Laser hair removal is less effective on light blonde or platinum hair because the laser targets melanin in the follicle, and blonde hair has little melanin. Dark blonde hair responds better, and most people with blonde hair still have darker hair on areas like underarms, legs, or bikini, which can be treated successfully.
Why Blonde Hair Responds Differently
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Lasers such as Alexandrite, Nd:YAG, and Diode target pigment in the follicle. Less pigment means reduced energy absorption.
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Dark blonde or mixed-color follicles may absorb enough energy for partial reduction.
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Light blonde, gray, or white hair usually shows minimal results.
Options and Next Steps
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Advanced devices and treatment plans improve results for certain blonde hair types.
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Multiple sessions are needed, often more than for darker hair.
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Some clinics use topical dyes to add pigment before sessions.
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Even if scalp or arm hair is light, many blonde patients see excellent results on darker hair in other body areas.
At Donya Medical Spa in Richmond Hill, we use Cynosure Elite iQ™ which is an advanced technology designed to target a wide range of hair and skin types. Contact us today to find out if your blonde hair is suitable for laser treatment. Call (647) 372-0217 or visit us at 10341 Yonge St, Unit 4 (Room 2), Richmond Hill, ON to book your consultation.
