The Ulike Air 3 Ice Cooling IPL Hair Removal Device is a conundrum to me because it’s not exactly a hair removal tool as it doesn’t “remove” hair. As a matter of fact, Ulike provides a small shaver to shave off the hair in your treatment area prior to use. What it does, is reduce the hair density of the treated areas as it grows back. So as you use this device, you should have less and less hair in your areas of treatment. They claim you could have up to a 93% reduction within 4 weeks if you use it as suggested. This tool is corded but still it's rather lightweight and easy to hold, although, I would have appreciated a curved device to make it more ergonomic. It is easy to use. Simply plug it in, put on the protective “sun“ glasses to protect your eyes from the blasts of light and decide how you are going to use it. There are 3 intensity settings - soft, body and power modes. Power mode is the most intense and Ulike claims you will get the fastest results with this mode. You can also use this in "spot" method for individual blasts of light on your upper lip, for instance. I used the "glide" method, because I have used this only on my legs. Actually, I only used this on one leg so I could compare and see if it really worked. More on that later. I used the power mode with the glide method and I can say it was easy to use. As I glided the device up and down my legs, it emitted blasts of light at specific intervals which could be called "zaps." The light blasts or zaps take a moment to get used to, but they didn't hurt me at all. And there is an awesome cooling function - cool air actually blows out as you use the tool and that cooling sensation is a really nice feeling on my skin. I know sometimes there is a fear of devices such as this causing pain - but for me, there was no pain at all. It is important to note that this will not work on all skin tones and hair colors. I do have very light skin with darker hair which is good with this. However, this is all about melanin. If you have very light hair, there is probably not enough melanin, so it may not work because it possibly won't absorb enough light. If you have a darker skin tone, there may be too much melanin which may cause burning due to too much light absorption. And they do include this legal disclaimer: "Not suitable for tattooed and over-tanned skin, wounded areas, and pregnant". Okay - so I have used this device for a couple of weeks now, about 3 times per week on only one leg - this was my test. I wanted to know if this really works. Well, it DOES WORK! I feel the treated leg is smoother and the hair is indeed taking longer to grow back. The hairs on the other leg were shaved at the same days/times and I have noticed that it is taking longer for the hair on my leg to regrow. It was indeed a successful test. Overall, I would very much recommend this Ulike Air 3 Ice Cooling IPL Hair Removal Device. I would prefer a cordless model and I would prefer a more ergonomic shaped tool. But this is what it is now, and it does indeed work as it states it will, at least in my short testing period. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a "hair removal" device, with the above caveats.

My hair grows pretty fast, so I tried the ULIKE Air 3 Hair Removal Device in two places, my underarm and my face. Once I got past being startled by the flash and ‘zapping’ sound it makes when in full contact with the skin, the device was relatively easy to use and there was no pain felt at all. The cooling feature is very nice and soothing to the skin. But be sure to wear the included protective glasses as the light emitted is quite bright. I’ve only used the Air 3 IPL Hair Removal Device for about a week so it may be premature thinking that I’d see any real results yet. In fairness, the product manual does say that the device will need to be used regularly over an extended period for maximum effectiveness. Make sure you shave, clean, and thoroughly dry the area where you intend to use the device and that it fully contacts the skin. Keep in mind also, that it doesn’t pick up gray or white colored hairs. The programming to select intensity levels is quite odd, so I’d prefer that their settings have their own buttons separate from the power button, so I didn’t have to remember how many presses and in what order to cycle through them. It comes packaged nicely and even though it comes with a storage bag, the manual recommends that you store it in the box. This device is not wireless, so you need an electrical outlet to use it. And it should have come with some sort of protective cover to put over the lamp to help prevent damage to it.

