11 Best Laser Hair Removal Machines in 2021

The I-Light Pro is FDA cleared and was developed by leading dermatologist Dr. Jeffrey Dover. He believes that it is one of the best at home laser hair removal systems on the market.

The device has been tested rigorously in many clinical trials. The I-Light Pro is developed with the latest cutting-edge IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Technology.

This is the same used by professional in-office hair removal treatments. The I-Light Pro has 5 power settings to help ensure professional results.

My experience with this machine has always been real good. After 6 months of usage, I can honestly say that I had removed about 60-70% of my unwanted hair.

I did have a small issue when using the I-Light Pro, we found that the applicator was a bit bulky. Also, the skin sensor that unlocks the device is awkwardly placed on the based unit.

That said, for me, the best home laser hair removal for men and women device on the market is this one. Not only do you get fantastic results, but the product is also really well priced against some of the other machines out there.

With each device, one light cartridge is included which lasts for 1,500 flashes. Remington claims that this will allow, on average, two to three whole-body treatments.

Which body parts is the Remington Pro compatible with?

• Legs, Arms, Bikini line, Underarms, Feet, Hands, Chest, Back, Stomach

Clinical studies

A medically-supervised clinical study showed that after three treatments, subjects experienced an average of 37% fewer hair 3-months after the last treatment. Then 48% fewer hair 6-months after the last treatment.

The LumaRx is the new kid on the block and must say I am very impressed. This beautifully elegant device has been developed by some of America’s leading dermatologists.

This FDA approved at home laser hair removal machine comes with Comfort Filter technology that’s designed to block any UV energy and infrared energy. This added benefit helps to preserve your skin during treatments.

The devices’ powerful wavelengths spread over a long-length pulse. These allow it to produce professional results. You can change between 2 different treatments caps for ease of use on different body parts. The smaller cap is designed for areas that are to be contoured.

The larger cap at 3 cm2 has one of the largest treatment windows compared to other devices on the market. This allows for very quick treatments on large body parts.

Like the Tria, the LumaRx includes a tester for skin tone already built-in to prevent you using the machine on the skin that is too dark.

You do need to change the cartridges with this product, however, each one lasts for 65,000 flashes which should be enough to complete a full treatment cycle.

As recommend by LumaRx, I started with 3 laser treatments, each one 2 weeks apart. I am 5 days away from my 4th treatment and I am pleased to say that there about an 80% reduction in hair overall.

The instructions provided are easy to follow and treatments only take about 10 to 15 minutes each. The first treatment did hurt but by the 3rd one, the pain was manageable.

LumaRx is great for your arms, underarms, chest and stomach, bikini line, including your legs. It’s also great for removing facial hair of females’ cheeks. You can also run it on your sideburns, neck areas, chin, and upper lip.

Clinical Study

Clinical testing revealed that after three treatments, your body hair is 94.3% lesser. On an average, the people who took part in that trial had 66% less hairs in a year just after partaking three treatments.

Veet is one of the leading names within the depilatory product industry, serving over 30 million women across the globe. They have now brought out an exciting IPL hair removal system called the Veet Infini’Silk. Veet has gone for simplicity with its easy to use design.

The device is FDA approved and has 5 adjustable light energy levels. This allows users to achieve maximum results. The InfiniSilk has built in advance safety features, including a skin color sensor and also a skin surface contact sensor which prevents any eye injury.

Male users can also use the Infini’Silk to remove chest hair. The device produces 50,000 light pulses, so when that runs out you would need to buy a replacement cartridge.

If you are on a budget then this product is the best laser hair removal at home device for you. Granted it’s not as powerful as some of the others we have reviewed today. However, you do still get results if you follow the schedule.

You will need to do about 15 treatments before you start to see any satisfactory results, but this is definitely the best laser hair removal at home kit within this price category.

Veet Infini Silk is compatible with hair for the following body parts:

• Legs
• Arms
• Bikini line
• Underarms
• Feet
• Hands
• Chest
• Back
• Stomach

This low-cost and effective device is cleared by the FDA for home use. The highly sophisticated home pulse light (HPL) technology has been developed to be used on both men and women.

The technology has a proven track record in providing long term results. The BellaLite does require disposable cartridges like some of the other devices I have reviewed today.

