Laser Hair Removal Candidates

Thanks to the many different kinds of lasers available today, laser hair removal candidates can include people with virtually any skin type. Fair-skinned, dark-haired people are still the best laser hair removal candidates, but people with darker skin tones can still get good results. The only real stumbling block to laser hair removal is very light hair (including gray).

The skill of the laser technician is especially important for darker-skinned laser hair removal candidates. Technicians who have experience using multiple types of lasers-particularly the Nd:YAG and the Ruby--are more suited to treating dark-skinned clients. The most important thing for laser hair removal candidates to look for in a technician is ample experience performing the procedure on people with their same skin and hair type.

Laser Hair Removal Candidates and the Sun

People who are thinking about laser hair removal as a permanent solution to unwanted hair should attempt to minimize their exposure to the sun prior to treatment. Tanned skin can partially absorb the light of a laser which will reduce the effectiveness of the procedure. Avoiding the sun so that skin is as fair as possible will greatly enhance the effectiveness of laser hair removal, which could result in the need for fewer treatments.

All laser hair removal candidates should avoid waxing and plucking the targeted area for at least one month before their first treatment. Shaving is okay, and in fact candidates need to shave the treatment area the day before laser hair removal. If you have questions about whether or not you're a good candidate for laser hair removal, please fill out our online form at http://www.laserhairresource.com/contactus/ or e-mail us at info@laserhairresource.com. You can speak to a representative in person at (866) 922-1608.