We are Laser Hair Removal Experts
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After 25 years in the industry, we consider ourselves the Laser Hair Removal experts – we study laser technology, regularly upgrade our skills and knowledge, and know the equipment that gives you the best results.
A Laser is designed with a specific wavelength. That wavelength is chosen because it is the most effective at treating the target — whatever that may be. In this case, we will discuss the gold-standard wavelengths for permanent hair removal.
Let’s get technical: a 755nm wavelength, commonly known as an Alexandrite laser, is best at targeting light brown hair on a lighter skin type (generally best for skin types 1 - 3).
At Freedom Medi-Spa, we often use an Alexandrite laser for these lighter skin types. The Alexandrite laser is designed to pick up even the lightest brown hair; it heats up the entire hair shaft delivering enough energy to virtually incinerate the root, preventing future hair growth.
Alternatively, the 1064nm wavelength, known as the ND:Yag, is best for targeting medium brown to black hair on a darker skin type (generally best for skin types 4-6).
We use our ND:Yag laser for laser hair removal on our clients who have darker skin. This is the ONLY recommended laser to use for hair removal on darker skin. It has a low melanin absorption rate which works well for dark skin and is the gold standard.
Commonly, many clinics use an IPL or DPL for hair removal on lighter skin types (they should not be treating darker skin with these devices). When you try to permanently reduce hair on a skin type 1-3 with an IPL or DPL (which are both light-based technologies), you may find a decent result when destroying dark coarse hair, but it is difficult for these machines to see medium brown hair. They definitely cannot see light brown hair.
Unfortunately, this means many clients are left with sub-par results, or worse, hair that has lost its pigment that is not able to be lasered at all. (A low-powered technology can depigment a hair, rendering it impossible to treat with any laser).
In other words - you need a medical-grade laser for best results. If you've tried treatments elsewhere and not been happy with the results - book a free consultation and with even just one treatment, you will see the difference a gold-standard laser makes.