However, with each one allowing 750 pulses this will still be a lot cheaper than an in-office treatment. Each cartridge will normally provide treatment for 2 legs, arms, underarms and bikini line.

A nice touch is that the unit will notify you when the cartridge is 90% spent. This means that you won’t run out halfway during a treatment.

Treatments take around 10 minutes which is great because it’s not very time-consuming. I like to use the BellaLite when I just get out of the shower.

I personally think that the steam from the shower helps to loosen the hairs on my body. Everybody’s hair and skin are different so I advise you to start on the lowest setting first.

This will allow you to gauge your pain threshold and reduce any chance of burning yourself. For my next two treatments, I jumped a power setting to the 3rd because I felt that I could handle the pain.

On the fourth session with the home laser hair removal machine I moved up to the 4th power setting and on the 5 session, I moved up the highest session.

This was a month worth of sessions, and I repeated this cycle for 2 more months which was 3 months in total.

My personal results were:

• Facial hair – 85% removed
• Leg hair – 60% removed
• Underarm hair – 40% removed
• Bikini area – 30% removed

I was really pleased with the results as this unit is a lot cheaper then some of the other solutions on the market.

This products also includes a handy DVD that provides tips and information on the product. It also answered any questions or concerns that I had.

Clinical Studies

Rigorous clinical studies have shown that users on average have a substantial amount of reduction when used for over 3 months. Some users have even claimed higher then 70% hair reduction within this window. Unfortunately you you can’t use this device if you have Afro caribbean or black skin complexions.

BellaLite is compatible with the following body parts:

• Legs
• Arms
• Bikini line
• Under arms
• Feet
• Hands
• Chest
• Back
• Face (be careful of eyes)

Tria has been revolutionizing the cosmetic industry since 2003 by developing state-of-the-art, light-based skincare products. Tria solutions provide professional in-office laser technology within the comfort and privacy of your own home.

Tria is the manufacturer of the first laser hair removal device to be cleared by the FDA for home use. The Tria 4X has also been recommended by The Dermatologist.

This is a leading research publication which circulates to over 14,750 dermatologists as well as other healthcare professionals. This is one of the most sophisticated and popular laser hair removal at home devices on the market.

The 4x design is convenient, sleek and uses diode lasers. The slim and easy to hold handle makes treatments incredibly simple.

Also, the angled tip allows users to get an enhanced view of the treatment area, enabling the precise delivery of the laser light.

Our only complaint is that the treatment window is a bit on the small side. This can make it difficult to overlap pulses on hard to reach areas of the body.

Tria has now included a pulse counter to the digital display window of the 4x. This helps users to track the number of pulses required for each body part to enable optimum results.

To get the best out of your Tria 4x, first, apply a good quality numbing cream. Then I would suggest using it once a week for 3 months. Then use once every 2-3 weeks to combat any stubborn hairs.

The Tria 4x is Compatible with for the following body parts:

• Legs
• Arms
• Bikini line
• Under arms
• Feet
• Hands
• Chest
• Back
• Stomach
• Womens face

Clinical Studies

The Tria 4X produced the following results during and after a controlled, peer-reviewed study with 13 subjects:

Subjects experienced a 73% reduction in hair count after 1 month, performing 8 treatments.

The subjects reported that any hair regrowth was finer, lighter and far less noticeable. Also, all of the subjects reported that these results were maintained 1 year after the first treatment.

Founded in 2011 by consumer goods giant Unilever. Iluminage™ is a luxury beauty brand that develops high-tech and groundbreaking treatments that you can perform in your own home.

The great thing about this at home laser hair removal device is that it offers permanent hair reduction technology which has been clinically proven for use on ALL skin tones AND hair colors.

The FDA approved iluminage touch combines Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Radio Frequency (RF) energies to deliver clinically proven, painless, permanent results.It’s so quick to use, I spend as little as 30 minutes covering all my main areas.

I have even managed to get control over the embarrassingly stubborn chin hairs and unruly sideburns!

You need to be committed and looking ahead at your long term goals as this is a fairly expensive machine but in the long run, will save you thousands of dollars compared to going to a laser clinic.

