Good thing I was a first-timer! Strip Manila offers a 50% discount on any IPL Ace trial session.
Room paraphernalia
The IPL hand-piece
The V Blush head gives off different amount of light.
The IPL Machines
Hair removal procedures vary in benefits and cost, and IPL is usually one that can cost a lot but let you reap better rewards in the long run. For one thing, one of the key benefits of IPL hair removal is the substantial reduction of ingrown hair occurrence. (I tend to be one of those people who suffers from ingrown hairs, so IPL is an attractive option for me.)
The IPL Ace underarm procedure begins with an experienced Strip technician (should she still be called a Striperella?) cleaning the underarm area and making sure that all underarm hair has been shaved. After that, cooling gel is applied on the skin, and an IPL hand-piece is carefully glided around the area for a few minutes. Once that is done, an additional layer of cooling gel is applied, and a different hand-piece is used to lighten skin pigmentation and improve skin texture. The cooling gel is then removed with a wooden spatula, and a thin layer of Strip's Ice Cream is applied to treated skin. The entire session lasts 30-40 minutes.
Result!
PROS
1. Absolutely painless! I have tried IPL at a dermatology clinic before, and the difference between that service and IPL Ace is like night and day! There was no stinging sensation afterwards, either.
2. Immediate results! Since the second part of the IPL Ace treatment involves skin rejuvenation, any customer can expect an improved underarm appearance. It seems that what IPL Ace claims about the 10% textural improvement per session rings true!
CON
Pricey. The 2-in-1 treatment costs double the regular IPL service at a reputable dermatology clinic. The available packages are good, although the installment plans are limited.
I got a free box of fortune cookies too.
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