Laser hair removal offers an effective long-term solution for unwanted hair removal, unlike shaving, waxing or chemical depilators. Lasers emit high-beam light which targets melanin in your hair to destroy its follicle and stop future growth.
Thicker and darker hairs tend to absorb laser heat more effectively, making them the ideal candidates for laser treatment. Thanks to advances in technology, this treatment is now safe for all skin tones and hair colors.
Dark Coarse Hair
Dark coarse hair tends to respond particularly well to laser treatment, as its energy penetrates the skin and strikes directly at its pigment-rich bulbs and shafts – typically darker than surrounding skin – in hair follicles, where pigment rich bulbs and shafts reside. Once this energy reaches these areas, it heats them up and destroys cells responsible for hair growth resulting in either reduced thickness or complete loss.
Though coarse hair may not seem problematic for most, its thickness and coarse texture can make styling it more challenging than other types. Coarse hair has the thickest diameter out of all types and thus more difficult to style since its lack of flexibility makes styling difficult.
This hair type is distinguished by a dry, rough, and frizzy texture that may result from overwashing or processing, genetics or medical conditions; or exposure to humidity. Frizz-prone locks may break off easily when exposed to humidity.
Be mindful that this type of hair still responds well to laser treatments, although more than one session will likely be necessary for complete results. Consult a certified laser technician and discuss your goals and concerns to make sure this treatment will bring the results you desire.
Laser hair removal used to be limited to people with dark pigmented hair as the laser beam must penetrate it for it to work effectively. But recent advancements have made laser treatments suitable for lighter types as well.
Lighter Coarse Hair
Hair density and texture should be understood separately. Hair density refers to the number of follicles on your scalp, and does not determine your hair texture; thin, fine or coarse locks all possessing equal densities can have equal density levels. Coarse locks have more pronounced, brittle texture which may make styling it challenging, however when treated correctly it can actually look quite luxurious!
No matter the color or thickness of your hair, laser treatment is sure to benefit all. Melanin plays an integral part in how laser treatments affect different kinds of follicles; darker the shade, the better it responds. Melanin in your follicles allows the laser beams to target pigment and prevent or stop further growth; but for best results you may require multiple sessions than someone with darker or thicker locks.
The Fotona Dynamis system is specifically tailored to effectively address light, blonde and red hair efficiently by operating at multiple wavelengths and combining two of the most effective lasers for hair reduction: Alexandrite and Nd:YAG lasers. No other hair removal machine offers such versatility!
Prior to beginning laser hair removal, it’s crucial that patients undergo an evaluation for hirsutism and hormonal dysfunctions. Tests should include high testosterone levels and thyroid dysfunction tests; other potential issues could include polycystic ovarian syndrome and hyperprolactinemia which may impact how laser treatment will go. By evaluating these factors, we can then ascertain how many sessions and their frequency you’ll require; typically 6-10 treatments every 4-6 weeks is the recommendation.
Blonde Hair
There’s something captivating and captivating about blonde hair that captivates people across time and cultures alike. It exudes glamour and seduction, and many of us yearn to hold onto this dream of ours – so much so that many have tried all sorts of methods in order to attain it – including using pigeon dung, horse urine, soap flakes, ammonia bleach gold dust dye & even dye made from one of the world’s most costly spices!
Laser hair removal may seem unattainable for those with lighter hued locks, but thanks to advances in technology it has never been more attainable. Lasers work by targeting pigments in both your skin and hair follicles to encourage permanent hair reduction – targeting darker pigments makes this easier whereas light or blonde locks may contain little melanin pigment which poses challenges during treatment.
Due to advances like the Fotona Dynamis laser system, blondes and those with light brown or red hair can now receive effective treatments. These new machines feature longer pulse durations and wavelengths than earlier devices to allow more cooling time between laser pulses – helping prevent skin damage while providing effective care even for those with fine strands.
Other popular methods for hair removal include shaving and waxing. Both require frequent upkeep in order to achieve smooth skin, but do not provide the same long-term advantages that laser therapy does.
Red Hair
Though laser hair removal has become an increasingly popular and quick solution to rid oneself of unwanted body hair, not everyone may qualify as ideal candidates for treatment. Depending on the color and thickness of their locks, it could prove challenging to achieve their desired results with this procedure.
Reasons for this lie with the structure of your hair follicles. Most lasers work by emitting a beam of light that absorbs by pigment at the base of your follicles, and heating and damaging it so it no longer grows. Since dark hair contains more melanin pigment than its lighter counterparts, lasers can more easily target it than their lighter counterparts; blonde, strawberry-blond or red locks usually don’t contain enough melanin pigment to be detected and targeted effectively by lasers.
However, having red or ginger hair does not preclude laser hair removal altogether; rather it means more treatments may need to be undertaken than with those having darker locks.
As a general guideline, four to ten treatments (typically administered four to six weeks apart) should be enough to permanently reduce hair by 80%. Of course, this depends on many variables including your hair and skin type as well as other external influences such as hormones. Before treatment begins it’s essential that no epilation methods such as plucking or waxing be performed prior to starting and afterward using broad spectrum sunscreen that matches with your skin tone afterward to prevent hyperpigmentation and sunburn due to treatments.
Grey Hair
More men and women alike are opting to let their grey hair grow out rather than dye it, perhaps due to lack of time for regular touch-ups or simply preferring more of an organic appearance with only some grey strands showing through from time to time. Whatever their reasoning, it’s essential that when selecting a shade that blends with skin tones like dark-neutral blonde, it should work just fine to cover those pesky grays while leaving tresses looking healthy and shiny! A silver sheen helps hide grey while giving shine while making your locks shiny and healthy!
Permanent color can also provide solid coverage if you have over 50% grey hair, since semi-permanent dye won’t penetrate as deep into coarse grey strands to effectively cover them up.
Professional hairdressers possess a thorough understanding of the science of hair color and will be able to help you obtain optimal results with grey hair dyeing. They will advise which shades work well with your natural skin tone and provide tips for how best to prepare hair before dyeing; products such as L’Oreal Professionnel X-Tenso Care Pro-Keratine Shampoo and OGX Brazilian Keratin Therapy Conditioner may assist your locks in taking in dye more effectively for lasting color that looks better and lasts longer lasting color that lasts longer!
Laser treatment works by targeting pigment in hair follicles, so it’s most effective on people with darker hair and skin due to a strong contrast in colors. Lighter colors like strawberry blond, white or grey do not contain enough melanin to absorb laser energy and destroy hair follicles effectively; using it on them could damage skin or result in ineffective removal.