Of course, it depends on how much hair removal you are looking to do. If its’s just for a few chin hairs then it’s probably not worth the investment but if you’re like me and want smooth skin on your arms, underarms, legs and bikini then it’s definitely worth it.

After only a few weeks of using at the high setting, I noticed a significant hair reduction so I am extremely pleased with the early results.

My hair has grown back, however, it is much thinner and shorter than before which is definitely a good thing.

It is also worth mentioning that the Iluminage touch does need interchangeable light cartridges. These are around $150 which are considerably more expensive than the Remington iLight pro ones, which are only $20.

Iluminage do claim that the cartridges can achieve over 100k pulses which are nearly 10 times more than the Remington, so it should, in theory, balance out.

The light does seem stronger on my skin compared to the Remington iLight pro system so maybe the long term result will be better.

Compatible with for the following body parts:

• Face – Can be used on body hair and facial hair below the cheek line (women only)
• Underarm
• Bikini Area
• Legs
• Chest
• Arms
• Back
• Stomach

Clinical Results

-81% hair reduction after 3 months

-46% of all hair removed after just two treatments

The Mē smooth is the first and only at-home hair removal device cleared by the FDA to be safely and effectively used on ALL skin tones.

The Me smooth is powered by patented Elos technology, which is a combination of both intense Pulse Light (IPL) and “color-blind” RF (radio frequency).

The IPL used with these devices is a low level which reduces the risks of side effects. Elos was developed by IPL inventor, Dr. Shimon Eckhouse and master physicist, Dr. Michael Kreindel.

The hand-held Me Smooth has three intensity levels: low, medium and high. The device fits neatly into the small and compact cradle, which can easily fit onto your dressing table or desk.

The set-up is very simple, all you have to do is put the device into the cradle and watch it power up. The Me Smooth uses disposable light cartridges, which contain 6,000 pulses.

This will give you approximately 90 minutes of treatment time, allowing you to finish a full 7-week treatment schedule on both legs.

You can also share the Me Smooth because the removable light cartridge is the head of the device. Friends and family can simply buy their own light cartridge and use it on the same device.

The wonderful thing about this home laser hair removal is that you can use it on a variety of different skin tones and hair colors. One of my girlfriends who has really dark skin swears by this gem.

She did also say that the Me Smooth can overheat very quickly which we think reduces the life of the cartridge faster.

Her advise was to slow down between flashes so that the treatment applicator stays cooler.

Try keeping the flash intervals between 4-5 seconds and also wait a minute or so if you feel that the unit is getting too hot.

The Me Smooth is Compatible with the following body parts:

• Legs
• Arms
• Bikini line
• Underarms
• Feet
• Hands
• Chest
• Back
• Stomach
• Women’s face

Clinical Studies

Me Smooth performed clinical studies with over 100 patients at five leading U.S. dermatologist’s sites.

The patients selected for the study represented a diverse group of racial backgrounds, covering all skin types within the Fitzpatrick scale.

During the trials, significant hair reduction was found in all skin type groups, including dark, brown and black.

In this clinical study, the Me smooth was used for only 7 weekly treatments and achieved up to 96 percent hair reduction three months after the last treatment.

The Lumea Comfort is definitely our favorite when it comes to the aesthetics of the device. It’s clean and smooth design fits like magic into the palm of your hand.

This FDA approved device has a powerful lamp that will produce 100,000 flashes. The device has 5 power settings which allow effective usage. Plus it also has a built-in skin sensor.

The sensor measures skin complexity before and during treatment. If it detects the wrong skin tone then it automatically stops emitting light pulses.

Users of the Lumea Comfort home laser hair removal machine can confidently use the device on their face, upper lip, legs, underarms, bikini area, belly, and arms. Clinical studies on this device show that users should achieve significant hair reduction results in as little as four weeks.

The Philips Lumea Comfort is compatible with for the following body parts:

• Legs
• Underarms
• Bikini area
• Belly
• Arms

This laser hair removal at home device is also created by Home Skinovation. It is recommended by some of the best dermatologists and plastic surgeons around. This is a safe device because it has been clinically tested and also approved by the FDA.

The Silk’n SN-002 SensEpil uses the patent technology HPL which means it works in the same way as some professional hair removal systems.

