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‘Tis the season for cosy knits, nights in on the sofa re-watching your favourite Christmas films, and putting down the razor.
And if you want to say goodbye to shaving for good, we’ve got great news. With Black Friday savings already dropping and running until Cyber Monday on 2 December, it’s also the season for grabbing great deals on the most innovative beauty gadgets. This includes 30% off the Good Housekeeping Institute's winning IPL hair removal device from Bondi Body.
For those who prefer a smooth finish, an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) device is the perfect solution for a long-term reduction in hair growth. They target and kill the hair at the root, and with continuous top-ups, they can even permanently stop regrowth altogether.
They do require a bit of an initial investment but will likely cost significantly less than booking in for multiple salon sessions, especially when you can secure one in the Black Friday sales. And what better one than our experts’ tried and tested winner.
The verdict: Bondi Body V2 Laser @ Home review
The Bondi Body V2 Laser @ Home device scored an impressive 90/100 in our Good Housekeeping Institute tests, earning praise from our experts and panellists at home.
It’s in the name for this hair removal device, as it promises to deliver a salon-grade service from the comfort of your own home. Not only does this make your hairless pursuit easier (you can do it in front of the telly), but you also won’t have to book in for pricey top-up sessions.
The brand claims the device will painlessly and permanently reduce hair regrowth. It’s powerful, so the flashes are bright, but it comes with a pair of glasses to protect your eyes as you’re zapping away. It has eight different intensity settings that cater to different skin tones, and unlike other devices, you don’t need to change attachment heads when you want to tackle different areas of the body. Though a quick wipe between working on your underarm and your face wouldn’t be such a bad idea...
With all our testers agreeing it was comfortable to use, we can safely say it delivered on its claim. And when it came to stopping regrowth in its tracks, nearly all testers were satisfied with the results after using it for 12 weeks, saying they would carry on using it after the trial. "It delivered fantastic results from the first use,” said one satisfied panellist.
“I'm truly in love with this brilliant IPL device,” added another. With £100 off, there’s never been a better time to get ahead with your beauty admin.
Madeleine is our Lifestyle Writer, specialising in expert-tested reviews and round-ups on the latest beauty Beauty and Health & Wellness products. From skincare to protein powders, Maddie is committed to providing honest and helpful reviews to help guide readers to the best product for them. Maddie has a BA in English Literature and Language, which stemmed from her lifelong interest in reading and writing. She started her post graduate life at Hearst UK within a marketing capacity, which quickly turned into a desire to fulfil a writing career.
When she is not writing about the latest expert reviewed products, you can find her rifling through vintage shops or car boots, reading a print magazine, or capturing portraits on her film camera.
Orla was our Former Senior Beauty and Grooming Tester.
