If you have been thinking about IPL hair removal for a while and putting it off, this is the post that will make you stop waiting. Here is everything you need to know about how it works, why right now is a great time to start and what the limited time 40% off offer means for your wallet.
What is IPL hair removal?
IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. It uses broad-spectrum light energy to target the melanin - the pigment - in your hair follicles. The light is absorbed by the follicle, converts to heat and damages the follicle's ability to produce new hair growth over time.
The result across a course of treatments is a permanent and significant reduction in hair growth. Not a temporary fix like shaving or waxing. A long-term reduction that means less hair, finer regrowth and eventually, for most clients, very little maintenance at all.
At Reveal we use professional IPL technology across a wide range of areas on both the face and body. Every treatment is delivered by a senior beauty therapist - someone with the experience to calibrate the settings correctly for your skin type, hair colour and the area being treated. That matters more than most people realise.
Why winter is a great time to start
IPL targets the pigment in the hair follicle. It works best on skin that has not been freshly exposed to UV - tanned skin has more melanin in the surface layers which can interfere with the treatment and mean your therapist needs to reduce the intensity to keep your skin safe. Less intensity means slower results.
In winter, that challenge is reduced. Your skin is at its lightest, UV levels are lower and you are spending more time indoors. The treatment can be delivered at the right intensity every session without UV working against you between appointments.
There is also a practical timing benefit. Most areas need six to ten sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Starting now means you are well into your course - or finished entirely - by the time summer arrives and you actually want smooth skin. Starting in November means you are still mid-course when everyone else is already at the beach.
That said, IPL hair removal works year-round and your therapist will always tailor the treatment to your skin regardless of the season. The most important thing is simply to start.
How many sessions do you need?
Every client is different and the number of sessions depends on the area being treated, your hair type, your skin tone and how your follicles respond to treatment. As a general guide most areas need six to ten sessions spaced four to six weeks apart.
Your therapist maps out the right course at your free first-time consultation. No guessing, no generic plan - a specific recommendation based on your skin and your goals.
Why packages save you significantly more
This is worth understanding before you book because the numbers tell a clear story.
Our pricing is structured so that the more sessions you commit to, the lower your per-session price. A single session is the most expensive way to buy IPL. A course of ten is the least expensive per session - and by a significant margin.
Right now with 40% off, that saving compounds even further. The 40% offer applies on top of the package discount already built into the course pricing. A course of ten works out at less than half the full single session price once both savings are combined.
Add to cart to see your 40% discount applied automatically. No code needed.
Here is what that looks like across a few popular areas:
Upper lip
Single session: $65 add to cart to see your price
Course of 10: $455 add to cart to see your price
Underarm
Single session: $50 add to cart to see your price
Course of 10: $350 add to cart to see your price
Brazilian
Single session: $120 add to cart to see your price
Course of 10: $840 add to cart to see your price
Full leg
Single session: $370 add to cart to see your price
Course of 10: $2,590 add to cart to see your price
Braz and underarm
Single session: $150 add to cart to see your price
Course of 10: $1,050 add to cart to see your price
See all areas and pricing at revealyou.co.nz.
Why Reveal is different
Every IPL hair removal treatment at Reveal is delivered by a senior beauty therapist. At both our Papamoa and Mount Maunganui locations, every single time.
This matters because IPL settings are not one-size-fits-all. The intensity, wavelength and pulse duration need to be calibrated to your specific skin tone, hair colour and the area being treated. Getting that wrong leads to poor results at best and adverse reactions at worst. Getting it right - consistently, session after session - is what a senior therapist with years of experience delivers.
Many clinics offering IPL at competitive price points put recently trained junior staff in the treatment room. At Reveal that is never the case. You are always with someone who has done this hundreds of times before.
What to expect at your first appointment
Your first appointment begins with a free consultation. Your therapist will assess your skin and hair, discuss the areas you want treated and map out the right course for your goals. A patch test is performed to confirm your skin's response before any full treatment begins.
From your second appointment onwards, each session takes between 15 and 45 minutes depending on the area. The sensation is a mild snapping warmth - most clients find it very tolerable and significantly more comfortable than waxing.
After each session your skin may be slightly pink for a few hours. Hair in the treated area will shed over the following one to two weeks. Between sessions you shave rather than wax - your therapist will talk you through everything at your consultation.
Before you book
IPL hair removal works best on clients with lighter skin tones and darker hair. It is less effective on very light, blonde, red or white hair as there is not enough pigment in the follicle for the light to target effectively. Your therapist will be honest with you about what results are realistic for your specific combination at your consultation.
IPL is not suitable for clients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have active skin infections in the treatment area or have had significant sun exposure in the two weeks before treatment.
If you are not sure whether IPL is right for you, book a free consultation first. No pressure, no obligation - just a clear answer.
This is a limited time offer
The saving is significant and summer is closer than it feels right now. The 40% discount applies automatically when you add to cart - no code needed. This offer is available for a limited time only so if you have been thinking about it, now is the time to act.
Book your free first-time consultation or purchase your course online at revealyou.co.nz.
Papamoa - 07 542 1770
Mount - 07 543 1771
