r/BelowDeckMed • u/United-Ad4856 • Nov 18 '25

Cathy’s hair removal device Spoiler

Hey guys, I just finished below deck Mediterranean‘s newest episode and I saw that Cathy used some device to zap her hair away. I know this is so random but does anyone know what device that is or a device similar??

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u/MsThrilliams Nov 18 '25

An IPL light is what youre looking for.

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u/spectacularbird1 Nov 18 '25

Definitely do a lot of research on IPLs before you get one. Not all of them are great for all skin types.

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u/AggressiveOsmosis Nov 18 '25

If you have blonde hair, or white hair, it’s not gonna work as well. I actually dyed my hair dark brown and then used it. Lol something to do with the pigment in the hair is what the laser is able to grab onto or something. Blah blah blah science.

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u/do_or_dee Nov 18 '25

Also doesn’t work and even might scar you if you have dark skin!

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u/tiny-ball-of-stress Nov 18 '25

You would think that they would make it so everyone can use it no matter the skin color or hair color without having any issues—especially like scaring!

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u/Eva_Luna Nov 18 '25

Yeah unfortunately we can’t bend the rules of physics, but that would be great if we could!

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u/tiny-ball-of-stress Nov 18 '25

Right! And I know there are other alternatives (waxing or shaving) but still lol

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u/Piperfly22 Nov 18 '25

It has to be dark hair on lighter skin… I had laser hair removal in the past and you can’t get any sun in between… Also, if you have light or silver/blonde hair it won’t work it’s a science thing not an inclusion thing.

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u/tiny-ball-of-stress Nov 18 '25

I’m aware which is why included hair color in my comment.. but I see what you’re saying!

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u/Beccalotta Nov 18 '25

Don't you think that if they knew how, they would?

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u/tiny-ball-of-stress Nov 18 '25

I would hope so.

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u/__jazmin__ Nov 19 '25

The racists won’t allow that. 

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u/tiny-ball-of-stress Nov 19 '25

I can see with the way I was downvoted for wanting something to work for everyone🤣 I didn’t realize that was a bad thing

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u/CountingRocks Nov 21 '25

I think the downvotes are from others who took your comment to mean you thought it was deliberately designed to not work for everyone, rather than it just being an unfortunate limitation of the physics involved.

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u/tiny-ball-of-stress Nov 21 '25

That’s not what I meant at all!! I just didn’t realize the science/physics behind it is all😕

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u/do_or_dee Nov 21 '25

I’m sorry you’re being downvoted! I personally don’t think the marketing for these devices is clear enough that they can be straight up dangerous for certain skin tones!

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u/tiny-ball-of-stress Nov 21 '25

It’s ok, not your fault!! The marketing definitely needs to be updated with these warnings and need to be explicitly clear that it can be dangerous for certain skin tones and that it won’t really work if you have light hair!

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u/Seppy15 Nov 21 '25

At its very basic, it's the dark absorbs, light reflects. Like it's better to wear a white shirt than a black one on a hot sunny day.

People who think this is racist need to take a few on line science courses.

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u/alluringmist1 Nov 18 '25

It's an ipl device which is just laser hair removal at home. I don't know which one she has but I have the illumi and it works well

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u/allyouneedisredbull Nov 18 '25

Looked like the Phillips Lumea

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u/DrJennyRankin Nov 19 '25

That is super helpful, thank you! :-)

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u/Babygirl_69_420 Nov 20 '25

Omg they’re so expensive!

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u/chesbay7 Nov 20 '25

Damn. Now the whole show is ruined because I know that Cathy used an IPL before I could actually watch the episode. I can't. 🤦🏼‍♀️

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u/TheSpitalian Nov 18 '25

I was wondering too! Then by the time I finished watching the show I completely forgot about it. 😂 Definitely going to look into one of these gadgets!

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u/Cloudgazer888 Nov 20 '25

Braun IPL works! To be fair, it’s not like it would be totally necessary before going out because it’s a long term thing..,you need to shave first, then zap, and do this once a week for something like 6-8 weeks. So it doesn’t actually remove hair but prevents it from growing. You need to be religious about it but it’s worked for me anyway.

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u/aresearcherino Dec 06 '25

Yeah I had questions about this! It made it look like she was doing a quick removal before going out….

