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Phillips Lumea has changed my life!

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Desmondo2016 · 02/03/2019 13:59

Just that, really.

Been using it since Xmas, every 10-14 days. Haven't removed hair from legs, pits, bikini line or arms in 10 days now and there's practically no regrowth. This isn't a sales pitch btw, I just wish I hadn't spent the last 10 years wanting one but thinking they were too much money!

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Inbedbynine · 02/03/2019 14:53

jeremy do you know which model number?

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Desmondo2016 · 02/03/2019 15:01

BRI956 is the one I have. Can be used while charging.

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Susannach · 02/03/2019 15:04

This sounds amazing! One for the birthday list.

Susannach · 02/03/2019 15:04

Do you know if it just does hairs or is it pulsed light which would work on eg. broken capillaries as well?

Inbedbynine · 02/03/2019 15:15

Thank you.

If anyone’s interested here is a 10% discount off Philips website
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JeremyIronsBenFolds · 02/03/2019 15:24

Yes, I have the BRI956 as well.

schnubbins · 02/03/2019 15:44

Does anyone know if you can reorder the attachments.I bought one with a body and a face attachment but the one for the face has gone missing.I just cant find it.Nothing on the website about ordering individual parts.I hadn't even used it.So annoyed !

DarkestBeforeDawn · 02/03/2019 16:40

I think you have all convinced me to invest too! Thank you, this may be the answer I have been searching for. Can you use it all over the bikini area or just the bikini line?

HappyKatieA · 02/03/2019 17:39

The best price I can find is £315 from amazon, does anyone else know of a good deal? I know a PP said 10% off with Phillips, but I think they're at £350 to begin with.

Inbedbynine · 02/03/2019 17:42

I paid £315 delivered on Philips website.

yearofthehorse · 02/03/2019 17:49

Another vote from me. For people who say it's very time consuming, yes it is to start with. But if you never have to do it again, very, very worthwhile

OakElmAsh · 02/03/2019 17:52

Anyone with ash-blond hair ever had any success with one of these? If I could get something to sort out facial hair I'd pay a fortune

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Desmondo2016 · 02/03/2019 19:13

Re bikini line area... I've done the whole area, 3 treatments and I'm completely hairfree having last shaved about 10 days ago :)

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chocolatespiders · 02/03/2019 19:16

Maybe worth an investment for myself and daughters.
Would use it in legs and moustache!

Citytwin · 02/03/2019 19:23

Do you have to shave first to use it?

rainydogday · 02/03/2019 21:38

When you say hair free, is it smooth? Also is there any known side effects? Is it just light/burning no weird sonic stuff that damages your skin Blush

KittyWindbag · 03/03/2019 00:40

I’m so interested in this, but am hesitant as I don’t know which one to go for? Is the latest one really the best? I currently epilate so pain is not an issue for me, but want something longer term.

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Desmondo2016 · 03/03/2019 04:33

You can carry on using your normal hair removal method. So for me, I shaved my legs, atms, pits amd bits about 24 hours before I intending to use it. I carried on epilating facial hair.

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nosleepformetonight · 03/03/2019 06:57

@Desmondo2016

Do you think your face is less affective as you epilated and not shaved that? I am really tempted by one but don't want to shave everywhere before as usually wax / epilate. But worried it won't work / be as effective

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Desmondo2016 · 03/03/2019 07:26

I've kinda changed my mind since posting that and have realised that actually the facial results are still pretty impressive. If anything I think the lesser contrast in colour between hair and skin would be what made results slightly slower. Epilating is fine alongside the lumea, as it only works on hairs in certain stages of the cycle which is why it takes several treatments a fortnight apart to get full results. When you epilate you're only pulling out hairs that have got to a certain length so there will be loads that haven't poked through yet that it'll work on. But really, it doesn't matter as after a couple months you won't need to shave OR epilate!

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Whatsnewpussyhat · 03/03/2019 23:44

When you say hair free, is it smooth?

Yes! I've always had the type of leg hair that is stubbly even after shaving and you could see the black dots of each hair just under the surface of my skin. After a few goes I lost most of the hair and black dots and my legs feel lovely and smooth.

Even when I didn't use it throughout my pregnancy, the few hairs that grew back were much finer.

BabyDarlingDollfaceHoney · 04/03/2019 04:11

Is it painful at all?

nosleepformetonight · 04/03/2019 06:31

The latest prestige one only seems to come in cordless which I don't want in case I forget to charge it and kill the battery.

£315 on amazon.

ArtisanPopcorn · 04/03/2019 07:15

I have light skin and almost black hair, this sounds amazing. If I get one now would I not need to worry about my bikini line by my may half term holiday?!

Fazackerley · 04/03/2019 07:20

Don't get the cordless one, it's a pain. The corded one is much quicker. I've done my legs three.times and seen a good difference in the speed of regrowth, also hair isn't itchy as it grows back. Face it hasn't been great on but will persevere.

It's a bit undignified trying to do the backs of my thighs! But deffo makes a difference.