Adventures in Laser Hair Removal: Part 1
Last night, I recruited my friend Bruce (and co-creater of The Living Room Chef) to come over and help me demonstrate the Tria At-Home Hair Removal system so that we could show you how easy it this DIY job can be.
Before you dive into the video demonstration, let me give you the quick and dirty on how to start your laser hair removal experience at home.
Prep Your Skin: It’s recommended that you don’t pluck or wax 6 weeks before you start the Tria system, or any laser removal for that matter. When you’re ready to start your at-home treatment shave the area you want to treat and remember to clean your skin of any lotions or creams — the surface needs to be totally clean.
Activate the Tria: This thing is pretty smart when it comes to usage — safety first! It comes with a skin sensor unit that must be used to test the skin beforehand. The sensor detects skin tone and will let you know if you’re too tan or dark. If you get a green light, you’re good to go; red light means no go and you have to test your skin before every use.
It’s Laser Time! After the skin sensor gives you the thumbs up, you need to wave the sensor in front of the base unit to activate it. Set your preferred power level (1 - 3) and start zapping! It’s recommended for best results to laser the area you’re working on in 1/2 inch increments. While we didn’t do Bruce’s whole leg, I’d imagine that we could get the job done on both of his lower legs in maybe 30 minutes or so.
Now for the video demo - just press play! And please excuse the mess, we were hanging out in the garage watchin’ TV and having a grand old time!
The manual says you can do subsequent sessions within 2-4 weeks, but when I spoke to the folks at Tria, they actually recommended that I wait closer to 4 weeks. So check back then where I’ll follow up with Bruce for the next edition in Adventures of Laser Hair Removal!
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On July 31st, 2008 theMuse said:
my god it’s cookie tv!
*gets the popcorn out*
On July 31st, 2008 Lilan said:
I’ve got to try and make it as good as Muse TV!! It’s MAC galore!
On July 31st, 2008 Nikki said:
WOW!!!! Nice legs *whistles*
On July 31st, 2008 Lilan said:
If only all our legs could look as good as Bruce’s, eh Nikki?!
I’m waiting to watch America’s Best Dance Crew on MTV - do you want that too?
On August 1st, 2008 Nikki said:
We dont’ have that show here, I think
On August 1st, 2008 Shannon DLight said:
OMG - how much Remy did you have to give Brucey to allow you to do that!
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Who loves ya, Baby!
~S
On August 1st, 2008 Lilan said:
Oh Nikki,
You are missing out — it’s one of my favorites right now!
On August 1st, 2008 Lilan said:
Hey Shannon,
Don’t blame me! Bruce did it voluntarily before he even had a drop of alcohol
What are you doing this weekend? I can’t wait until our hair dye event!
On August 1st, 2008 mandypandy said:
Lol, girl, where is your hand!
Awwws! You look so adorable! We need to see more Cookie TV in the future! You could start your own channel: all Nilla, all the time!
I want that Tria machine so badly, but I think the 30-day money back guarantee isn’t long enough to see if the product really delivers.
On August 1st, 2008 Lilan said:
OMG Mandy, I KNOW! I was nervous that I was going to wave my hand everywhere and just stuck it there - LOL!
Also, can you say BAD angle? I think the Boyfriend did it on purpose, haha.
Ya girl, 30-days isn’t enough time since they recommended 3-4 weeks between sessions. So far it’s really easy but we’ll have to wait to see results. Stay tuned lady!