Light Hair Removal

While not as noticeable as dark hair, light body and facial hair can be almost as bothersome. Many assume that light-colored hair can't be seen; however, all those who have it know that it can be very plentiful and obvious, particularly when light hits it. Light hair tends to be finer than coarse dark hair, which often means that there is more of it.

Light Hair Removal Options

If you wish to rid yourself of all unwanted hair, not just the dark stuff, there are options for light hair removal. Shaving is a viable option, as it is with any area of the body, though it does carry the unfortunate side effects of stubble and razor burn. Women should particularly avoid shaving light hair from their faces, as the stubble that grows in tends to appear thicker, oftentimes making the facial hair more obvious than it originally was.

Waxing and plucking are other light hair removal methods that provide temporary solutions; just beware of ingrown hairs which are common with both techniques. If you do wax or tweeze an area, try to exfoliate the area regularly to prevent those pesky ingrown hairs. For those that don't mind a tad messier light hair removal method, depilatory creams will remove the hair temporarily.

Electrolysis is the only permanent light hair removal option available. Unfortunately, laser hair removal isn't effective on light-colored hair as the laser's light targets the pigment in the hair follicles. If the hair doesn't possess melanin, like light hair, then the laser is not attracted to it and thus does not damage the follicle. If you have further questions about light hair removal options, or want to learn more about laser hair removal for your darker hairs, please complete our online form at http://www.laserhairresource.com/contactus/. You can also ring us at (866) 922-1608 or email us at info@laserhairresource.com.