I bought this for my wife at Christmas. She’d mentioned it when she saw it on TV months earlier and I made a note because I’m cunning like that… anyhoo, she’s not particularly hairy but still wanted one. She now vanishes upstairs for AGES and tells me that it’s mega. I have no idea if it’s mega or not, I can’t vouch for it’s meganess but I’m told it is, and her legs are super-smooth so I guess it’s doing something.

I asked her about the frequency of use and she tells me that it’s a weekly thing initially but that tails off over time. She’s using it every 2-3wks now, but she still has hobbit feet so there’s clearly work to do.
I’m not sure how long it takes to de-fuzz because it’s usually done along with a shower and whatever else you female types do when you’re making yourselves look purdy, but I can watch a whole rugby match before she reappears, which is nice.

A quick update Doris is now on the maximum length of time before microwaving her legs (4wks) her legs are sort of peach-fuzzy after 4wks now, which is a massive improvement. She used to plait her leg hair, and sometimes wore it like one of those droopy Mexican moustaches but she can’t do that anymore. Put it this way, if she was a brick layer, she’d be one of the smoothest brick layers. Also, if she was a brick layer, I probably wouldn’t be married to her because she’d probably be a he and, well, nope.

I have dark hair and had to shave my leg’s every day. This I should of bought years ago . But was to worried about wasting my money, as it’s not cheap. But its the best thing I’ve bought and not a waste of my money at all. I left it a little to late as it don’t get rid of grey hairs. So have one or two of them still. But I’m loving it and only used 3 times. xx

Obviously an expensive brand but didn’t want to take the chance and buy a cheaper brand. You have to use this as directed and keep up with it every month on schedule. Hair does regrow if you stop using this.

I’ve already had extensive laser hair removal on my legs, bikini, underarms and face twice over the past 12 years but noticed I really needed a top-up. I do top-up electrolysis on those annoying hairs on my chin and side of face.

I didn’t want to spend thousands again for another laser top-up (nor go during a pandemic). And I already had an older incarnation of this Phillips LHR so I was sceptical because it wasn’t effective for me last time.

Well, it is now! I’m really please I purchased this! it’s been two months and this time, I followed the instructions ( wait two weeks after 1st go around) and it really seems to have hindered and slowed the pesky re-growth I’ve been experiencing. I have used it on the highest setting (even on my face) and it is definitely working.

I rarely write reviews but I know how helpful they are, especially when looking for and investing like this. I’ve had dark facial hair for years, thankfully mostly under the chin, but it has still bothered me and has gotten thicker and more wide spread over the years, despite having paid for laser and IPL treatment in the past. I I have wanted to buy one of these type of things for years, but was never sure if they were worth investing in as they are quite expensive and having bought a home laser kit years ago which did very little, I was sceptical. I’ve only performed one treatment so far with this, however I have noticed a significant slowing of the growth in the hair treated, which is synonymous with the clinic treatments I’ve had in the past.

I was tempted to go over the area again at first, as it seemed to be less intense a feeling than the clinic treatments I’d had in the past (I’m using the second highest-highest setting as suggested by the skin tone test). But having waited a week I’m glad I’ve stuck to the instructions, I did cause myself some pigment discolouration with the laser kit years ago by doing this so I would suggest following the instructions fully with this.

My hair is quite thick and I honestly wasn’t expecting to see results like that straight away, and of course it’s early days and I’ll have to see how the regrow things is affected, but I think the result so far is a promising sign that the device is doing what it’s meant to. I’m only one week after my first treatment so I’ll come back and update this review in a few weeks once more results are clear, but if you’re like me and wanting to get rid of or at least find a better way to manage unwanted facial hair, this could be a great option… as long as you have the right skin tone and hair colour etc.

So far I would recommend this as a good option for people looking to reduce hair growth. I don’t expect to completely get rid of it for good, but even professional treatment won’t do that. And at the half the price of 1 course of treatment this looks like it could be a much more cost effective option too!

UPDATE:

2 weeks after my second treatment, most of the hair on my chin area has gone completely! I’m really quite surprised and impressed by the effectiveness of this device, I was expecting to have to wait longer for these kind of results. So far I’m very happy with it and would recommend it for those with similar problem facial hair, with the right colour and skin tone of course.

I ordered the Philips Lumea about a year ago and have been using it ever since so I thought it is time to write a review.
What’s in the box?
* Lumea Prestige IPL device
* Curved-in body attachment (4.1 cm)
* Flatfacial attachment (2 cm)
* Curved-out precision attachment(3 cm, BRI954 & BRI953 only)
* Power pack and 2 metre long cable
* Instruction manual
* Lumea App info slip
* Storage pouch
* Cleaning cloth
Before you start, read the user manual and do a skin test.
The manual is a comprehensive, rather dry but easy read. You’ll find helpful diagrams, skin tone and hair colour charts, information on how IPL works, what to expect from your Lumea, instruction for your skin test, how to use it and aftercare guidance.
What does it feel like?
You’ll hear the whirring of the fan and a soft popping sound with each flash.
I found it pain-free with just a slight, occasional sting. But it’s no way as painful as waxing, epilating or threading!
The flashes mostly feel warm against your skin. But some areas, like thighs, bikini line and underarms can smart more because they’re more sensitive. And you may feel increased heat on your bikini line and underarms where your hair is thicker and denser.
After the patch test the recommended treatment schedule is that the first 4 to 5 times you uses Lumea have to be done bi-weekly. I started seeing some results after the 2nd use, after the 4th, there was very little to no hair regrowth. After the initial phase there should be a touch-up every 4 to 8 weeks. As I have light skin but dark hair for me the touch-ups easily last 8 weeks, 8 weeks of absolutely no hair.
I find it very easy to use the Philips Lumea, it is quick and painless (if it hurts you are doing something wrong), there is no mess and nothing sticky to clean afterwards.