How Many Shots Does a Professional Hair Removal Machine Lamp Last? A Beauty Equipment Manufacturer Explains Replacement Costs and Running Costs
Hello. This is JENIMO Co., Ltd.
We are a beauty equipment manufacturer that plans, sells, rents, and provides implementation support for professional hair removal machines and light-based beauty devices.
One of the questions we frequently receive from those considering the introduction of a professional hair removal machine is,
"How many shots does a hair removal machine lamp last before it needs to be replaced?"
This is one such question.
There are also other inquiries such as,
"How much does a lamp replacement cost?"
"Which is more cost-effective, 300,000 shots or 1 million shots?"
"How many people can I treat with 500,000 shots?"
"Do I need to stop salon operations while the lamp is being replaced?"
These are some of the consultations we receive.
When choosing a professional hair removal machine, it is important to check not only the unit price but also the guaranteed number of shots for the lamp, replacement costs, replacement frequency, and replacement support during the process.
Even if the unit price or monthly fee is low, if the frequency of lamp replacement is high or the replacement cost is expensive, it may significantly squeeze the salon's profits after introduction.
On the other hand, even if a large number like 700,000 or 1 million shots is displayed, you must separately confirm whether the machine can stably maintain the output required for treatment up to that number.
In this article, we will explain from the perspective of a beauty equipment manufacturer the points to consider when comparing the lamp life, guaranteed number of shots, replacement costs, and running costs of professional hair removal machines in an easy-to-understand manner.
What you will learn in this article
・The role of the lamp in professional hair removal machines
・The difference between lamp life and guaranteed number of shots
・How to think about 300,000, 500,000, 700,000, and 1 million shots
・The impact of lamp replacement costs on profits
・Why a replacement handpiece during the exchange process is important
・Choosing equipment to keep running costs down
・ESSENT Premium's lamp warranty and replacement support
What is a lamp for a professional hair removal machine?
The lamp in a professional hair removal machine is the component that generates the light used for hair removal and light-based facial treatments.
In many light-based beauty devices, the lamp is installed inside the handpiece.
Since the lamp wears out with each repeated irradiation during treatments, it becomes necessary to replace the lamp or handpiece once a certain number of shots is reached.
The lamp is an essential consumable for operating a professional hair removal machine.
Therefore, when comparing equipment, you should check the following items.
・Guaranteed number of shots for the lamp
・Number of shots that serve as a guideline for replacement
・Whether output can be maintained up to the guaranteed number of shots
・Whether only the lamp part can be replaced
・Whether the entire handpiece needs to be replaced
・Replacement cost per instance
・Time required for replacement
・Availability of a replacement handpiece
・Usage fees for a replacement handpiece
・Shipping costs during replacement
・Availability of free replacement campaigns
Lamp lifespan and guaranteed number of shots are not the same
In documentation for professional hair removal machines, you may see statements such as:
"Lamp lifespan of 500,000 shots"
"Supports 700,000 shots"
"Usable for 1 million shots"
etc.
It is important to note here that lamp lifespan, usable number of shots, and guaranteed number of shots do not necessarily mean the same thing.
Lamp lifespan
Lamp lifespan may be provided by the manufacturer as a guideline for the expected replacement time.
The actual state of wear may vary depending on the output used, irradiation frequency, treatment method, maintenance status, and other factors.
Guaranteed number of shots
The guaranteed number of shots is the number of irradiations for which the manufacturer guarantees the use of the lamp under specified conditions.
When comparing equipment, it is important to check not only "how many shots it can light up for," but also how many shots are guaranteed.
Furthermore, you should check whether the output required for treatments can be stably maintained up to that guaranteed number of shots.
Before introducing the equipment, you should confirm the following with the manufacturer:
"Is the stated number of shots the guaranteed number of shots?"
Or are you asking about the number of possible flashes or the guideline for replacement timing?
Can it maintain practical output until the guaranteed number of shots?
A higher guaranteed shot count is not always better
Professional hair removal machines have various lamp guarantees and replacement guidelines, such as 300,000, 500,000, 700,000, or 1 million shots.
