Tria Review: At Home Laser Hair Removal

There are three major at home permanent hair removal products on the market right now. The first one I want to talk about is the Tria.

The Tria is a laser hair removal device that was approved by the FDA for use on the chest, back, legs, bikini area, underarms, feet, and hands. It requires multiple uses over a long term period of time to acheive the best hair removal results.

How does the tria work?

The Tria has three laser settings. It has low, which gives the least amount of heat, medium, and high. The higher the setting, the better the results. Some people feel discomfort on the high setting so they can use either the medium or low. The way the Tria works is by targeting dark. Therefore if you have dark skin, the Tria is not for you. Likewise, if you have lighter hair, the Tria is not for you. The Tria works best on those with light skin tones and dark hair. That way it knows what to target and can effectively and safely remove unwanted hair. Before you use the Tria you must test it with your skin tone. If your skin is too dark, the Tria will lock and you won't be able to use it. If your skin is light enough the indicator light will turn green and the Tria will unlock. If you use it on a dark skintone, you are risking burns and blistering.

I heard laser hair removal hurts, does Tria hurt?

That depends. Some people report that it hurts and others that it doesn't. Beauty is pain and there's no way permanent hair removal is going to feel like a back massage. Everyone has his/her own tolerance for pain, so you need to find out for yourself. Most people who use it report the most discomfort with the first use and that it subsides after that. If it's on the highest setting and it's uncomfortable, turn it down a setting. When removing hair from more sensitive areas, such as the bikini line or underarms, it might hurt a little more. It should feel like snap of heat.

Does the Tria really work? How often will I have to use it?

To get the full results from the Tria, it is recommended you use it once every three weeks for a total of 6-8 times. This is because hair grows in stages. While it's not set in stone that it will lead to permanent hair removal, many users report that it leads to permanent hair reduction in the amount of hair that growns back, the time it takes to grow back, and that the hair that does grown back is finer and lighter.

How much does the Tria hair removal system cost and where can I get one?

The Tria has been reduced to $795. You can find it on the internet, as well as at big department stores. You can also buy it on the Tria Beauty website. Although $795 for permanent hair removal may seem steep, when compared with how much you spend on shaving or waxing you can see that it actually saves you money. Plus it's only a fraction of the cost of getting salon hair removal treatments.

People who use the Tria see about a 50% reduction in hair after the first three uses, even though Tria claims it's more like 70%. They find that the hair grown back slower, is softer, thinner, and they don't get as many ingrown hairs. All in all, it's a great investment if permanent hair removal is something you need.

Next I will review the Silk'n laser hair removal.