How Does Hair Color Affect Laser Hair Removal Results!

Hairaway uses the Light Sheer Diode laser system at its clinic in Unionville, Markham. We have found this system to be the best available anywhere in the world for Permanent Hair Removal.

There are many different systems on the market but very few are capable of genuine hair removal.

Laser is an acronym which stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. In essence, a laser converts the energy in electricity to high power light, of a single wavelength. At our Laser Hair Removal Clinic in Unionville, Markham we use the properties of specific wavelength and high power, to great advantage. Non laser light machines such as the IPL systems do not have these properties which make lasers so useful.

Pigments in the hair and hair follicles absorb the light and this results in these structures becoming very hot.The heat generated kills the cells responsible for hair production and this is the reason permanent hair removal is possible. Only the best lasers are capable of destroying follicle cells without causing unacceptable damage to normal skin. 

It is therefore very important to remember that there must be pigment present in the hair. The pigment acts as the chromophore ( the agent absorbing heat and transmitting the same to the cells). If the hair lacks pigment, then no amount of heat generated by the laser will be absorbed by it and the cell will remain unaffected.

Hair color is crucial to the success of the treatment and therefore people with white, blond and red hair are not candidates for the Laser Hair removal service we provide at our clinic in Unionville, Markham.

If you have very dark hair, like black or dark brown, you are liable to encounter dramatic noticeable results, even after your very first visit and shall achieve a clearance of your hair in the treated area in a much more rapid manner than those who have lighter colour hair.