What is the best laser hair removal device for light blonde and ginger red hair?

Question

I have a range of natural hair colour strands - from dark brown, light brown, blonde, white and to ginger-ish red head in sunlight. For laser hair removal, what is the best laser I should look into that will address all these hair colour spectrums? In the past I've heard it only works on dark hair.

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

Hi there, Laser hair removal works great for dark hair. Unfortunately light blonde, red, or white hairs will not respond well to laser treatments. Your brown hairs may react well if they are dark, but you would still have hair growth in the areas that tend to grow lighter hairs. Electrolysis is an alternative, or of course waxing. Good luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal. I typically have patients do every 4 weeks for the first 3 times and then every 4-6 weeks for 3 times after. It will take a series of treatments and some people need treatments to maintain. See an expert in laser hair removal for best results. Best, Dr. Emer

Kent Holtorf, MD · Answer

Laser hair removal is not recommended for light, white, or gray colored hair.  The hair reflects the light and therefore is not affected by the laser.  I would look into electrolysis.

Alain Michon, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Laser hair removal work best on dark colored hair. Unfortunately, it is not recommended for light-colored hair, red hair, grey or white hair.  Electrolysis should be considered in your case. All the best, Dr.Michon

What is the best laser hair removal device for light blonde and ginger red hair?

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