What hair colors and types respond best to laser hair removal?

Dark, coarse hair responds best to laser hair removal due to the contrast between the hair color and the skin tone, which allows the laser to effectively target and destroy the hair follicles. The laser technology primarily works by emitting wavelengths of light that are absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair. Dark hair has a higher melanin content, which makes it more susceptible to the thermal destruction caused by the laser.

In addition, the texture of coarse hair allows for better absorption of the laser energy, making the treatment more effective. This is significant because the more the light is absorbed by the hair, the more efficient the hair removal process becomes.

Other hair types, such as light or fine hair, generally have less melanin, making it harder for the laser to effectively target them. Additionally, grey or white hair lacks pigment altogether, which means it does not respond well to laser treatments. Consequently, laser hair removal is not equally effective across all hair types, further underscoring why dark, coarse hair is the best candidate for this procedure.