Is there a laser that works on black people? (Photos)

March 24, 2017
Asked By:teeedeee in Aberdeen, NJ

Last tried laser 10 years ago & didn't work. Are there better ones out now? I have on chin like a goatee and I want to have these hairs removed. Electrolysis has not worked for me. Plucking and waxing = ingrown hairs. I even have a little mustache but hairs very light in texture. Who has experience with darker skinned people?

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March 26, 2017

Answer: Laser for Dark Skin / Black Skin Laser and Peels / Clear+Brilliant and Aerolase / Cosmelan

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