HAIR TYPES
The human body has a total of three types of hair. Any one person can posses any combination of the three hair types. Therefore, their body can have a mixture of the three hair types or mostly just one hair type. This varies depending on ethnicity and skin color. Each person’s individual combination of the three hair types can have an impact on the overall effectiveness of laser hair removal as a permanent hair removal solution.
Following is a detailed breakdown of the three different hair types and their effect on laser hair removal.
Terminal – Terminal hair is thick, course hair. Terminal hair is the easiest to treat with laser hair removal and generally provides the best results as a permanent hair removal solution. Terminal is most commonly found on the head, facial hair (in men), and pubic hair.
Intermediary – Intermediary hair is hair that is finer but still has color. Intermediary hair is found on the face, chest, back, and arms. In most, but not all cases, it can be treated as a permanent hair solution. Consult your local laser hair removal clinic (hyper link to the search page) for a professional consultation.
Vellus – Vellus hair is what people typically refer to as “peach fuzz.” This hair lacks color for the most part and can be found on the arms, legs and face. Vellus hair is generally not considered treatable as a permanent hair removal solution.
The type of hair to be treated is not the only consideration in regards to permanent hair removal. To gain a truly accurate assessment one must consider the color of hair to be treated as well as the hair type.
For example, dark terminal hair is the easiest to remove with laser hair removal. The darker the hair generally the more effective the treatment will be. Dark intermediary will work but not as effective and may take more treatments or possibly not remove 100% of the hair. Once again, it is important to consult with a licensed medical professional when determining if you are a candidate for permanent hair removal. Click here to find a clinic near you.
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