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Homelight Connected
IPL Hair Removal
Model G940A
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CONGRATULATIONS
& THANKS
FOR PURCHASING
BABYLISS PARIS
Our products are engineered to meet the highest
standards of quality, functionality & design.
We hope you enjoy using your
new BaByliss Paris Homelight
Connected IPL Hair Removal.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Homelight Connected IPL Hair Removal cannot be used by everyone. Before using, please
read through these instructions carefully and retain for future reference. Please pay close
attention to the safety instructions and precautions for use.
If you are unsure about using the Homelight Connected, please consult your dermatologist
or your GP before use.
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety
instructions should always be followed, including the following:
Polythene bags over product or package may be dangerous. To avoid danger of suocation,
keep this wrapper away from babies and children. This bag is not a toy.
DANGER
Do not use or leave the power adaptor in a position where it can become wet, in
or near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
Keep the appliance away from all sources of water.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
Surfaces are hot. Do not touch the lens on the sensitive area lter or applicator
surface with your ngers.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
IMPORTANT
Always unplug the appliance when not in use or before cleaning. Do not leave unattended
when plugged in or switched on. Do not place on any heat sensitive surface and always
allow to cool before storing away.
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Use this appliance only for its intended use and as described in this instruction booklet.
Do not use any other attachments other than those supplied with this product.
This appliance is not intended for commercial use.
Never drop or insert any object into an opening.
Stop using your appliance if you notice a defect or if it appears defective or emits an
abnormal noise or odour. In particular, stop using the appliance immediately if the ash
lamp is cracked or is stained.
Stop using the appliance when the ON/OFF indicator light turns red and disconnect the
appliance adapter from the mains outlet.
Always allow the appliance to cool before storing away.
Do not place on any surface while it is operating.
Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
D o not attempt to open or repair this appliance yourself. Opening the appliance will expose
you to dangerous electrical components and to the energy of the pulsed light, which could
cause serious physical injury or irreversible eye damage.
Do not use if the adaptor power cord is damaged. In the event of damage, discontinue
use immediately and contact your dealer for instructions on returning it for examination
or exchange. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Never twist or pull on the adaptor power cord.
After use do not wrap the cord around the appliance as in time this may cause the cord to
fracture. Coil cord loosely by the side of the appliance in storage.
Always ensure that the voltage to be used corresponds to the voltage marked on the unit.
For additional protection, the installation of a residual current device (RCD) with a rated
operating current not exceeding 30mA is advisable in the electrical current circuit supplying
the bathroom. Ask your installer for advice.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE
Do not treat the same patch of skin more than once per session
Avoid using a ash/pulse on the same patch of skin.
If burns or blisters appear, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY
Avoid complications after using this appliance.
Do not use this appliance on tanned skin or after recent exposure to the sun. Using it
under these conditions may cause serious burns or severely damage your skin.
Do not use on naturally dark skin.
This appliance is not as eective on white or light-coloured hair.
Avoid exposure to sunlight. Exposure to sunlight means continuous exposure to direct
sunlight without protection for about fteen minutes or continuous exposure to indirect
sunlight without protection for an hour.
Avoid exposure to the sun for 4 weeks prior to a treatment and again for 2 weeks following
the treatment.
Appropriate protection, like clothing that oers sucient coverage or a sun screen (with
a protection factor higher than 50), should be used regularly 3 weeks before and after
the treatment.
If you have applied a self-tanning cream to your skin, wait until the cream’s tanning eect
has disappeared completely before using your appliance.
Always shave the area to be treated and make sure you have clean skin before using the
appliance.
Make sure birthmarks and tattoos are covered during treatment and also cover brown
or black marks, as well as freckles, nevus, warts or growths before using your appliance.
When removing hair from your face, always use the sensitive area lter.
Never look directly into the light emitted by the ash lamp.
Keep the appliance away from your eyes. Do not look at the area being treated when the
appliance ashes.
Never use the appliance on the tip of the breasts or the genital organs (male or female).
Never use the appliance on any part of the body where you might later want hair.
Never use the appliance for anything but depilation.
Never point the application surface of the appliance to emit a light pulse into open space.
Always ensure you point the treatment surface at the skin and that it is in full contact with
your skin before releasing a ash/pulse.
Always keep the appliance’s special face lter and applicator surface clean.
Never use ammable liquids, like alcohol (including perfume, deodorant or any other
preparation containing alcohol) or acetone, to clean your skin before using your
appliance.
Using the appliance may cause a temporary change in pigmentation (see ‘Possible Side
Eects’) for detailed information.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS, WHEN NOT TO USE HOMELIGHT CONNECTED
DO NOT USE if:
You are pregnant or breast feeding.
You have had lengthy exposure to the sun or UV equipment over the previous 28 days.
You have tattoos or permanent make-up on the area to be treated.
There are abnormalities on the skin in the area to be treated: brown or black marks, large
freckles, birthmarks, warts or nevus pigmentosus.
You suer from eczema, psoriasis, lesions, open wounds or evolutive infection in the area
to be treated. Wait until the aected area has healed before using your appliance.
You show antecedents to the genesis of keloids, you have a known sensitivity to
light (photosensitivity) or one caused by medication, including non-steroidal anti-
inammatories (e.g.: aspirin, ibuprofen, paracetamol), tetracycline, phenothiazine,
thiazide, diuretics, sulphonylureas, sulfamides, DTIC, uorouracil, vinblastine, griseofulvin,
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta-Hydroxy Acids (BHAs), Retin-A®, Accutane® or topical
retinoids.
