NoNo Hair Removal Reviews UK 2026: Pro, Micro & Pivot Devices Tested

I was gifted the NoNo Pro by Very.co.uk to try — I picked it from their range as the one that seemed most suited to full-body use, and I’ve been testing it ever since. I originally wrote this review in 2022. I’ve updated it with long-term experience in 2026 because I think that’s more useful than another “I’ve used this twice” review.

NoNo Devices in the UK: Which One to Pick

There are three models available in the UK and it’s worth knowing the difference before you buy.

The NoNo Pro is the flagship. It’s the most powerful and comes with two tips — a wider one for body hair (legs, arms, torso) and a smaller one for face and upper lip. That dual tip system makes it the most versatile, which is why I chose it. It’s the most expensive at around £199.99 but if you’re planning to use it on large areas like your legs, it’s worth the extra over the Micro.

The NoNo Micro is the compact, cheaper version (around £74.99-£99.99). Same Thermicon technology but in a smaller device, best suited to facial hair, upper lip, and smaller areas. It’s also the travel-friendly option.

The NoNo Pivot has a pivoting head that adjusts to body contours — which apparently helps on curved areas like knees and ankles, where the angle can make the Pro a bit fiddly. It sits between the Pro and Micro in price.

All three use heat rather than light, which is the key difference from IPL. I’ll come back to that.

Hair Removal at Home

The idea of home hair removal treatments has always been attractive to me because I LOVE anything that saves me time. I have considered going to a salon for laser hair removal before but I hate going for treatments like that. It’s bad enough getting my hair cut – I’m just not a fan of all the small talk. Also, it’s time-consuming, expensive and drains my social battery! So being able to do it from the comfort of my own is a big win for me.

NoNo Hair Removal Range

I was sent the NoNo Pro Soft Touch device to review – this is the flagship model in the NoNo hair removal range. After researching all the options, the Pro seemed ideal for full-body use with its dual tip system. You can purchase NoNo devices from the official UK website at officialnono.co.uk, where they stock the full range, including the Pro, Micro, and Pivot models.

Very.co.uk have a great range of NoNo hair removal products and I was asked to pick one to review. I opted for the NoNo Hair Removal System as it seemed like the one that would most suit my needs.

In the past, I’ve tried an at-home laser hair removal kit but this was around 15 years ago. It wasn’t very good and each hair needed treating and then plucking out. Ouch! It was painful and took ages. I’ve also tried epilating which terrified me the first time I tried it so never again. I’m too afraid to wax so I just use a good old-fashioned razor.

NoNo Pro Review: What’s Included

The Nono Hair Removal System is a hair remover and inhibitor for the face and body.

It came packaged in a cardboard tube and looks like a quality product.

Included in the box:

What’s Included

• PRO no!no! hair removal device
• One large thermicon tip for body hair removal
• One small thermicon tip for facial hair removal
• One body polishing buffer pad
• Cleaning brush
• Instruction manual
• Charger

The device itself powers on from a button at the top. A display screen then tells you the battery power and the treatment level. There are 3 treatment levels to pick from. It’s simple and easy to use and operate.

When I first used the device, I felt scared to use it. I was worried that it would hurt – I was expecting to feel a shock or something – but it’s painless. You place the device on your skin and move it in a similar motion to a razor. If you go too fast or too slow the device stops or glows red – so you always know the right speed to go. Then you use the skin buffer on the area you have just treated.

It’s best to use it when your hair is at least 1mm long. You can use it everywhere apart from breasts and genitals and it works on all hair colours and hair types.

It’s recommended to use it a few times a week for 6 weeks to see the best results.

How It Actually Works

It’s not a shaver — it’s a thermal hair removal device. The technology inside is called Thermicon, which is basically a heated wire that crystallises the hair at the surface and root as it passes over it, which is supposed to interrupt the regrowth cycle over time.

The practical experience of using it: you move it slowly over your skin in a similar motion to a razor. The device gives you visual and audio feedback to tell you whether you’re moving at the right speed — it glows red and stops if you go too fast or press too hard. The first few times I used it, I kept setting it off by going at razor speed rather than NoNo speed. You do slow down.

There’s a warming sensation, which is the heat — not painful but noticeable. And there is a smell of singed hair, which I’ll be honest about: it is a bit strange the first time. It smells like hair burning, because that’s what’s happening. You get used to it quickly and it fades immediately once you stop, but worth knowing in advance so you’re not alarmed.

The main difference from IPL is that Thermicon works on any skin tone and hair colour. IPL requires a contrast between light skin and dark hair to work — it won’t work on light or grey hair, or on darker skin tones. NoNo doesn’t have those restrictions, which makes it a more universally accessible option.

My Nono Hair Removal System Experience

I started on the bottom half of my legs, partly because I was slightly nervous and wanted to see what happened on a small area first. As I said — it doesn’t hurt at all. It gets warm if you keep going over the same spot, but it’s not uncomfortable.

