Several months ago, I had dinner with an experienced beauty insider who whispered conspiratorially over her Cosmo, “In the next ten years it will be all about lasers! Women won’t be slathering on lotions and potions—their beauty regime will be comprised of at-home lasers!” While I thought at the time, that my flawless-faced friend’s Jetsons-worthy prediction might be a long time off, I couldn’t help but wistfully imagine a day when my face and bod were spotless and my beauty boudoir was equally streamlined. Even if that came with a tool that resembled a intimidating Darth Vader-esque light saber, that fuss-free future seemed something to look forward too.
Fast forward to early June, when our resident beauty expert, India-Jewel Jackson, informed me that Tria—the folks behind the save-all hair removal tool in many dermatologists’ offices—had unveiled a hot new at-home-laser hair removal system. (And like the official derm tools, these DIY laser treatments are permanent—and a whole lot less dough! Just $995 compared to the thousands multiple appointments will set you back!)
Shocked and excited that the futuristic beauty regiment had arrived so soon, I eagerly volunteered that my prickly legs to test drive the tool. Jackson granted my wish, informing me that I, as a fair skin brunette, was an ideal candidate for laser hair removal, as the powerful light can easily “read” and narrow in on dark follicles on light skin.
In a few short days I received the Tria laser in a small, discrete carry-all that resembled a modern version of a ‘50s make-up case. (So chic!) After reading over a large booklet of instructions and warnings—a laser is serious stuff, after all—and used the test laser to activate the larger, actual tool, which is about the size of a small hair dryer. (As a super-smart safety precaution, the Tria won’t turn on until a special scanner indicates that the laser will work on your unique hair and skin combination.) I passed the test and plopped down on the couch to try it out.
Unsure of what exactly a laser would or should feel like, I must admit I was nervous at first. After I showered and shaved my legs (which is recommended, to decrease irritation and increase effectiveness) I turned the Tria to the lowest of the three settings and went to work. Gently pressing the head of the tool to my leg, in short, ½-inch apart movements, I managed to do my calf in about 5 minutes flat. And happily, the first and second setting ( I wasn’t brave enough to try stage 3!) was more tingling than painful, except when I ventured to a bonier part of my leg, like my knee or shin, where there was less skin (ok, fat) to absorb the laser.
I managed to do both legs in under a half hour—and time went by quickly considering I was able to do the high-tech beauty regiment in front of the TV! (You certainly can’t do that in the dermatologist’s office!) I can’t do my next round of DIY-treatment until next week as per instructions, and probably wont’ see results until a week after that, but so far so good: I’m a fan of any beauty regiment that involves minimal pain, time, or money! Stay tuned for more on my Tria trial!
xSusan
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