How to use your Glacier
Your beauty routine shouldn't be stressful. Your first session takes about 10 minutes, and we've made sure it isn't complicated.
Easy to use
01Prepare your skin
Use the included razor to shave any hair longer than 2 mm in the treatment area, then make sure your skin is clean and dry.
02Pick your mode
Put your goggles on, plug in and choose Fast, Normal, High or SHR. Start low and move up as your skin gets used to it.
03Glide and flash
Press the window flat against your skin and glide. Treat every 2 to 3 days for 8 weeks, then top up once a month.
Usage frequency
- Weeks 1 to 8
Every 2 to 3 days
This is the part that counts. Stick to the schedule so you catch each hair in its growing phase, even when you feel like you could skip one.
- Around week 4
Watch for bare patches
Treated areas start to thin out. Keep going. The hairs you can't see yet are still on their way through the cycle.
- Week 9 onward
Once a month
Top up monthly, or whenever you spot regrowth. Most areas need less and less attention over time.
Essential tips
- Patch test first. Flash a small area on the lowest setting and wait 24 hours before your first full session.
- Be consistent. Skipped sessions are the most common reason for slow results. Set a reminder or use your treatment plan.
- Choose the right power. Start on Fast, then move up as your skin gets used to it. Warmth is fine. Pain isn't.
- Hydrate and protect. Keep treated skin out of strong sun, and wear SPF 30 or higher on anything exposed.
- Protect your eyes. Wear the included goggles every session, and never look at the flash or point the window at your eyes.
Where can Glacier be used?
Don't use Glacier:
Around your eyes, on your eyebrows, inside your nose or ears, on genitals or nipples, on the male face or neck, over tattoos, moles or dark spots, on broken or sunburned skin, or while pregnant or breastfeeding. Check with your doctor first if you take medication that makes you light-sensitive or have a skin condition.
Frequently asked questions
Do I really need to shave first?
Yes. Hair above the skin soaks up the light and can singe. Shave to under 2 mm so the energy goes to the root.
Can I wax or pluck between sessions?
No. Waxing, plucking and epilating remove the root, and the root is what the light needs to reach. Shave only.
Can I wear lotion or deodorant?
Treat clean, dry skin. Lotions, deodorant and self-tanner can get in the way of the light or irritate skin.
Which mode should I use?
Fast for the face and sensitive areas, Normal for fine hair, High for thicker hair and SHR for stubborn hair on the underarms and bikini line.
What does glide mode do?
Hold the flash button and move slowly. Glacier keeps flashing, so you can cover legs and arms without pressing for each flash.
Why won't it flash?
Usually the window isn't flat on your skin, or the sensor has read a tone too dark to treat. Try pressing it flat on a lighter area. If it still won't flash, email us.
My skin is a little pink. Is that normal?
Mild redness that fades within a few hours is common. If it lasts, or you see blistering, stop and check with a doctor.
Can I go in the sun after a session?
Avoid strong sun and tanning beds on treated skin, and wear SPF 30 or higher. Tanned skin also absorbs more light, so it may need a lower setting.
How do I clean it?
Unplug it, let it cool, then wipe the window with a soft dry cloth. Keep it away from water.
Can I use it near water?
No. Glacier is corded and needs mains power, so keep it dry and away from sinks and baths.
Can I use it over tattoos?
No. Ink absorbs light and can burn. Cover or avoid tattoos, moles and dark spots.
Who can use Glacier?
Adults 18 and over with fair to tan skin and dark hair get the best results. Take the routine quiz if you aren't sure.
Still have questions? Ask a real person.
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