Tria laser hair removal isn’t exactly cheap at $495, but eight professional laser treatments on my bikini line would have set me back about $2200. Not a fly-by-night company, this is the real deal in laser at home.
Pros
- Laser hair removal in the convenience and privacy of home
- Can give you permanent hair reduction
- Device won't unlock for use unless skin tone is within safe range
- Three level settings (lastest model now has five settings)
- FDA cleared
Cons
- 1/2 hour operating time, then needs to be recharged
- Small laser head
Description
- Manufacturer: Tria Beauty
- Usage: Laser hair removal at home
- Life: Capable of 300 charges (150 hours of laser time)
- Average price: $495.00
- Kit includes:Tria laser handpiece, skin sensor, battery charger, instructions booklet, instructional DVD, warranty card and storage case
Guide Review: Tria Laser Hair Removal
After using the laser at home device for a total of eight sessions on my bikini line, I would estimate that 95% of my hair has been reduced where I used the highest setting and 90% where the second setting deeper into my bikini line was used. Some hair that is left is lighter and finer. What did surprise me is that I didn’t seem to lose a noticeable amount of hairs after my sixth session, from my seventh and eighth treatment.
I know that laser doesn’t usually leave you with an 100% hair free area, so the results of hair reduction were expected and I’m very pleased. The reduction means hair is less noticeable, doesn’t require as much shaving, and that equals less ingrown hairs and irritation.
I know that laser doesn’t usually leave you with an 100% hair free area, so the results of hair reduction were expected and I’m very pleased. The reduction means hair is less noticeable, doesn’t require as much shaving, and that equals less ingrown hairs and irritation.
Cordless Comes With a Price
My biggest complaints with Tria is that the head of the device is small so it can take a decent amount of time zapping away. A half hour use of charge time wasn’t enough time to complete a full treatment. (Update since review was written: Tria was re-released and fires two times faster than the first model). So I had to wait for it to be re-charged and finish up later. Not only does it break into your day, you have to remember exactly where you left off.
Plus Points
To be able to change the settings is a very nice feature for sensitive parts of the body, and I did turn it down a notch when treating deeper into my bikini line. For the record, I did use the highest setting for most of my bikini line though.
If you're a candidate to use the diode laser with light skin and dark hair, then I would highly recommend Tria to use at home. Not only it is convenient and private, but you will save a lot over professional treatments.
As is common in the beauty industry, the writer was provided with the Tria for the purpose of reviewing it. The laser was returned back to the company after completing all of the necessary treatments. While it has not influenced this review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy.
If you're a candidate to use the diode laser with light skin and dark hair, then I would highly recommend Tria to use at home. Not only it is convenient and private, but you will save a lot over professional treatments.
Update After Treatments
Six months later, see if all the hair has stayed away or if any came back. Part V shares my results with you and also what I think of the updated model.Catch Up
In total, I have five pieces about my experience. Read about my entire journey using Tria, starting with Part I to get great product and more detailed information.As is common in the beauty industry, the writer was provided with the Tria for the purpose of reviewing it. The laser was returned back to the company after completing all of the necessary treatments. While it has not influenced this review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy.
