What is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses lasers, specifically a highly concentrated light beam, to target and destroy hair follicles. The laser’s light energy is absorbed by the pigment in the hair; the pigment in the follicles absorbs this energy, which is most effective for dark hair against light skin. This process damages the follicles and inhibits future hair growth. Laser hair removal works best for people with light skin and dark hair due to the contrast in skin colour and hair colour, but advances in technology have made it suitable for those with dark skin and a wider range of hair colours.
After the procedure, the treated hair falls out over time. Compared to electrolysis, which uses an electric current delivered directly into hair follicles for permanent hair removal, lasers offer long-lasting or sometimes considered permanent reduction of unwanted hair and are faster for treating larger areas. It’s a popular alternative to other hair removal methods.