London - January 30, 2008

Smooth Move

Tria Laser Hair Removal at Home

Every so often, a product hits the market that’s so genius, you suspect it’s too good to be true.

The latest: Tria, a handheld, at-home laser hair removal device that purports to minimise unwanted body hair (so the company says, but anyone who’s done laser hair removal knows that hairs usually vanish for some years, and if they do grow back, they’re lighter. So you’re laughing, basically).

Already big in Japan, Tria’s about to launch stateside, but Brits get it first.

The hair dryer-esque machine must be held flat to the skin and works best on fair skins with dark body hair. Shave then zap your legs, upper lip or bikini line every three to four weeks; after six to eight treatments, you’ll be smoother all over. At a hairy £695, Tria is an investment, but it’s cheaper (and easier) than salon treatments or waxing.

If you’re tight, rent the device out to friends by the hour. If you’re generous, invite them round for a hair removal party.

You’ll soon be the one who’s too good to be true.

Available online at tria.co.uk.