Laser hair removal
How does light help to get rid of unwanted hair?
Silky smooth skin has been in fashion since the Middle Ages, so it’s no surprise that countless methods have been developed over the years, with varying levels of success. Despite first launching three decades ago, there is one technique that is still considered at the top of the hair removal game: laser removal.
For the most part, laser hair removal still works as it did back then. Highly concentrated pulses of light at specific wavelengths target and are absorbed by the dark pigment in hair follicles called melanin. The follicles heat up and are destroyed, preventing future regrowth. It’s most effective on darker and coarser hair, with best results achieved via six to ten monthly treatments. This is because each hair goes through a natural growth cycle with a ‘rest’ and ‘fall-out’ phase, meaning not every hair is there to target during each session.