The basic rule of thumb is that your hair must be darker than your skin to be a candidate for laser hair removal. This very common misconception may deter brunettes and redheads from seeking laser hair removal for them, but the modern equipment and techniques available at many laser hair removal centers such as American Laser Centers have truly made that misconception a myth of the past.
Brunette, Blonde or Redhead - How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
First and foremost, laser hair removal works regardless of hair color despite urban myths to the contrary. To better understand the benefits of laser hair removal, it's important to understand how laser hair removal works. A beam of laser light is sent towards a group of hair follicles in order to disable and destroy the root of the hair, but it's controlled in order to prevent damage to the surrounding skin.
Laser hair removal is not electrolysis. Electrolysis uses needles to insert into the skin near the hair shaft and to send electric current down into the skin. The electricity will hopefully destroy the root and then it can be tweezed out. Electrolysis is a time consuming process that can be very expensive and very painful. Electrolysis can also cause skin discoloration through hyper or hypo pigmentation.
Laser hair removal has changed all of that. The laser removal process removes unwanted hair for a lot less money and a lot less pain. Through continual research, laser hair removal is highly effective in removing hair from unwanted areas such as the face, the underarms, bikini, back, legs and more. Modern techniques also help reduce any painful sensations associated with laser treatments.