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We have all heard of permanent hair removal procedures, and perhaps one of the most effective of such methods is laser. Laser hair removal is one of the safest, cost effective and long-standing hair removal techniques. The actual laser application is rather simple, and may cause a fair degree of discomfort or a stinging sensation but is essentially painless. By and large laser hair removal treatments may requires up to 5 sittings for a lasting effect

If you are looking to opt for a laser hair removal treatment, it makes sense to understand how it works so you can judge if this is the right solution for you. Lasers are basically light sources that deliver an intense beam of a single wavelength. With its high penetrability lasers reach the pigment melanin on the hair follicle having traveled through the outer dermis layer. Now the focused light is transformed into heat and this not only gets rid of existing hair but also retards further hair growth. While it is true that the hair follicle is pierced in order to disable its root, the surrounding skin remains well preserved; in all this process, the skin overlaying the affected hair follicle remains unscathed.

For most laser hair removal treatments, the skin type and hair color play a significant role in the successful removal. For instance, a dark hair color complemented by a lighter skin tone should be just right for an effective laser treatment. This is explained based on the very principle that laser hair removal works on. Since it is the pigment melanin, found on the dark hair surface, that attracts the laser, dark skinned individuals or red heads and blondes may not make ideal candidates for laser hair removal. However, with the rapid technological advancement in lasers and their application, the procedure has been perfected for all hair and skin type combinations.