Ten Reasons for Laser Hair Removal

 
Laser Hair Removal and Blonde and GrEy hair types

Laser Hair Removal is a safe and effective method of hair removal for most people, especially for people with light skin and natural dark hair. Inherently Laser Hair Removal treatment is more effective with thick dark hair than it is with thin light hair.

If you have natural dark hair and dark skin you can still be benefit from laser treatment for hair removal, however additional treatments are usually required to achieve satisfactory results.
Laser treatment for hair removal is generally not effective on Grey hairs, Red or Blonde hair.

Why is Laser Ineffective on Grey, Red and Blonde hair?

Grey Hair has none of the pigment melanin (or some but insufficient) and consequently is unable to absorb and transmit the laser energy to the hair root, resulting in little or no destruction of the hair growth follicle.  Similarly to grey hair, Blonde and Red hairs have insufficient melanin pigment to transmit sufficient energy to destroy the hair root.

However, for people with Grey, Red and Blonde hair; laser may still be an effective treatment for some skin conditions such as (non-cancerous) Skin Lesions arising from sun damage.  See our Pigmentation Removal page.

Consultation

There are other treatment solutions for types of hair not well managed by laser treatment, but those other forms of treatment may have disadvantages depending on your skin, hair, and personal expectations as regards the outcome.

At City laser Clinic our therapists are trained, qualified, and experienced to advise you on appropriate treatment methodology and expected results for your natural hair colour and skin type.