How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

Lasers are optical devices which produce intense beams of light.  Lasers designed for permanent hair reduction emit wavelengths of light designed to be absorbed by the pigment in the hair (melanin). If the surrounding skin is relatively light compared to the color of the hair, then the entire energy of the laser will be concentrated on the hair shaft, effectively destroying it without affecting the skin or follicle.


Hair removal lasers target the dark pigment in the hair. That’s why laser hair removal works best on light skin (so the laser passes right through) and dark coarse hair (has most pigment).  At Chic Esthetiq Med Spa & Laser, we are able to treat all skin tones; however, people with light skin and dark hair will typically see the BEST result.



The ability of the laser to produce a very narrow bandwidth on a consistent basis is the key to a safe efficient treatment. While the laser emits a beam that only heats the hair shaft, heat is transmitted from the hair shaft to the surrounding tissue for several milliseconds after the laser pulse. Several lasers possess cooling attachments which cool the surrounding skin to fully absorb any heat transmitted from the destroyed hair shafts.
For a free Laser Hair Removal consultation and to find out more about our Hair Free Guarantee, visit our Pearland hair removal clinic or call us at 713-909-3088.