Hairo is a shaving alternative device that’s razor-free. The brand claims that “getting rid of unwanted hair has never been so simple,” and suggests that their product is more comfortable to use than shaving or waxing.

But how does Hairo actually work? Is it safe? How does its cost compare to other hair removal methods? And how do real users rate and describe the effects of Hairo?

In this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more, as we analyze the technology backing Hairo to give our take on whether or not it’s likely to work, and whether or not it's likely to cause side effects.

We’ll compare Hairo to other hair removal methods (including other razorless hair removal devices like Bleame), and feature real Hairo customer reviews.

How Does Hairo Work?

Hairo’s website fails to describe how the device works.

As shown below, the brand’s website simply states that the device has a “designed crystal pattern surface” and “Nano Crystalline hair removal technology:” 

But this fails to describe the materials used or the mechanism of action, which are the most important things that consumers need to know to evaluate whether or not it’s safe and likely to work.

Why would anyone rub a hair removal device on their skin without knowing what it’s made of, or how it removes hair?

Hairo is one of a number of brands selling a similar technology. Bleame is another.

They appear to remove hair through friction at the follicle, but the specifics are unclear to us.

We consider it to be a red flag when a cosmetics brand fails to clearly describe how their device works, and we recommend that consumers avoid such products.

Is Hairo Overpriced?

Hairo cost $24.95 at the time of publishing this article. The brand’s website claimed that it’s reusable for up to three years. 

Let’s assume that someone considering Hairo removes body hair twice per week. That’s 104 times per year, equating to a cost-per-session of $0.08.

Here’s how that stacks up against other hair removal methods (estimates):

Laser hair removal: $400

Waxing: $150

Bleame: $0.38

Shaving: $0.20

Hairo: $0.08

We do not consider Hairo to be overpriced. From a cost perspective alone, Hairo is a clear winner, and is even cheaper than shaving.

If it can effectively remove body hair without causing side effects (this is a big if), Hairo can save consumers a significant amount of money.

Real People Try Hairo

A YouTube channel called “Scamadviser” reviewed Hairo, including a live product demo, and found it to be surprisingly effective. The video is under two minutes long:

A TikTok creator named Cydney suggests that Hairo is deceptively marketed:

@itscydneybetch #stitch with @stark.stark.stark DO NOT BUY THIS #greenscreen #hairo #bleame #hairremoval ♬ original sound - Cydney E.

Why to Avoid Hairo on Amazon

We don’t necessarily recommend Hairo overall because we can’t identify the materials and technology backing it.

But for consumers planning to purchase the device, we recommend doing so on the brand’s official website rather than on Amazon or any other third-party platform.

This is because the products marketed as “Hairo” on Amazon do not appear to be the official Hairo device.

As shown below, many hair removal devices have begun adding the keyword “Hairo” into their product title on Amazon, but none of these appear to be sold by the official manufacturer:

The risk of counterfeit or harmful products is higher when purchasing from third-party sellers in our opinion, so we recommend always purchasing from the manufacturer directly.

There is also no mention of Amazon on the Hairo website.

Does Hairo Cause Side Effects?

It’s challenging to determine whether or not Hairo is likely to cause side effects, because the brand fails to describe the specific technology and materials used.

Also, Hairo doesn't appear to have been studied in any clinical trials.

Without this information, all we can do is make an educated guess.

There is no mention of side effects on the Hairo website, but in our opinion the risk of side effects from a device like Hairo that doesn’t appear to be clinically tested is likely higher than from an established hair removal method like shaving or waxing, which have been used for hundreds of years.

Hairo may cause irritation of the skin depending how it works to remove hair follicles.

Our Clean Hair Removal Picks

The Flasher 2.0 from Nood is our top hair removal pick.

This device is cleared by the FDA and uses IPL technology, which is clinically shown to be effective and safe for hair removal.

MBG Postbiotic Body Lotion is our top post-hair-removal body lotion pick.

Squalene (which is included) is clinically shown to hydrate the skin, and shea butter was described as having moisturizing effects in a medical review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Both of the products recommended in this section are entirely free of ingredients or materials that we consider to be unhealthy.

Hairo Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of Hairo in our opinion:

Pros:

• Most online reviews claim it effectively removes hair
• Cheapest hair removal method
• 3x cheaper than similar device Bleame

Cons:

• Unclear materials
• Unclear technology
• May irritate skin
• Doesn't appear to be clinically tested
• Knock-off products sold under same brand name on Amazon

Conclusion

Hairo may be a good option for consumers who prioritize affordability over all else.

It’s significantly cheaper than any other hair removal method per-session; even cheaper than shaving with disposable razors.

However, the brand fails to clearly publish information about materials and mechanism of action, which is concerning to us because these are important criteria for consumers to make an informed and safe purchase decision.

Some users report irritation from Hairo, but these reports are less frequent than those from Bleame, which is a similar hair removal device that we reviewed on Illuminate Health.

For consumers intent on purchasing Hairo, we recommend doing so on the brand’s official website, because it appears that third-party sellers are retailing counterfeit versions on Amazon.

At the time of updating this article, we can't locate the official Hairo website anymore. It appears that the brand may have gone out of business.