At first glance, it may seem that machines with a higher shot count can keep running costs lower.
However, it is not appropriate to judge solely by the size of the shot count.
What is important is
how many shots the machine can stably maintain the output required for treatment
is the point.
Common issues with 300,000-shot machines
For machines where the lamp needs to be replaced at 300,000 shots, the replacement frequency increases for salons with a high number of treatments.
Especially when operating with menus that use a high number of shots per person, such as full-body hair removal or men's hair removal, you may reach the replacement time sooner than expected.
Increased replacement frequency leads to:
・Lamp replacement costs occurring multiple times
・Increased number of times the handpiece must be shipped
・Increased burden of replacement procedures
・Impact on reservations if no substitute is available
・Increased cost per treatment
・Reduced profit remaining for the salon
These are the types of issues that arise.
Even if the initial purchase price is low, frequent lamp replacements can lead to higher total costs over several years.
For professional hair removal machines, it is important to check not only the introduction price but also whether the replacement frequency is appropriate for the actual usage volume.
Check output sustainability even for 700,000 or 1 million shots
There are also lamps that claim a long life of 700,000 or 1 million shots.
Looking only at the numbers, it feels like you can suppress replacement frequency and lower running costs.
However, being able to flash up to 1 million shots is not the same as being able to maintain the output required for treatment up to 1 million shots.
Lamps wear out as they are used for irradiation.
Therefore, as you reach the latter half of their usage, it is important to check for changes such as:
・Feeling that the irradiation is weaker than before
・Needing to increase the settings
・Increasing the number of overlapping shots on the same area
・Treatment time becoming longer
・Becoming harder to handle depending on hair type
It is important to check for changes such as these.
Even if there is little drop in output up to 700,000 or 1 million shots, you need to check what the original irradiation output is.
If it is a low-output design that puts less strain on the lamp, the wear will be slower, but it may affect the ability to handle thick, dark hair and the efficiency of the treatment.
When choosing a professional hair removal machine, compare them from the perspective of:
not how many shots it can be used for, but how many shots it can stably maintain a practical output for
compare them from this perspective.
When Lamp Replacement Is Necessary
The timing for lamp replacement is not necessarily determined solely by the number of shots.
If you notice any of the following conditions, consult the manufacturer or repair service center.
・Approaching the guaranteed number of shots
・Feeling that the irradiation is weaker than before
・Increasing the need to raise output settings
・Increasing the number of overlapping shots
・Irradiation has become unstable
・An error is displayed
・There is a change in the irradiation sound or the way it flashes
・There is an abnormality in the handpiece
Because lamps wear out gradually, practitioners who use them every day may find it harder to notice changes.
Checking the number of shots regularly and recording the condition during treatment will make it easier to determine when to replace them.
The Impact of Lamp Replacement Costs on Salon Profits
The cost of replacing a lamp for a professional hair removal machine varies depending on the manufacturer and model.
It is important to calculate not only the replacement cost per instance but also how many times it might need to be replaced per year.
For example, even if the lamp replacement cost is 110,000 yen, the annual burden will differ significantly between replacing it once a year versus three times a year.
When the replacement frequency increases, it leads to:
・Increased treatment costs
・Lower profit margins
・The need to raise menu prices
・Less funds available for advertising and customer acquisition
・Difficulty in investing in new equipment
These are some of the impacts.
Especially for salons offering low-priced menus, it may be difficult to reflect lamp replacement costs in the pricing, which can result in low profits even if there are sales.
When comparing equipment, do not look at the lamp replacement cost in isolation; consider it along with the guaranteed number of shots and the replacement frequency.
How many people can be treated with 500,000 shots?
Even with the same 500,000 shots, the number of people that can be treated varies depending on the treatment method and menu.
The main factors that affect the number of shots are as follows:
・Treatment area
・Size of the irradiation surface
・Single-shot vs. continuous irradiation
・Number of overlapping shots
・Full-body hair removal vs. partial hair removal
・Customer's physique
・Practitioner's irradiation method
・Output and settings used
For partial treatments such as beard or underarm hair removal, the number of shots per person can be kept lower than for full-body hair removal.
