How can I get laser hair removal to work on blonde hair?

Question

I am currently in the process of getting brazilian laser hair removal and it's working great on the dark hair, but I do have some blonde hair in this area as well and it's definitely not working on those hairs. What if I dye the blonde hairs a darker color? Would the laser then be able to work on those hairs?

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

There is no laser or technique that will allow the blonde hairs to be removed. Electrolysis works on all hair types though. Dyeing the hair does not work.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Unfortunately dyeing hair a different color doesn't help with laser hair removal. The issue is that it is the actual follicle that is being treated with the laser hair removal device and dyeing the hair only affects the shaft of the hair, not the follicle bulb. So it will not help at all. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

How can I get laser hair removal to work on blonde hair?

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