Does laser hair removal treat white hair?

Is laser hair removal effective for white hair? The answer is no, laser treatment will have difficulty removing light hair. That said, what permanent hair removal is available for white hair?

SSSKIN answers this question in more detail in this article.

Why don't white hairs go away with lasers?

Laser hair removal on white hair does not produce good results because light hairs do not have enough melanin concentration for the laser beam to easily target them. The laser energy is only attracted to the pigment in the hair.

Laser treatment can be performed on all skin types, but it is not suitable for all hair types, including white, gray, blond, and red hair.

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For example, if some of your hair lacks pigmentation, the laser may only work on areas where you have darker hair.

So, if you want to get rid of your white hair on your face or any other part of your body, you need to consider other alternatives.

What permanent hair removal method is available for white hair? Electrolysis as a solution

Electrolysis hair removal , also known as high-frequency electric hair removal, is a 100% permanent method, approved by the FDA, the American agency responsible for controlling pharmaceutical and food products.

Electrolysis involves removing hair using an electric current delivered through a needle. It's the most reliable, permanent solution available to date for removing light-colored hair. It's also suitable for all skin types.

How electrolysis hair removal works

The practitioner slides a microfilament or fine needle into the base of the hair follicle and an electric shock is sent to the hair root, permanently destroying it. The practitioner will then use simple tweezers to remove the hair.

As for the number of sessions needed to remove hair with electrolysis, it generally depends on the nature of the hair and the area to be treated, but on average, it can be up to 10 sessions or more.

Sessions can last between 30 minutes and 1 hour depending on the area to be treated.

Is electrolysis hair removal painful?

Compared to laser treatment, electrolysis is more painful. However, thanks to technological advances and the precision of skilled practitioners, electrolysis is now widely tolerated and bearable.

After your session, you may experience some swelling and redness in the treated area or it may even be a little painful to the touch, but all of these side effects are temporary and will disappear after a few days.

The most important thing is to choose a practitioner who is an expert in their field and who is used to performing electrolysis as carefully as possible, because if it is done incorrectly, it can leave you with scars.

Is it possible to have electrolysis after laser hair removal?

Yes, you can complement your laser treatment with electrolysis hair removal. After several laser sessions, some fine, light-colored hairs may resist treatment and become untargetable. To permanently get rid of this remaining light hair that has proven resistant and to perfect the results, you can resort to electrolysis hair removal.

What are the contraindications for electrolysis hair removal?

Electrolysis is not suitable for everyone, especially:

• to pregnant and breastfeeding women,
• to people with heart disease,
• to diabetics,
• to people suffering from severe skin diseases,
• to people undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Where to get electrolysis hair removal in Lausanne?

SSSKIN, a Swiss specialist in permanent hair removal, offers electrolysis treatment at its beauty salon in Lausanne so you can get rid of your light hair.

We use SILHOUET-TONE technology , a most advanced electrolysis technology that allows us to guarantee you a painless, effective and 100% definitive treatment.

Do you have thinning hair and want to get rid of it permanently? Come discover our electrolysis treatment. We offer a free initial consultation so you can chat with our experts and ask them any questions you may have.