What I noticed from very early on: you can’t use it at razor speed. I kept triggering the alert because I was used to moving quickly. Once I slowed down, it was fine. The buffer pad that comes with it — you use that on the treated area afterwards to buff away the crystallised hair — and my skin felt remarkably smooth after doing that, even if the hair wasn’t completely gone.

In those early weeks, I did still need to shave if I wanted completely smooth legs, especially before a holiday or event. The NoNo isn’t an instant-results device. What I noticed more quickly was patchiness in the regrowth — areas I’d treated more thoroughly were noticeably less hairy than areas I’d been lazy about. That was encouraging.

You need to commit to the 6-8 week cycle. If you use it twice and abandon it, you’ll see nothing.

Four Years On: Long-Term Results

I got the NoNo Pro in 2022. Now it’s 2026 — so I can give you a more honest long-term picture than a lot of reviews.

What I’ll say is this: it reduces hair density, but it’s not permanent hair removal and it requires maintenance. My leg hair has genuinely thinned out over time — I shave less frequently than I used to and the regrowth comes through finer and patchier. That’s a real result.

But if you stop using it for months, the hair comes back. It’s not like laser where you’re done after a course of treatment. It’s more like a hair reduction tool you use regularly as part of your routine, similar to how some people use an epilator on a maintenance basis.

For me, that’s fine — I’ve kept it in the bathroom and use it in rotation with my razor. For someone who wants a one-and-done solution, you’d need to manage expectations.

The device itself has held up well after four years. I replaced the tips at some point (they’re available from the official site) but the main device is still working fine.

NoNo vs IPL: Which Should You Choose?

This is the question I get asked most, so I’ll give it a proper answer.

IPL (intense pulsed light) devices — things like the Braun Silk Expert, Philips Lumea, or Ulike — use light pulses to target the hair follicle. They’re more effective at permanent reduction than the NoNo, and over a course of 8-12 sessions, most people see significant and lasting results. They’re also widely considered more powerful.

The trade-off: IPL requires you to have a minimum contrast between skin tone and hair colour. Dark hair, fair skin — ideal. Darker skin tones or lighter or grey hair? IPL doesn’t work well or safely. In those cases, the NoNo is the better choice.

IPL is also not suitable for use near the face (at least not with most devices), on tattoos, or on certain body areas. The NoNo has fewer restrictions.

So: if you have fair-to-medium skin and dark hair, IPL will probably give you more dramatic results. If you have darker skin or lighter hair, the NoNo is the one designed for you. And if you hate pain, both are genuinely painless (the NoNo more so than IPL’s occasional warm flicker).

Final Verdict on NoNo Hair Removal (UK Review):

After four years of use, I’d still recommend the NoNo Pro — but with honest expectations.

It works. My leg hair is noticeably thinner and finer than it was before I started using it. I shave less often and the regrowth comes back softer. That’s a genuine result and worth something.

It’s not a replacement for laser or a permanent solution. If you want to be done with hair removal forever, this won’t do that. If you want to reduce the amount of time you spend on hair removal over time, it’ll get you there — but you’ll need to use it consistently for 6-8 weeks before you see results, and then continue using it on a maintenance basis.

At £199.99 for the Pro, it’s a meaningful outlay. But I’ve used mine for four years and it’s still working — and in that time I’ve spent less on razors, less time shaving, and stopped thinking about booking expensive salon sessions I’d procrastinate on anyway. For me, that adds up.

If budget is a concern: start with the Micro (around £74.99) on a smaller area and see how you get on with the technology before committing to the Pro. You’ll get a sense of whether the process suits you.

NoNo Hair Removal FAQs

Does NoNo hair removal actually work? Yes — but it’s gradual and requires consistency. After 6-8 weeks of using it 2-3 times a week, you’ll see reduced hair density and slower regrowth. After several months, the hair genuinely comes back finer and patchier. It’s not permanent removal, but it’s meaningful reduction.

Does the NoNo smell? Yes. It smells like singed hair because that’s what’s happening. The smell is noticeable while you’re using it and fades immediately afterwards. Most people get used to it quickly — it’s not unpleasant so much as surprising the first time. Just don’t use it in a small, enclosed bathroom and expect it to smell of roses.

Does it hurt? No. There’s a warming sensation and the device gets warm if you go over the same spot repeatedly, but it’s genuinely painless. Much easier than epilating, nothing like waxing.

How long does it take to see results? Six to eight weeks of consistent use (2-3x per week) before you see meaningful reduction. I saw patchy results from about week three, which was encouraging even if it wasn’t dramatic.

Is it better than IPL? Depends on your skin and hair. IPL gives more dramatic permanent results but doesn’t work on all skin tones or hair colours. The NoNo works on everyone. If you have darker skin or lighter hair and can’t use IPL, the NoNo is the most practical at-home option.

Which NoNo device is best? For full body use, the Pro — the wider tip makes a significant difference on legs. For facial hair or touch-ups only, the Micro is fine and much cheaper. The Pivot is worth considering if you struggle with the Pro’s ergonomics on curved areas.

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