On the other hand, full-body hair removal uses more shots than partial hair removal because the irradiation area is larger.
Also, with treatment methods that involve going over the same area multiple times, the number of shots per person increases.
When checking how many people can be treated with 500,000 shots, it is easier to compare if you ask the manufacturer:
"About how many shots are used per person with your recommended full-body hair removal treatment method?"
Asking this will make it easier to compare.
Increased overlapping shots also increase running costs
With equipment that does not have sufficient output, it may be common to operate by going over the same area multiple times.
The more overlapping shots there are, the more shots are used in a single treatment.
As a result:
・The lamp replacement cycle shortens
・The handpiece wears out more easily
・The cost per treatment increases
・Treatment time becomes longer
・Staff fatigue increases
・The number of appointments that can be handled per day decreases
This leads to such issues.
Even if the cost per shot appears low, if a large number of shots are used in a single treatment, the actual treatment cost will be high.
When comparing professional hair removal machines, check not only the cost per shot but also whether treatments can be performed without unnecessary overlapping shots.
How to calculate the running cost of a lamp
The running cost of a lamp can be calculated as follows:
Lamp replacement cost ÷ Guaranteed number of shots = Cost per shot
For example, if the lamp replacement cost is 110,000 yen and the guaranteed number of shots is 500,000 shots,
110,000 yen ÷ 500,000 shots = approximately 0.22 yen per shot
This is the result.
Assuming 2,000 shots are used in a single treatment, the estimated treatment cost considering only the lamp part is,
approximately 0.22 yen × 2,000 shots = approximately 440 yen
is the amount.
However, the actual treatment cost also includes the following expenses:
・Hair removal gel
・Towels and sheets
・Purified water
・Labor costs
・Rent
・Advertising expenses
・Payment processing fees
・Electricity bills
・Repair and maintenance costs
Determine your menu prices by calculating the cost of the entire treatment, not just the lamp replacement cost.
Check not only the lamp replacement cost but also the replacement method
When comparing lamp replacement costs, it is important to check not only the price but also the replacement method and the scope of support provided.
Can only the lamp part be replaced?
Depending on the device, you may be able to replace only the lamp part inside the handpiece.
Compared to purchasing the entire handpiece, this may allow you to reduce costs.
Is it necessary to replace the entire handpiece?
Some devices require the purchase of an entire handpiece rather than just replacing the lamp.
In this case, replacement costs tend to be higher, so be sure to check before purchasing.
Are shipping costs included in the replacement fee?
In addition to the replacement fee, shipping costs for sending the handpiece and return shipping may be required.
Check what is included in the displayed price.
Can it be replaced domestically?
For devices that require sending the handpiece overseas, replacement may take time.
Whether lamp replacement or repairs can be handled domestically is also a point you should check.
Why a replacement handpiece during the exchange process is important
When replacing a lamp, it is also important to consider how to handle treatments during the replacement period.
If there is no substitute available while the handpiece is being sent to the manufacturer, you may be unable to perform hair removal or light facial treatments.
If a period occurs where you cannot perform treatments,
・You will need to change appointment dates
・You will need to contact customers
・It will be harder to accept new bookings
・Salon revenue will stop
・It will affect customer trust
These burdens will arise.
Even if the lamp replacement cost is low, if you cannot operate and revenue stops during the replacement, it will be a significant loss for the salon.
Before introducing the equipment, check the following:
・Can a replacement handpiece be used?
・Is the replacement free or paid?
・When will it be shipped?
・Who bears the return shipping costs?
Make sure to confirm these details.
The reason why ESSENT Premium adopts a 500,000-shot guarantee
The ESSENT Premium lamp is guaranteed for 500,000 shots.
Rather than simply displaying a large number of shots, we have set the limit at 500,000 shots as the range in which the device can be used while stably maintaining the output required for treatments.
The ESSENT Premium features a 3300W high-output design.
It is designed to supply stable output during continuous irradiation, even with the N-AHR method used for treating large areas such as arms, legs, the abdomen, and the back.
For devices that use sufficient output, it is important to replace the lamp as a consumable item at the appropriate time.
