White hairs may be hereditary or the result of age, yet they can be challenging to eradicate effectively and permanently. Repeated plucking of white hair can damage its follicles, meaning no new growth will ensue in its place. Electrolysis is currently FDA-approved as the sole viable method to permanently rid yourself of white hairs.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is a permanent solution to unwanted hair growth. It works best on people with thick, dark hair and light skin because the contrast makes it easier for their follicles to absorb heat produced by the laser and stop growing new hairs. Common types of lasers used for hair removal include diode, Nd:YAG and radio-frequency technology – depending on which treatments and conditions need treating they may need multiple sessions to achieve results.
Laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) hair removal works by targeting pigment in hair follicles and destroying it, stopping production of more hair as well as stopping existing growth in that specific follicle. Unfortunately, however, this treatment may not be appropriate for everyone; people with white or grey hair can sometimes be harder to treat using this approach.
Blonde hair color can be tricky for lasers to target due to its many shades ranging from super light platinum through strawberry and dark blonde hues, all of which contain less melanin than darker locks and therefore reduce the laser’s ability to penetrate and damage follicles.
Given the difficulties involved with treating white or grey hair with lasers, it’s essential that you find an experienced technician to perform your treatments. They should be able to determine if this treatment is suitable for you as well as explain any risks or benefits of undertaking this procedure.
Skilled and experienced technicians will also offer advice on how to best prepare for their sessions, such as refraining from certain medications or products and wearing sun protection in the days before your appointment. In addition, they may identify any medical conditions which would make this treatment unsafe or unsuitable such as genital herpes or skin conditions such as psoriasis which could prevent treatment being given safely or successfully.
Waxing
Waxing, unlike shaving, removes hair at its source for less likely regrowth; however, there can still be complications and difficulties with waxing.
Waxing can cause ingrown hairs, one of the more frequently reported side effects. Regrowth tends to twist and curl around their roots instead of growing outward, leading to ingrown hairs which become embedded below the skin’s surface and can irritate it.
Waxing can also cause breakouts. To protect against histamine reactions caused by waxing services, it is wise to use an anti-inflammatory cleanser and moisturizer after each waxing service; this will help avoid an itchy, rashy-looking reaction that is made worse by tight clothing; treatment might include taking an over-the-counter allergy medication like Benadryl.
Waxing can be painful. To reduce discomfort, if possible take a mild pain reliever an hour or two before your appointment and trim hairs to half an inch before waxing to reduce its discomfort.
Waxing can present one final challenge: it can cause skin discoloration. The heat from the wax can burn or discolor skin cells temporarily; although not permanent, this condition can be annoying and embarrassing.
Although waxing presents certain challenges, it is still an effective solution for many who wish to rid themselves of unwanted hair. If any of the issues listed above arise during waxing sessions, it would be beneficial to speak to either your dermatologist or esthetician about potential alternative solutions that might work better for you.
Laser hair removal is an ideal alternative to waxing, providing long-term results with less pain and discomfort. Electrolysis may also provide permanent solutions for unwanted hair removal.
Plucking
Plucking may be tempting for people with white hair, but repeated plucking can damage the scalp, leading to scarring, infection or shrinkage of hair follicles – eventually leading to less new growth and eventually leading to baldness. While white hair is part of the natural aging process, each person must decide if they wish to cover up or try and reverse premature thinning using home remedies and nutrition alone.
Each hair follicle in your scalp produces one hair strand; when one of these hairs are plucked out, only a single replacement hair may emerge; likely white if other follicles have already been damaged.
Electrolysis
Electrolysis stands out among hair removal methods by being truly permanent. Electrolysis targets the growth center of each follicle, and destroys it permanently; this is achieved by inserting a thin needle into its natural opening alongside each hair shaft and applying small amounts of electricity through it causing a chemical reaction at its tip that destroys hair growth cells to stop future hair growth.
Electrolysis may be more painful than other methods, but it remains highly effective and safe when performed by an experienced electrologist. Electrolysis remains one of the most trusted and proven hair removal treatments; working on all types of hair regardless of its color or pigment.
When choosing an electrologist, ask friends or family for recommendations and ensure the practice is clean with strict hygiene standards in place. Be mindful that multiple treatments will likely be necessary in order to fully remove unwanted hair as hair grows in cycles and requires multiple sessions in order to destroy all dermal papilla cells. While you may experience minor discomfort during treatments, they should subside quickly.
Our 52 year old female client had white tufts of hair on her chin and cheeks for 25 years; waxing alone wasn’t enough to remove all the unwanted white hairs completely. After her last laser treatment didn’t work on her, we suggested electrolysis instead as lasers cannot target white hairs directly; after six sessions all unwanted white hairs had been permanently eliminated! She was very satisfied with Reyuva’s permanent solution – one of only few centers offering permanent hair removal solutions suitable for all skin tones! If you need permanent hair removal, contact Reyuva today for a complimentary consultation as we offer permanent hair removal solutions tailored specifically towards each client!
