Laser, light and heat hair removal are still relatively new treatments for most of us, although it is now easier than before to find salons and clinics that offer these procedures. Compared to the usual beauty treatments, opting for hair removal by one of these methods involves large expenditure, and in some cases requires financial assistance. If you’ve considered this type of hair removal but were afraid to ask, here is some basic but essential information which could help you decide.
Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Laser and light (‘Intense Pulsed Light’ or IPL) deliver light energy. This is absorbed into the hair where it reacts with the pigment; the hair becomes hot, then the heat is conducted into the follicle where it damages or disables the cells responsible for hair growth. Light coloured hair contains less pigment so may not absorb as much light as dark hair.
Skin type may also be a factor. Skin contains the pigment melanin; the darker the skin the more melanin it contains. If the the skin around the hair is darker than the hair itself it could absorb too much heat from the laser and this could lead to hyperpigmentation or dark marks.
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