We have adopted 500,000 shots as a standard to maintain treatment quality, rather than forcing the replacement interval to be extended.
ESSENT Premium offers free lamp replacement up to 3 times within one year of delivery.
Currently, as part of a campaign, the ESSENT Premium offers free lamp replacement up to 3 times within one year of delivery.
The standard cost for a single lamp replacement is 110,000 yen (tax included).
Therefore, if you replace it three times during the campaign period, you can save up to 330,000 yen (tax included) in lamp replacement costs.
Immediately after opening a hair removal salon or introducing a new menu, funds are also needed for customer acquisition, advertising, and store operations.
By reducing lamp replacement costs, you can enjoy benefits such as:
• Easier to keep running costs down in the first year of operation
• Less worry about replacement costs even as the number of treatments increases
• Easier to keep funds available for advertising and customer acquisition
• Easier to actively promote full-body hair removal
• Easier to expand services with high shot counts, such as men's hair removal
• Easier to increase the utilization rate of the equipment
These are some of the benefits.
In particular, salons that focus on full-body hair removal or men's hair removal tend to use a higher number of shots per person, making it easier to take advantage of the free replacement campaign.
*Please check the latest information regarding the application conditions and duration of the free replacement campaign before signing a contract.
Free provision of a replacement handpiece during lamp replacement
With the ESSENT Premium, we provide a replacement handpiece for free during lamp replacement.
Since you can proceed with the replacement procedure while using the replacement handpiece, a key feature is that it is easier to minimize the impact on reservations and sales.
For the salon side,
・Easier to reduce appointment changes
・Easier to continue treatments during lamp replacement
・No need to stop accepting new appointments
・Minimizes impact on customers
・Less likely to lose sales opportunities
These are some of the benefits.
When choosing a professional hair removal machine, it is extremely important to consider not only the lamp replacement cost but also whether there is a support system in place that allows the salon to continue operating during the replacement process.
ESSENT Premium Lamp Warranty and Replacement Support
The main details regarding the ESSENT Premium lamp are as follows.
・Lamp comes with a 500,000-shot warranty
・Standard lamp replacement cost is 110,000 yen (tax included)
・Campaign for 3 free replacements within 1 year of delivery
・Free provision of a replacement handpiece during lamp exchange
・High-output design that makes it easier to avoid unnecessary overlapping shots
・Supports both hair removal and photo-facial treatments
Because the guaranteed shot count, replacement costs, free replacements, and substitute equipment support are clearly defined, it is easy to plan for costs and operations after implementation.
Consumables to check besides lamp replacement
The running costs of a professional hair removal machine are not limited to the lamp.
Before implementation, be sure to check the following costs as well.
Handpiece
If parts other than the lamp break, check whether they can be repaired or if the entire handpiece needs to be replaced.
Filters
Check whether filters for hair removal and photo-facial treatments are included as standard or if they need to be purchased separately.
The ESSENT Premium comes with all 11 types of filters included as standard.
Hair Removal Gel
If gel is required during treatment, calculate the usage amount and cost per person.
Purified Water/Cooling Water
For water-cooled machines, it is necessary to replace the purified water periodically.
Periodic Inspections and Repairs
Also check the repair costs, parts costs, and shipping fees after the warranty period has expired.
5 Points to Reduce Running Costs for Professional Hair Removal Machines
1. Check the guaranteed number of shots
Instead of looking at the estimated number of uses or lifespan, check how many shots are guaranteed.
2. Check the output up to the guaranteed number of shots
Do not judge based solely on a large number of shots; check whether practical output can be maintained until the latter half of usage.
3. Check replacement costs and frequency
Even if the cost per replacement is low, the annual burden will increase if the number of replacements is high.
Calculate both the cost and the frequency.
4. Reduce unnecessary overlapping shots
Choose equipment with sufficient output and stability to minimize unnecessary passes and overlapping shots.
5. Check for the availability of a replacement handpiece
Whether you can continue operations during a replacement is just as important as the lamp replacement cost.
Check the fees and shipping conditions for replacement items as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
At how many shots should a hair removal machine lamp be replaced?
