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Can I get laser hair removal if my hair bulb is white?

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gg78srAug 19, 2023

I have pcos and in need of a laser hair removal. i have light black hair but when i plucked it i realized the hair bulb is white. i wonder can i get a laser hair removal hair is black but the bulb is white except my unibrow

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