Technology comparison

HAIR REMOVAL DEVICE FOR STUDIOS

Diode laser, alexandrite, SHR or IPL? This comparison shows which technology suits which clientele, treatment volume and studio concept.

01 — Technologies

Three routes to hair removal

TechnologyPrincipleStrengthSystems
Diode laserFocused wavelengths (755 / 808 / 940 / 1064 nm)Series operation, large areas, broad range of skin typesview →
Alexandrite + ND:YAG755 nm and 1064 nm with variable spot sizesFine hair and darker skin types in one systemview →
SHR / IPLBroadband light with filters, in-motion techniqueFlexible combination of hair removal and skin appearanceview →
02 — Decision

Six points for choosing a device

01

Clientele

Your clients' skin types, hair colours and treatment zones determine the required range of wavelengths more than any data sheet.

02

Treatment volume

With many treatments per day, repetition rate, spot size and cooling decide how many appointments realistically fit into a day.

03

Tolerability

Contact cooling, in-motion mode and parameter granularity shape the sensation – and with it rebookings and referrals.

04

Team operation

The clearer the device guidance, the faster new staff work confidently. ALIX SMART AI suggests parameters after scanning skin and hair.

05

Qualification & law

Professional requirements apply to laser and IPL applications in Germany (including the NiSV). We inform you per device and train via the ALIX Academy.

06

Operating costs

Handpiece lifetime, consumables, maintenance and service coverage belong in every calculation – not just the purchase price.

03 — Zones

Treatment zones in everyday studio work

Face & neck

Small spot sizes, fine parameters, high comfort expectations.

Underarms & bikini

Short treatment time, high rebooking rate in the studio.

Legs & back

Large areas: repetition rate and cooling are decisive.

Darker skin types

1064 nm reduces melanin absorption in the epidermis.

Purchase criteria in detail: Buy a diode laser. Investition und Finanzierung: Cost of a laser device.