You have recently been treated or are being treated with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA),
Beta-Hydroxy Acids (BHA), Retin-A®, topical retinoids or azelaic acid.
Using the appliance may cause a temporary change in pigmentation (see ‘Possible Side
Eects’) for detailed information.
You suer from an abnormal skin condition caused by diabetes, for example, or another
systemic or metabolic disease.
You have been undergoing treatment with Accutane® (isotretinoin) for the previous 6
months.
You have been following a steroid regime for the previous 3 months.
You show signs of pre-herpes growth in the area to be treated, UNLESS you have consulted
a physician and been given preventive treatment before using this appliance.
You suer from epilepsy.
You have an active implant, like a pacemaker, an implant for urinary incontinence, an
insulin pump, etc.
You have a pathology linked to photosensitivity, like porphyria, polymorphic eruption to
light, solar urticaria, lupus, etc.
You have an antecedent to skin cancer or areas subject to dermal malignancies.
You have been undergoing radio or chemotherapy for the last 3 months.
You suer from any other condition your physician deems a risk for the treatment.
If you have any doubts about the hazards you may face by using this appliance,
consult your GP or your dermatologist.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT USE your appliance on naturally dark skin.
The treatment of dark skin with your appliance may lead to side eects, like burns, blisters
and changes in skin colour (hyper or hypopigmentation).
The Homelight epilator will remove unwanted hair by selectively attacking the
pigments in the hair. The amount of pigment in a person’s skin determines not
only the colour, but also the level of risk to which the user is exposed when using
a form of depilation that uses light, regardless of which one. The darker the skin,
the higher the risk will be.
DO NOT USE your appliance on tanned skin or after recent exposure to the sun!
DO NOT USE the Homelight appliance on naturally dark skin!
Using the appliance on skin recently exposed to the sun may have side eects, like burns,
blisters and changes in skin colour (hyper or hypopigmentation).
DO NOT USE the Homelight appliance on tanned skin or after recent
exposure to the sun! Such exposure may cause serious burns or severe
damage to your skin.
Avoid exposing yourself to sunlight for 4 weeks before treatment
with the Homelight epilator, and for 2 weeks following treatment.
DO NOT USE your appliance near your eyes.
Thanks to the built-in eye protection, Homelight only releases a ash when the application
surface is entirely in contact with the skin.
The appliance is not intended for removing hair from eyelashes or eyebrows.
Keep away from your eyes!
DO NOT USE your appliance on white, grey or blonde hair.
This appliance is not eective on white, grey or blonde hair. If your hair is one of these colours,
this appliance may not work.
Note: the colour of the hair may also dier according to the dierent areas of the body. It is
possible that the results will vary depending on the area to be treated and the hair colour.
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POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Side Eects Appearance of the Side Eect
Slight discomfort /
annoying sensation in the skin
Light
Redness Light
Hypersensitivity of the skin Light
Burns or sores Rare
Scarring Rare
Change in pigmentation
Rare
Excessive redness of the skin and swelling
Rare
Infection
Negligible
Bruising Negligible
When your appliance is used according to these instructions, side eects and complications
are rare. Nonetheless, all cosmetic treatments, even those designed for use at home, involve
some risks. Therefore, it is important to understand and accept these risks and possible
complications when you use a pulsed light depilation system designed for use at home.
If you superimpose pulses or administer multiple pulses on the same patch:
Slight annoying sensation in the skin
Even if the home pulsed light depilation is generally tolerated well, most people who use it
feel a slight annoying sensation during use, often described as a prickling sensation on the
area being treated.
Generally, this sensation lasts throughout the application, even for a few minutes afterwards.
Any discomfort beyond this annoying sensation is abnormal and means that either you must
stop the treatment, because you cannot tolerate it, or you must lower the selected power
level.
Redness
Your skin could become red just after use of the appliance or in the 24 hours following
treatment. The redness generally disappears within 24 hours. Consult your GP if it persists
longer than 2 to 3 days.
Hypersensitivity of the skin
The skin is more sensitive in the area that has been treated and could dry out and scale.
Burns or sores
Very rarely, the skin may be exposed to injuries or burns following the application. Several
weeks may be necessary for it to heal completely and, in exceptional cases, a scar may remain.
Scarring
Even if these cases are very rare, permanent scars may appear. Generally, the scars take the
form of a whitish supercial lesion (hypotrophic). Nonetheless, the scar may be large and
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red (hypertrophic) or large and extended beyond the injured area (keloid). More advanced
cosmetic treatment may be required to improve the appearance.
Change in pigmentation
This appliance targets the hair roots, in particular the pigmented cells of the bulb.
Nonetheless, there is a risk of temporary hyperpigmentation (increase in the brown
pigmentation or discolouration) or hypopigmentation (whitening) of the surrounding skin.
The risk of change in pigmentation is higher among people with darker skin.
Generally, the change in pigmentation and the discolouration are temporary. Cases of
permanent hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation are rare.
Excessive redness and swelling
In some rare cases, treated skin may become very red and swollen. This reaction is more
common on sensitive areas of the body. The redness and the swelling should disappear
within 2 to 7 days during which you should apply ice to the aected area/s regularly. Gentle
cleaning does not pose a problem, but you should avoid any exposure to the sun.
