But It's Not For Everyone
That also brings up the very important issue: Laser hair removal ain't for everybody. "Those with dark, thick hair and light skin are the best candidates for laser," shares Mariwalla. "However, you can do laser hair removal if you have skin of color, so long as the right wavelength of the laser is used." Natural blondes, this also concerns you: "The technology has not evolved enough to get good results for blonde, gray, or red hair," says Mariwalla, though she also reassures us that there are people working on updating the technology so that all people can use this service. The issue with lighter hair colors is that "there is not enough pigment to absorb the laser energy and damage the hair follicle," as Bruce Katz, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City explains.