Silk’n SensEpil includes one device, one lamp cartridge, and an instructional DVD. The light-based window area on the machine is very big which is good because it allows you to treat large parts of your body very quickly and efficiently.

I used the laser device on my face, underarms and entire bikini line every two weeks at first and then decreased the treatments to 3 weeks as the instruction stated. After 2 months the results were pretty good. I have removed about 65%-75% of my hair from the areas that I treated.

I would advise that you are patient. Laser hair removal is a slow burner and takes time to see satisfactory results.

For some reason, the SensEpil has worked really well under my arms. I love how smooth it feels under there. All I have to do now is do a top-up treatment once a month to snag any stubborn hairs trying to come back.

The Silk’n SN-002 SensEpil is priced well, however, please bear in mind that this device takes disposable cartridges which cost extra money. So think about this when you are choosing which product is best for you.

The Silk’n Sensepil is compatible with for the following body parts:

• Bikini line
• Under arms
• Feet
• Hands
• Chest
• Back
• Stomach
• Women’s faces

If you are trying to remove hair from your face or sensitive parts of your body like your underarms and bikini line, then the Tria Precision is definitely the product for you.

No other laser device allows you to maneuver around your body with such precision. It only weights 7oz which means you can put it in your handbag and take it on the road with you. It’s also cordless with a rechargeable battery which allows 5 – 20 minutes worth of treatment.

The Tria Precision comes in dove and blossom. You are able to control the intensity of the treatment with the optional 3 power settings.

Although it is much smaller then the others I am reviewing today, I found that the results were equally as effective. If anything a little bit better because I was able to reach spots I could not get to with the more chunky machines.

The only problem is that you will struggle to do large parts of your body like your legs or your back because the laser window is quite small. However, this hair removal device is designed for the face and sensitive areas, not for the rest of your body.

If you are a guy then please do not use this on your face. This is because the density of hair on your face is too high.

The skin tone and hair color guide for this device are the same as other tria products. So if you have fair colored hair or naturally dark skin then this product is not right for you.

Clinical Studies

1. After your first month of treatment – Tria clinical studies have shown that users achieve up to 70% hair reduction three weeks after their second treatment.

2. After 2-3 months of treatments – Tria Precision users hair re-growth will start to appear lighter and finer.

3. After 3 months of treatment – Hair follicles that have been zapped by the Tria Precision will stop growing hair. To prevent the chance of hair re-growth, it is recommended to continue to do touch ups every now and then.

The Tria Precesion is compatible with the following body parts:

• Legs
• Arms
• Bikini line
• Under arms
• Feet
• Hands
• Chest
• Back
• Stomach
• Women’s faces

The Silk’n SN-008 Flash & Go uses a new innovative technology called home pulsed light (HPL). The developers of the Silk’n SN-008 Flash & Go Skinovations ran clinical trials on HPL technology for 2 years and had significant results.

HPL was developed to offer two levels of safety. A skin sensor that detects whether the device is safe to use on your skin tone, and a skin-touch mechanism that prevents the device from firing if there is direct skin contact.

The Silk’n SN-008 Flash & Go is FDA approved and is targeted at both women and men. It uses disposable light cartridges, which contain 5000 pulses. The sleek gun design makes it easy to maneuver around your body.

The device has a large nozzle size (6 cm sq) and a high repetition rate, which allows you to treat your body quickly and efficiently. Our main complaint with the Silk’n Flash & Go is that the results take a lot longer than the other laser hair removal devices we have reviewed.

Also, this devices really struggles to treat thick stubborn hairs. You could find yourself going over a patch of thick hair a number of times with very little results.

This is the lowest costing device we have reviewed so there are obviously going to be some drawbacks. I would advise this machine is not suitable for men because your hair tends to be thicker.

The Silk’n Flash & Go is compatible with the following body parts:

• Legs
• Arms
• Bikini line
• Under arms
• Feet
• Hands
• Chest
• Back
• Stomach
• Women’s faces

Clinical Studies

According to Silk’n, they performed clinical studies on 150 females.

They reported a reduction after 6 months of 41% in the underarms, 54% on the legs, 43% in the bikini area and 52% on the arms.