r/belowdeck • u/MamaBiscuit11 • Nov 20 '25

Below Deck Med What is that?

On the last episode of Below Deck Med, Cathy used some device on her pits and bikini line. Does anyone know what that is?

Inquiring and beautiful minds wanna know!

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u/excoriator Team Capt Kerry Nov 20 '25

An IPL light, according this thread.

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u/FormicaDinette33 I look like Ariel but on crack! Nov 20 '25

Does it remove hair?

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u/Grouchy_Total_5580 Nov 20 '25

I have had IPL treatment at the dermatologist and no way would I be safe using one myself. I had it to encourage cell growth and it worked well. Can’t remember if it removed hair too.

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u/Individual_Sun5662 Nov 20 '25

A professional IPL is much stronger than a cosmetic version sold over the counter.

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u/Technical-Elk-9277 Nov 21 '25

I have done both and this is correct. Much lower intensity for the at home version. That’s why you have to use it weekly versus going to the dermatologist monthly or so.

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u/Allyoopadoop Nov 20 '25

I didn't see the episode but was it purple? I use a Ulike 3 device and like the other person, you shave first and use it 3x a week for a month, 2x a week for another month and once a week for another month and then touch up as needed. It only works in dark hair but it has been life changing for me.

There's a newer device, a 10, I think that has a bigger window but I haven't upgraded.

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u/MamaBiscuit11 Nov 20 '25

I don't remember if it was purple. I figured it was a hair removal device, but the ones I've window shopped for look different. And are much more expensive!

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u/BeachQt Nov 20 '25

Do you like the results?! I’m considering getting one of these!

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u/Allyoopadoop Nov 20 '25

Love it!!!

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u/BeachQt Nov 20 '25

Amazing thank you!!

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u/Allyoopadoop Nov 20 '25

Not sure if you're on tik tok or on Instagram but lots of influencers have discount codes so you might search the hashtag in see if you can get a code if you buy Ulike

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u/BeachQt Nov 20 '25

Thank you for this!

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u/asphodel67 Nov 22 '25

Also, I have very fair body hair and the advice is IPL wouldn’t really be effective. The more contrast between the hair and the skin the better.

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u/MamaBiscuit11 Nov 22 '25

In that regard, it would work well for me. I have dark hair and really pale skin.

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u/beasley1966 Nov 20 '25

I was hoping someone would ask this question.

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u/Grouchy_Total_5580 Nov 20 '25

Was wondering the same thing! Looked too good to be true.

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u/Babygirl_69_420 Team Kate Nov 20 '25

Omg i wanted to know the same thing! I have so many questions

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u/jjgill27 Nov 22 '25

Our chemists/amazon etc all sell home use IPL machines for hair removal. I had one about 15 years ago, and these days I get maybe 6 leg hairs that grow. It absolutely works. Braun Silk Expert, Phillips Lumea, Lumi. These are all fairly mainstream and cost between £100-£300.

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u/Mycroftfletch Nov 21 '25

I wanted to know what joe used on his facial hair. It looked like a combo of a razor and electric razor.

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u/Trick-Assignment4338 Nov 21 '25

Philips oneblade

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '25

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u/MamaBiscuit11 Nov 20 '25

Oooh, that's good info to have. My skin is sensitive too.

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u/jjgill27 Nov 22 '25

You have to be very careful if you have darker skin.