When it comes to laser hair removal, it is most suitable for those with fair skin and dark hair. To help you decide if this treatment is right for you, it is important to consider the area being treated and the contrast between your skin and hair. Laser hair removal works best on larger areas of skin, such as the armpits, legs, arms, and back. It can also be used on facial hair, such as the upper lip and chin, or the bikini area.
The Cynosure laser is effective on all colors and skin types and on almost all hair types, except for fine, blond hair that doesn't contain melanin. The laser is attracted to the melanin, or color, in the hair follicles, so the treatment works best for people with dark, coarse hair and pale skin. This sharp contrast helps ensure that the laser does not attack skin pigments and damage surrounding tissues. However, darker skin tones and darker hair can still benefit from laser hair removal.
That said, treatments may last longer and require additional sessions for redheaded hair since it is more difficult to target. It is important to note that laser hair removal often takes several sessions to completely stop hair growth. Patients should make sure that the spa or laser center they are going to use has the right machine for their skin tone. Different parts of the body have different growth rates and may take more or less depending on the area being treated.
Most clients need an average of six to eight treatments for complete hair removal. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid laser hair removal as a precautionary measure so as not to harm their children. Finally, it is important to wear protective eyewear during treatment to avoid any potential risk of the laser damaging your eyes.Birnur Aral, director of the Good Housekeeping beauty laboratory, who has personal experience with laser hair removal, recommends considering your specific hair and skin types when deciding if laser hair removal is right for you. With this in mind, you can be sure that the laser will be able to break down the follicle found at the tip of the hair under the skin without damaging the skin.
