Which Silk'n device?
| Device | Suits | Worth checking |
| Compact eHPL handset | Fast sessions on legs, underarms and bikini line. | Size and weight, and what comes in the box. |
| IPL device with rotating head | Curvy areas like knees, ankles and underarms. | The attachments included, and whether it links to an app. |
How it works
IPL stands for intense pulsed light. Each flash travels into the skin, where the pigment in the hair absorbs it, and that slows the follicle's ability to produce new hair. With eHPL, a mild electrical current works alongside the light so it gets to the hair more effectively. You'll see the effect build session by session; Silk'n's figure is up to 92% hair reduction at the end of the full programme.
Compared with shaving and waxing
Shaving is quick but needs repeating every few days, and waxing lasts longer but means letting hair grow back in between. Light-based devices aim to reduce how much grows back at all, so once the first course is done there's far less to deal with. Results vary from person to person, so patience pays.
Is it right for you?
Skin tone and hair colour
Because light-based devices target pigment, they work better on some combinations of hair colour and skin tone than others. Each device has a guide showing which it can treat, so check it before ordering. The manual also lists areas to avoid, such as tattoos.
Where will you use it?
On long, straight areas such as the legs, a compact handset glides along quickly. Around knees, ankles and underarms, the rotating head tilts to keep the window flat to the skin.
App or no app?
Some Silk'n devices link to your phone by Bluetooth. If reminders and session tracking would keep you on course, see what the app offers on the product page. If you'd rather just switch on and start, a compact handset without an app is the simpler option. Either way, the manual sets out how often to treat each area.
Sharing a device
More than one person can use the same device, as long as the manual's guide covers everyone's hair colour and skin tone. Wipe the window clean before someone else uses it.
Before you start
- Commit to a course. Expect regular sessions on each area for the first few weeks, then occasional top-ups.
- Shave beforehand. Because the light targets hair under the surface, shave before every session.
- Patch test. Try a small area first and wait, following the manual.
- Read the aftercare. The manual covers sun exposure and skin care around your sessions.
- Store it safely. Keep the device dry and out of children's reach between sessions.
- Keep it clean. Wipe the treatment window between uses as described in the instructions.
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Seeing Silk'n in Rochester
Would you like to see the devices first? Ring 01622 541312 before you travel and we'll check what's on display at our showroom.
Buying Silk'n from KDH Electrical
Your device comes with the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. Orders over £600 are delivered free, normally within 3–7 working days.
Seen it cheaper at another UK retailer? See our price match, or call 01622 541312 to talk it over.
Silk’n: your questions answered
How does Silk'n hair removal work?
Flashes of light are absorbed by the pigment in the hair, slowing regrowth. eHPL models also use a mild current so more of the light gets through.
How quickly will I see results?
It takes a series of sessions. By the end of the full programme in the instructions, Silk'n's figure is a reduction of up to 92%.
Will it suit my skin and hair?
It depends on the combination of skin tone and hair colour. The guide in the manual shows what each device can treat; check it before buying.
Do I need to shave first?
Yes. Shaving lets the light reach the hair beneath the skin.
Compact handset or rotating head?
The handset is quick on larger, straighter areas like legs. A rotating head copes better with curves; check the attachments on the product page.
Can two people share one device?
Yes, if the guide in the manual covers both of you. Wipe the window between people.