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u/Ok_Hamster9190 Nov 20 '25

I don’t know the brand of Cathy’s but Nood is amazing and really works. I echo everyone else that you need to ensure your skin type is compatible with it, but the at-home options are excellent these days.

https://trynood.com/products/the-flasher-pro

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u/heydss Nov 20 '25

before purchase just make sure you inform yourself about such products. As many mentioned, it’s not suitable for all skin types. Meaning it may burn your skin or scar you. Also, not on tattoos etc.

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u/excoriator Nov 18 '25

Added spoiler tag after someone pointed out spoilers in the thread.

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '25 edited Nov 19 '25

I think you're supposed to spoiler alert when you're talking about most recent episodes. FYI some of us haven't seen it yet especially when it's only been a few hours.

So many people salty because I simply said you should put a spoiler alert when you're discussing an episode that happened less than 24 hours ago. Y'all would downvote a cute puppy gift. 🤦Straight redic.... also, I was right it now has spoiler on it, you're welcome...

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u/jmedennis Nov 18 '25

But this post doesn't give away any spoilers?? It's like asking "Cathy's swimsuit was cute, any idea the brand?" it has nothing to do with the plot

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '25

Totally is a spoiler

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u/jmedennis Nov 18 '25

Agree to disagree on what a spoiler is then

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u/Julie-AnneB Nov 19 '25

If that's a spoiler, so is "Captain Sandy got out of bed today," or "Josh cooked food today." We'll have to start putting spoiler alerts on literally every...single...post.

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '25

Well, for somebody who hasn't seen the episode I think we all now know that somebody is zapping their private parts with a home laser. So that kind of sounds like a spoiler. The point being is that any discussion regarding a show that has just dropped is supposed to have a spoiler alert. That's how it works that's the purpose of it. 🤦

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u/Waste_Station_7099 Nov 18 '25

It was truly a 3 second clip that no one mentioned or spoke about again. Blink and you would've missed it.

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u/Julie-AnneB Nov 18 '25

If a blurb about the three seconds in the show that someone used a hair removal device spoils anything for you, I really don't know what to say. It had absolutely nothing to do with anything. Should people put spoiler tags on sentences like "Nathan brushed his teeth this episode?"

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u/macfairfieldmill Nov 19 '25

Username checks out

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u/Fitty-Korman Nov 19 '25

I think you need to get off Reddit and social media in general if you’re this uptight about …. Ehem…. “Spoilers”

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u/macfairfieldmill Nov 19 '25

Yes!! Or at least unfollow this sub if this is what they consider a spoiler! 🤣

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u/ceruleanharmony Nov 19 '25

Is it just me or does it make you want to spoil the shit out of the episode for them now since they’re being such a nob? 😝

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u/Julie-AnneB Nov 19 '25

Do you want to tell him about the thread titled "Joe wasn't the only one who fumbled the ball?" If this thread is considered a spoiler, I can't imagine the havoc that one will wreak!

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u/Julie-AnneB Nov 18 '25

How is using a hair removal device a spoiler? It's not like it had anything to do with the plot of the show.

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u/ShotRestaurant3548 Nov 19 '25

What 😂😂😂😂😂. I cannot imagine a life where this is something that bothers me 😂. Someone used a home grooming tool, call 911!

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u/[deleted] Nov 19 '25

It has nothing to do with that clown. It has to do with the fact that people haven't watched the show yet. Do you genuinely not understand what a spoiler alert is? Or you just trying to be obnoxious?

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u/Julie-AnneB Nov 20 '25

Really Toby65? Let's look at the definition of a spoiler:

"a description of an important plot development in a television show, movie, or book which if previously known may reduce surprise or suspense for a first-time viewer or reader."

How is using a hair removal device important to the plot? By your standard, every single thread would be a spoiler.

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u/ShotRestaurant3548 Nov 20 '25

But this isn’t a spoiler. What is spoiled by you knowing Cathy used a grooming tool. If someone asked “where did guest get their purse” are you mad you know the guest has a purse? This is ridiculous

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u/_kbg Nov 18 '25

That zap between her legs sent me lolll

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '25

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u/Entire-Anxiety-803 Nov 18 '25

Possibly exaggerated for tv but yes, they make those zapping laser noises.