Laser Hair Removal and Melanin

Melanin is a pigment that can be found in the skin and hair. Laser hair removal and melanin are directly linked; melanin makes hair darker and the darker the hair, the more effective the laser treatment tends to be. The only time laser hair removal and melanin may not work as well together is when the skin is as dark as the hair. The newest technology, however, is making that less of an issue than it previously was.

Lasers work by targeting pigment in the hair. The principle behind laser hair removal and melanin is that since dark matter absorbs light, hair with a lot of melanin will more easily absorb concentrated beams from a laser. These beams essentially "kill" the hair follicle without affecting the skin around it, thus slowing and often stopping hair growth entirely for long periods of time.

New Developments in Laser Hair Removal and Melanin

Thanks to new developments in laser technology, candidates with darker skin tones can now enjoy better results from laser hair removal. The Nd:YAG laser is a newer laser that is especially effective on darker skin tones. The Nd:YAG reaches the deepest point possible on the hair follicle while avoiding the surface of the skin entirely.

One thing all candidates should know regardless of their skin type is that laser hair removal is not a one-time procedure. In order to experience permanent results, several treatments are needed over a period of months. To find out more about laser hair removal, and melanin's effect on an individual's treatment schedule, please fill out our online form at http://www.laserhairresource.com/contactus/. We can also be reached by phone at (866) 922-1608 or via e-mail at info@laserhairresource.com.