Paying for Laser Hair Removal Vs Buying Your Own Machine

[Deactivated] on 01/03/2015 - 12:13

I'm considering purchasing my own laser hair removal machine as prices seem to be pretty expensive to get it done at salons/clincs. Does anyone know much about ongoing costs, maintenance, etc for purchasing your own machine?

I'm currently getting IPL treatment done on my stomach, shoulders and back costing $300 for each visit. I've been told i need between 6 and 10 visits and then maybe yearly visits after that, or whenever it's necessary.

Basically that's about $3000 for treatment that isn't even guaranteed. So it got me thinking, what if i purchased something like this off eBay? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FAST-SHIPPING-IPL-Laser-Hair-Remo… for $2650. It's just one example of quite a few different machines available.

At the end of the treatment, at least i'll have a machine i can sell. I'm thinking most of these places probably don't even service their machines that regularly either. It's a pretty unregulated industry. I believe it's also a one or two day course to be "qualified".

Any suggestions and advice appreciated.

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Comments

  • Geethanks on 01/03/2015 - 12:18

    This video should help

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyI17dpFVLg

    • loulou1 on 01/03/2015 - 13:02

      That is for adding hair, not removing it

      • [Deactivated] on 01/03/2015 - 14:32

        haha yeah not quite the same.

  • [Deactivated] on 01/03/2015 - 13:51

    Where are you paying $300? You should buy packages on specials.
    Machines are for trained professionals and I think it is far too risky.

    • [Deactivated] on 01/03/2015 - 14:32

      A lot of those groupon etc deals aren't that much cheaper when i read the fine print.

      • [Deactivated] on 01/03/2015 - 15:23

        I bought lots directly from Laser Clinics Australia for other areas and it was $30ish/session.
        I am Nordic looking so it didn't work on my hair unfortunately but my darker friends have had great results.

      • [Deactivated] on 01/03/2015 - 15:25

        PS - In the interim, you can look at beauty schools and use the salon services there as the students are trained but need experience so the prices are cheaper.

  • [Deactivated] on 01/03/2015 - 15:24

    I did a bit of research on this. Apparently the phillips DIY machines are really good from Shaver Shop and they have a 90 day money back guarantee. Worth a gamble and you can always return it it isn't up to your standards.

    But they do tend to heat up quite a bit and your skin and hair colour must be light and dark respectively.

    • [Deactivated] on 01/03/2015 - 16:18

      I have looked into that one actually. Just not sure if it would be suitable for my back and chest. Seems like such a small flash area, might take a long time, even having to charge it twice.

  • cupcake on 02/03/2015 - 11:33

    I bought my own IPL system from the Shaver Shop. I'm not very hairy but like to do my armpits. I never have to shave. I also have a daughter so it's better value to do it ourselves than to go to a salon.

    • BrisLis on 03/03/2015 - 09:43

      I haven't used one of these before - does it hurt?

      • cupcake on 03/03/2015 - 10:00

        It doesn't hurt at all. Just a few zaps and that's it! Keeps me hair-free for months. I used to have to shave every 2-3 days and now I don't have to. No dark shadows either so it's perfect for Summer when I love going sleeveless. I only needed 6 treatments at first, and now I only do it when I need to. Roughly 10-15 zaps under each arm. You'll find the hair grows back softer and finer and then not at all after 6 treatments. It's worth it for me to spend $500 on the IPL system than to pay $70 each time I go to the salon.

        • BrisLis on 03/03/2015 - 10:05

          Thanks so much for the info! Think I might have to treat myself to one of these… I wax (and use a Silk Epil in between). It's such a hassle, I'd love something permanent.

        • cupcake on 03/03/2015 - 10:12

          I think you will like the IPL System. At first, I was like - it really doesn't do anything. But after using it 6 times, it really works well. I also do it for my Mum and daughter now that she is in high school.

          I also buy Nivea 24 hour deodorant spray and use it after I have zapped my armpits to cool it down right away. Just a tip.

          Treat yourself. It will save you so much time! I do it after I shower and you can use a disposable razor before you start zapping. I give myself a treatment every 3 months or so now. Best thing ever.

        • BrisLis on 03/03/2015 - 10:17

          You've sold me ;)
          Which one do you have? Is it this:
          http://www.shavershop.com.au/online-store/ladies-hair-remova…

        • cupcake on 03/03/2015 - 10:24

          This is the one I have:

          http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Philips-Lumea-Precision-SC2004-IP…

          It was on Sale for $500 two years ago at the Shaver Shop.

          They have this one now:

          http://www.shavershop.com.au/online-store/ladies-hair-remova…

          This one is dearer but it comes with a smaller facial attachment so you can do your face also.

          I'm happy just to do my legs and underarms.

        • BrisLis on 03/03/2015 - 10:54

          Thanks Cupcake! Do you know what the main difference is between these more expensive ones and the cheaper one in my link? They seem to be pretty much the same?

        • cupcake on 03/03/2015 - 11:05

          They do look like they do the same thing!

          Well, I think the handle is easier to use? That is what they use at the salons when I first started going.

          The one I've got has 5 settings also… Hmm, maybe because it's for 150,000 zaps at least.

          I think the smaller one would also do the job to be honest. I got it because it was 50% off in the catalogue at the time.

          http://www.philips.com.au/c-p/SC1991_00/lumea-ipl-hair-remov…

        • BrisLis on 03/03/2015 - 12:27

          Thanks heaps for the help :)

        • cupcake on 03/03/2015 - 14:28

          No problem :)

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