, which is a great sign.”

Flashes: 500,000 | Laser type: OPT | Intensity levels: 6 | FDA-cleared: Yes

Pros:

• Has a cooling feature
• Includes six treatment heads
• Helps treat signs of aging

Cons:

• Not safe for light hair or dark skin

The Jovs Venus Pro has several elements that make it worth the investment. It has a 180-degree rotating head (for better precision), a skin-cooling feature (for added comfort) and useful attachments, like an LED option that also helps reduce visible signs of aging. Unlike the other options on this list, this model uses optimum pulsed light (OPT) technology, which is a more enhanced version of IPL that may provide more effective results. It has six function modes and intensity levels for customized treatment on your legs, underarms, face and bikini lines. A full-body treatment can be completed in around seven minutes, and visible results can be noticed in as soon as four weeks. 

What the reviews say: Fans of this device praise its unique, streamlined shape, which many say allows access to hard-to-reach areas. “This is the most ergonomic laser hair removal device that I’ve ever tried, and I’ve tried a bunch,” says one Walmart customer. “The fact that the light source head can pivot is huge.” However, some reviewers say they expected more effective results given the high price tag. 

Flashes: Unlimited | Laser type: IPL | Intensity levels: 3 | FDA-cleared: Yes

Pros:

• Has a cooling feature
• Unlimited flashes
• Thumb-free auto glide mode

Cons:

• Only three intensity levels

The Ulike Sapphire Air 3 is so easy to use, you may feel emboldened to use it on your entire body. Its sapphire ice-cooling technology makes the process as painless as possible, while the thumb-free auto glide mode allows you to cover large areas of your body in one fell swoop. The device delivers flashes every 0.7 seconds, and a full-body treatment can take as little as 12 minutes. You can expect to see results in about three weeks, with treatment frequency starting at three times a week and gradually reducing to every month. 

What the reviews say: Over 1,400 customers give this model a 5-star rating. “I’ve had full body laser professionally done and this works just as well, in fact better in a few areas,” says one Amazon customer. “It’s been great on my stubborn areas like my knees and I’m finally lasering my arms now as well. On top of actually working, it’s not kidding about being pain-free.” 

Flashes: Unlimited | Laser type: IPL with RF | Intensity levels: 3 | FDA-cleared: Yes

Pros:

• Has three energy levels
• Safe for all skin tones
• Works on various hair colors and skin tones

Cons:

• Charging station takes up a lot of counter space

The Iluminage Touch is a laser for the the face and body that uses intense pulsed light (IPL) and radio frequency (RF) to gently zap away unwanted hair. It’s this combination that makes this pick safe for darker shades of skin—in fact, it’s the first at-home laser that’s cleared by the FDA to use on all skin tones. The device features three energy levels that can be used on a wide range of hair colors, including blonde, dark blonde and red hair. It also comes with a precision adaptor and an epilator attachment to optimize treatments. The Iluminage Touch also provides results fast—users can expect to see a noticeable decrease in hair growth after just two treatments, and full results in seven weeks.

What the reviews say: “I have been using this for five weeks now and am very pleased with the results,” says one Nordstrom customer. “I’d say easily 75% of my most stubborn black and coarse hair is gone. On my not so stubborn hair I have noticed about a 90 to 95% reduction. For the hairs that are growing back still, they are much more fine and lighter in color.” However, a portion of customers with coarse hair report that this machine’s laser wasn’t strong enough to deliver the results they wanted. 

Flashes: 600,000 | Laser type: eHPL (galvanic and optical energy) | Intensity levels: 5 | FDA-cleared: Yes

Pros:

• Good for large and small areas
• Has five energy levels
• Noticeable results after three or four treatments

Cons:

• Not suitable for light hair

This upgraded Silk’n device targets follicles on a wider range of skin tones than its previous iteration. Its enhanced Home Pulsed Light technology (which is