Black Hair
STRONGEST CANDIDATE
Usually the strongest laser candidate because darker hair contains
more pigment for the laser to target.
Best checked with: skin tone, hair thickness, treatment area, and
medical history.
Dark Brown Hair
STRONG CANDIDATE
Often responds well because it usually has enough pigment and
contrast for laser treatment planning.
Best checked with: skin tone, density, and treatment schedule.
Light Brown Hair
ASSESS FIRST
Can be a good candidate when the hair has enough pigment and
thickness. Fine light-brown hair may need more realistic
expectations.
Best checked with: hair thickness, contrast, and body area.
Red Hair
OFTEN LIMITED
True red and copper hair often absorb laser energy poorly.
Darker auburn hair may contain enough brown pigment to assess, but
results can still be limited.
Best checked with: exact shade, thickness, and history of
regrowth.
Blonde Hair
OFTEN LIMITED
Most blonde hair has too little pigment for reliable laser
targeting. Darker blonde hair may be assessed in person, but very
light blonde hair is generally not suitable.
Best checked with: shade, density, and contrast with the skin.
Grey Hair
LASER NOT EFFECTIVE
Grey hair generally does not contain enough pigment for laser.
If darker hairs are mixed into the area, those darker hairs may be
assessed separately. Electrolysis may be an alternative for the
grey hairs.
Best checked with: whether darker pigmented hairs are mixed in.
White Hair
LASER NOT EFFECTIVE
White hair does not contain the pigment standard laser hair
removal needs. If darker hairs are mixed into the area, those
darker hairs may be assessed separately. Electrolysis may be an
alternative for the white hairs.
Best checked with: consultation before booking a package.
