Silky Smooth :: Tria At-Home Laser Hair Removal Review

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Summer is here and the hot weather has already settled in for good here in Dallas! Leg-baring shorts and dresses are in regular rotation and we’ve hit up the pool already this season! Having lived in Texas all my life, I actually love warm weather but I’ll admit that having to constantly shave is always a bit of a nuisance. And if we’re being honest, showering has become a luxury these days now that I’ve got both a baby and a toddler to take care of that the last thing I want to do is shave! Add on to the fact that I’ve also always had an issue with ingrown hairs whenever I shave and it just makes the end result of shaving even less pleasant.

I first heard about the Tria laser hair removal device when InStyle magazine named it a “Best Beauty Buy” in 2014. It’s a handheld device that actually lets you perform laser hair removal in the comfort of your own home! The results are permanent and the device actually uses the same diode laser technology that you find in professional doctors’ offices. Knowing that it’s is also the only FDA-cleared laser available for home use, I also felt safe using it and not risking burning my skin.

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I’ve been using this device for 2 months now and wanted to share my thoughts on it. So, let’s get right to it and start off by letting me show you just how easy it is to use the device!

How to Use

Step 1: Prep the skin

Before using the device, you’ll want to cleanse, shave, and towel-dry the skin beforehand. Removing the hair will make the laser more comfortable as well as allow it to penetrate the hair follicles better for improved results!

Then, to unlock the device, you’ll want to set the base of the device against the area that you want to treat. The skin sensor located at the bottom will determine whether your skin tone is suitable for the Tria and unlock accordingly with a series of beeps (you can also check out this interactive chart to see if the device supports your skin tone and hair color).

Step 2: Select a treatment level

The Tria device has 5 different energy levels to choose from — the higher the level, the faster you’ll see results! For my legs, I started off using the device at level 3 and was able to move up to a level 4 after a couple uses. I’m slowly starting to experiment with level 5 in a few areas too! You’ll want to set the level to the highest that you can tolerate as you will see results noticeably quicker results.

Step 3: Treat, hold for 2 beeps, repeat.

Now it’s time to treat! Point the device to your skin and hold until you hear 2 beeps. Then, reposition it so that it slightly overlaps the previous treatment area (think Venn diagram). Overlapping in this way will make sure that all hair follicles are covered. Tria does has a recommended pulse count for each area so that you can get a general idea of whether you’re applying enough pulses (see chart). To keep track of all these pulses, the device also has a handy pulse counter right on the top display! As I was treating my lower legs, I needed about 600 pulses. Even though this number does sound high, treating both legs for me usually took less than 15 minutes!

You’ll want to treat the area every 2 weeks as hair grows in cycles so not every hair can be treated at the same time. For me, I’ll usually do my treatments when I catch up on tv and have a recurring “Tria Tuesdays” appointment on my calendar so that I remember!

Results

I actually noticed results after just the second treatment! My hair grew in noticeably finer and there were even a couple patches where I didn’t even see any regrowth during the 2-week window! And now that I’ve been using the device for 2 months, I’m at the point where I only now just have a few patches where hair even does grow back! I’m so super happy with how this has worked out for me and I’m hoping that with another month or so of use, my lower legs will be completely hair free!

And then I’ll pick out a new area and get to work. 😉

Tria does also have a smaller precision laser hair removal tool which is perfect for smaller treatment areas (think: bikini area) as well as for travel!

Overall

I’ve been really impressed with the results I’ve gotten after just a couple months of using the Tria! My ingrown hair problem is nearly cleared up and I love just having smooth and silky skin without having to constantly shave! The cost of this device is so much less than what I would have had to pay at a doctor’s office for even a single area and I just love that I can do my entire body with this device! The convenience factor also can’t be beat and I love that I can do it at any time.

Tria is widely available and you can pick it up at stores include Sephora, Ulta, Bloomingdales, Nieman Marcus, and of course at TriaBeauty.com (with a summer promotion available too!)!

Let me know if you try out the Tria laser hair removal tool! I’d love to see how it worked for you!

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Disclosure: I was provided with the Tria product for review purposes. All opinions are honest and my own. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that support this blog!

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Comments

Prudence Yeo says

July 2, 2015 at 8:50 am

This sounds like a great hair removal device that is effective and saves costs too, awesome!

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Michèle says

July 2, 2015 at 9:06 am

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Drea. says

July 2, 2015 at 10:31 am

This looks great, would love to invest in something like this!

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Sarah says

July 3, 2015 at 5:18 am

Ooh, never heard of Tria but now I want one!

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Candice says

July 7, 2015 at 9:50 pm

Is Tria safe to use while nursing? Is it painful?

Kileen says

July 8, 2015 at 12:38 am

I actually met with the Tria team in person with baby Kennedy and they did say it's ok to use while nursing!

Dr Gaurav Nakra says

February 20, 2017 at 11:31 pm

excellent post about laser hair removal keep posting….

Loren says

March 23, 2017 at 10:14 pm

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April says

June 6, 2017 at 3:39 am

It’s an awesome device, I’ve heard from many people.

Becky says

September 12, 2023 at 2:54 am

Your review of the Tria laser hair removal device is intriguing, especially the quick results and convenience it offers. I’m curious, did you experience any discomfort during the treatments, and how does it compare in terms of cost-effectiveness with professional treatments?