Why is electrolysis better for removing blonde hair than laser hair removal?

Laser hair removal can be a great option for people who are trying to get rid of unwanted hair but it doesn’t work in every situation. Laser is not an effective option for red, blonde, or gray hair. In order to properly remove a hair it's important to damage the blood supply and growth cells that cause the hair to grow.

Laser hair removal works by emitting a beam of light that is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) of the hair follicles. When laser light is applied to an area it heats up the darker pigmented hair follicle and causes damage to the follicle blood supply. However, when the hair is blonde, red, or gray it contains less melanin, and the laser energy is less efficiently absorbed, meaning there is not enough heat applied to the follicle to damage the hair's blood supply.

In contrast, Electrolysis works by inserting a thin probe into the hair follicle and applying an electric current that destroys the hairs blood supply and growth cells. Electrolysis is more precise and effective because it targets the hair follicle itself rather than relying on how much pigment or melanin a hair contains, making it suitable for any hair type and any hair color.