Infection
A skin infection is extremely rare, but may occur after a burn or a lesion of the skin caused
by the appliance.
Bruising
Very rarely, using the appliance may cause some blue or purple bruising which could last 5
to 10 days. As the blue disappears, the skin may take on a rusty colour (hyperpigmentation)
that could be permanent.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW BABYLISS PARIS HOMELIGHT
CONNECTED IPL HAIR REMOVAL
Clinically & dermatologically tested for
proven effectiveness with a 90% reduction
in hair*
3cm² application surface
for fast treatment of larger areas –
treat both legs in under 10 minutes!
Long-life** quartz bulb with 300 000
flashes. No replacement needed
Precision skin contact sensor
for safe & direct hair removal
2 variable control settings
with easy to use flash activation:
Fast = Continuous flash mode (up to
36 flashes/min) for fast & efficient
treatment of body, legs, arms, back,
chest & torso
PRECISE = Manual flash mode
for precise & controlled treatment of
sensitive areas – face, underarms &
bikini line + stubborn regrowth
Removable skin tone guide can
be held against your body to
determine best suited light
Integrated optical filter shields the skin
from UV rays for safe at-home use
(wave lengths > 550 nanometres)
Sensitive area filter provides a smaller
surface & reduced light intensity for
treatment of cheeks, upper lip, chin,
sideburns, underarms & bikini line
intensity
Lightweight, ergonomic design
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HOW DOES INTENSE PULSED LIGHT (IPL) HAIR REMOVAL WORK?
Adapted from the same technology used by professional salons, BaByliss Paris brings safe,
painless and permanent° Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) epilation hair removal to the comfort of
your own home.
Simple & easy to use
Gentle & safe treatment
Painless hair removal
Cost eective – no replacement bulbs needed
Permanent° results in the comfort of your own home
Great for thick or dense hair
The Homelight Connected is a personal long-lasting photo-epilation device. The photoepilation procedure is well known and has been subjected to over 15 years of clinical testing
around the world and has proven its eectiveness and its safety in oering gradual but longlasting hair removal.
For safe, eective, painless and permanent° hair removal on face & body – neck, arms,
shoulders, chest, back, legs and torso and sensitive areas such as cheeks, upper lip, chin,
sideburns, underarms, bikini line and pubic area (it must NEVER be used near the eyes, on the
eyebrows or eyelashes, on men’s beards, on the scrotum or testes).
The Homelight Connected can be used by men and women aged 18 years and older.
How does the light eliminate hair?
Photo-epilation is based on the theory of selective photothermolysis which uses optical
energy to stop the growth of the hair. To obtain such thermal eects, the root of the hair
must selectively absorb the light energy and transform it into heat. This selection is produced
when most of the optical energy emitted is absorbed by the pigment of the bulb, while the
surrounding skin and tissue remain cold.
Melanin is the pigment found in the hair, which allows the absorption of the light, to transform
it into heat in order to stop the hair growth. The more melanin in the hair (i.e., the darker the
hair), the more light it can absorb and the more ecient photo-epilation becomes.
Before a Homelight
epilator treatment
°Individual results may vary
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During the pulse emitted
by the Homelight epilator
After a Homelight
epilator treatment
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What impact does the growth cycle of the hair have on photo-epilation?
Every hair on our body has three growth phases: the anagen,
catagen and telogen phases. These three phases play an
important role in the process of photo-epilation.
The anagen phase is the growth phase of the hair, while the
catagen and telogen phases are both resting phases. The
time the hair takes to go through its growth cycle varies
telogen
completely from one person to the next and from one part of
the body to the next. We can, however, establish an average
of between 12 and 24 months. Most hair follicles are found at
any one time in one of the two resting phases.
anagen
12 to 24
months
catagen
Growth phase of the hair
Anagen
Transition phase
Catagen
Resting/dormant phase
Telogen
Consequently, your appliance will have no eect when they are in these resting phases.
Nonetheless, it will aect the hair that is in anagen phase. It is therefore important to
understand the duration of a full hair growth cycle to obtain lasting results with your
Homelight Connected.
Optimising the results by planning your treatment sessions
A full hair growth cycle takes on average from 12 to 24 months during which many sessions
with your Homelight Connected will be necessary to obtain long-lasting results. The
eciency of the appliance will vary from one person to the next and will depend on the
area being treated, the colour of the hair and the way in which the appliance is used.
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SESSION PLANNING
For best results, plan your treatment sessions well in advance.
Below is an example of a full treatment schedule:
The rst 4 sessions should be 2 weeks apart;
In between treatments, the hair sheds naturally and hair regrowth is inhibited. Your
skin should be smooth by then, but to ensure that your skin stays smooth, simply
repeat treatment when needed. The time between treatments may vary based on your
individual hair regrowth and also may vary from body area to body area. To maintain the
best results, we recommend repeating the treatment every 4 to 8 weeks, until you achieve
the desired results.
1st month
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
4th month
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
Full treatment: 11 sessions over 12 months (depending on thickness of hair to be treated)
After that, you only need to use the Homelight Connected when hair regrows, until
epilation is lasting.
You can plan your personal sessions to suit your rhythm and still achieve satisfactory results.
However, we recommend you follow the schedule suggested here because the results will
be excellent.
Note: Do not treat the same patch more than once in two weeks as this will not
improve results and it will risk causing undesirable eects.