Unboxing - Nice packaging. The kit also came with a bag to neatly store all items for the process. It came with quick set up instructions and the manual. The only comments I have between the quick set up and instructions manual is that they should be consistent with what they call the settings in the quick guide with the manual. It’s not a deal breaker however when you are trying to identify all the controls on the unit it’s a little confusing. It would have been great to see words next to the buttons for easier identification but it may have been omitted because they wanted to maintain the sleek design. The unit I received to try out was purple a nice soothing color. The kit came with everything you need including the eyewear needed to protect your eyes during the treatment. After reading the quick start and manual I was ready to try it out. The really cool feature on this unit is the sapphire cooling glass that comes in direct contact with your skin. It’s very cool to the touch and remains cool throughout the process. Initially when I did my first treatment the first pile startled me because I wasn’t sure what to expect when I performed my test sections. I set the unit up according to the skin color chart in the manual. Which I had to set on regular mode. All the indicator lights were visible and easy to read that the unit was set with the correct settings. I placed my glasses on, made sure the light sapphire glass was in direct contact with my skin and made sure the indicator light for placement was lit. I pulsed and a red light was emitted and then I went onto the next section of my arm. After performing three test spots I had to wait two hours to make sure that there was no burning or adverse reactions. Two hours later I was ready to do my entire arm. I set it to continuous mode so I can easily glide through without having to constantly press the button. I didn’t feel any burning sensations or shocks that you would normally feel if this was done at the dermatologists office. A few years back I had laser hair removal done on my side burns and underarms. And during the treatments I would feel small pricks which I assume was the laser burning my hair follicles. It didn’t hurt it was just a light prick that you get used to during the treatment. So when I tried this unit I was pleasantly surprised with the cooling element and the intensity settings to control that prick. After my treatment there was no burning and I repeated the process on my arms two more times as instructed. Process must be repeated three times a week for four weeks and afterwards once a month. To early to tell but so far so good. I didn’t have to shave after the first week which I normally shaved two to three times a week. Overall, I’m impressed with the ability to perform hair removal at the comfort of my home. This is a great unit, easy to set up and use. I highly recommend giving it a try. It’s very important that you read and follow the instructions in order to get the results you want and to prevent any mistakes to your skin.

I have to admit, I was a little frightened to use DIY IPL. Even though it’s FDA approved, it’s still a procedure. People I know who tried it before told me it hurt, so I was apprehensive. BUT I was also at my wits end with unwanted chin hair and so tired of plucking. I even tried shaving, but it’s so temporary. The promise of pain free longer term hair removal was too much to resist. The cold therapy approach employed by Ulike does make the process relatively pain-free, but it does sting just a tad. READ THE DIRECTIONS. There’s a quick start guide that tells you what you need to know—number one is shave BEFORE you use the unit. Having never done IPL before, I wasn’t aware of that. I’m a stickler for instructions and was glad I took the time with these. The unit itself does have settings and instructions for different types of removal. For example a few chin hairs is a different process from a whole leg. I appreciate the specificity from Ulike. The packaging is high quality and all the components are laid out nicely. There’s also a little carry satchel to put everything in. The safety glasses fold away and easily fit in the sack with the charging cable and adapter and the unit itself. The main takeaway here is to read the instructions and have a plan prior to first use. Time will tell if long term results are reasonable, but this process is already better and less painful than plucking and shaving.

Having to get monthly waxes, or take the time to do weekly/daily shaves can be really time consuming and costly. I have also considered paying thousands of dollars for laser hair removal, but decided against it. Enter the Ulike Air 3 ice-cooling laser hair removal device. The convenience of high-end laser hair removal from the comfort of your own home. Out of the box which is packaged really well, you have everything that you need from instructions, a carrying bag, the tool, glasses, and even a razor to get you started. The device itself is sleek, and feels good in your hands. The instructions included could be better, and need to be proofread a bit, but you can manage enough. Read the instructions as thoroughly as you can, and make sure to wear your glasses. The light is very bright even with the UV glasses on. Also, make sure you closely follow the instructions to not touch your tattoos with the remover. With constant usage I can see this really making a difference, and the cooking sensation you feel isn’t overwhelming. I just made the complexion that is acceptable to use this device, so this is not the tool for people with darker complexions. Overall I have noticed a difference, and with consistent usage that Ulike recommends weekly I know I can save myself a lot of money, time, and commuting to appointments.