Testing the Ulike Air 10 IPL Device: Can It Replace Salon Treatments?
We tested the Ulike Air 10 home IPL device to see if its advanced sapphire cooling technology and multiple modes make hair removal faster, more comfortable, and easier to maintain.
Home IPL devices have long offered a way to reduce hair growth without booking salon appointments, but they share one major drawback: they require consistency. If a treatment is lengthy, cumbersome, or uncomfortable, even the most advanced device ends up forgotten in a drawer. After testing the Ulike Air 10, it quickly became clear that its primary advantage is not just power or fast results, but the fact that using it feels far less like a chore.
Cooling Technology and Comfort
It is important to clarify that this is not a laser device, but an IPL technology—intense pulsed light that targets melanin in the hair to gradually reduce growth rate and density. Results require consistent use according to instructions, rather than a single miracle treatment. What sets the Air 10 apart from many competitors is a cooling sapphire crystal surface that drops to minus 5.1 degrees Celsius during contact with the skin, according to the manufacturer.
While the number might sound like a marketing figure, the cooling sensation is genuinely noticeable. Instead of the accumulating heat typical of home IPL sessions, the chilled contact makes the flashes far more comfortable, especially in sensitive areas. The device is not wireless and requires a power outlet, and the box includes protective eyewear, a razor, a storage bag, and instructions.
Speed, Modes, and Realistic Expectations
The Air 10 features a dual lamp and four operational modes: fast, normal, powerful, and an SHR mode designed for thicker, stubborn hair. In standard modes, continuous flashing allows users to glide the device over large areas instead of pressing down repeatedly. The manufacturer states a full body treatment takes about ten minutes, and the device certainly moves at a swift pace.
A skin tone sensor automatically adjusts energy levels in standard modes and prevents flashing on overly dark skin, though SHR mode operates manually and requires careful reading of the manual. According to Ulike, following the recommended schedule can lead to visible hair reduction within two weeks and up to a 96% decrease in density. However, individual results depend on hair color, skin tone, and persistence, with sessions recommended every two days for the first four weeks followed by maintenance.
The bottom line is that the Ulike Air 10 successfully addresses the biggest hurdle of home devices: the user experience. It is fast, comfortable, and makes treatments far less daunting. Priced at 1,899 shekels down from 2,690 shekels on the official website, it is also available across major local retail chains.