You can plan maintenance depilation sessions with your Homelight Connected once
you have achieved your objectives. It is recommended that you use Homelight with
moderation, i.e. not repeating the treatment with Homelight indenitely. A full treatment (7
to 8 depilation sessions in total) performed once every year is sucient for very satisfactory
results.
Because of hormonal factors and physiological changes, dormant follicles can become
active. Maintenance sessions may thus sometimes be necessary.
2nd month
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
3rd month
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
5th month
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Expected results
The rst results are visible after 4 sessions and achieve a very signicant decrease in the
amount of hair after 9 to 10 sessions.
The results will vary from one person to the next and according to the kind of hair and
biological factors that determine the growth cycle of the hair. Some people achieve results
more or less quickly than the average number of sessions that recommended.
Long-lasting results cannot be expected after just one or two sessions. Here again, the
duration of the resting cycle of the hair follicles varies from one area of the body to the next.
Note: The Homelight Connected is not eective on white or light coloured hair.
Long-life Quartz Technology
Your BaByliss Homelight Connected has a high performance ash lamp with an exceptionally
long-life thanks to Quartz Technology. This technology oers the ash lamp extraordinary
durability resulting in extra-long usage. No replacement to buy, the lamp included oers
results for many years, for a lasting, eective and cheaper treatment.
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USING YOUR HOMELIGHT CONNECTED SAFELY
Safety is a priority with the Homelight Connected.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology provides maximum safety and minimum risk.
Epilation using the Intense Pulsed Light technology lets you achieve long-lasting results
with less power intensity compared to other photo-epilation methods. The epilator’s low
energy use reduces the chances of injury or complications and contributes to your overall
safety.
The Homelight Connected has a mechanism to protect your eyes.
The Homelight Connected is designed with a built-in mechanism (contact sensor) that
will protect your eyes. This was designed so that the ash/pulse cannot be emitted if the
appliance is aimed at open space. The safety mechanism only allows the appliance to work
when the application surface is touching the skin.
Do not look at the area being treated when the unit ashes.
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Flash activation/ flash release button
Application surface
2
3
Contact sensor
4
ON/OFF button
5
‘ON/
OFF
’ indicator light
6
Power level intensity selector
7
Power level indicator lights
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‘READY’ indicator light
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Sensitive area filter
10
Removable skin tone guide
5
3
2
1
8
4
7
5
4
3
2
1
10
6
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SELECTING THE RIGHT INTENSITY LEVEL FOR YOUR SKIN TONE
The power intensity level designates the power of the pulsed
light administered to your skin during treatment, ranging from
the lowest (1) to the highest (5) levels.
The power indicator lights indicate the selected level of power.
If you increase the power, the results will be better, but there will
also be an increased risk of side eects (see ‘Possible Side Eects’).
Using the Removable skin tone guide
The removable skin tone guide helps you to select the required power level to best suit your
skin colour. It shows the dierent skin colours and the corresponding power levels.
It can be removed easily from the unit and can be applied to the back of wrist, for example,
(generally the darkest part of the body because it gets the most exposure to the sun) to
discover your skin Phototype. This guide must be used along with the table below for a safe
use of the Homelight Connected appliance.
IMPORTANT : Refer to the table below for safe use of your appliance.
PHOTOTYPES – according to the Fitzpatrick scale
PHOTOTYPE I Very white, milky skin Does not tan and always get sunburns
PHOTOTYPE II Light-coloured skin Tans a little and often gets sunburns
PHOTOTYPE III Beige skin
PHOTOTYPE IV Medium brown skin Tans easily and does not get sunburns often
PHOTOTYPE V Dark brown skin Tans very easily and rarely gets sunburns
PHOTOTYPE VI Black skin X
Takes on an average tan and sometimes gets
sunburns
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CAUTION : 48 hours before using for the first time, do a test on a leg (a few flashes)
using level 1, regardless of your skin type.
If your skin reacts correctly to the test, i.e. if you do not notice any abnormal reactions or
discomfort in the 48 hours following the test, you can select the power level of your appliance
for your rst session using the following chart:
PHOTOTYPES
SESSIONS
Test
(carried out 48 hrs
before the rst session)
I II III IV V VI
Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 X
1st session
Following sessions
Level
Levels
4, 5
Level
3
Levels 4, 5 Levels 3, 4 Levels 3, 4 Levels 2, 3
Level
3
X: The appliance is not suitable for use on phototype VI skin
2
Level
2
Level
1
X
X
NOTE – For the following sessions, if you do not experience any specic discomfort or
unpleasantness, gradually increase the power level. Never move directly to the highest power
level.
It is possible that the power intensity level required will vary with the dierence in a person’s skin
colour according to the area to be treated. Skin on the arms, generally exposed to the sun more
frequently, is for example darker than the underarms.
But be careful, by increasing the power level for lighter areas on your body, you will have better
results but you also increase the risk of discomfort or even side eects.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Preparation of the Skin
Your skin should be shaved, clean, dry and free of powder and deodorant residue.
Do not apply any cream or body milk before using the appliance.
Do not epilate (whether using an electric epilator or wax) before using the Homelight
Connected. The epilation (removal of hair at the root) will make the pulsed light treatment
ineective.
BODY: For best results, shave the area to be treated up to 24 hours before you intend to use
the appliance.
