Body and Brazilian laser hair removal is well-known for being an effective method for reducing hair growth for a large group of men and women. Being able to invest in laser hair removal services helps individuals save time and money, not to mention the convenience the laser provides. However, specific individuals may have a harder time qualifying for laser hair removal. It is well-known that the average laser clinic in Toronto does not offer services to those with low-contrast skin, leaving this group unattended. At IGBeauty, we have lasers with advanced technology that can distinguish between dark hair and skin. If you have low-contrast skin and hair and want to look into laser hair removal services, contact IGBeauty today!
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What is Low-Contrast Skin and Hair?
Low-contrast skin may not be a familiar concept to many. This term refers to individuals who do not have great contrast between their skin colour and hair colour. So, individuals with lighter skin and white or blonde hair would fall under this category. Individuals with dark skin and dark hair are another prime example of this. Older laser technology typically doesn’t have the ability to detect light hair at all, so most people who have naturally blonde or white hair do not qualify for laser hair removal. Similarly, older technology also struggles to detect dark hair on dark skin, also making said individuals poor candidates for laser hair removal at the average clinic.
Science Behind Why Laser Hair Removal Requires Contrast
The reason why higher contrast between skin and hair is required in order to facilitate successful laser hair removal is because laser technology targets melanin in the hair. Blonde hair and white hair contain little to no melanin, making it difficult for lasers to target. When it comes to individuals with dark hair and dark skin, it is possible for the lasers to target the melanin in your skin instead of your hair. This can cause burns and temporary discolouration, which can be painful. In recent years, technology has advanced greatly, and there is new technology that can help individuals with low-contrast hair and skin receive laser hair removal services. At IGBeauty, we use the Candela GentleMax Pro, which can effectively help those with low-contrast skin and hair.
Candela GentleMax Pro
The Candela GentleMax Pro is equipped with two different technologies, including:
- The Alexandrite 750 nm laser can be used to treat those with lighter hair and skin or those with darker hair and light skin
- Nd: YAG 1064 nm laser, which is able to bypass melanin absorption in order to better distinguish dark hair from dark skin in order to treat it more effectively
These two different lasers allow individuals with low-contrast skin and hair to safely reap the benefits of laser hair removal.
Laser Hair Removal is for Everybody at IGBeauty
Thankfully, laser hair removal technology has advanced over the years, making it more accessible to those with low-contrast skin and hair. Traditional Brazilian laser hair removal technology cannot treat individuals with light hair or those with both darker hair and skin. If you are interested in laser hair removal and believe you may have low-contrast skin and hair, find a laser clinic in Toronto that has the technology to help you. At IGBeauty, we have the Candela GentleMax Pro, which can effectively treat all individuals regardless of hair or skin colour.
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