It depends on the equipment.
Consult the manufacturer if you reach the guaranteed number of shots or if you notice changes in the irradiation status.
Are lamp lifespan and guaranteed number of shots the same?
They are not necessarily the same.
Lamp life is a guideline for replacement timing, and the guaranteed number of shots is sometimes set as the number of times the manufacturer guarantees under certain conditions.
Is a 300,000-shot lamp replaced frequently?
It depends on the number of treatments and the menus offered.
If you mainly perform treatments that use a large number of shots, such as full-body hair removal or men's hair removal, the replacement time is likely to be sooner.
If the replacement frequency is high, the burden of shipping and replacement procedures increases in addition to the cost.
Is a 1-million-shot lamp a good deal?
You cannot judge by the number of shots alone.
Being able to light up for 1 million shots is not the same as being able to maintain the output required for treatment for 1 million shots.
You should also check the output in the latter half of use, the necessity of overlapping shots, and the treatment time.
How many people can receive full-body hair removal with 500,000 shots?
It depends on the number of shots used per person.
Since it varies depending on the irradiation range, the customer's physique, the treatment method, and the number of overlapping shots, you should calculate based on the manufacturer's recommended method.
How much does it cost to replace the ESSENT Premium lamp?
The standard lamp replacement cost is 110,000 yen (tax included) per time.
The lamp has a 500,000-shot guarantee.
What is the ESSENT Premium free replacement campaign?
We are currently running a campaign that offers up to 3 free lamp replacements within one year of delivery.
Since it is usually 110,000 yen (tax included) per time, you can save up to 330,000 yen (tax included) in replacement costs if you use it 3 times.
Please check the latest information regarding application conditions and the campaign period before signing a contract.
Can I perform treatments while the lamp is being replaced?
At ESSENT Premium, we provide a replacement handpiece free of charge when replacing the lamp.
Since you can proceed with the replacement procedure while using the substitute, it is easier to minimize the impact on appointments and salon operations.
Does frequent overlapping of shots cause the lamp to wear out faster?
Because the number of shots used increases due to overlapping, the replacement time may come sooner.
It is important to check the output performance and treatment method, and to avoid unnecessary overlapping.
Summary
The lamp of a professional hair removal machine is an important component that wears out every time a treatment is performed.
When comparing equipment, you should not judge solely by the number of guaranteed shots.
With a 300,000-shot machine, the replacement frequency may be high depending on the number of treatments, and lamp replacement costs could put pressure on salon profits.
On the other hand, even if 700,000 or 1 million shots are advertised, it is important to confirm whether the machine can stably maintain the output required for treatments until the end of its usage life.
When comparing professional hair removal machines, you should check:
・Guaranteed number of lamp shots
・Output stability up to the guaranteed number of shots
・Lamp replacement cost
・Annual replacement frequency
・Time required for replacement
・Availability of a substitute handpiece
・Usage fee for a substitute handpiece
・Shipping costs during replacement
・Availability of free replacement services
as well.
The ESSENT Premium lamp is guaranteed for 500,000 shots, and the standard replacement cost is 110,000 yen (tax included).
We are currently running a campaign that offers up to three free lamp replacements within one year of delivery.
Furthermore, since we provide a substitute handpiece free of charge during lamp replacement, you can replace it while minimizing the impact on appointments and sales.
When choosing a professional hair removal machine, it is important to consider not only the purchase price and the appearance of the shot count, but also the treatment quality, replacement costs, replacement frequency, and support that keeps your business running.
For those considering the introduction or replacement of professional hair removal machines
JENIMO Co., Ltd. provides information on the purchase and rental of professional hair removal machines, as well as running costs and lamp replacement costs.
I want to know the costs required after introduction
“The lamp replacement cost for the equipment I am currently using is high.”
“I am looking for a hair removal machine that can reduce the frequency of replacements.”
“I do not want to stop operations while the lamp is being replaced.”
“I want to start a business while keeping initial costs low.”
“I want to offer both hair removal and photo facials with a single machine.”
If you have any such concerns, please feel free to consult with us, even if you have not yet decided on a model or the timing of your introduction.
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