FACE: Before using, remove all traces of cream, lotion and make-up. As hair on the face is ne,
there is no need to shave before using on facial areas. Homelight is only suitable for use on the
lower part of the face (cheeks, upper lip and chin).
Before using the product, make sure that the skin is dry, perfectly clean and free from grease
or cream.
Getting Started
1. Remove the appliance and all parts from the box.
Download the BaByliss Homelight App for free* onto your smartphone or tablet (requires
2.
min iOS 7 / Android 4.0), ensuring your Bluetooth connection is switched on.
Plug the power adapter cable into the handle of the appliance.
3
Plug the other end of the adapter into a suitable mains power outlet and switch the outlet
4.
on. The ‘ON/OFF’ Indicator Light will come on in orange.
Press the ‘ON’ button to switch the appliance on. The ‘ON/OFF’ light will turn green. You will
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hear a slight noise of a fan. Your Homelight Connected is now ready to use.
About 1.5 seconds (at level 1) after having pressed the ON button, the ‘Ready’ indicator light
6.
will come on. The appliance is ready to release the rst ash/pulse. The appliance is set to
the lowest power setting by default. The level 1 power indicator light should now be lit.
On the BaByliss Homelight App, select the model G940A and allow the Homelight
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Connected to establish a connection with your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. Once
connected, follow the prompts guided by the Homelight App.
Select the power level that corresponds to your skin type (see ‘Selecting the Right Intensity
8.
Level for your Skin Tone’) using the +/- buttons located on the side of the appliance. The
indicator lights that correspond to the selected power level will come on in green. For
example, for power level 3, the indicator lights for the rst 3 levels will come on.
Press the application surface rmly against your skin so that there is full contact. When
9.
the application surface is in full contact with the skin, the ‘Ready’ indicator light will start
to ash.
* BaByliss Homelight App for IOS and Android mobile devices is free on the App Store and Google Play; however data will be
required to download. Check with your mobile service provider for data rates before downloading.
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NB: The appliance has a mechanism to protect your eyes, a contact sensor that
prevents the appliance from releasing a pulse if its application surface is not in full
contact with your skin. If the appliance is not in full contact with your skin, it will not
release a pulse of light. Make sure, therefore, that the application surface is correctly
applied to your skin.
Press the ash activation/ ash release button. The appliance will release a pulse of light.
10.
You may feel a slight warm and tingling sensation.
11. Remove the application surface from the treated patch of skin.
Move the application surface to another area to be treated. Pressure marks left on
12.
your skin by the application surface should help you to correctly align the epilator to
administer the next pulse, avoiding the release of two pulses on the same patch of
skin or too much space being left between the patches (see ‘Covering the area to be
treated’). Your Homelight Connected will recharge immediately after each pulse. After
1.5 seconds (at level 1), the ‘Ready’ indicator light will come on again. The appliance is
now ready to release another pulse.
Warning: Never treat the same patch of skin more than once per
depilation session!
Repeated treatment of the same area increases the risk of side effects.
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MODES OF USE
PRECISE = Manual Flash Mode
The Manual Flash Mode, as described under points 7 to 10 above, allows for safe treatment of
the least accessible and most sensitive areas of your body (face, underarms, bikini line, etc.).
Be careful when treating your face. Make sure you attach the special sensitive area lter on the
appliance head (see the section ‘Using Homelight Connected on Sensitive Areas’).
FAST = Continuous Flash Mode
When the applicator window is properly applied to the skin and the ash activation/ ash
release button is held in, the user can activate the Fast Mode (continuous release of 36 pulses
per minute, at level 1). In this way, there is an automatic continuous release of pulses without
the need for additional handling.
You can easily slide the appliance over your skin without interruption in a slow and continuous
movement without lifting or lowering it.
If you lift the appliance while holding the ash activation/ ash release button pressed in,
the Fast Mode remains active. But for your safety, no pulse is released until the appliance is
in full contact with your skin. Ensure that the contact sensor that forms the contour of the
appliance’s applicator surface is perfectly and rmly pressed against your skin to guarantee
operation of the continuous ashes in the Fast Mode. If you break the contact between the
applicator surface and your skin, you have 5 seconds to adjust the appliance to ensure full
contact with the skin while holding the release button pressed in. If, after 5 seconds, contact
is not full, the Fast Mode will deactivate and you will have to let the release button go and
press it again to restart the process.
If you lift the appliance and let go of the release button, the Fast Mode will be deactivated.
The Fast Mode is suitable for people who already have some experience with and some
dexterity using the appliance. With 36 pulses per minute (at level 1), the Fast Mode lets
you treat larger areas of your body more safely and more quickly: legs, back, arms,
torso, etc. For the sensitive areas and the face, use the Precise Mode.
Automatic Shut-O Feature
If the appliance is left for more than 10 minutes, it will automatically shut itself o. The ‘ON/
OFF’ indicator light will then be orange.
To use the appliance again, the user must press the ‘ON’ button and reset the appliance to the
desired power level.
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Avoid releasing more than one pulse on the same patch of skin!
Do not treat the same area more than once in one session!
Covering the Area to be Treated
Pulses must be administered in rows, from one end to the other and
proceeding systematically in successive rows. This method ensures better
control of the pulses and will help you to cover the area in question better
while preventing treating a same patch twice or administering pulses too
close to each other in the same area.
Pressure marks left on your skin by the application surface should
help you to correctly align the appliance to administer the next pulse,
avoiding the release of two pulses on the same patch of skin or too much space being left
between the patches.
STOP the treatment IMMEDIATELY if your skin has burns or blister appear!
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USING HOMELIGHT CONNECTED ON FACIAL AREAS
As facial skin is particularly delicate and sensitive, its epilation requires very
special attention.
In this respect, the BaByliss Homelight Connected has a sensitive area lter.
Selective and ultra precise, its smaller surface with a lter to reduce the light
intensity is designed to adjust treatment to the sensitivity of facial skin.
Never look directly at the area being treated when using the appliance.
The sensitive area lter is appropriate for treating your cheeks, upper lip
and chin.
Do not use on the eye lashes, head hair, and eyebrows.
This product is not appropriate for full removal of male beard.
For your comfort and safety, we recommend you have someone help you
for the rst few sessions using the Homelight Connected on your face.
To treat facial hair, it is imperative that you attach the sensitive area lter. Its smaller surface
with a lter to reduce the light intensity is intended to treat the face gently. Do not use
Homelight Connected on the face without the sensitive area lter.
The Precise Mode is required when removing facial hair.
DO NOT USE THE FAST MODE TO TREAT THE FACE OR SENSITIVE AREAS.
Your facial skin should be shaven, clean and dry with no remnants of a cream or lotion.
Please do not try to remove hair (whether with, for example, an electric epilator or with wax)
before using the Homelight Connected. Epilation (removing hair by its roots) renders pulsed
light treatment ineective.
Place the sensitive area lter on the application surface located on the head of your
1.
Homelight Connected before connecting it to a suitable mains power outlet and switching
it on. To put it in place, carefully take hold of the ends of the sensitive area lter with your
thumb and index nger and gently but rmly press it onto the head of the appliance.
Ensure that the lter is correctly positioned.
2. Plug in the unit and press the ON button to switch it on.
In about 1.5 seconds (at level 1) the ‘Ready’ indicator light will come on. The appliance is now
3.
ready to release the rst pulse. The appliance is set to the lowest power setting by default.
The power indicator light for level 1 is lit. To treat the face, it is strongly recommended that
you adjust the appliance to the lowest light intensity: level 1.
Firmly press the applicator surface against your skin so that contact is full. Once the
4.
applicator surface is in full contact with your skin, the ‘Ready’ indicator light will start to
ash.
Press the ash release button. The appliance will release a pulse onto the skin and the
5.
‘Ready’ indicator light will go out.
Remove the applicator surface from the treated area of the skin.
6.
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7. Wait 5 seconds then move the applicator surface to another area to be treated. After 1.5
seconds (at level 1), the ‘Ready’ indicator light will light up again. The appliance is then
ready to release another pulse. Again, wait 5 seconds before moving the applicator surface
to another area to be treated.
To treat the face, it is imperative that you wait 5 seconds between flashes.
The duration of the Homelight depilation session on the face should not
exceed 10 minutes.
To remove the sensitive area lter, switch o the appliance and disconnect it from the
8.
mains. Take hold of the lter by carefully pressing the two ends between your thumb and
index nger and remove it from the head of the appliance. Caution, the appliance surfaces
may be hot. Do not touch the lter lens with your ngers.
The sensitive area filter is designed for removing facial hair using the
Precise Mode. It is not designed for treatments with the Fast Mode.
Remove the sensitive area filter from the Homelight Connected to treat
larger areas of the body such as the legs, back and arms using the Fast
Mode.
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APPROXIMATE SESSION DURATION
Area Average duration Mode
Half-leg 8 to 10 minutes FAST
Legs 10 to 15 minutes FAST
Bikini line 2 minutes PRECISE
Underarm 1 minute PRECISE
Back 5 minutes FAST
Torso 5 minutes FAST
Face 1 minute PRECISE
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WHAT TO EXPECT WITH THE HOMELIGHT CONNECTED
Using the Homelight Connected at home could for many people be a new experience in
a depilation method that uses light. The Homelight Connected is easy to handle and the
depilation sessions are quick.
You can expect to see, hear or feel the following during a session:
Fan noise – Homelight makes a slight noise of fan. This is normal.
Moderate pressure on the application surface – necessary and useful to position it
correctly over the connecting area; this is an exclusive safety feature of the Homelight
Connected.
Heat and prickling sensations – Whenever you release a pulse, it’s normal to feel some
heat and prickling resulting from the energy of the light. Do not forget that it is important
to use the lowest power settings during the rst sessions. The heat sensation may persist for
up to an hour after your depilation session.
Skin slightly red or pink – Just after use or within 24 hours of using it, it is not rare to see
the skin turn slightly red or pink, especially around the hair. If obvious redness, blisters or
burns appear, stop using the Homelight Connected immediately.
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AFTER A TREATMENT WITH YOUR HOMELIGHT CONNECTED
At the end of your session with the Homelight Connected, switch your unit o using the ON/
OFF button.
Unplug the adapter from the mains.
We recommend cleaning your appliance after each session, particularly the application
surface (see ‘Cleaning your Homelight Connected’).
After cleaning your appliance, we recommend storing it in its box and away from any source
of water.
Caring for the skin following an epilation session
Do not expose areas of the skin treated with Homelight to the sun
without protection for 2 weeks following treatment. Protect your skin
with sunscreen (SPF of over 50) or a covering garment throughout the
treatment period and for at least two weeks after the nal depilation
session with Homelight. Do not use perfumed creams or deodorant
following your depilation session on areas treated with Homelight.
Side effects and complications
Side eects and complications are rare when Homelight is used in
accordance with the instructions in this instruction manual.
However, any cosmetic treatment, even if designed for home use, has its
risks. If you experience complications (see ‘Possible side eects’), stop
using the appliance immediately and contact your GP.
With an exceptionally long life, the Homelight Connected ash lamp releases all its light
pulses without a decline in energy.
When the appliance is at the end of its life, the ON/OFF indicator light will turn red.
Do not use the unit if large stains appear inside the flash lamp or if the
application surface is broken. Contact the BaByliss customer service.
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CLEANING YOUR HOMELIGHT CONNECTED
We recommend you clean your Homelight Connected after every session, particularly the
application surface.
Unplug your appliance before cleaning.
Gently clean the surface of the appliance and particularly the application surface with a
clean, dry cloth and a cleaning agent formulated for cleaning electronic equipment.
Never immerse your Homelight appliance or one of its parts in water.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. My Homelight Connected won’t start
Ensure the adapter is properly connected to your Homelight Connected and plugged into
the mains.
2. There are no pulses when I press the ash release button
Ensure that the application surface is evenly and rmly in contact with your skin and that the
‘Ready’ indicator light is ashing; this indicator light guarantees that the appliance is in full
contact with your skin.
For your safety, the release switch will be able to release a pulse only if the application surface
is rmly pressed against your skin.
Make sure the ‘Ready’ light is lit.
- If after 10 seconds the ‘Ready’ light is still o, switch your Homelight Connected o and
on again by pressing the ‘ON/OFF’ button twice.
- If the problem persists, contact BaByliss customer service.
Make sure the ‘ON’ indicator light is lit.
- If it is lit, switch your Homelight Connected o and on again by pressing the ‘ON/OFF’
button.
- If the problem persists, contact BaByliss customer service.
The ‘ON/OFF’ indicator light is red and is ashing
- The appliance has switched to the safety mode because it has detected that it
is overheated or there is a critical problem (broken fan, capacitor problem, etc.). Under
circumstances like these, switch the appliance o and allow it to cool for 15 minutes
before switching it on again.
- If the problem persists, contact BaByliss customer service.
The ‘ON/OFF’ indicator light will ash green/red alternately.
- The adapter being used to connect your Homelight Connected to the mains is not that
supplied with your appliance or it is defective.
- If the problem persists, contact BaByliss customer service.
The ON/OFF indicator light is red.
- The appliance has reached its end of life.
Opening your Homelight Connected could expose you to dangerous electrical parts and the
energy of the pulsed light, which could cause serious physical injury and/or irreversible eye
injury.
Opening your Homelight Connected could also damage the appliance and will void the
warranty.
Please contact BaByliss customer service if your appliance is broken or damaged and requires
repair.
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FA Q’s
1. Is the Homelight Connected truly eective?
Yes. Clinical tests have proven that the BaByliss Homelight Connected achieves long-lasting
results with complete safety.
2. On what parts of the body can I use the Homelight Connected?
The Homelight Connected has been designed for removal of body hair. The area’s most
commonly treated with the Homelight Connected are the legs, underarms, arms, and the
bikini line. Homelight can also be used for the face, but only if the sensitive area lter is used.
3. How long is a depilation session with the Homelight Connected?
Refer to Approximate Session Duration for more information.
4. Is the Homelight Connected safe?
Your safety was our rst priority when we designed the Homelight Connected. Very strict
standards were followed when testing and approving it for use at home skin tolerance tested
under dermatological control. But like any electronic appliance that comes in contact with
the skin, the user must follow the instructions and scrupulously follow the safety precautions.
5. Are treatments painful?
When used properly, most Homelight Connected users report a slight heat sensation when
the unit pulses. Users with darker and thicker hair sense a little more discomfort. But these
sensations ease and disappear at the end of the session. For your comfort and safety, the
Homelight Connected has 5 power levels depending on your skin type.
6. At what frequency should I use the Homelight epilator?
The rst 4 sessions with the Homelight Connected should be 2 weeks apart. Next sessions
should be 4 weeks apart until you achieve the desired results.
7. Is the Homelight epilator eective on white, grey or blonde hair?
IPL hair removal is most eective on dark hair or on those containing more melanin. Melanin,
the pigment that gives colour to skin and hair, absorbs optical energy. Black and dark brown
hair responds best to the treatment. If brown and light brown hair also responds, these will
need a few more sessions. Red hair may also respond partially to the treatment. Generally,
white, grey or blonde hair does not respond to the treatment, but some users have noticed
results after several depilation sessions.
8. Can I use the Homelight Connected on brown or black skin?
Do not use the appliance on naturally dark skin! The Homelight Connected eliminates hair
by targeting the follicular pigment. Pigments are also found in varying quantities in the
surrounding dermal tissues. The quantity of pigments in a person’s dermis, visible through
the colour of the skin, denes the level of risk to which he or she is exposed by using the
Homelight epilator. Treating dark skin with the Homelight Connected may involve risks like
burns, blisters and changes in skin colour (hyper or hypopigmentation).Please consult the
table showing the dierent phototypes and the use recommended according to these types
in the section ‘Use’
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9. When will I see the rst results with the BaByliss Homelight Connected?
Like all other photo-epilation methods, the results are not immediate; you may even have the
impression that nothing is happening. The hair will sometimes appear to continue growing
after a session, but after two weeks, most of this hair will simply fall out. This is why you will
need to have a several sessions before achieving the expected result.
10. Can men use the Homelight Connected?
The Homelight Connected can be used by men. However, men’s hair, especially chest hair, will
require more sessions to achieve the desired results.
11. Why does hair grow back in the area that I treated last week?
It is quite common for hair to appear to continue to grow for one to two weeks after a
depilation session with the Homelight Connected. This process is known as ‘ejection’. After
two weeks, you will nonetheless notice that this hair falls out or comes away from its follicle.
That said, we recommend you do not pull the hair from the follicle – let it fall out naturally.
Moreover, some hair will not be aected by the Homelight epilator either because of poor
application or because the hair was in its dormant phase. This hair will be treated in the
following sessions, hence the need for several sessions to achieve the expected results with
the Homelight Connected.
12. I’ve heard that some hair grows back lighter and ner after photo-epilation.
Is this true?
This phenomenon is well documented by beauticians and doctors who use pulsed light
appliances for depilation treatments. It is possible that some hair grows back lighter and ner
after a Homelight Connected session. Generally, this hair only represents an tiny part of the
original hair growth, treatments should therefore be continued to achieve the desired result.
13. Is long-term use of the Homelight epilator dangerous for my skin?
Over the last 15 years, the use of the pulsed light in aesthetic medicine has been well
documented in professional journals. These journals and institutions have not reported any
side eects or injuries connected with long-term use of pulsed light appliances.
14. Can I use the Homelight Connected to eliminate chin or facial hair?
Homelight Connected allows facial hair removal (cheeks, upper lip, and chin), but only if the
sensitive area lter provided for this purpose is used. However, the Homelight Connected may
not be used for epilation of eyelashes, eyebrows or head hair. Please wear a pair of protective
glasses when using.
15. How long should I wait before using the Homelight epilator if I am not protected
from the sun’s rays?
You should avoid exposure to the sun before and after treatment with the Homelight
Connected no matter which part of the body has been treated. You must use suitable
protection, e.g., a covering garment or a sun cream (with a protection factor of 50+) which
you should then use regularly for three weeks before and after treatment. Ideally, you should
wait 4 weeks before using the Homelight Connected if you have been exposed to the sun
without protection. If you have the least doubt about exposure to the sun consult your doctor
or contact BaByliss customer service.
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16. What should I do before I use the Homelight Connected?
Before each session with the Homelight Connected, it is important that the area to be
treated has not been exposed to the sun for at least four weeks. A sun screen with a high
protection factor (protection factor of 50+) could be some help, as well as clothes that cover
the area to be treated. Moreover, the area to be treated should be washed with soap and
water beforehand and then shaved clean of hair.
17. How do I take care of the treated area after using the Homelight Connected?
The area treated with the Homelight Connected may be cleaned and cared for with wellknown skin care products. Specic precautions should be taken to avoid unprotected
exposure to the sun. Sun screens with a higher protection factor (protection factor of 50+)
and long clothing are good protection against the sun.
18. Should I remove hair before, between and after treatments?
No, do not remove hair before, during or after treatments. The hair will fall out on its own
naturally and gradually. This stage may last up to two weeks.
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WORLDWIDE VOLTAGE
The appliance has a multi voltage feature for worldwide use. The voltage automatically
converts for ease use from 100v-200v.
This appliance has an automatic internal converter which will automatically convert the
voltage without need of a switch; A suitable plug adaptor will be required, please refer to
the chart below.
Plug adaptor
required
Voltage and
plug adaptors
British plug:
240V
Country Voltage
Ireland, Great Britain, Singapore, South America,
Hong Kong (parts only), Africa (parts only)
setting
240V
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European plug:
240V
Australian and
New Zealand
plug: 240V
American
plugs: 120V
Asia, Europe, Middle East Noumea, Scandinavia,
South America, Hong Kong (parts only)
Australia, New Zealand 240V
North America, Japan, Canada
(parts of)
240V
120V
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Point of impact, Specs 3.0 x 1.0 cm = 3.0 cm
2
Repetition rate
At level 1, a pulse every 1,6 second.
At level 5, a pulse every 3,5 seconds
Light intensity
At level 1 : 2 J/cm²
At level 2 : 3 J/cm²
At level 3 : 3.5 J/cm²
At level 4 : 4 J/cm²
At level 5 : 4.5 J/cm
Wavelength
550 - 1200 nm (without using the face lter)
600 - 1200 nm (with the use of the face lter)
Required electrical installation 100 - 240 VAC, 4A
SPECIFICATIONS
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LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure. In New Zealand our goods come with a guarantee that cannot be
excluded under the Consumer Guarantee Act 1993.
Conair Australia Pty Ltd. will repair or replace (at our option) your appliance free of charge for
twenty-four months from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in workmanship
or materials. This warranty is an additional benet and does not aect your legal rights. To
obtain service under this warranty, please read the Warranty Leaet included or contact
Conair Customer Service at aus_info@conair.com.
To make a warranty claim you must retain your proof of purchase.
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THE EXPERTS IN WOMEN’S
BEAUTY
BaByliss Paris understands the needs & demands
of the modern day woman. Busy lifestyles & less
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that provide gorgeous results quickly, simply &
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